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Monday, April 16, 2018 
Obama vs. Trump employment law: 'One extreme to the other'
By Brice Wallace A recent Employers Council briefing was titled “The Rapidly Changing World of Employment Law Under President Trump,” but it could also have been called “The Rapidly Changing World of Employment Law Under President Trump's Appointees.”Throu...
Millennials are country's largest homebuyer group
It may come as a surprise to some, but millennials are currently the largest class of homebuyers in the market. This young, tech-savvy generation is still set on finding a home, even during a volatile market with rising interest rates and a decreasein the number of homes on the l...
Price index takes dip after months of slow growth
Utah consumers have seen a small increase in the prices they pay for goods and services every month since last fall. March saw an end to the streak. The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased 0.1 percent from February to March. The CPI has risen 2.6 pe...
Utah Genius 2018 winners named
Utah Genius, an organization that recognizes the state’s creative and innovative people and companies, named its 2018 honorees at a recent banquet at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City. The winners are ranked based on statistics from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. ...
Hafen to head Parr Brown
Salt Lake City law firm Parr Brown Gee & Loveless has named Jonathan O. Hafen as its president. Hafen is a trial lawyer with experience representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial cases, with an emphasis in employment law, securities law and legal malpractic...
WBC Utah awarded SBA grant to open center in Cedar City
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced grants for the addition of nine new Women’s Business Centers (WBC), including one in Cedar City. The WBC program is designed to provide assistance and resources to entrepreneurs in new and expanded markets around the...
Utah ranks high among states for hiring people with disabilities
As the Utah economy expands, people with disabilities are benefitting by obtaining jobs not previously available to them, according to a report from RespectAbility, a national nonprofit organization that fights stigma and advances opportunity for people with disabilities. Utah no...
MACU acquires Dugway Federal Credit Union
Dugway Federal Credit Union has become a part of West Jordan-based Mountain America Credit Union in a deal that became final on April 1. Located at Dugway Proving Grounds, Dugway Federal Credit Union is a $2.9 million institution with 637 members, primarily military and civilian ...
Wyndham adds Zermatt to Trademark Hotel group
The Wyndham Hotel Group has added the Zermatt Resort and Spa in Midway to its Trademark Hotel Collection group. The designation was part of a nine-property deal that included hotels in New York City, California, Ohio, Louisiana, Nebraska and Ver...
EDLF loans fueling businesses for women, minorities and low-income entrepreneurs in SLC
New research shows that Salt Lake City’s Economic Development Fund (EDLF) is doing just what it was designed to do. The city release data recently that shows a large number of underrepresented business owners are getting significant support from EDLF, which has loaned more ...
Mining
Mined in the USA: We hear a lot about 'energy independence,' but what about 'minerals independence?' It's just as important to have reliable domestic sources for the strategic and critical building blocks of our defense and economy
It is time that we as a Nation recognize the critical importance of minerals to our national security, our economy and our everyday lives. Mining makes every aspect of our lives possible. Most people never think about the pivotal role mining plays in their lifestyle and standard ...
Bears Ears 'land grab' fails to materialize
Nearly two months has passed since headlines around the country declared that a land grab was about to take place in San Juan County.“Outrageous Gold Rush-Style Grab of Public Lands to Begin Friday,” screamed EcoWatch. The stories suggested that an influx of spec...
State funds could help save port but railway plans falter
By Robert Stevens During the recent legislative session, Utah lawmakers committed $1.65 million in tax dollars to join in a lawsuit aimed at forcing the City of Oakland in California to permit a seaport where Central Utah coal could be put on ships for export to Asia.{m...
2018 legislative session supports rural jobs, mining and natural resource infrastructure development
By Denise A. DragooIn his 2017 State of the State address, Gov. Gary R. Herbert challenged Utah businesses to create 25,000 jobs in 25 rural counties throughout Utah over his next four-year term. During the 2017 legislative session, the governor’s Rural Jobs Initiative...
Calendar Highlights
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Diversity Career Fair 2018 - April 17
Presented by L3 Technologies with the African-American, Utah Hispanic and Utah Asian chambers of commerce. Location is the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 S., West Valley City. Details are at http://www.Eventbrite.com.
2018 Women’s Entrepreneurial Conference - April 18
With the theme “Branding, Marketing & Sales: Building Blocks for Growth.” Event features speakers, breakout sessions and a pitch competition for over $15,000 in grants to women-owned businesses. Location is Holladay City Hall, 2300 E. 4800 S., Holladay. Cost is $99. Details are at https://www.utwng.com/wng-event/2018-womens-entrepreneurial-conference/.
Fourth Annual Education Appreciation Lunch - April 19
A Murray Area Chamber of Commerce event honoring 16 teachers and students from 16 Murray schools. Location is Brio Tuscan Grille, 6173 S. State St., Murray. Cost is $25 with prepaid RSVP by April 16, $40 at the door. Details are at http://www.murraychamber.org.
12th Annual Utah Economic Summit - April 27
Hosted by Gov. Gary Herbert. Event includes keynote presentation by Mitch Lowe, co-founding executive of Netflix and chief executive officer of MoviePass, “power” presentations, breakout sessions and a closing reception. Location is Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Early-bird registration cost (through March 31) is $155. Details are at http://www.utaheconomicsummit.com.
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