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This week in The Enterprise
Monday, June 25, 2018
UofU wins $140 million grant for Beaver Co. geothermal project
By John Rogers Utah is getting into the geothermal energy business in a big way.A research site in Beaver County, operated by the University of Utah, has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to receive up to $140 million in continued funding over the next five yea...
Past ski season down a little, but still pretty good
By Brice Wallace The streak of setting new records for skier visits is over, but Utah still had its sixth-best season ever during the 2017-18 ski season.After setting new highs in both 2015-16 with more than 4.4 million skier days and 2016-17 with nearly 4.6 million, Ski Utah rep...
Unemployment rate just keeps dropping in Utah
The news for Utah’s jobholders just keeps getting better. The unemployment rate in the state dropped one-tenth of a percentage point in May to 3 percent. Nationwide, the jobless rate dropped the same amount to 3.8 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.Me...
Eight companies get Rural Fast Track grants
Eight Utah companies were endorsed for Rural Fast Track (RFT) grants during the June meeting of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board.The grant awards previously had been approved by the Governor’s Rural Partnership Board.Companies receiving the g...
Studies Weeky tabs McCurdy to replace Rickers as CEO
Studies Weekly, an Orem-based K-6 standards-based curriculum company, has announced that John McCurdy has been appointed its chief executive officer. He succeeds Ed Rickers, who is retiring after 20 years with the company. The change took place on May 1.Winners in the Building/In...
15 startups summering at Lassonde
Fifteen student startup companies are engaged in an intense summer program at the University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, an interdisciplinary division of the David Eccles School of Business.Each budding company applied and was admitted earlier this year to be...
Calendar Highlights
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Silicon Slopes Summer Bash - June 27
A Silicon Slopes event, in partnership with Stack Real Estate, and featuring barbecue, live music, video game competitions and lawn games. Location is Thanksgiving Park, 2600 Executive Parkway, Lehi. Free. Registration can be completed at http://www.Eventbrite.com.
Classic Golf Tournament - June 25
A Salt Lake Chamber event. Shotgun start is at 8 a.m. Location is Salt Lake Country Club, 2400 Country Club Drive, Salt Lake City. Cost is $400. Sponsorships are available. Details are at http://www.slchamber.com.
Fourth Annual Crazy Pants Golf Tournament - June 28
A Utah Safety Council event, with proceeds to benefit the council’s Home & Community Programs, including “Take Safety Home” and “Buckle Up 4 Love.” Breakfast is at 7 a.m. Golfing is at 8 a.m. Lunch is at 1 p.m. Location is TalonsCove Golf Course, TalonsCove Drive, Saratoga Springs. Details are at https://birdeasepro.com/CrazyPantsGolfTournament.
2018 UTC Open - July 19
A Utah Technology Council event for UTC-member executives. Location is Topgolf, 920 Jordan River Blvd., Midvale. Sponsorships are available. Details are at http://www.utahtech.org.


