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Category: Business & Economy

Explore the businesses, developments, and economic trends driving growth in Cedar Valley. From new real estate projects and local entrepreneurs to chamber updates and commercial expansions, we cover the heartbeat of our local economy.

A Teacher and Student Guide to Getting Involved in Bioindustrial Manufacturing in Cedar Valley

Bioindustrial manufacturing—using biology to create fuels, fabrics, and everyday products—is coming to Cedar Valley classrooms. Backed by BioMADE and the U.S. Department of Defense, local schools and colleges are building pathways for students to explore biotech careers through hands-on projects, stackable credentials, and industry partnerships. From low-cost classroom bioreactors to career connections with companies like Checkerspot and CleanJoule, teachers and students in Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield now have new resources to prepare for high-demand jobs in Utah’s growing life sciences sector.

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Categories: Business / Schools / Technology

Concrete Block Homes: A Strong Solution for Eagle Mountain’s Housing Challenges

The communities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, and Lehi are booming with new housing developments. But as homes sprout up rapidly across Cedar Valley, questions arise about long-term safety, resilience, and affordability. Most new houses in Utah County are built with traditional wood framing – a method that’s quick and familiar. Yet experts and recent…

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Categories: Development

D.R. Horton Accused of Breaking Landscaping Promises in Eagle Mountain Townhome Development

Multiple residents in a D.R. Horton townhome development are speaking out against the national homebuilder, claiming that it failed to deliver on key landscaping promises and deviated from city-approved plans, leaving homeowners with gravel yards instead of the grassy areas they were sold. The development in question, located in the Eagle Point neighborhood, includes rows…

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Categories: Development