Port Connection: October 2026
October 30, 2026
October brought big news for UIPA! Explore the PortSLC launch, major investments across Utah, project area progress and the partnerships shaping Utah’s economic future.
News: All News
‘The one that transforms Utah’s economy’: Inland Port Authority unveils PortSLC (KSL News)
October 30, 2026
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Black Gold Project Area: Parcel Recording Correction
October 15, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority identified an incorrect parcel list in the Black Gold project area amendment approved by its board in October. As a result, the recorded documents were associated with some properties that were not intended to be included in the amendment. Property owners enrolled in Duchesne County’s Property Watch service may have received an automated alert about
What Triggering Parcels Tells Us About Project Area Progress
October 14, 2026
UIPA / Project Area Progress What Triggering Parcels Tells Us About Project Area Progress More than 400 parcels have reached an important milestone across Utah Inland Port Authority project areas. Here’s what that means for communities and economic development. BY KAITLIN FELSTED | OCTOBER 2026 400+ Parcels triggered across UIPA project areas statewide At the Oct. 1, 2026, UIPA board
Jamie Barnes to Join Utah Inland Port Authority Board
October 01, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority welcomes Jamie Barnes, commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, as a nonvoting member of its Board.
Port Connection: September 2026
October 01, 2026
The Castle Country Project Area builds momentum
UIPA approves incentive for A1 Lithium in Castle Country Project Area
New to the Port? Here’s a quick refresher.
Counties should lead: UIPA and MIDA discuss local control, trust and accountability
Clean Ports Team holds fourth Near-Port Community Steering Committee Meeting
Connecting with Westside neighbors
Beyond the Airframe: How Joby Aviation and Utah Are Building the Autonomous Sky
October 01, 2026
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Castle Country Project Area Builds Momentum Across Energy, Critical Minerals and Logistics
September 10, 2026
Developments in Emery County, Green River and Carbon County are bringing new investment and job opportunities to the region. The Castle Country Project Area is gaining momentum with three developments that build upon the region’s energy and logistics strengths while creating new opportunities for economic diversification. Jenna Draper, associate vice president of regional project area development for the Utah Inland
Totten Tubes, Leading Steel Tubing Distributor and Processor, Celebrates Grand Opening of Its Cedar City, Utah Location in the BZI Innovation Park, LLC Nautilus 1 Building
September 10, 2026
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Anson Resources secures $194m Utah incentive for lithium project
September 10, 2026
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Anson Resources secures $194m Utah incentive for lithium project (Infrastructure Now)
September 10, 2026
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UIPA approves incentive for A1 Lithium in Castle Country Project Area
September 03, 2026
The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) Board has approved a business incentive to support A1 Lithium’s development in the Castle Country Project Area in Green River, bringing significant private investment and new employment opportunities to rural Utah. “We are marking a major milestone in establishing a reliable domestic lithium supply right here in Utah,” said Bruce Richardson, President of A1