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Orem’s Greenix Pest Control buys Milwaukee company

Orem-based Greenix Pest Control, recently recognized by PCT Magazine as the 13th-largest pest control provider in the United States, has acquired Rove Pest Control’s Milwaukee operations. “Rove, known for its customer-first philosophy and expertise in residential pest control,…

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50-acre industrial park in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant selling pods

JLL, in partnership with developer OCC Industrial and JV Partner XCEL Development, has announced Northpoint Innovation Park, a 50-acre land parcel located just north of the Salt Lake City International Airport. The recently annexed site has been rezoned for industrial use and is…

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Utah Manufacturers Association names Johnny Ferry president & CEO

A former Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) board chair has been named the organization’s president and CEO. Johnny Ferry, most recently vice president of business development at Ogden-based food manufacturer Honeyville Inc., replaces interim president Megan Ware. Ware remains…

Alsco acquires Toronto-based linen supply company

Alsco Uniforms, a 135-year-old in uniform and linen laundry services company headquartered in Salt Lake City, has announced the acquisition of Topper Linen, a textile rental service company based in Toronto. “This acquisition marks an exciting step forward in our continued…

Seven locals named Entrepreneur of the Year in annual EY honors

Seven Wasatch Front business leaders have been named to Ernst & Young’s (EY US) Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 Mountain West Award list. EY US said these Utah businesspeople are being honored as “visionary leaders of high-growth companies driving innovation, growth and prosperity…

Merit Medical tabs Aronson as new president and CEO

South Jordan-based Merit Medical Systems Inc. has named Martha Aronson as its new president and CEO, effective Oct. 3. She will replace Fred P. Lampropoulos, who will remain chairman of the board. Lampropoulos has been president and CEO of Merit Medical since its founding in…

New Bluffdale McDonald’s is open for business

Store owner Rob Sparrer joined Mayor Natalie Hall and local dignitaries to cut the ribbon at the new McDonald’s restaurant in Bluffdale. (Tom Haraldsen/Salt Lake Business Journal) Tom Haraldsen Salt Lake Business Journal McDonald’s has opened its first restaurant in Bluffdale,…

From The Coach: Developing the capacity to handle adversity — and do hard things

I would like to introduce you to an extraordinary leader, a man who endured what former CEO of Medtronic and author Bill George has called “crucible experiences” throughout his life. Among those trials, at age 9, his mother unexpectedly passed away. His father, who was…

Utah home listings surge, signaling shift to buyer’s market

The number of active home-for-sale listings in Utah jumped 33 percent in the past year and a full 66 percent since June 30, 2023, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors, as reported on UtahRealEstate.com. The number of homes for sale in the state was 13,444 as of June 30,…

Industry Briefs 8-4-25

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . ASSOCIATIONS • Several organizations have been approved for annual Sustainable Tourism Grants from the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau . The awards of up to $30,000 are designed to advance the…

People on the Move 8-4-25

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . BANKING • TAB Bank , based in Ogden, has appointed Traci Crabtree as vice president of business development, expanding the bank’s presence in Southern California. Crabtree has more than 20 years of experience…

Work Daze: No tax? No snacks!

I agree with you, 100 percent. Anybody who has a job today deserves mad respect, loud applause and free snacks galore. To some of us, it’s an inalienable, if often inedible, human right. A typical free-snack selection offered by employers include pretzels, protein bars, rice…

Bjorkman named CEO of Provo-based PEG Cos.

PEG Cos., a Provo-based owner, developer and operator of residential and hospitality properties in the U.S. and Canada, has named Garett Bjorkman its new CEO. Meanwhile, founder Cameron Gunter will transition to the role of executive chairman, stepping back from daily operations…

Execs use AI 4X more than frontline workers, Draper’s BambooHR study finds

Draper-based BambooHR, a human resources management platform, has released a workplace study that finds a growing gap in AI adoption between senior leadership and frontline staff. While 72 percent of C-suite-level executives use AI daily, only 18 percent of individual…

When ICE comes knocking

A few years back, it seemed that construction companies’ biggest regulatory fear was OSHA stopping by for an inspection. But Occupational Safety and Health Administration worries seemingly have been surpassed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as ICE raids at or near…

Utah ranked as the 2024’s ninth-most-expensive housing market

In 2024, Utah continued to endure high but stable housing costs, according the 2024-25 edition of the “State of the State’s Housing Market” report, an annual update from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. The report found Utah ranked as the country’s…

Phase 1 funding acquired for The Point development

Artist rendering of a planned portion at The Point. (Courtesy of The Point Partners) Tom Haralden Salt Lake Business Journal The project has been discussed for years, property has been secured and remnants of the previous Utah State Prison have been removed. Now, funding for the…

Report: Utah infrastructure needs funding for improvement

TrafÀc navigates a road construction zone in Clinton. A recent assessment by a civil engineers association gave Utah roads a B-plus grade, the highest in the Utah infrastructure report ard. (Brice Wallace/Salt Lake Business Journal) Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal…

2025 finds UDOT directing $1.68 billion in new and ongoing transportation construction projects across state

Earlier this year, the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) unveiled an expansive slate of 2025 construction initiatives totaling nearly $1.68 billion, with plans to kick off 152 projects and continue 145 others aimed at enhancing safety, mobility and multimodal connectivity…

Building the future of skilled workers

The construction industry is the backbone of infrastructure, housing and economic growth, but it faces a critical challenge. Employers are struggling to find and keep skilled workers. With experienced tradespeople retiring and fewer young people entering the field, the need for…

A new type of ‘trailer’ home

Imagine living in a home that has seen more of the U.S. — or the world — than you have. That can be the case when a person lives in “cargotecture,” individual homes or apartments made from recycled shipping containers. It gives a whole new twist to the term “mobile homes.”…

Energy demand is surging. Can the grid keep up?

“Power is the new water” is a catchphrase circulating in energy conversations across the country, because energy needs are changing at an unpredicted and unprecedented pace. From the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs) to the increasing demand for data centers and…

Developer expands management to Utah properties

Kettler, a leading real estate investor, developer and property management company, has announced it has been awarded contracts to manage multiple communities across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah. This represents the largest single expansion of third-party management services in…

Nelson Labs breaks ground on new multi-million-dollar cleanroom facility

Utah-based medical device testing laboratory Nelson Labs broke ground June 12 on a new multi-million-dollar cleanroom facility in Salt Lake City. The lab provides microbiological and analytical chemistry testing for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries worldwide. It…

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