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Monday, April 17, 2017 
Attorney to employers: Plan to live with ObamaCare - for now
By Brice WallaceDespite the hullabaloo regarding repealing and replacing ObamaCare, a Chicago attorney last week cautioned a Salt Lake City audience that it remains the law of the land.Speaking at an employment law seminar presented by Salt Lake SHRM in partnership with law firm ...
While most other states' go up, Utah gas price is down
Utah is only one of two states that saw gas prices drop early in April. The unusual situation was attributed to the extraordinary high prices Utah motorists paid in March due to a pipeline disruption. Prices typically move higher in spring because of the higher cost of summer ble...
Medical tech's $10M expansion to add 587 jobs
A health data analytics software company will create nearly 590 jobs over the next eight years in a $10 million expansion project in Salt Lake County.Collective Medical Technologies Inc. (CMT), based in Sandy, announced the plans after being awarded a $1.8 million tax credit ince...
SBA's SBDC and SLCC to host Utah Crowdfunding Summit 2017 on May 4
The Salt Lake Region Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the Salt Lake Community College Miller Business Resource Center (MBRC) have announced the third annual Utah Crowdfunding Summit to be held May 4 at the school's Miller Campus. The summit will run from 8:30 a.m. to ...
Youngevity buys New York Mediterranean diet company
Youngevity International Inc. of South Jordan has acquired New York-based BellaVita, a producer of products based on the Mediterranean diet. Youngevity is a global direct sales marketer of nutritional and lifestyle products and a producer of gourmet coffees. The company will incl...
GOED-sponsored trade mission returns from Korea, Taiwan
Representative from 20 Utah businesses recently returned from a trade mission to Seoul, Korea, and Taipei, Taiwan. Led by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) from March 15-23, the trip provided the participating companies with opportunities for networking a...
Aquatherm commits to Utah with new headquarters
Aquatherm North America, the U.S. and Canadian subsidiary of polypropylene-random (PP-R) pipe system manufacturer Aquatherm Worldwide, has opened its new 82,000-square-foot headquarters and fabrication facility in Lindon. The new facility replaces the company’s previous loc...
Multifamily report released
The Salt Lake City office of real estate services and investment firm CBRE has released its second semi-annual Greater Salt Lake Area Multifamily Market Report highlighting market trends on rental, vacancy and cap rates. The report also contains the activity status on the current...
Steelworkers ratify contract with Rio Tinto
Members of United Steelworkers (USW) Local 392 in Salt Lake City have ratified a new five-year contract with Rio Tinto, which owns and operates the Kennecott copper mining operation in Bingham Canyon.The agreement, which takes effect immediately, includes annual wage increases, i...
Ivanti aquires U.K.-based software company
South Jordan-based IT services provider Ivanti has acquired Concorde Solutions, a provider of SaaS software asset management solutions based in the U.K., with U.S. headquarters in Austin, Texas. In addition to its headquarters in Utah, Ivanti has operations worldwide. The buyout ...
Mining
Utah Mining: It's time to start celebrating the industry that makes our way of life possible
By Mark ComptonTrue or False: Mining makes every aspect of your life possible.It really is true, though most people never think about the pivotal role mining plays in their daily lives. Mined products are key to the advanced, technological, comfortable and more healthful existenc...
Infrastructure development: Utah takes a page from Trump policies
The Utah State Legislature has joined with the Trump administration to help facilitate large-scale infrastructure development. On Feb. 28, Pres. Trump asked Congress to approve a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure, financed through both public and private capital to create ...
UTAH FOUNDATION REPORT: Coal keeps Utah's energy costs down, but production is declining
A new research report from the Utah Foundation shows the landscape of the state’s coal industry is changing. Utah produced only about half as much coal in 2015 as it did in 2001, the report said.Still, more than two-thirds of Utah’s electric power is produced in coal-...
Calendar
Calendar listings are provided as a free service to our readers. Information about upcoming events may be sent to brice@slenterprise.com. The submission deadline is one week before publication.
Women’s Entrepreneurial Conference - April 19
Sponsored by the Women’s Business Center, Utah Microenterprise Loan Fund and the Utah Women’s Networking Group. Theme is “Creating a Team for Success.” Event features keynote presentations and breakout sessions. Location is Holladay City Hall, 4580 S. 2300 E., Holladay. Cost is $89-$119. Details are at https://www.utwng.com/wng-event/2017-womens-entrepreneurial-conference/.
“New Pioneers” American Dream Award Luncheon - April 19, 2017
The Salt Lake Chamber and United Way of Salt Lake will recognize the contributions made by immigrants every day in Utah. Speaker Ali Noorani, executive director of the National Immigration Forum, will discuss Utah’s unique role in shaping a constructive and compassionate path forward for immigration reform. Location is Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Cost is $65 (includes a copy of Noorani’s book There Goes the Neighborhood). Sponsorships are available. Details are at slchamber.com.
Utah Innovation Awards - April 20
Presented by the Utah Technology Council and Stoel Rives LLP. Innovation Showcase and reception begin at 5:30 a.m. Dinner and awards presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. Location is Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Details are available at utahtech.com. Location Hilton Salt Lake City Center, 255 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Photography For Business - April 20
A Cottonwood Heights Economic Development boot camp workshop. Local photographer Kari Sikorski will teach business owners how to take great photos for use on social media, websites and promotional materials. Location is Cottonwood Heights City Hall, 2277 E. Bengal Blvd., Cottonwood Heights. Free. Details are at chbusiness.org. RSVPs can be completed at pkinder@ch.utah.gov.
B2B Expo - April 26
A Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Activities begin with 1 p.m. keynote presentation by Steve Starks, president of Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment and president of the Utah Jazz. Expo doors open at 2 p.m. Location is Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 W., Layton. Free. Details are at DavisChamber.WPEngine.com/B2B/.
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