What’s Up Down South Economic Summit

JMI’s Contribution to the What’s Up Down South Economic Summit

Here at JMI we had the opportunity to attend the 28th annual What’s Up Down South Economic Summit on Thursday, January 11, 2024. As Southern Utah’s largest business gathering, this event provides businesses information needed to help plan for the year ahead. Part of this day-long program included special keynote speakers, which included Governor Spencer Cox and Justin Osmond.

JMI Group’s (previously JMI Property Services) own president, Steve Jennings, along with business associate Troy Scheel from Mountain West Commercial Real Estate, gave updates on the current state and progression of commercial real estate in our area. Conventions like these have always been an important part of keeping up-to-date on what’s going on with other businesses, while navigating our own busy schedules.

As you can see, our focus this year was on Fort Pierce Industrial Park and all the new and existing buildings and businesses within it. Fort Pierce has grown considerably over the years, and there is no slowing down now. Fort Pierce is an important business hub positioned in such a way that it is easily accessible, next to an airport and between main freeways connecting several states. It is very alluring to business owners looking for affordable power and enough space to build manufacturing facilities or large warehouses. Phase 9 is now being built and will add to the ever-growing list of big businesses that realize the opportunities for growth that Fort Pierce affords. We are pleased to be a part of something so integral to Southern Utah, and ultimately the western United States!

Originally published January 29, 2024 on jmips.com.