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Monday, March 12, 2018 
Partial victory: Winter Sports Market coming to Salt Lake City
By Brice Wallace Trying to offset Utah’s loss of the twice-a-year Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, government officials have landed an influential outdoor recreation regional show for the next three years.Armed with incentives from the state, Visit Salt Lake and Salt Lake Count...
Local officials: Trump's tariffs could be bad for Utah economy
President Trump’s imposition of higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports is getting some local blowback.Derek B. Miller, president and chief executive officer of World Trade Center Utah, and Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, warned against the id...
Still dropping: Utah's jobless down to 3.1%
The unemployment rate in Utah, already among the nation’s lowest, dropped again in January by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.1 percent. The national jobless rate remained unchanged from December at 4.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Intermountain launches virtual hospital
Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare has launched Intermountain Connect Care Pro, one of the nation’s largest virtual hospital services. The company said that the service employs 35 telehealth programs and more than 500 caregivers with the goal of enabling patients...
CallTower buys Michigan-based cloud communications company
CallTower Inc., a global provider of cloud-based unified communications and collaboration solutions, has purchased Appia Communications Inc., a Traverse City, Michigan-based cloud-based applications and communication services company.With the acquisi...
Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, tokens: What does it all mean?
When a Salt Lake City crowd recently was asked if cryptocurrency is a scam, several people raised their hands. Panelists on the stage acknowledged that its underlying technology, called blockchain, was confusing and “frothy” but some predict its future impact will be ...
Vortex acquires SLC-based Stag Technologies
Vortex Cos. of Houston has acquired Salt Lake City’s Stag Technologies, a high-performance coatings manufacturer for the water, sewer and industrial infrastructure markets.“Stag’s management team of Scott Peterson, Matt Peterso...
VanAusdal to replace Sermon at head of UCCU
Bret VanAusdal has been named president and CEO of Utah Community Credit Union, succeeding Jeff Sermon, who is retiring. VanAusdal was formerly executive vice president of the Provo-based institution."This is both a great honor and a wonderful opport...
Spectra purchased by Hub Int'l
Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage based in Chicago, has acquired the assets of Utah’s Spectra Management LLC. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.Headquartered in Sandy, with an office in St. George, Spectra s...
CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 3-12-18
The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: HuntsmanHuntsman Corp., with main offices in Texas and Salt Lake City, reported net income of $287 million, or $1 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. That compares with $137 mill...
UTAH'S TOURISM PROMOTION BUDGET: Is it worth the investment?
By Frances Johnson Tourism is big business in Utah and, with Gov. Gary Herbert’s requested $1.5 million bump in funding for the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund from the state Legislature, the business of tourism will only get bigger.The Tourism M...
Traveling with technology: Ten tips for handling your devises when you leave home
By Bahar Ferguson Whether you have you have to work when you travel or you simply have a smartphone or other device that can access the Internet that you plan to bring with you on your trip, it is important to make sure to not turn your wonderful travel adventure into a tech...
Vacationing the right way: How to travel like a millionaire
By Haylee Mickelson Anyone can “travel like a millionaire.” You just have to have the right cards and know how to play them. But, how in world are you going to accomplish such a feat when money is limited and you want to give your family the vacation of a li...
Calendar
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2018 Legislative Sessions - March 15
Hosted by the Utah Manufacturers Association and focusing on the top issues of the 2018 general legislative session. Sessions are scheduled for March 15, 8-9:30 a.m., at Honeyville Inc., 1040 W. 600 N., Ogden; March 15, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., at Campbell Scientific, 815 W. 1800 N., Logan; March 16, 8:30-10 a.m., at Utah Manufacturers Association, 428 E. Winchester St., No. 135, Murray; and March 22, noon-1:30 p.m. at RAM Co., 3172 Deseret Drive, St. George. RSVPs can be completed by emailing annette@umaweb.org.
Cybersecurity Conference 2018 - March 15
A Salt Lake Chamber event. Experts from government, law enforcement and the private sector will discuss how to develop, evaluate and strengthen cybersecurity programs. Location is the Hilton Hotel, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Cost is $75. Details are at http://www.slchamber.com.
Professional Administrative Assistant Conference - March 21
With the theme “Organizing Chaos.” Keynote speaker is Linda Makin, Utah Valley University vice president of planning and budget. Location is Utah Valley University, Orem. Cost is $99. Open to the public. Details are at https://ceweb.uvu.edu/CourseStatus.awp?&Course=18WCUVADM81%20&DirectFrom=Schedule.
2018 Health Services Research Conference - March 22
With the theme “Partnering for Better Health by Doing What Works.” Keynote speaker is Dr. Nancy A. Allen, who has led researching on diabetes and chronic disease. Location is the Health Sciences Education Building, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Details are at http://medicine.utah.edu/ccts/news/2018/01/health-serv-research-conference.php.
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