Provo City has appointed a cross-sector steering committee composed of leaders from business, education, health care, and economic development to guide the city's Economic Development Strategy Study, according to an October 9 statement. The initiative, conducted by the consulting group Civic Solutions, is designed to identify opportunities for long-term growth, investment, and economic resilience.
The steering committee includes various leaders whose organizations influence the regional economy. Members include Corbin Church, founder of iHub; Norman Wright, president and CEO of Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine; Mike Hendron, director of the Rollins Center at Brigham Young University; and Kyle Hansen, Utah Valley Hospital and regional market president for Intermountain Health. Additional committee members include Lee Adamson, director of Explore Utah Valley; Matthew Wunderli, associate vice president of business development with Utah's economic development office; Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce; and Troy Holden, vice president and Provo region manager for Zions Bank.
Provo City Council Chair MacKay stated that the decisions made during this process will help shape the economic future of Provo for years to come. MacKay noted that leaders from entrepreneurship, education, health care, and finance were intentionally brought together to identify opportunities that strengthen the local economy and support long-term prosperity for residents.
The study aims to align public and private partners around a shared vision while identifying the city's distinctive strengths and competitive advantages. The final strategy is expected to include a three-year action plan and a 10-year roadmap to guide Provo's economic development efforts. Residents will have opportunities to participate in the process through public open houses and other engagement activities to provide input alongside stakeholders.
The involvement of various organizations is intended to provide expertise in business attraction, tourism, workforce trends, investment, entrepreneurship, and regional competitiveness. These participants will help validate findings and provide guidance throughout the study to ensure the strategy reflects economic opportunities and the qualities that make Provo a desirable place to live, work, and do business.
