Blendtec, an Orem-based maker of commercial and residential blenders, has introduced a professional line of blenders. The company has partnered with celebrity chef and Food Network star Geoffrey Zakarian to begin marketing the Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender to home chefs.
“We’re thrilled to have Iron Chef Zakarian as part of our team, helping to adapt our restaurant-grade blenders into an easy-to-use high-performance blender for the home chef,” said Keith Titus, CEO of Blendtec. “His talent in the kitchen and his passion for life and vitality through healthy, original foods are a great combination to represent our brand. As a company driven by uncompromising standards of quality and design, and one that deeply values family and community, Geoffrey fits exactly what our brand stands for and the business we have created at Blendtec.”
Titus said the Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender brings all the power, precision and reliability that commercial kitchens have had for years, into the home. One of its features is its user-friendly control panel, which includes a combined switch for start/stop and pulse, as well as a dial for variable speed, allowing home chefs to easily blend any recipe to professional specifications. The blender comes with a 110-ounce total capacity jar with 80-ounce blending capacity.
“This blender isn’t just high performing, it’s a statement piece for the kitchen,” said Zakarian. “I love how it blends power, quality and beautiful design into one, and I’ve truly enjoyed helping to bring it to life. I can’t wait for others to experience it.”
Lehi-based Arborgold Software, a business management platform for tree and landscape companies, has launched Arborgold Messaging, a fully integrated two-way texting solution that helps green industry service businesses stay connected with customers, reduce missed appointments and streamline operations. With the new tool, companies can text directly from their business number, manage every conversation inside the base platform and automate confirmations, payment requests, reminders and follow-ups without relying on personal devices or third-party apps. "Missed appointments cost service businesses thousands every month," said Cameron Darby, CEO of Arborgold. "Arborgold Messaging eliminates that gap. It gives our customers instant, professional communication tools that build trust, improve efficiency and protect revenue — all from the same system they already use to run their business." Darby said tests show that 98 percent of texts are read within three minutes, ensuring faster responses and fewer missed opportunities.
Vivint, a security and smart home company based in Lehi, has introduced Home Protect and Home Protect Pro, security and smart home systems that empower everyone to live more confidently and comfortably. Designed to grow with the needs of each household, the two new platforms offer affordable, accessible and customizable options for each unique household. Starting at $199.99 with professional installation, HomeProtect is Vivint’s entry-level option while the HomeProtect Pro offers expanded integration and enhancement options starting at $599.99. Both are driven by Vivint’s newly updated app that offers instant control of the system from anywhere, at any time. “Vivint offers everyone a simple pathway to safer, smarter and more efficient homes,” said Dave Porter, managing director of Vivint. “With HomeProtect and HomeProtect Pro, Vivint gives homeowners access to affordable, professionally installed and monitored security and smart home systems.
SixFifty, a Salt Lake City-based provider of HR and employment law compliance software, has partnered with HR credentialing company HRCI to publish an employee handbook solution for HRCI members. Through this partnership, HRCI community members will receive access to SixFifty’s employee handbook builder for a $399 annual subscription price, enabling them to create customized employee handbooks for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. “SixFifty was built to help HR professionals manage multi-state compliance confidently, which is no easy task given how complex the law continues to get,” said Kimball Dean Parker, founder and CEO of SixFifty. “We’re proud to partner with HRCI to bring this powerful tool to their community.” The platform features legally sound policies written in plain language that reflect current federal, state, city and certain county-specific laws, making it simple for HR professionals to both understand and implement compliance requirements.
Awardco, a Salt Lake City employee recognition and rewards platform, has announced the release of Awardco Engage, a native mobile app that connects employee feedback with real-time insights and action to “set a new standard for employee recognition and engagement.” The product includes real-time reporting, comprehensive dashboard and sentiment analysis to help organizations identify strengths, address challenges and fortify company culture without adding complexity or cost, Awardco said. "Recognition has always been the foundation of employee engagement," said Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco. "With Awardco Engage, we're connecting every part of the employee experience — listening, f e e d b a c k , recognition and action — into one seamless ecosystem. This is a major milestone for our customers and their employees as we turn employee engagement from passive data gathering to a true system of insights and action. These innovations close the loop between recognition and engagement.”
Salt Lake City-based cell signal booster technology provider weBoost has released its latest cell signal boosting and wireless device charging device, the weBoost Dash. Engineered to deliver priority connectivity and seamless charging for drivers, this innovation in boosting technology keeps commuters, delivery drivers and road warriors connected without compromise from dead zones and dead batteries, weBoost said. Designed to focus signal boosting power on a single device, the Dash delivers clearer calls, faster data speeds up to 5G and fewer dropped connections. The booster features a magnetic Qi2 charger for wireless charging at 15 watts while prioritizing stronger signal for the device. "Dash really is designed for the everyday drive," said Jonathan Field, weBoost general manager. "This product allows drivers to experience seamless connectivity and worry-free battery life on every journey, whether it's a daily commute or a cross-country adventure."
LifeWave, a wellness products company in Draper, has announced the release of Cellergize Evening, a drink supplement formulated to help the body unwind and prepare for deep, restorative sleep. With the new product, LifeWave introduces its first supplement designed specifically for nighttime recovery to enhance relaxation and overnight renewal. The launch also marks the brand's entry into the $11.8 billion global sleep and recovery supplement market. D e s i g n e d to work in harmony with Cellergize Morning and X39 patches, Cellergize Evening features a blend of taurine, magnesium, L-theanine, nattokinase and fiber, known for their calming and recovery supporting properties. "Our mission has always been to help people live, feel and perform at their best," said David Schmidt, founder and CEO of LifeWave. "With Cellergize Evening, we're extending that commitment into the nighttime hours, helping the body power off naturally so it can restore from within."
