Utah Technology Council Voices Support for Governor Gary Herbert’s Budget Recommendations; Continuing to Drive Utah Technology and Quality Workforce

January 11, 2010— The Utah Technology Council (UTC) (www.utahtech.org) supports the principles outlined in Governor Gary Herbert’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2011 which include:

• Protecting public and higher education by keeping funding steady
• Avoiding exacerbation of the budget’s structural imbalance
• Retaining a responsible balance in the State’s Rainy Day Fund
• Imposing no tax increases

“Creating and maintaining a quality workforce is our industry’s number one issue,” stated Richard R. Nelson, President and CEO of UTC. “Technology companies understand the importance of rigor and relevance and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) in both public and higher education. The workforce generated by Utah’s schools is the major driver of innovation in Utah’s high-growth technology companies, and we are encouraged that the Governor highlighted the importance of education in these principles.”

Utah is in a prime position to be among the first states to recover from the current economic downturn. These principles will help ensure that Utah will continue to be economically healthy and friendly to business.

About Utah Technology Council
Utah's premier professional association, the Utah Technology Council has become the essential business resource for high-tech, life science and clean tech companies seeking to achieve greater success. At its core, UTC exists to foster the Growth of the state's more than 5,000 technology companies, ensure Utah develops the highest Quality Workforce in the nation and attract an ever-increasing array of Funding. Members join UTC to share insights with industry peers, counsel with government and academic leaders and receive help from professional service providers and funding resources. To become a member of this "must-join" organization, visit www.utahtechcouncil.org or call 801-568-3500 today.

PR Contacts:
UTC Contact:
Judy Young
T) 801-568-3500
jyoung@utahtechcouncil.org

PR Agency Contact:
Cheryl Snapp Conner
Managing Partner
P-801 994-9625
C-801 376-2158
cheryl@snappconner.com

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