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AI in the trucking Industry: Forget about self-driving; the real value of artificial intelligence in trucking has nothing to do with replacing drivers.

By Cory Linton It is hard to go online without seeing “AI,” or artificial intelligence, everywhere. On the hype-o-meter scale of 1 to 10, AI is about a 100 right now. It seems that nearly every day, another company is touting that they are using AI to change the world. It is not…

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The success of your trucking company may depend on building and maintaining a good credit rating

By Jeremy Robison Oh, no! You need a loan to help improve your cash flow or make a large purchase — like getting a new trailer — and your business’ credit score is too low for you to be approved. What can you do? The good news is this is not a permanent situation. You can take…

JRJeremy Robison

May 28

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Small Business of the Year: Fernanda and Vivien Bohme, Bohme LLC

Fernanda and Vivien Böhme Böhme LLC Sandy Fashion-forward sisters find success in retail despite the challenges of brick-and-mortar The Utah SBA 2019 Small Business of the Year Award will be presented to Böhme LLC, a growing chain of 16 fashion boutiques, during the National…

Director’s Message: National Small Business Week celebrates the best of Utah's small businesses

By Marla Trollan Please join me and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Utah District Office in congratulating an outstanding group of businesses this year as we celebrate SBA National Small Business Week. The Utah Office has named its 2019 National Small Business Week…

Women-Owned Business of the Year: Lynn Curtis, Children's Accademy Preschool

Lynn Curtis Children's Accademy Preschool Cottonwood Heights Children’s Academy offers quality childcare with a solid foundation in early childhood development Lynn Curtis is the owner and managing director of Children’s Academy Preschool in Cottonwood Heights. Her business has…

Family-Owned Business of the Year: Julia Robinson & Jon Stewart, Honey & Grains Bakery

Honey & Grains Bakery Salt Lake City Doing what you love makes for a sweet life Julia Robinson has wanted to own a bakery for as long as she can remember. As a 15-year-old, she started working in the food and beverage industry and realized her passion for making delicious food…

CDCs and 504s for small-business financial health and wellness

By Lindsay Boulter Acronyms can be tricky. From “LOL” to “BRB,” in today’s text-centric communication paradigm, there are far too many three-letter acronyms we take for granted. But even before our language had been mass-reduced to three- or four-letter symbols, there was still…

SBA Contractor of the Year: Sammy Fan, Enterprise Integration

Sammy Fan Enterprise Integration Salt Lake City Enterprise Integration: Solving Utah's small-business problems through cloud-based technology Sammy Fan, principal of Salt Lake City’s Enterprise Integration, has been named U.S. Small Business Administration Utah District Office…

SBA Growth Award: Brian Noguera, Maize Tacos

Brian Noguera Maize Tacos Salt Lake City Food truck success leads to brick-and-mortar restaurant The Utah SBA 2019 Growth Award will be presented to Maize Tacos, owned and operated by Brian Noguera, during the National Small Business Week Awards ceremony May 9 in Salt Lake City.…

SBA Utah Advocate of the Year: Brandon Stoddard

Brandon Stoddard Director Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center Brandon Stoddard is a faculty member and director of the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center in the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics at Weber State University. He also manages operations for Community…

Tips for securing business loans and considering SBA options

By Greg Cassat Before diving into the sea of entrepreneurship, it’s wise to take a step back and make sure you’re ready to plunge. Preparing in advance can make a difference in securing a small-business loan. You’ll also want to study up on loan programs through the U.S. Small…

Rural Business of the Year: Colton Rasmussen, Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry

Rasmussen Custom Cabinetry Corrine Cabinetry business built on the backs of a solid team Colton Rasmussen is a charismatic, ambitious young man. He has built a successful cabinetry business from the ground up, starting from a creative idea to a full production cabinetry plant.…

SBDC Network Team Member of the Year

Andrew Willis Director SBDC Kaysville Mentoring entrepreneurs for 30 years Andrew Willis has been enthusiastically menToring fledgling entrepreneurs for more than 30 years. He says it keeps him young. He has extensive experience in customer-focused product management, product…

SCORE Team Member of the Year

Louay Chebib Vice President SCORE Utah Louay Chebib is an IT and entrepreneurial jack of all trades. He currently works for himself as a technology consultant and teaches business and information technology for the University of Phoenix. He is a SCORE small-business mentor and…

Women’s Business Center Team Member of the Year: Clancy Stone

Clancy Stone Business Advisor WBC Utah Women need to know their strengths Clancy Stone was an officer in the U.S. Army and then transitioned to corporate America, where she was often the only woman at the table. She realized women need a better understanding of their strengths…

Online services can be a big help in launching your new small business

By Bahar Ferguson Technology has become the great equalizer throughout society. If you are able to advance with the technology, you are ahead of the game. This leveling of the playing field has been particularly beneficial to small businesses and startups. If you were to sit…

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Reshaping the construction industry through technology

The use of technology has transformed the landscape of every industry and construction is no exception. While the industry hasn’t always been quick to adopt new technology, those days are changing and changing fast. Many contractors are starting to realize the time and cost…

The State of Our Industry: A CONSTRUCTION ROUNDTABLE

Hosted by the Salt Lake City Law Firm of Babcock, Scott & Babcock PARTICIPANTS: Doug Welling , CEO, Jacobsen Construction Cory Moore , National President, Big-D Construction Mark Greenwood , Environmental Manager, Granite Construction David Zimmerman , Vice President and General…

Your construction project - from groundbreaking to ribbon-cutting

By Eric Stratford For the past several years, we have been experiencing a great economic upswing in Utah. Economists continue to predict a bright future — or, at the very least, a continuation of what we have seen in the past few years. Consumers continue to purchase, businesses…

CONSTRUCTION UPDATES:

The New SLC redevelopment program 'tops off' North Concourse Construction at the New SLC Redevelopment Program at the Salt Lake City International Airport achieved a major milestone late last month with the “topping off” of the new North Concourse. In the construction business,…

Designed for ‘more choice’

Taylorsville's Summit Vista senior living facility is being built to afford residents more options, including a marketplace and cafe, a fitness center and pool, a salon and spa, along with myriad healthcare options By Brice Wallace “Boomers want more choice.” Those words are at…

Overcoming old habits: Contractors are getting past decades-old process models and bringing construction tech in-house

By Mark Decker Beyond a set of project drawings created by the design team, there is a second set of construction designs that are rapidly changing the way commercial building projects are being managed — and it may surprise some to learn that these complementary plans are…

ROCK SOLID: Aggregates industry adds $680 million to Utah’s economy

Aggregates — sand, gravel and crushed stone — account for $331 million dollars in annual sales across Utah and the industry directly employs 1,620. So says a new research report from Utah Foundation. The study found the industry and its associated jobs have an indirect impact of…

Shake Rattle and Roll: Steel beam technology working toward reducing earthquake hazard

By Patty Johnson Natural forces, over time, have moved and shifted Utah’s landscape into majestic mountains and scenic valleys. Yet, they are also the source of serious seismic activity, hazards and risks. The western edge of Utah’s Rocky Mountains is home to the 240-mile…

PJPatty Johnson

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