Northern Utah summit Sept. 28 at USU

The first "What's Goin' Down Up North" business and economic development summit is scheduled for 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 28 at Utah State University Innovation Campus, 489 E. 1650 North Research Parkway, North Logan.

Business and economic development in Box Elder, Cache, Franklin and Rich counties will be showcased.

The summit will feature two fast-track sessions featuring resources and local business success stories. Information regarding local and state economic development initiatives also will be presented. A workshop on developing international business opportunities will be held immediately following the summit, from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., for no additional charge.

Featured presenters include Jason Perry, director of the Governor's Office of Economic Development; Ned Weinshenker, vice president of USU Strategic Ventures and Economic Development; John Matthews, northern regional economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services; Jeff Edwards, president and chief executive officer of the Economic Development Corp. of Utah; and Leigh von der Esch, director of the Utah Office of Tourism.

Admission is $25, and the registration deadline is Sept. 15. Details and registration are available by calling 435-797-9610 or e-mailing icstaff@usu.edu.