DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

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Located in northern Utah, just 35 miles north of Salt Lake City a 40-minute drive from the SLC international airport, is the city of Ogden. Ogden's proximity to world-class mountain sports and its related quality of life was discovered by the rest of the world during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games when Ogden hosted the downhill, Super-G, and combined alpine events at Snowbasin ski resort as well as the curling events at The Ice Sheet.

Virtually no other metropolitan area can boast immediate access to 230 miles of maintained trails, an excess of 13,000 acres of fresh water, and over 170,000 acres of national forest land. This translates to the ability to descend from a 10,000-foot peak through epic powder or on a plush mountain bike trail, then refuel with fresh sushi and mirobrews in town, and finish the night by taking in an NBA game or a night of fine art or live music.

Within minutes of Ogden's independent, eclectic, and historic downtown area, virtually every national retail and restaurant chain can be found. This unique mix of rugged mountains, historic districts, and modern, upscale development makes Ogden one of the most unique places anywhere to work and live.

Live here, work here:

Source: Utah Department of Workforce Services, June 2007 to June 2008 data

Some of the Area's Largest Employers

• Department of Treasury, federal government 
• Autoliv, automotive safety systems 
• McKay Dee Hospital, hospital 
• America First Credit Union, financial institution 
• Fresenius, medical dialysis equipment 
• Associated Foods, wholesale trade 
• Weber State University, public higher education institution 
• Williams International, small gas turbine engines 
• Cornerstone, nutritional supplement manufacturing 
• Hershey Company, food manufacturing 
• Barnes Aerospace, aerospace manufacturing 
• Petersen Inc., fabrication, machining, warehousing

Education Highlights

• Ogden is home to Weber State University, with an on-campus enrollment of over 18,000 students. Weber State University offers over 215 degrees and certificate programs, the largest undergraduate offering in the state, hundreds of online classes, and many other educational opportunities. With several key event centers, Weber State University is a major cultural center for the area.
• Weber County has 29 elementary schools, 10 junior high schools, and 6 high schools.
• The Ogden-Weber Applied Technology Center campus offers more than 300 technical skills courses in 51 employment categories and serves over 12,000 students annually.

Recent Economic News

• Quality Bicycle, a leading distributor to the cycling and outdoor industry, plans to build an 85,000 square foot distribution facility in Ogden next year. QBP plans to initially hire 50 workers and intends to double that number once the distribution center opens. 
• The Hershey Company opened a new 592,000 square foot distribution facility in the Business Depot Ogden. The new facility created 123 new, full time jobs and generated approximately $38 million in capital investment.
• Cornerstone Research & Development, Inc., North America's premier contract manufacturer for nutritional and dietary supplements, is constructing a 150,000 square foot, advanced facility and corporate headquarters at Business Depot Ogden. The consolidation of three separate facilities into one location in Ogden is part of a Cornerstone company plan to improve operational efficiencies and provide the highest quality product to its customers. More than 280 full-time jobs will be relocated to Ogden. The company expects to make additional capital investments in equipment and processes.
• Barnes Aerospace, headquartered in Connecticut, expanded into Ogden, Utah, opening a 50,000 square foot aviation manufacturing facility. The expansion, at full capacity, created 474 new, full time jobs and generated $2.5 million in capital investment.

Quality of Life

World Class Annual Area Events

• Winter Dew Tour: The world's premier season-long winter action sports tour is held at Snowbasin ski resort in Ogden. The Winter Dew Tour showcases top winter athletes from around the world competing in freeskiing (slopestyle and superpipe) and snowboarding (slopestyle and superpipe) for both men and women. Attracting nearly XX,XXX spectators, there is no fee to enjoy the Dew Tour events live at Snowbasin and events are televised live on NBC as well as simulcast around the world on Eurosport 2, Extreme Channel, and Fox Sports Australia, with additional coverage on USA Network and MTV2.
• XTERRA USA Championship: The great people of Ogden rallied the community together after the Olympic Games to host an off-road triathlon. The race quickly transformed into a major regional event on the XTERRA Tour and now, Ogden hosts the XTERRA USA Championship, the biggest race on the XTERRA America Tour.
• World Archery Youth Championships: The International Archery Federation (FITA), Easton Sports Development Foundation (ESDF), the Ogden Weber Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Utah Sports Commission hosts the World Archery Youth Championships at Weber State University and Lindquist Field in Ogden, Utah. The gathers more than 430 of the world's best youth archers and nearly 200 coaches, along with numerous family members and fans. Participants are between the ages of 14-18 and were required to qualify for this event through each of their more than 50 respective countries.
• Ogden Arts Festival: Ogden's Historic 25th Street, with its historic train depot, Union Station, provides a unique setting for the Annual Ogden Arts Festival held in June. Scenic snow packed peaks of the Wasatch Mountains set the backdrop for a full day of entertainment and fun. And, as always it is free and open to the public!
• Ogden Farmers and Art Market: The quality of Ogden’s farmers market is the talk of the town. Over 50 local growers participate in the market bringing fresh produce ranging from berries, peaches, plums, apples and pears, to tomatoes, peppers, corn, squash, pumpkins, and seasonal flowers and herbs from late summer through fall. Enjoy a bounty of unique artwork with a cup of your favorite coffee and catch a late breakfast or early lunch in the mild morning breeze. Look for handmade herbal soaps, unique bird houses, ornamental metal garden stakes, and mosaic concrete pavers, ceramics, silks and glass. Treasures for and from the garden that you won't find at the retailer. It's what everyone loves best about Saturday morning in Ogden accompanied by live acoustic performances from local musicians. Historic 25th Street is the place to kick-off your weekend.