“We’re thrilled to have Iron Chef Zakarian as part of our team, helping to adapt our restaurant-grade blenders into an easy-to-use high-performance blender for the home chef,” said Keith Titus, CEO of Blendtec. “His talent in the kitchen and his passion for life and vitality through healthy, original foods are a great combination to represent our brand. As a company driven by uncompromising standards of quality and design, and one that deeply values family and community, Geoffrey fits exactly what our brand stands for and the business we have created at Blendtec.”
Titus said the Blendtec Zakarian Pro Blender brings all the power, precision and reliability that commercial kitchens have had for years, into the home. One of its features is its user-friendly control panel, which includes a combined switch for start/stop and pulse, as well as a dial for variable speed, allowing home chefs to easily blend any recipe to professional specifications. The blender comes with a 110-ounce total capacity jar with 80-ounce blending capacity.
“This blender isn’t just high performing, it’s a statement piece for the kitchen,” said Zakarian. “I love how it blends power, quality and beautiful design into one, and I’ve truly enjoyed helping to bring it to life. I can’t wait for others to experience it.”
Lehi-based Arborgold Software, a business management platform for tree and landscape companies, has launched Arborgold Messaging, a fully integrated two-way texting solution that helps green industry service businesses stay connected with customers, reduce missed appointments and streamline operations. With the new tool, companies can text directly from their business number, manage every conversation inside the base platform and automate confirmations, payment requests, reminders and follow-ups without relying on personal devices or third-party apps. "Missed appointments cost service businesses thousands every month," said Cameron Darby, CEO of Arborgold. "Arborgold Messaging eliminates that gap. It gives our customers instant, professional communication tools that build trust, improve efficiency and protect revenue — all from the same system they already use to run their business." Darby said tests show that 98 percent of texts are read within three minutes, ensuring faster responses and fewer missed opportunities.
Vivint, a security and smart home company based in Lehi, has introduced Home Protect and Home Protect Pro, security and smart home systems that empower everyone to live more confidently and comfortably. Designed to grow with the needs of each household, the two new platforms offer affordable, accessible and customizable options for each unique household. Starting at $199.99 with professional installation, HomeProtect is Vivint’s entry-level option while the HomeProtect Pro offers expanded integration and enhancement options starting at $599.99. Both are driven by Vivint’s newly updated app that offers instant control of the system from anywhere, at any time. “Vivint offers everyone a simple pathway to safer, smarter and more efficient homes,” said Dave Porter, managing director of Vivint. “With HomeProtect and HomeProtect Pro, Vivint gives homeowners access to affordable, professionally installed and monitored security and smart home systems.
SixFifty, a Salt Lake City-based provider of HR and employment law compliance software, has partnered with HR credentialing company HRCI to publish an employee handbook solution for HRCI members. Through this partnership, HRCI community members will receive access to SixFifty’s employee handbook builder for a $399 annual subscription price, enabling them to create customized employee handbooks for all 50 states and Washington, D.C. “SixFifty was built to help HR professionals manage multi-state compliance confidently, which is no easy task given how complex the law continues to get,” said Kimball Dean Parker, founder and CEO of SixFifty. “We’re proud to partner with HRCI to bring this powerful tool to their community.” The platform features legally sound policies written in plain language that reflect current federal, state, city and certain county-specific laws, making it simple for HR professionals to both understand and implement compliance requirements.
Awardco, a Salt Lake City employee recognition and rewards platform, has announced the release of Awardco Engage, a native mobile app that connects employee feedback with real-time insights and action to “set a new standard for employee recognition and engagement.” The product includes real-time reporting, comprehensive dashboard and sentiment analysis to help organizations identify strengths, address challenges and fortify company culture without adding complexity or cost, Awardco said. "Recognition has always been the foundation of employee engagement," said Steve Sonnenberg, co-founder and CEO of Awardco. "With Awardco Engage, we're connecting every part of the employee experience — listening, f e e d b a c k , recognition and action — into one seamless ecosystem. This is a major milestone for our customers and their employees as we turn employee engagement from passive data gathering to a true system of insights and action. These innovations close the loop between recognition and engagement.”
Salt Lake City-based cell signal booster technology provider weBoost has released its latest cell signal boosting and wireless device charging device, the weBoost Dash. Engineered to deliver priority connectivity and seamless charging for drivers, this innovation in boosting technology keeps commuters, delivery drivers and road warriors connected without compromise from dead zones and dead batteries, weBoost said. Designed to focus signal boosting power on a single device, the Dash delivers clearer calls, faster data speeds up to 5G and fewer dropped connections. The booster features a magnetic Qi2 charger for wireless charging at 15 watts while prioritizing stronger signal for the device. "Dash really is designed for the everyday drive," said Jonathan Field, weBoost general manager. "This product allows drivers to experience seamless connectivity and worry-free battery life on every journey, whether it's a daily commute or a cross-country adventure."
LifeWave, a wellness products company in Draper, has announced the release of Cellergize Evening, a drink supplement formulated to help the body unwind and prepare for deep, restorative sleep. With the new product, LifeWave introduces its first supplement designed specifically for nighttime recovery to enhance relaxation and overnight renewal. The launch also marks the brand's entry into the $11.8 billion global sleep and recovery supplement market. D e s i g n e d to work in harmony with Cellergize Morning and X39 patches, Cellergize Evening features a blend of taurine, magnesium, L-theanine, nattokinase and fiber, known for their calming and recovery supporting properties. "Our mission has always been to help people live, feel and perform at their best," said David Schmidt, founder and CEO of LifeWave. "With Cellergize Evening, we're extending that commitment into the nighttime hours, helping the body power off naturally so it can restore from within."