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Will this be the year The Point finally goes vertical?

More than 30,000 square feet of Class A office space will be under construction in 2026 at The Point in Draper as the development begins to become visible with above-the-ground construction. The buildings will be located along The Promenade, the project’s central pedestrian…

JRJohn Rogers

Feb 28

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Miller Sports & Entertainment announces partnership with SME Industries

Sandy-based Miller Sports & Entertainment (MSE) has announced a new partnership with SME Industries Inc. (SME). The Salt Lake City steel fabricator will join MSE in community-driven experiences and initiatives centered on local sports and entertainment across MSE’s soccer…

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Feb 28

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Salt Lake Bees partner with Swig for alternate team identity

Every time the Salt Lake Bees play a home game on a Wednesday this season, they’ll have an alternate identity. Their uniforms, hats, batting helmets and all stadium scoreboards will boast that alt name: the Utah Dirty Sodas. At a press event at The Ballpark at America First…

Bill related to noncompete agreements dies

A bill that was purported to affect 95 percent of Utah workers now has a zero percent chance of passage in the current legislative general session. HB203, which would have altered the use of noncompete agreements between companies and employees, likely will be subject to further…

I’m bored of AI. What’s next?

I don’t know who invented AI, but they did a very good job of it. All I hear about and read about and worry about these days is AI. Really! It’s in my computer. It’s in my phone. It’s in my car. It’s in my refrigerator. It’s in my washer. It’s in my dryer. It’s in my vacuum…

Leaders announce commitment to improve refining and protect water, fuel resources

In an effort to boost the state’s fuel supply and water resources and reduce the state gas tax, state leaders and industry partners came together Feb. 23 at the Utah Capitol to sign agreements that would streamline the process. The state is also working with Idaho to find ways…

Eulogy virtues vs. resume virtues: What are you really optimizing for?

Several years ago, I stood on Omaha Beach in Normandy. The tide was calm. The sand was quiet. But the weight of history was overwhelming. I found myself thinking not about military strategy — but about legacy. The young men who died there were not remembered for quarterly…

Flex-office space Kiln Holladay opens at historic Cottonwood Mall location

Lehi-based flex-office and coworking space developer Kiln has announced the opening of Kiln Holladay, a 52,000-square-foot workspace and lifestyle hub in Holladay Hills, a mixed-use redevelopment located in Holladay. Kiln Holladay, already being used by a mix of teams,…

People On The Move 3-2-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . ARTS • Ballet West has appointed Erika Stone as senior director of external affairs. She succeeds Andrew Goldberg , who is now serving as executive director with Memphis Ballet. Stone has a combination of…

Court rebukes Trump on certain tariffs

The recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Trump administration tariffs was expected, but nonetheless has left many questions unanswered. In the wake of the decision, speakers at a recent online trade and tariff briefing organized by World Trade Center Utah made a few things…

Industry Briefs 3-2-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . ARTS • Real Shows Network , a national TV platform dedicated to real estate and lifestyle storytelling, has added “Peaks to Properties,” a new locally hosted series in Salt Lake City, to its lineup. The series…

South Jordan ranked second-best U.S. city for career opps

South Jordan has been ranked as the second-best city in the nation for career opportunities. (Photo courtesy South Jordan City) Tom Haraldsen Salt Lake Business Journal A nationwide study of 300 U.S. cities with populations under 250,000 indicates South Jordan is the second-best…

Homium expands platform with launch of Utah Dream Fund

Homium, a shared appreciation mortgage platform helping first-time home buyers access ownership, has launched the Utah Dream Fund. The launch marks Homium’s entrance into Utah as part of its continued nationwide expansion. Homium is a blockchain-powered platform offering shared…

Not just the ‘school on the hill’: University of Utah a huge contributor to state’s economy

When you hear about fans of the University of Utah, your mind goes automatically to the institution’s successful athletics programs. But the school has other fans, who may root for the Ute teams but see a much broader impact -- to the state’s economy. The UofU ranks among the…

'Better Together': South Valley Chamber shares 2025 impact and 2026 vision

For the South Valley Chamber of Commerce, 2025 was the best year for growth, according to a new impact report unveiled at the chamber’s annual “State of the Chamber” event on Feb. 11 at the Salt Lake Community College campus in Sandy. The chamber connects businesses in seven…

Utah employees have lost millions to mental health, substance abuse issues

Just how large are mental health and substance abuse issues related to employment in Utah, and in the country? A recent survey revealed that Utah employees suffered a loss of $10,052 per person over a five-year period due to mental health issues. That study came as part of a…

Crispy Cones opens doors at West Valley City location

A new business in West Valley City can trace its roots to ABC’s popular TV show “Shark Tank.” Actually, its roots go back 300 years before that. Crispy Cones opened its doors on Feb. 6 at 2885 S. 5600 W. It’s the third store owned by Andrei Popa and his wife, Khemia. It offers a…

Chamber Dashboard: Economic indicators signal strength heading into 2026

Key indicators point to continued resilience in Utah’s economy, according to the updated January “Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard” published by the Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. Published monthly, the…

Nonprofit helps parents navigate special education

Managing a child’s education can be daunting. That’s made even more difficult when a child needs special education services. Parents often feel overwhelmed by the volume of red tape to get their child the help they need. Students with special needs or disabilities are eligible…

Will ‘peanut butter raises’ put you in a jam?

Spread the news! Companies across the country are no longer rewarding better performance with bigger raises. That’s right! The concept of merit pay no longer has merit. Instead, all employees, good, bad and indifferent, will be getting the same raise. Yes, that 5 percent bump…

A unique gift boutique 'returns' to Bountiful’s Main Street

Lisa Street discovered her passion for creating handmade decor when she was just 8 years old, in her grandmother’s basement. She recalls collecting pinecones all summer and fall and they’d hand-wire each of them into a wreath for the holidays. Her passion has never left. So in…

UMB Bank opens first Utah branch in Midvale

UMB Bank NA, a subsidiary of UMB Financial Corp., has opened its first Utah branch at 911 E. Fort Union Blvd. in Midvale. The newly constructed, full-service branch supports UMB’s continued growth in Utah, including expanding its offerings to include retail services. It also…

Unemployment, poverty set Northwest Salt Lake County economy apart from region

Northwest Salt Lake County communities continue to post high unemployment numbers and low per capita income, according to the latest “Northwest Valley Datapoints” published by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. The report is the fourth in a series of…

Log Haven Restaurant is now under new ownership

One of the Salt Lake Valley’s most iconic restaurants is under new ownership. Log Haven, in Millcreek Canyon, has been sold to new owners Brandon Hargett, Flynn Paulson and Teri Paulson. Longtime owner Margo Provost, who purchased Log Haven in 1994, transitioned the ownership.…

THTom Haraldsen

Feb 21

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