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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Information increases survival rate in active-shooter situation
By Brice Wallace If an armed man or woman intent on inflicting harm enters a workplace or business, among the defenses available to those inside is being armed with information.Knowing such basic things as all the possible exit routes, places to hide and even ways to hide can inc...
Rosy job market still bolstering Utah confidence
Despite a mild uptick in concern over their paychecks keeping up with increased prices, Utah consumers continue to feel fine about their financial future. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) increased 1.4 points to 114.9 in August. The CAI stayed about level with a ...
Utah, Mexican state sign energy export agreement
Utah's Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED) has signed an agreement with the Mexican state of Baja California's Ministry of Economic Development to promote collaboration in advancing infrastructure, technology and global market access for Utah’s energy resour...
Smith's stores bagging plastic
Smith’s Food & Drug Stores has announced a plan to phase out the use of single-use plastic bags and transition to reusable bags across its stores by 2025. “As part of our Zero Hunger/Zero Waste commitment, we are phasing out use-once, throw-it-away plast...
Sandy Chamber launches program
The Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Key Bank to sponsor a program aimed at helping existing business owners prepare for growth. Called the Business Accelerator Academy, it is a hands-on program that provides the knowledge to create and manage a customized, three...
Gardner report: Utah's life sciences industry brings huge economic impact to state
A total of 130,439 jobs, $7.6 billion in personal income and 13 billion in gross domestic product (GDP) — that’s a lot of economic impact. But that’s what a new study from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah says Utah’s life scien...
Dealertrack DMS relocating
Dealertrack, a New Hyde Park, New York-based developer and marketer of automobile dealership software, is moving its Utah operations to a new 112,000-square-foot building in Draper. Located at 13705 S. 200 W., the facility will be the home to the company’s Dealer Management...
Lariat Partners-backed Offen Petroleum buys Overland Petroleum of St. George
St. George-based fuel distributor Overland Petroleum has been purchased by Offen Petroleum, an independent fuel distributor based in Commerce City, Colorado. Offen is a portfolio company of Lariat Partners, a Denver-based private equity firm.Owned and operated by the Snow and Ips...
CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 9-3-18
The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations:Sportsman’s WarehouseSportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., based in Midvale, reported net income of $6.6 million, or 15 cents per share, for the fiscal second quarter ended Aug. 4. That ...
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.
Inaugural Fall Business Conference - September 7
A ChamberWest event with the theme “Strength of the West: Creating Business Success.” Event will feature keynote speakers Thurl Bailey, retired NBA player, broadcast analyst for the Utah Jazz and University of Utah and singer/songwriter, and Kristen Cox, executive director of the Utah Governor’s Office of Management and Budget; 12 breakout sessions; vendor tables and information speed rounds. Breakout session topics include “How to Obtain Financing,” “Recruiting, Retaining and Motivating Employees in a Competitive Market,” “Securing Wealth by Mitigating Risk with Captive Insurance” and “10 Key Utah Employment Rules.” Location is the Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 S., West Valley City. Cost is $125. Details are at http://www.chamberwest.com.
The State of Startups and Tech in Cache Valley - September 12
A Silicon Slopes event. Speakers are Mel Torrie, CEO and founder of Autonomous Solutions Inc.; Nathan Millecam, CEO and founder of Electric Power Systems; Tyler Tolson, CEO and founder of Denik; and Nathan Ruben, CEO and co-founder of SmartBeat. Location is Vivint Smarthome, 1400 N. 635 E., Logan. Free. Details are at http://www.siliconslopes.com.
SSL Brews Up a New Downtown - September 12
A ULI (Urban Land Institute) Utah event featuring a walking tour of downtown South Salt Lake. Sharen Hauri, urban design director for South Salt Lake, will discuss the vision for the city. Derek Dyer, director of the Utah Arts Alliance and manager of the Art Factory, will discuss his involvement in the Creative Industry Zone Plan. Event begins at Sugar House Distillery, 2212 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City, and ends at Shades of Pale Brewery, 154 W. Utopia Ave., Salt Lake City. Cost is $35 for ULI members, $50 for nonmembers. Details are at https://utah.uli.org/events/.
2018 Utah Angel Workx - September 14
A 2018 Utah Angel Workx, a VentureCapital.org event. The Angel Worx report is comprised of all the investment activity by Utah’s angel groups and early-stage venture firms. Speakers to be announced. Location is Zions Bank Founders Room, 1 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Cost is $45. Registration can be completed at http://www.Eventbrite.com.
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