(From left-to-right: PCMC intern John Rock, Mayor Jack Thomas, Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, and Assistant City Manager Matt Dias)

Park City Honored with 2016 Utah Governor’s Business Friendly Community Award

PARK CITY, Utah (Sept. 20, 2016) – Park City Municipal Corporation has been honored by The Salt Lake Chamber, Gov. Gary R. Herbert and the Utah League of Cities and Towns with the “2016 Utah Governor’s Business Friendly Community Award” for efforts to reduce burdensome regulations at the local level and strengthen Utah’s pro-business climate.

Park City was among five Utah municipalities, including Clearfield, Cottonwood Heights, Lindon, and South Jordan, honored with the award at a ceremony on Friday, September 16, 2016. The awards were presented by Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox at the Utah League of Cities and Towns Annual Meeting in conjunction with the Utah Business Friendly Cities Initiative. To be eligible for the award, each city reviewed business regulations and made critical changes to help cultivate an environment where businesses can thrive.

The Utah Business Friendly Cities Initiative tasks local elected officials with the survey of business leaders in their community review of city regulations, and to collaborate to revise and repeal unnecessary ordinances, regulations, and procedures currently in place. Cities then summarize their efforts in a report.

“Park City Municipal Corporation is honored to accept this designation and award,” said Park City Mayor Jack Thomas. “Our city staff strives to work hand in hand with our local businesses, and is dedicated to our continued collaboration as Park City continues to grow and change."

The initiative, started in 2013, has honored more than 30 cities for efforts at the local level to create the best business climate in the nation.

“The conscientious examination of regulations on our businesses will always lead to increased opportunities for Utahns. Our state shines when businesses can thrive, innovate, and improve Utah’s quality of life.” Gov. Herbert said. “I applaud the communities that have undertaken this effort and hope that others will follow their lead.”

The Utah Business Friendly Cities Regulation Review Starter Kit provides a framework for improvement, but cities have the flexibility to adapt process and implement best practices to meet the needs of their individual communities.

Reports from each city can be found at www.slchamber.com/businessfriendlycities.