Williams International is expanding in Ogden with support from a local Tax Increment Financing (TIF) incentive approved by the Ogden City Redevelopment Agency (RDA) Board. This expansion will add more than 300 high-wage aerospace jobs to the area, with expected investments in Williams’ Utah operations of over $1 billion dollars over the coming years.
“This expansion embodies “The Ogden Way” of creating economic opportunity and building a community where all can thrive,” said Mayor Ben Nadolski. “Williams International has long been an anchor employer in Ogden, providing high-quality, family-supporting jobs for our residents while championing vital workforce development efforts. We are excited to support Williams’ continued growth in the decades to come.”
Williams International is a world leader in the design and development of gas turbine engines used for business jets, uncrewed aircraft, and cruise missiles. The company has been located in Ogden since 1978 and currently has more than 900 local employees. Williams International has achieved significant growth in both the commercial and national defense sectors, creating a need for the current facility expansion.
“Utah is a great place to do business, and we are thrilled to embark on this significant expansion in Ogden,” said Gregg Williams, Chairman, President, and CEO of Williams International. “This investment underscores our commitment to innovation and our dedication to creating high-quality jobs in the local community. We are grateful for the continued support from the Ogden City RDA Board and look forward to many more years of collaboration and success.”
The Ogden City RDA Board approved up to $22 million in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) support as a post-performance incentive for Williams’ expansion, with a commitment to invest an additional $5.5 million in a new waterline at Ogden-Hinckley Airport. Up to $17 million of the TIF incentive will fund future investment in electrical infrastructure, which will support Williams’ expansion but also increase the capacity available to other businesses in the area. The TIF incentive is funded by a portion of the new property tax revenues that will be created by Williams’ expansion. The use of TIF for Williams’ expansion aligns with the Airport Community Reinvestment Area goals of generating new employment, growing the property tax base, providing public infrastructure, and encouraging the development of vacant land.