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Openings, expansions, ribbon cuttings and new jobs in Uintah, Duchesne and Daggett counties. We confirm each item with the business, the city or the chamber before we list it.

Built Sat., Oct. 31, 2026 (MT). We list only what we have verified, and each item shows its source and when we checked it (America/Denver).

Business & growth stories

Expansion

IRRX expands rail and resources operations in Uintah County

Uintah County · Announced Jan. 8, 2026

The state awarded Integrated Rail and Resources (IRRX) a post-performance REDTIF tax credit. The company projects 40 new jobs and $87.5 million invested over six years.

Source: Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity · checked Sat., Oct. 31, 2026 (MT)

Expansion

UBTech completes a new salon for its Nail Technician program

UBTech Vernal Campus (Uintah County) · Salon completed; ribbon cutting set for Tue., Oct. 13, 2026

Uintah Basin Technical College finished a new salon space for its Nail Technician program, which trains high school and adult students for state licensing and local beauty-industry jobs.

Source: Uintah Basin Technical College, Sept. 17, 2026 · checked Sat., Oct. 31, 2026 (MT)

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