Utah is a center of transportation, information technology and research, government services, mining and a major tourist destination for outdoor recreation. According to the U.S. Census Bureaus’s population estimates, Utah was the fastest growing state in the US as of 2008. St. George, Utah was the fastest growing metropolitan area in the country from 2000-2005. Utah is a great geographical tourism site. It is known for its natural diversity and is home to features ranging from arid deserts with sand dunes to thriving pine forests in Mountain valleys. IBEW 1269 has members in offices in the cities of Clearfield, Murray and Salt Lake City.