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From City of Orem's Web Page: All About Orem
Economic Development:
- Consistently ranks high on Money Magazine's "Best Places to Live in America."
- Maintains a
population of highly educated, hard-working residents.
- Home to many established firms and new companies entering the market each year.
- Shopping centers include the University Mall with over 100 stores and major anchors of Mervyns, Nordstroms (2002), and May Company. Other large retailers include Target, Shopko, Kmart, Fred Meyer, and Wal-Mart.
- Eating establishments of many popular chains and food types.
- Many successful hardware and software companies.
- Up-and-coming manufacturing and light-industrial firms are also taking advantage of the prime
business developments in Orem.
- Home of The Commission for Economic Development in Orem (CEDO) which was established to enhance economic development in the City. CEDO works with businesses that
are starting up, relocating, or expanding in Orem, providing assistance in exploring financial alternatives, locating available space, and acting as an advocate for businesses.
Commission for Economic Development in Orem (CEDO)
777 South State Street, Orem, Utah 84058
Phone: (801) 226-1521 / Fax: (801) 226-2678
Internet address: www.CEDO.org
General Information:
- Population: 90,000.
- Area: Approximately 18.5 square miles.
- Located in Utah County.
- 40 miles south of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake International Airport.
- 4 major on/off interchanges to Interstate 15 which runs North and South.
- The Wasatch Range of the Rocky Mountains forms Orem's eastern boundary.
- Utah Lake, the State's largest freshwater lake, forms Orem's western boundary.
- Neighbors to the south include Provo, Springville, Spanish Fork and Payson.
- Neighbors to the north include Lindon, Pleasant Grove, and American Fork.
- Environment includes all 4 seasons with local outdoor activities during each one.
- 15 Elementary schools, 3 Junior High schools, 3 High Schools.
- Home to Utah Valley State College, a 4 year public school, with 20,000+ students.
- Neighbors to Brigham Young University (BYU) located in Provo.
- Nearby entertainment include: Sundance Resort, 20 minutes up Provo Canyon,
NBA Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City, and the 2002 Winter Olympics along the Wasatch Front.
Recreation:
- The City provides many of the popular sports programs for youth and adults.
- A recreation facility with swimming, weights, track, lockers, racquetball and basketball.
- A new Lakeside Sports complex will be finished in Fall 2001 with 5 softball fields, 8 soccer fields, picnic area, and
child's playground.
- Home of national high school teams in track and field and basketball.
- 20-40 minutes away from over 6 national ski resorts.
- 15-30 minutes away from lakes and reservoirs for waterskiing and fishing.
- Nationally recognized Provo River is locate up Provo Canyon for fishing.
- Close to many National Forest campgrounds.
- Nearby to challenging rock climbing canyons.
City Government:
- 7 member City Council includes the Mayor.
- Full time City Manager.
- City departments include City Manager’s office (including public officials) 229-7035, Public Safety (Fire and Police) 229-7070, Public Works 229-7506, Recreation 229-7154, Library
229-7376, Development Services (Planning and Zoning) 229-7058, and Administrative Services (utilities) 229-7009. All numbers have area code 801.
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