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Iron County's Red Hills solar project sold to Macquarie

Macquarie Infrastructure Corp., through its MIC Renewable Energy Holdings subsidiary, has entered into an agreement to acquire the majority equity in the 80-megawatt Utah Red Hills solar power facility in Iron County from Scatec Solar ASA. The terms of the transaction were not…

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State incentives will add up to 521 jobs at healthcare companies

A pair of healthcare company expansions approved for state incentives will lead to the creation of up to 521 jobs in Salt Lake County during the next five years. Healthcare services company Connexion Point, based in Salt Lake City, will hire 221 people for its $9 million…

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Investors are optimistic, but still worried about election

In a climate of political uncertainty, American investors are as optimistic about putting their money in the market as they have been in nine years. The Wells Fargo/Gallup Investor and Retirement Optimism Index jumped in the third quarter to its highest level since mid-2007. In…

Leaders want BioUtah to become better known

Still in its relative infancy, Utah’s life science association is looking to become a stronger voice for the industry. At the recent Utah Life Science Summit, leaders of BioUtah said one initiative for 2017 is to boost awareness of the association. Still in its relative infancy,…

Want a flying car? Learn how to operate it at Roosevelt school

Just as we begin to get used to the idea that cars can drive themselves, we have to start thinking about learning to fly our cars. And Utah will be the first place in North America that we can do that learning. Just as we begin to get used to the idea that cars can drive…

USOR now part of DWS

The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) — the state agency that serves individuals with disabilities — has been absorbed by the Department of Workforce Services. The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) — the state agency that serves individuals with disabilities —…

MIP to give students start in medical manufacturing

Aiming to get more Utah students started in a life sciences career, Utah government and business have launched the Utah Medical Innovations Pathways (MIP). The program was announced recently by Gov. Gary Herbert, USA Funds, Utah life science industry partners, the Governor’s…

New USTAR direction to benefit emerging companies

A new direction for the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) Initiative has benefited 12 early-stage companies with a combined $639,000 in grant funds. USTAR said the grants are part of applying its resources in a more-targeted way to support the success of startups and…

Home prices continue to edge up in SLC

Home prices in the Salt Lake City market were up 7.2 percent in August compared to the previous year, according to CoreLogic, a global property information, analytics and real estate data-enabled solutions provider based in California. On a month-over-month basis, price…

Apple CEO's advice: Be best, be first or make the most

Be first to market, or wait to see what the market really wants? It’s a conundrum faced by many entrepreneurs with a new product or service. And the leader of one of the world’s top companies has some advice: Either one works. Be first to market, or wait to see what the market…

Why value-based healthcare makes a difference for both providers and patients

There is a lot of focus in healthcare circles today on “value-based care” — a term used to describe healthcare systems where payments are no longer tied to the number of procedures they perform, but to the quality of the outcomes that they achieve with patients. There is a lot…

Oh, my aching back! Understanding spondylolisthesis and Facet Joint Syndrome

Spondylolisthesis and Facet Join Syndrome are two back conditions that affect the spine in different ways. Both conditions, if left untreated, can have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life. Spondylolisthesis and Facet Join Syndrome are two back conditions that…

Is it possible for better healthcare outcomes and lower healthcare costs to coexist?

When it comes to healthcare, University of Utah researchers seem to be proving that you can have your cake and eat it, too. The cake, in this case, is better patient outcomes in specific clinical areas, while the eating part has to do with trimming costs. Bucking national…

E&S revamps executive team

Evans & Sutherland Computer Corp., based in Salt Lake City, has announced several management changes. Jonathan Shaw has been appointed chief executive officer and a member of the board of directors in connection with the retirement of David Bateman from both positions. Kirk…

Snowbird expansion water sample results meeting quality standards

Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort has overcome a hurdle in its attempt to construct lifts on its private property at Mary Ellen Gulch. Snowbird was approved for a conditional use permit to build two lifts and a zipline tour in Upper Mary Ellen Gulch and realign its Mineral Basin…

Cities tabbed 'business-friendly'

Four Utah communities have been honored for their efforts in making their towns friendly to businesses. The Salt Lake Chamber, Gov. Gary R. Herbert and the Utah League of Cities and Towns named Clearfield, Cottonwood Heights, South Jordan and Park City with the 2016 Utah…

Chamber announces honors

Eleven companies, organizations and individuals were honored last week by the Salt Lake Chamber at the organization’s 129th annual meeting and awards luncheon. Eleven companies, organizations and individuals were honored last week by the Salt Lake Chamber at the organization’s…

Utah consumers feeling confident about current & future situations

Utah consumers continue to feel a little better each month about their economic circumstances, according to the Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) released last week. The index increased 1.8 points to 113.2 in September. The increase resulted from greater confidence…

Global Forum set for Oct. 24

The chief U.S. columnist for the Financial Times will highlight activities at the Utah Global Forum, set for Oct. 24 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Edward Luce will be the keynote speaker at the forum and will discuss how challenges such as the presidential…

Colorado delegation discusses common issues at SLC exchange

Sometimes rivals, sometimes partners, representatives from Colorado and Utah gathered recently in Salt Lake City to focus on the latter relationship. More than 160 business and civic leaders from the Denver metro area exchanged ideas with Utah leaders about common issues during…

N. Mexico deal takes Facebook data center away from W. Jordan

Facebook and New Mexico’s governor, Susana Martinez, jointly announced last week that the $250 million project will be built in Los Lunas, New Mexico. Martinez said the 510,000-square-foot project has the potential for multiple future phases that would create more jobs and…

Transportation offsets hike in other prices

Fueled by the continuing decline in gas prices, airfares and vehicle rental rates offsetting other rising costs, the Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index remained unchanged from July to August. The index has grown 1.3 percent since this same time last year. Fueled by…

Merger completed; now call the gas company Dominion Questar

The merger of Salt Lake City’s Questar Corp. and Dominion Resources Inc. of Richmond, Virginia, is complete. The final hurdle for the transaction that was announced earlier this year, approval from the Wyoming Public Service Commission, came on Sept. 14 and the two companies…

U's entrepreneur center opens

The much-anticipated center for student entrepreneurs at the University of Utah is now open. The $45 million Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute opened its doors earlier this month. The center is being touted as a one-of-a-kind facility where students can live, create new products…

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