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The article looks at the economic condition of Utah as of December 2015. The economic developments in the state include the growth of the office construction and commercial and industrial real estate markets and the increase in domestic and foreign interest in the state. The implication of Utah's economic expansion for business owners and decision makers is discussed.

The article discusses poor air quality in Northern Utah and its impact on the region's economy. According to tracking by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), air quality in the Wasatch area is the worst in the U.S. Bryce Bird of the Utah Division of Air Quality said the division tracks 100 companies and organizations as the largest pollution emitters. The Salt Lake Chamber said that poor air quality presents a threat to economic development and health.