DAVIS COUNTY -- "Utah still has the fastest growing and most diverse economy in the nation," Governor Jon Huntsman Jr. recently told members of the Davis Chamber's 2008 Leadership Institute. The Governor's comments were reflective of the strong position Northern Utah is inÖeven as the national economy slows down. That's good news for the short term, but the Governor stressed during his 20-minute presentation that maintaining the top economic position will require a shared vision and commitment from Utah's business community.

In response to that need, as well as its overall mission to sustain a vibrant economy, the Davis Chamber is pleased to sponsor the 2008 Northern Utah Business and Economic Summit. The Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce is an event co-sponsor. This business-building seminar will be presented Wednesday, April 23, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. The goal of the event is to provide Northern Utah businesses the tools, expertise and knowledge they will need to achieve a strong rate of growth through the coming year.

The event begins with a networking breakfast, then moves into six valuable panel discussions featuring rapid-fire exchanges between noted experts from a wide variety economic issues.

Panel topics will include a baseline report for the Economic Outlook of 2008, Aerospace and Composite Technology Development, a Northern Utah Economic Development Plan, the Business Park Development, the SEED Program for Weber-Davis-Morgan coun-ties, and Transportation Alternatives to Meet Expected Growth.

Nationally noted economic futurist Jeff Thredgold (Zions Bank) will be the keynote lunch speaker. Thredgold has informed and entertained Fortune 500 business gatherings around the country. His presentation alone makes this a first-rate event for any business or individual looking to succeed in 2008.

The day concludes with six business break-out sessions on topics relevant and resonant to Northern Utah. The final two sessions are free to the public:

Business Secrets of Top Tier Start Ups including the Health Care Reform, the Residential Real Estate in Davis County, Coaching--A Manager's Hand-book, an Igniter Series Program--Grow Utah Ventures Inc., and the Davis County Strategy for Economic Development.

The cost for the seminar, including all presentations, meals and materials is $75. Group discounts are available. Call the Davis Chamber today at 801-593-2200 to reserve your place at the Northern Utah Business and Economic Summit. The Davis Chamber--Get Involved--Get Results.