Economic Development

The Economic Development Office works to proactively market and create opportunities for community prosperity for current and future residents, businesses, and visitors. The Economic Development Office is responsible for new business attraction; business retention, development, promotion, and expansion; as well as community enhancement and marketing programs.

The office provides the coordination of Redevelopment Agency programs; provides economic and demographic information; administers economic development incentive programs; inter-agency coordination; special project administration; and City coordination and liaison to ChamberWest, the city’s official Chamber of Commerce.

Why Do Business in West Jordan?

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Undeveloped Land

There is approximately 4,600 acres
of undeveloped land in West Jordan.

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Population

West Jordan is the third largest city in Utah.

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Labor Force

Nearly 700,000 eligible employees within 40 miles.

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Universities

There are 40 universities within a
40 mile radius.

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Transportation

West Jordan is minutes away from
I-80, I-15, and 20 minutes to Salt Lake International Airport.

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Regional Airport

West Jordan is home to the South Valley Regional Airport. It is one of the few cities, in Utah, to house a regional Airport.

Number #1 Retail Destination in Salt Lake County

According to 2025 foot traffic data from Placer.ai, Jordan Landing officially ranks as the #1 retail destination in Salt Lake County. More than 9.5 million visited the 500 acres shopping center last year. The open-air mega-center attracts millions of unique visitors annually with its premier mix of national retailers, dining, and entertainment. This unmatched regional draw cements its status as the undisputed champion of retail attraction, consistently outperforming all other shopping centers across the Salt Lake Valley.

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Companies Doing Business in West Jordan

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