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Port Connection: October 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.

Past Issues

Port Connection: September 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

Port Connection: August 2026

Greater Washington Project Area approved; UIPA connects with partners at One Utah Summit; Meet Sam Steffensen, UIPA senior accountant; Ben Hart: Protecting Utah’s freight advantage; UIPA welcomes Zane Zhu as financial analyst; A progress update on Salt Lake City’s Crossroads Port; Hadden Wiese joins UIPA as marketing manager

Port Connection: July 2026

West Interchange breaks ground to improve rail freight efficiency; UIPA expands Great Salt Lake conservation investment; Team Utah takes aerospace opportunities to Farnborough; UIPA brings logistics and rural growth to; One Utah Summit; Clean Ports Update: Year two progress; and new partnerships

Port Connection: June 2026

UIPA Board gives first review to proposed Greater Washington Project Area UIPA’s position on Data Centers: Transparent growth, local control and natural resource protection UIPA welcomes Lori Haslem as associate vice president of regional project area development Alicia Eggleston joins UIPA to oversee Clean Ports community engagement

Port Connection: May 2026

Rail project to reduce West Side delays Motorola Solutions expansion planned for Northwest Quadrant NWQ funding supports public safety, conservation and community priorities Beaver County road safety study moves forward Clean Ports Program May update

Port Connection: April 2026

Here's what's happening in this month's Issue: Adoption of the West Weber Project Area Announced; Castle Country Project Area Up for Review; Utah Named #1 Best State by U.S. News & World Report; UIPA Approves Key Agreement, Awaits Salt Lake City Council’s Approval; Understanding Tax Differentials: UIPA's Role in Funding Public Infrastructure

Port Connection: March 2026

In this issue: UIPA Shares Legislative Updates Following 2026 Session Board Considers Amendment to Twenty Wells Project Area Congress of Ports Brings Together Statewide Leaders Incentive Supports LS Electric – MCM Engineering Expansion in Iron County UIPA Honors Senator Jerry Stevenson with Infrastructure & Economic Vision Award Clean Ports Issues March Newsletter Board Adopts Black Gold Project Area in Duchesne County & Roosevelt City UIPA approves expansion of Iron Springs Project Area in Iron County

Port Connection: February 2026

Here's what's happening in this month's Issue: Adoption of the West Weber Project Area Announced; Castle Country Project Area Up for Review; Utah Named #1 Best State by U.S. News & World Report; UIPA Approves Key Agreement, Awaits Salt Lake City Council’s Approval; Understanding Tax Differentials: UIPA's Role in Funding Public Infrastructure

Port Connection: January 2026

We are moving through one of the busiest times of the year at the Utah Inland Port Authority, including the legislative session, our focus remains on delivering real value for Utah communities.

Port Connection: December 2025

Here's what's happening in this month's Issue: Adoption of the West Weber Project Area Announced; Castle Country Project Area Up for Review; Utah Named #1 Best State by U.S. News & World Report; UIPA Approves Key Agreement, Awaits Salt Lake City Council’s Approval; Understanding Tax Differentials: UIPA's Role in Funding Public Infrastructure

Port Connection: November 2025

Here’s what’s happening in this month’s issue: Delta expands Salt Lake City presence with state-of-the-art Cargo Facility UIPA Releases 2025 Annual Report Northwest Quadrant Open Houses & Baseline Survey Last Chance: Apply for the Near-Port Community Steering Committee! Willard City joins the Golden Spike Project Area adding 178 acres Agri-Park Project Area Expands to Accelerate Agricultural Growth Across Central Utah

Port Connection: October 2025

Here's what's happening in this month's Issue: Adoption of the West Weber Project Area Announced; Castle Country Project Area Up for Review; Utah Named #1 Best State by U.S. News & World Report; UIPA Approves Key Agreement, Awaits Salt Lake City Council’s Approval; Understanding Tax Differentials: UIPA's Role in Funding Public Infrastructure