Media Invited to March 16 Board Meeting & Panel Discussion
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) welcomes media representatives to attend the upcoming board meeting focused on the proposed adoption of the Black Gold Inland Port Project Area in Duchesne County and Roosevelt City.
Beginning at 1:00 p.m., the agenda will include consideration of the Black Gold Project Area Plan, a framework designed to support infrastructure coordination, freight efficiency, and long-term economic stability within the Uinta Basin.
Following board action, UIPA will host a brief presentation and panel discussion at approximately 3:00 p.m. to share details about the project, its economic impact, and its alignment with the community values of western Utah County.
Location:
Duchesne County Centennial Event Center
60 W 400 S St.
Duchesne, UT 84021
Virtual Access:
Watch live at: https://utah-gov.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_JQ9R4quzQB2In90o9k5xfQ
Participating in the panel discussion will be:
- Scott Wolford, Vice President of Business Development, Utah Inland Port Authority
- Mayor Deborah Herron, Duchesne City
- Conner Haus, Intergovernmental Relations — Office of Senator Mike Kennedy
- Lori Haslem, Outreach Manager, Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development
Media are encouraged to attend the full board meeting or join for the panel at approximately 3:00 p.m. Please RSVP to Kaitlin Felsted at [email protected] or 801-837-8997 to coordinate interview requests and on-site logistics.
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ABOUT UIPA:
As a state entity, UIPA has a unique role to coordinate a statewide economic development and logistics system to ensure long-term sustainability and statewide value. To learn more about UIPA project areas, developments and its members, visit: inlandportauthority.utah.gov.