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New GOEO director outlines coordination, strategic plan and programs to boost statewide growth
Summary
Jefferson Moss, GOEO executive director, briefed the committee on GOEO programs (Apex, Talent Ready Utah, manufacturing grants), announced plans for a coordinating council and a 10-year strategic plan, and said GOEO will review targeted industries.
Jefferson Moss, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, told the Economic Development and Workforce Services Interim Committee on Aug. 20 that GOEO will pursue stronger coordination among economic-innovation hubs, accelerate programs and prepare a 10-year strategic plan.
Why it matters: Moss outlined existing GOEO programs that support recruitment and expansion, including the Apex Accelerator (helping companies win government contracts), the Startup State initiative, the Center for Rural Development, manufacturing modernization grants, ED TIF incentives, and the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative. He said GOEO will prioritize convening, speed of decision-making and outreach across the state.
Moss said GOEO will form a coordinating council of stakeholder organizations to meet monthly to align innovation, creative and experience ecosystems and to draft a 10-year strategic plan with a goal to present it to the committee by December. "One of the first things that we're really gonna be, making a a very, strong effort on is creating a coordinating council," Moss said.
Moss also noted GOEO would review its targeted-industry list and indicated energy will be added as a targeted industry; he cited Apex performance data and described progress in deploying the small-business credit funds. He thanked industry presenters and emphasized GOEO's role as a convener and recruiter.
Ending: Moss requested ongoing legislator and stakeholder engagement as GOEO finalizes its strategic plan and convening council. He said GOEO will continue trade missions and marketing to raise Utah's national profile.
