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Monday, January 14, 2019
Overstock axes 100 in return-to- profitability effort
John Rogers It hasn't been a very good year for Midvale-based Overstock.com Inc. The online retailer lost big-time in the equities market in December, with its stock plunging 31 percent compared to a 9 percent slump in the S&P 500. The decline closed out a brutal year fo...
Zion & Bryce still open; money running out
By Brice Wallace While state and partner money to keep basic services operating at Zion and Bryce Canyon national parks could last for a few weeks, if not months, state officials believe another funding authorization will be needed soon.In response to a partial federal gover...
White Mesa Mill back in vanadium production after five-year hiatus
By John Rogers Energy Fuels Inc. is refining the little-known metal vanadium at its White Mesa Mill south of Blanding for the first time since 2013. Best known as the only operating conventional uranium production facility in the United States, the White Mesa Mill discontinu...
Utah payment processor to expand, add jobs
By Brice Wallace A payment processing solutions company will expand in Utah and add 300 jobs in the next few years.Galileo Processing Inc. made the announcement after being approved for a $2.4 million tax credit incentive last week by the Governor's Office of Economic Develo...
Film Commission touts busy 2018, looks ahead to 2019
The year 2018 was a busy one for the Utah Film Commission, as 550 film permits were approved across the state and 16 productions received incentives to shoot in Utah.The incentivized productions include feature films, four series, two documentaries and a TV pilot. The commission ...
Auric Solar buys Solaroo
Auric Energy of West Valley City has acquired West Jordan-based Solaroo Energy, a competing rooftop solar installation company serving Utah and Colorado. The acquisition reflects opportunities to offer a greater range of products and services to clients at all scale of projects, ...
Cox: Utah rebounds in rankings of tech concentration, dynamism
By Brice Wallace Last month, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox decried Utah's slip in a Milken Institute ranking of states based on technology concentration and dynamism. Utah had fallen to 13th in 2016 despite holding the top spot for a decade.Well, Utah has regained its No. 1 ranking.
Utah Economic Summit set for Friday
One of the most prominent Utah economic events in the early part of 2019 takes place this week. The Utah Economic Outlook and Policy Summit, hosted by the Salt Lake Chamber in collaboration with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, takes place Jan. 18, 7...
J.P. Morgan Private Bank hires staff, opens Salt Lake City office
J.P. Morgan has announced that it is expanding its Private Bank into Utah by opening a local office in Salt Lake City. Financial advisors Brian Swenson and Eric Smith will lead a team of local professionals who provide wealth management advice, strategies and services to successf...
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 Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit 2019 - January 18
Presented by the Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. Keynote speaker is Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines. Other activities include a 2019 economic outlook from economists, release of the Salt Lake Chamber CEOutlook Confidence Index, presentation of the 2019 Economic Report to the Governor, Gov. Gary Herbert's economic vision for 2019, a 2019 legislative session preview from legislative leadership, and release of the Salt Lake Chamber's 2019 legislative agenda. Location is Salt Lake City Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Cost is $85 ($65 for chamber members before Dec. 15). Details are at http://www.slchamber.com.
2019 Athena Leadership Award Ceremony and Luncheon - January 22
An Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce event. Location is the Timbermine Steakhouse, 1701 Park Blvd., Ogden. Cost is $20. Details are at http://www.ogdenweberchamber.com.
31st Annual "Share the Magic" Gala - January 24
A West Jordan Chamber of Commerce event featuring dinner, live entertainment, a silent auction and an awards ceremony. Location is The Gathering Place at Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 S., No. 24, West Jordan. Registration deadline is Jan. 18. Details are at http://www.westjordanchamber.com.
Business Awards Banquet - January 25
A Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Location is the Davis Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 W., Layton. Details are at http://www.davischamberofcommerce.com.
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