In an article, published August 22, 2011, The Wall Street Journal named Ogden one of seven cities that have become leading hubs in specific industries ranging from life sciences to beer brewing to outdoor sports. Ogden has received quite a bit of media attention over the past several years regarding its reinvention as a center for the outdoor products industry. Most of this attention has come from publications aimed at specific groups and niche magazines. 

The article says “Entrepreneurs are moving there and flourishing in the teeth of a bleak economy,” about the selected cities in general.  “The cities, in turn, are nurturing the entrepreneurs by giving them access to funding, mentors and facilities.  Being there means getting access to a much wider range of suppliers, customers, employees and industry experts.”

This article specifically cites that Ogden has the same factors that local officials point to: close proximity to mountains, canyons, rivers and Olympic facilities that provide ideal product testing ground; the relatively low cost of doing business and a strong local talent pool, among others.  The Wall Street Journal made it’s selections based on a industry growth data from a mapping project at Harvard Business School.  The newspaper also spoke with industry experts, local economic officials and the entrepreneurs themselves.  Ogden has long been a favorite location among outdoor enthusiasts, but the recent growth of the outdoor products industry happened under the watch of Mayor Matthew Godfrey.  This is a fantastic place to be, right here in Ogden.

With interest rates so low, now is the time to buy a home in Ogden, if you aren’t already here. If you are already here, this is a perfect time to make the move into the home you have been thinking about.  I am here to help you…just let me know!

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