Economic Development
About us
The City of Orem’s Economic Development team is dedicated to helping businesses in Orem. Everything we do is aimed at building a successful business community by helping new businesses get started, helping businesses grow, and working to bring new businesses into the City. We have access to many different programs and resources, so if you are a current or future business in Orem, please get in touch with us to find out how we can help you succeed!
The City of Orem is located 45 minutes south of Salt Lake City in beautiful Utah Valley. Orem is bordered by Utah Lake on the west and the majestic Wasatch Mountains on the east. As the fifth-largest City in Utah, Orem is located in the center of the Provo-Orem MSA with an estimated population of over 633,000 people. It’s also home to Utah Valley University and within five minutes of Brigham Young University, with a combined total of over 73,000 students. Housing, education, and employment opportunities continue to be in high demand as Orem’s population recently surpassed 98,000 residents.