St George in the News

The St. George metro area has a lot to offer as these articles written about St George would suggest.  Have fun checking these articles out published elswhere on the web or locally:

Primary St George News References:

• St George Utah was the fastest growing U.S. metro area in the United States says Census Bureau
• USA Today references St George as fastest growing metro area 2000-2006 (see picture caption)
• St George ranked first as 2007 Boomtown for overall best cities for doing business by Inc.com
• St George ranked as 2007's best small city in the nation for job growth
• AllBusiness projects St George as most favorable place suiting women's entrepreneurial spirit
• Kiplinger rates St George as the Top "Best Places to Retire" in the U.S.

Secondary St George News References:

• The Lake Powell Pipeline Project for Southern Utah's water needs AND Key Facts Relating to Water for the St George Utah real estate and surrounding area.  
• The Economic Benefits of the New Regional Airport in St George, Utah - based off 2010 passenger levels, total economic benefit roughly estimated at $80 million per year as only part of an overall proven economic development catalyst into our community.
• An architectural glass fabrication company, Viacon locates newest plant in St George.

Historical St George News References:

• Hot Real Estate Markets- twelve fastest growing cities; St George ranks 3rd in appreciation.
• 'St Geroge, UT: 'We're Not No. 1' - June 06 article cites overflated 2005 market, '06' trailing lower.
• 4th Fastest Appreciating Market - 31.6% price gains says the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight.

Utah News References:

• Forbes magazine ranks Utah No 2 as one of "The Best States for Business" 2007

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