Morgan County Economic Opportunity Board
September Meeting Agenda
DATE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
TIME: 8:00 am - 9:30am
PLACE: NEW LOCATION: SALTED WELLNESS- 5738 West Canyon View Place- Mountain Green
Attendees Invited: Traca Wardell, Andrew Willis, Ty Bailey, Mandy Webb, Justin Rees, Mercer Owen, Jesse Gambrell, Andrea Brooks, Adam Peek, Becca Nelson, Jason Murray, Kate Becker, Raelene Blocker, Mayor Steve Gale, Sherry Stevens
Excused: Darren Rogers
1. Welcome & Administrative Business
- Call to Order
- Approval of August 5, 2026 Minutes (Action Item)
- Approval of September 2, 2026 Agenda (Action Item)
- Conflict of Interest Declarations
2. Discussion
- Morgan County Economic Forecast Presentation
o Presenter: Michael Jeanfreau, Regional Economist on August 5, 2026
o Presentation slides were attached in email
- Board Discussion & Data Analysis
o Key insights, trends, and identifying strategic action items moving forward
3. Grant Funding Updates
A. CEO Growth Grant Opportunity
- Status Updates:
o Board Review Completed (July 29, 2026)
o CEO Board Approval (August 2026)
o County Commission Final Approval (August 18, 2026)
o Disbursement (Grant agreements & checks dispatched week of Aug 24)
- Upcoming Grant Cycle: Scheduled for December 2026
- Discussion / Improvement Strategy:
o Process refinement for the December cycle (e.g., developing applicant checklists, improving application clarity, and streamline review criteria)
B. RCOG Grant Update
- RCOG intent to apply is open through September 1 https://business.utah.gov/rural/redi/
- RCOG competitive applications will be accepted September 15-October 31, https://goed.my.salesforce-sites.com/econ
- RCG annual report was due August 1. New RCG application is due no later than September 1.
- Project Status: East Canyon Trail System Project
- Risk Assessment: Impact and potential issues stemming from the Rocky Canyon Fire
- Next Steps for RCOG Grant
4. Blueprint & Strategic Discussion
- Blueprint Project Updates & Priorities
- Alignment with Current Economic Outlook
5. Local Business Updates & Announcements. (News, Openings, & Community Developments)
- Quig's Pizza & Frozen Custard
- Still Point Med Spa-October 3rd
6. Regional Economic Outlook & Partner Reports- (Updates)
- State Parks:
- Business Resource Center (BRC): AI 4-Part Workshop Series for Business Owner- see all details in email sent on 08/17/26
- Morgan Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Lunch n Learn- September 9th
- Morgan County School District:
- Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO):
- Morgan City:
- Morgan County:
- Tourism:
- Explore Morgan/Social Media Efforts
- Workforce Services- Virtual Job Fair 09/10/26, 10 year projections- Morgan Economic Forecast from Michael Jeanfraeu will be shared when released and posted to the Workforce Services website.
8. Adjournment & Upcoming Events
- Next Regular Meeting: Wednesday, October 7, 2026 8-9:30am at Morgan BRC
- Upcoming Community & Regional Events:
o AI 4-Part Workshop Series: October 2026
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Kate Becker kbecker@morgancountutah.gov at least 24 hours before this meeting.