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Economist: Worst may be over but we must stay diligent, smart

By Brice Wallace While saying “the worst is over” regarding COVID-19’s effects on the Utah economy, the state’s most prominent economist insists Utah already has taken steps that can help if it confronts a virus resurgence. Speaking at a Salt Lake Chamber webinar about the…

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Participants tout 'opportunity' at Zions center groundbreaking event

By Brice Wallace The recent groundbreaking for Zions Bancorporation’s Technology Center in Midvale featured several speakers, each touching on opportunities the center will provide when finished in 2022. Opportunities for tech jobs for women and minorities. The opportunity to…

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COVID-19 Updates: Cancellations and postponements 8-31-20

The following are events that have been included in The Enterprise Calendar listings and subsequently have been postponed or canceled, or have been removed from the organizers’ website calendars. This is not a complete list of postponements or cancellations. Check with…

Legislature exempts Utahns from taxes on COVID-19-related income

Utahns will not have to pay state income tax on money received through COVID-19 relief funds because of legislation passed by the state Legislature during its recent special session. State lawmakers passed SB6005, “Income Tax Amendments,” with the goal of “easing burdens for…

Seven Utah EDA districts to receive funding for post-pandemic relief

The U.S. Commerce Department is awarding $2.6 million in CARES Act funding to seven Economic Development Administration (EDA) Economic Development Districts in Utah to update economic development plans and fortify programs to assist communities in responding to the coronavirus…

UofU study: Saliva C-19 test are just as effective as the deep nasal swab

Self-collected saliva and deep nasal swabs collected by healthcare providers are equally effective for detecting SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, according to a new study conducted by ARUP Laboratories and University of Utah (UofU) Health. The study, published in the…

Virus will keep public away from this year's Antelope Island bison drive

The Utah Division of Parks and Recreation has announced some significant changes to this year’s Antelope Island Bison Roundup because of the coronavirus pandemic. The major change means that the general public will not be allowed to participate as in all past roundup events.…

Fewer activities mean lower fee for most Utah colleges and universities

Many of Utah’s colleges and universities are reducing student fees for the fall semester in response to reduced activities and the receipt of federal COVID-19 relief funding. The University of Utah will provide a $150 credit to all students to reduce fees for the fall 2020…

Salt Lake County reminds residents of deadline for property tax relief

Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Salt Lake County treasurer’s office has been limited in its efforts to promote the tax relief programs available to the residents and is therefore reminding residents of the approaching deadline for the programs. Application deadline is Sept. 1.…

SLCC courses for COVID-19-caused terminated or fuloughed employees

Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) is launching a new program designed to help unemployed or furloughed Utah residents whose job reduction is due to the effects of COVID-19. With funding secured through the CARES Act, the college is offering 27 courses and programs ranging from…

St. George online co. offers free classes to the virus-displaced

St. George-based LearnKey, an online education company, has announced it is offering two free online certification courses aimed at jumpstarting careers and helping those whose jobs were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to get back into the workforce. “These are unprecedented…

Employers Council conference to focus on 'refueling' for HR leaders

Human resources leaders are being invited to “refuel” with the 2020 HR Leadership Virtual Conference, taking place Sept. 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Mountain time. Utah’s Employers Council said this year’s theme focuses on building endurance, agility and resilience. The event will feature…

Logan's SDL to build six spacecraft for SunRISE program

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) in Logan has been awarded a contract by NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to build six spacecraft for NASA’s Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment mission, known as SunRISE. The contract value was not disclosed. SunRISE is led by…

Hensien to head RizePoint

RizePoint, a Salt Lake City food safety technology company, has named Kari Hensien its new president. Before being named president, Hensien was vice president of product and brand experience at RizePoint, where she was responsible for driving product strategy and helping the…

Robust industry results in DoD Defense Manufacturing Community designation

Utah has been selected as one of six Defense Manufacturing Communities in the nation as part of the Defense Manufacturing Community Support Program (DMCSP) managed by the U.S. Department of Defense. The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) leads the Utah Defense…

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 8-31-20

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Co-Diagnostics Co-Diagnostics Inc., based in Salt Lake City, reported net income of $12.6 million, or 43 cents per share, for the quarter ended June 30. That compares with $1.3 million, or 8…

Succeeding in Your Business: What you need to do today to survive the 'new normal'

By Cliff Ennico Two weeks ago in this column, I wrote about several megatrends that I think will define the new normal for small business during the next couple of years. Of course, the most logical response to a column like that is “great information, but what should we do…

Economy threatens Utah nonprofit closures and up to 20,000 jobs

When nonprofits close, communities suffer. Utahns rely on nonprofits to feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten and nurture people of every age, gender, race and socioeconomic status in Utah. The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic creates a bleak outlook…

San Diego-based firm buys Salt Lake City's Lineagen

Lineagen Inc., a Salt Lake City-based genetic diagnostic company, has been acquired by Bionano Genomics Inc. Bionano is a San Diego-based genome analysis company providing tools and services based on its Saphyr system to scientists and clinicians conducting genetic research and…

Innovate Utah: NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES

Workfront , a Lehi-based developer of work management software for business, has introduced a pair of new products. Workfront Align is an application that gives companies the ability to set and communicate clear objectives, and keep teams and individuals aligned and focused on…

Utah County Update: People say that Cedar Hills is just a bedroom community ... and that's OK with us!

By Jenney Rees Nestled at the mouth of American Fork Canyon on a mountain bench, Cedar Hills provides a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains, Utah Lake and Utah Valley. Because of the location, residents enjoy access to plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities. While…

How to keep going when you want it all to go away

By John Graham How long will the Damocles Sword of the pandemic hang over our heads? As the days drag on, will it threaten to upend us indefinitely? Even though we try to avoid thinking about the troubling possibilities, they keep creeping into our minds, creating more stress,…

Nine ways to keep your job when your company starts layoffs

By Angela Civitella During these changing times, with such economic shifts and downturn in employment, you may be facing a reality of losing your job. Right now, there seems to be job loss in almost all industries. What the future holds for you is dependent on how your industry…

The middle market has been shaken, but not broken, by COVID-19

By Drew Yergensen Each quarter, to understand what impact current macroeconomic conditions and government policies have on the business environment, KeyBank surveys 400 middle market business owners and executives — defined as those in the $10 million to $2 billion range. Months…

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