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Monday, May 22, 2017 
Institute director on economic impact vets have: 'It's sizable'
By Brice WallaceAmerica’s military is legendarily strong, and those who move on from military service in Utah likewise have a substantial impact — on the state’s economy.At the recent Utah Veteran Business Conference, Juliette Tennert, director of economic and p...
Housing price increases drive CPI up in April
The housing shortage and resultant increases in average home prices have begun to take their toll on consumer prices. The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) ticked upward in April, rising 0.4 percent from the previous month and 2.8 percent from April last year, w...
Report: Utah companies made $19B in 2016 deals
The amount of money moving among Utah corporations took a huge jump in 2016, according to the 22nd annual Deal Flow Report released recently by MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN). The report, which provides details of the health and number of deals within the state, showed fundi...
Chamber group hosts discussion of tackling need for strong infrastructure
A company cannot succeed without a transportation system to get its raw materials and finished products to where they need to go. Transportation and transit systems need to be in place to get employees to and from the workplace. Some manufacturers need large amounts of water or e...
Mity buys Florida company
Orem-based furniture manufacturer Mity Inc. has acquired Orlando, Florida-based ChairPort Products LLC, which operates under the trade name XpressPort. Mity produces highly durable products with brand names like MityLite and Holsag, which Mity acquired in January.The XpressPort b...
Campaign thinks keeping Hayward is good for business
Garrett Jones thinks keeping Utah Jazz forward Gordon Hayward in Utah makes good business sense.Hayward becomes a free agent in a few weeks. That means he can sign with any team that will pay him enough. Although the local team has the inside track to resigning him thanks to NBA ...
Wells Fargo survey: Optimism holds steady in second quarter for small-business owners
Small-business optimism held on to recent gains in the second quarter, according to the latest findings from the Wells Fargo/Gallup Small Business Index, conducted April 3-7.In the quarterly survey, which measures the optimism of small-business owners, the overall index score was...
CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 5-22-17
The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations:Nature’s SunshineNature’s Sunshine Products Inc., based in Lehi, reported net income from continuing operations attributable to common shareholders of $2.2 million, or 11 cents per shar...
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.
29th Annual Employment Law Seminar - May 25
Presented by Parson Behle & Latimer. Topics will include “ADA and FMLA,” “Managing Intermittent Leave,” “Mental Health and Substance Abuse,” “Violence in the Workplace,” “On-Duty vs. Off-Duty Conduct,” “Minimizing Risk in Hiring,” “Non-Competes and Trade Secrets” and an immigration update. Location is Grand America Hotel. Registration can be completed at Eventbrite.com. Details are at http://www.parsonsbehle.com/emp-seminar.
Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Convention & Expo - May 26
With the theme “Strengthening Our Business Voice to Expand the Economic Landscape.” Location is the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 S., West Valley City. Cost is $55 for members, $60 for nonmembers. Details are at www.uhccconvention.com.
Chamber Champions Golf 2017 - June 5
A Utah Valley Chamber event. Shotgun start at 8 a.m., lunch at 12:30 p.m. Location is Riverside Country Club, 2701 N. University Ave., Provo. Cost is $450 for members, $600 for nonmembers. Sponsorships are available. Details are at thechamber.org.
Sandy Chamber Golf Classic - June 09
A Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce event. Location is River Oaks Golf Course, 9300 Riverside Drive, Sandy. Details are at sandychamber.com.
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