Two Years In: How the Verk Industrial Park is Shaping Utah County’s Economic Landscape

SPANISH FORK, Utah – Two years after its official adoption, the Verk Industrial Park project is now advancing from planning to the physical build-out of its essential infrastructure, backed by a new $66.8 million bond issuance aimed at building the infrastructure needed to attract high-wage jobs to southern Utah County. The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board formally approved the …

Pony Express Project Area Greenlit to Drive Investment and Preserve Rural Character

June 26, 2025 | Fairfield, UT — The Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) has officially adopted the Pony Express Project Area, a rural-focused economic development initiative encompassing more than 1,700 acres across the towns of Fairfield and Cedar Fort in Utah County. Designed to strengthen the region’s economy and preserve its rural character, the project will support infrastructure investment, high-wage …