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Board reviews Weber State MBA housing study and a deeper EGI/U of U tax‑base analysis

Emery County Economic Development Board · February 10, 2026
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Summary

Board members reviewed a Weber State student study focused on housing impacts and discussed a deeper Energy Geoscience Institute/University of Utah study that compares tax‑base and employment outcomes of solar, manufacturing and nuclear scenarios; members agreed to invite EGI to present when the tax‑base work is complete.

The board reviewed two economic studies that assess consequences of different development scenarios for Emery County.

A Weber State MBA student project (coordinated by Doug Miller) emphasized housing and short‑term lodging impacts tied to large projects; board members noted demand for motel rooms with kitchenettes for longer‑term workers could be repurposed for tourism later. Members said the Weber State work is useful for mayors and local planning…

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