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Monday, June 4, 2018
Facebook gives Utah a big 'Like'
By Brice WallaceThe second time proved to be the charm for Utah in recruiting a Facebook data center.Squabbles about the pros and cons of having a data center in West Jordan prompted the company in 2016 to put the 510,000-square-foot facility instead in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Las...
UofU has cash for those with ideas to help boost state's middle class
The University of Utah is looking for policy and technology innovation ideas to boost Utah’s middle class.Developers of the 10 best ideas will receive up to $10,000 and be eligible to compete nationally for $1 million in funding.The statewide “American Dream Ideas Cha...
Is rosy outlook over? CAI drops to two-year low
Utahns’ worries about the future of the state economy has prompted a consumer-attitude gauge to drop to its lowest level in nearly two years.The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) slipped 3.4 point to 110.7 in May, the lowest CAI since July 2016. The index is dow...
State incentives bringing production of feature film and two television shows to state
A National Lampoon movie and the third seasons of two TV shows will shoot in Utah after being approved for state incentives.The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board approved the incentives during its May meeting.The TV show “Andi Mack” will aga...
Kailo Energy promotes Shepherd to CEO
Kailo Energy of Lindon, a subsidiary of Global Unicorn Holdings, has promoted its president to CEO. Ryan D. Shepherd will replace Vaughn R. Cook and will immediately assume the day-to-day operations and executive duties. Cook will retain his role as chairman of the board for Kail...
Tokyo firm buys Greina Tech
Greina Technologies Inc., which does business in Salt Lake City as RF Ranging Inc., has been acquired by Alps Electric Co. Ltd. of Tokyo. Greina will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Alps Electric, according to terms of the deal signed in May.Financial details of the acquisiti...
Foundation report finds Utah Medicaid costs among nation's lowest
A new report from Utah Foundation sheds light on the cost of Medicaid in the state. And the light is very favorable.According to “Coverage and Costs: What’s Driving Medicaid Spending in Utah,” in 2016, Medicaid spending in Utah averaged $703 per capita — l...
Pat Nola to head Sorenson Media as CEO
Salt Lake City’s Sorenson Media has named its former chief operations officer as CEO. Pat Nola, former president and CEO of spinoff Sorenson Communications, will assume leadership at the company that provides technology for broadcasters, advertisers and television manufactu...
RMP seeks proposals for generating renewable energy
In response to what the company calls a “broad demand from communities and businesses for electric power from renewable energy sources,” Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is seeking cost-competitive bids for solar, wind and geothermal energy projects in Utah to interconnect ...
Oil, Gas & Energy Focus
Are these eastern Uintah County rocks the Future of Utah Energy?
By John Rogers The U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Vernal office released its final environmental impact statement (EIS) in late May that paves the way for a proposed utility corridor to support what could be the country’s largest commercial oil shale mini...
New BLM planning process for managing sage grouse may offer relief to Utah energy producers
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released for public comment, draft planning documents that may relieve Utah energy producers from regulatory restrictions imposed to protect the greater sage grouse by the previous administration. The BLM’s preferred alternative ...
Conservationists, Fish & Wildlife Service settle on plan for recovery of Gunnison sage grouse
AP has reported that the coalition of conservation groups that sued the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service over the recovery of the Gunnison sage grouse has reached an agreement with the agency that puts the lawsuit on hold. Ryan Shannon, attorney for the Center for Biological Dive...
Utah Renewable Energy Update
• Solar The solar resource in Utah is simply world-class. This has been established in multiple studies and government actions, including the Western Renewable Energy Zones report, the Utah Renewable Energy Zones reports and, most recently, by the Department of the Interior&...
Guv sets ambitious goals for Utah energy development
Gov. Gary Herbert has unveiled an ambitious plan for Utah’s energy future. He wants to increase energy production in the state by 25 percent by the end of 2020.Herbert released his “Energy Action Plan” at the Utah Energy Summit on May 15, setting in motion a blu...
Calendar Highlights
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. See the full calendar.
Utah Technology Innovation Summit - June 6
Hosted by the Utah Science and Technology Research (USTAR) Initiative. Event features plenary sessions; breakout sessions on “The Future of Autonomous Systems,” “Securing Funding and Strategic Partnerships,” “Best Practices for Effective Governance” and “The Role of Government in Innovation”; and the 2018 Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology awards ceremony. Location is Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Cost is $49 through April 21. Details are at http://www.utahinnovationsummit.org.
29th Annual Employment Law Update Conference - June 7
An Employers Council event. Seminar topics will include “Legal and Legislative Update: The Year in Review”; “The Smart Workplace and What It Means for You”; “Workplace Investigations”; “Cultivating Kindness”; “Building a Culture that Rejects Harassment” and “How to Become an Effective Workplace Negotiator.” Location is Sheraton Hotel, 150 W. 500 S., Salt Lake City. Cost is $185. Details are at http://www.employerscouncil.org or by calling (801) 364-8479.
Silicon Slopes Town Hall - June 8
Featuring Salt Lake Tribune Editor Jennifer Napier-Pearce, KUER 90.1 Managing Editor Julia Ritchey, and Deseret News Editor Doug Wilks. Location is Silicon Slopes, 2600 W. Executive Parkway, Suite 140, Lehi. Details are at https://www.meetup.com/meetup-group-sihsrwGn/events/250998635/.
Giant in Our City 2018 - June 9
A Salt Lake Chamber black-tie, invited event honoring U.S. Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. Keynote speaker is House Speaker Paul Ryan. Reception is at 6 p.m. Dinner and program begin at 7 p.m. Location is the Grand America Hotel, 555 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Cost is $250. Sponsorships are available. Details are at www.slchamber.com/giant.
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