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This week in The Enterprise – Utah’s Business Journal
Sept 7, 2016
Lack of skilled workers remains a problem, but tech sector has upside
Home to “Silicon Slopes,” Utah has both uphill challenges and rising opportunities in technology and innovation, according to a tech executive panel gathered recently in Salt Lake City. Read More...
Present situation OK, future a bit iffy for consumers
Utah consumers are confident in their present economic situation but expressing a little more concern about the future. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) increased 1.1 points to 111.4 in August. Read More...
Utah automation pioneer unveils driverless tractors
A Utah technology company last week introduced a couple of farm tractors that don’t have to stop so the driver can have lunch. That’s because these tractors need no drivers. Read More...
Skullcandy still merging, but with different partner
Park City’s Skullcandy Inc., which markets audio equipment through its Skullcandy and Astro Gaming brands, has announced the termination of its previously announced merger agreement with Incipio LLC and entry into a new merger agreement with MRSK Holding Co. and MRSL Merger Co., entities affiliated with Mill Road Capital Management LLC. Read More...
Varela recognized as Travel Association's State Tourism Director of the Year
The U.S. Travel Association has named Vicki Varela, director of the Utah Office of Tourism, Film and Global Branding, as National State Tourism Director of the Year. Varela, who has held her current position since 2013, was honored at the association’s annual Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations (ESTO) conference, held this year in Boca Raton, Florida. Read More...
Groups suing over oil leases
Two environmental groups are suing the Obama administration to overturn all federal oil and gas leases issued in Utah and two other western states since 2015, claiming climate change impact is being ignored. Read More...
Calendar
Basic 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.
Sept 8 - Lead Worker Training
A Mountain States Employers Council (MSEC) event providing lead workers with a better understanding of the diverse expectations of their position and specific techniques to help them perform more effectively.
Sept 8 - Utah Ops: Building on Success
Presented by Gov. Gary Herbert and the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. Event will focus on improving operational efficiencies through the “SUCCESS” Framework.
Sept 9 - Networking Without Limits
a Salt Lake Chamber event. Jim Woodard of CCI Mechanical Services will discuss “Building Better Business Relationships.”
Sept 9 - Startup Conversation
presented by Beehive Startups in partnership with Kickstart Seed Fund and DevMountain. Speakers are Curt Roberts, Kickstart Seed Fund venture partner; Susan Petersen, founder and chief executive officer of Freshly Picked; Davis Smith, founder and chief executive officer of Cotopaxi; and Eric Farr, principal at BrainStorm.
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