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Micron exercises option to buy Intel’s stake in Lehi’s IM Flash

Micron Technology Inc. has announced that it intends to take full control of its IM Flash Technologies joint venture with Intel Corp., including the IM Flash facility that the two companies built in Lehi. The deal’s terms include payment of about $1.5 billion in cash, as well as…

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In Utah, 'angels' continue strong support of startups

By Brice Wallace By just about any measure, Utah’s economy is strong. That certainly applies to angel investing. The 2018 Angel Worx Report on investment activity by angel groups and early-stage venture firms in 2017 shows that Utah investment comprised 86 deals totaling nearly…

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SilverVue health reporting company merges with Maine's Mingle Analytics

Sandy-based SilverVue Inc. has merged with Mingle Analytics of South Paris, Maine, to form a new firm with a concentration on healthcare practice reporting. The new entity, to be called Mingle Health, will launch a new all-in-one practice management platform that includes…

PetIQ acquires Springville-based HBH Enterprises

HBH Enterprises of Springville, a developer and manufacturer of specialty pet supplements and treats, has been acquired by Eagle, Idaho-based PetIQ. The deal includes $500,000 cash, 400,000 shares of PetIQ Class B stock and the repayment of designated HBH debt, according to a…

Shaffer replaces Case at ETC Group

ETC Group, an energy engineering firm specializing in building efficiency based in Salt Lake City, has announced that Spencer Shaffer has been appointed president, replacing Mark Case, the firm’s co-founder and current president who is retiring. Case and his wife, Patti, founded…

Blanding's J.C. Hunt Co. purchased

J.C. Hunt Co., a well-known distributor of fuels, lubricants and cargo services headquartered in Blanding, has been acquired by Cincinnati-based RelaDyne. Hunt does business as BCL Distributing in Southeastern Utah. In a press release, RelaDyne, one of the nation’s largest…

SLC nanotech company buys U.K. counterpart

Salt Lake City’s HZO Inc. has acquired U.K.-based Semblant Ltd., a manufacturer and marketer of protective nano coatings and waterproof technology for electronics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. HZO was founded in 2009 and manufactures a thin film that is applied by…

NGA Market Snapshot: Commercial real estate still thriving in Utah

Commercial real estate is still thriving as companies inside and outside of Utah look to grow and expand across all sectors within the state, according to the 2018 Newmark Grubb ACRES Market Snapshot for the third quarter released last week. Industrial product saw an increase in…

Chamber leads mission to Peru

A delegation of nearly 30 Salt Lake Chamber members and business leaders recently traveled to Peru to get a better understanding of Peru’s economy and business climate as well as the country’s trade with Utah. The group returned Oct. 11 following eight days of business-related…

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 10-29-18

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Zions Zions Bancorporation, based in Salt Lake City, reported net earnings applicable to common shareholders of $215 million, or $1.04 per share, for the third quarter. That compares with $152…

Utah executives have strong but declining sentiment on state’s economic future

Utah’s business leaders continue to be optimistic about the state’s economic outlook but are concerned about three things: their ability to find qualified talent, reasonably priced housing for their employees and the potential disruptions to global trade. That’s the finding of…

FiberFix purchased by Georgia-based J-B Weld

Marietta, Georgia-based J-B Weld Co., a developer and marketer of adhesives for the do-it-yourself consumer, has purchased the FiberFix business unit from Spark Innovation LLC in American Fork. FiberFix manufactures pre-impregnated repair wraps, repair tapes, specialty adhesives…

University of Utah engineers develop process to 3-D print human cells

With today’s technology, we can 3D-print sculptures, mechanical parts, prosthetics — even guns and food. But a team of University of Utah biomedical engineers have developed a method to 3D-print cells to produce human tissue such as ligaments and tendons, a process that will…

Legal Matters: Beware of residual clauses in NDAs for M&A transactions

A nondisclosure agreement (NDA) is typically the first agreement that will be entered into in connection with a potential mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction. The NDA is designed to protect the confidentiality of the seller’s technology and proprietary and/or confidential…

Overcrowding among concerns at Utah Tourism Conference

By Brice Wallace While Utah benefits from international travelers wanting an “authentic” American experience, a dip in the U.S. market share for international visitation and concerns about “over-tourism” could spell trouble for the state’s tourism industry. Speaking in Salt Lake…

Ben Stein to keynote Utah Global Forum Nov. 8

The 2018 Utah Global Forum has been scheduled for Nov. 8 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The annual international business event is designed to facilitate the dialogue on how businesses can grow beyond local boundaries and develop an import and export strategy to…

Utah consumer prices running ahead of nation

Despite a minor drop in Utah consumer prices in September, residents are experiencing price hikes over the past year at twice the rate recorded nationwide. The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased 0.1 percent from August to September on a non-seasonally…

Coal mine owner moves to Sandy, changes name

Bituminous coal producer Bowie Resource Partners LLC, owner of the Dugout Canyon, Skyline and Sufco mines in eastern Utah, has moved its corporate headquarters from Grand Junction, Colorado, to Sandy and has changed its corporate trade name to Wolverine Fuels LLC. Wolverine is…

WTC Utah leads trade mission to China

Utah government and business leaders returned recently from a trade mission to China that was led by World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah). The group visited Shanghai and Beijing while in China. China is Utah’s third-largest trading partner and in 2017, Utah exported almost $740…

Department of Energy awards Utah $638,000 in two grants

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected Utah as the recipient of two competitive grants totaling $638,786. The funding from DOE’s State Energy Program will support the work of the Governor’s Office of Energy Development (OED) in advancing energy efficiency, resilience…

$14 million headed to Utah from production of 'High School Musical' reboot

Utah once again will be the location for a “High School Musical” production, this time a 10-episode series expected to spend $14.7 million in the state. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board, at its October meeting, approved a tax credit incentive of up to…

J-B Weld buys FiberFix brand

Business Tech: Team members' behaviors more often reason for IT project failures

By David Black Companywide growth and efficiency stem from a seamless IT team deploying projects in a timely and efficient manner. Just about every modern business is scrambling to harness the potential of digital technology to gain a competitive edge in today’s market. Whether…

University presidents cite ways to address workforce needs

By Brice Wallace Flexibility. Inclusion. Connections. Creativity. Those characteristics are often cited as necessary for any business to be successful. They also were recently cited as necessary for Utah’s education system to better address the workforce needs of Utah…

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