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Utah Valley is racing to the forefront of the national economy, in part, thanks to innovation, hard work, entrepreneurial spirit and a fantastic business environment.

Several of the cities in Utah Valley, such as Orem, Lehi and Provo, are known for their rich heritage and unique festivals.

In the winter, locals enjoy skiing and snowboarding at Robert Redford's Sundance Resort, which also screens internationally acclaimed films during the Sundance Film Festival.

In the spring, patrons enjoy more than 100 varieties of tulips at the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point, which is also home to Cornbelly's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest in the fall.

Summer includes Fourth of July celebrations such as America's Freedom Festival Stadium of Fire, one of the biggest Fourth of July firework celebrations in the state, which also features popular musical performances.

Utah Valley is also home to Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University, totalling more than 60,000 students between them.

Situated on the border of Orem/Provo, the UVU campus is easily accessible for the community it serves. UVU hosts the largest student body in the state with more than 32,000 students studying everything from aviation science to zoology. BYU's campus is at the base of the Wasatch Mountains. It provides higher...