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New Utah school will offer university degrees focused on artificial intelligence

Brice Wallace An online institute will begin offering associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in Utah that are focused on artificial intelligence. Saras AI Institute says it is the world’s first AI-dedicated university degree program. Its first cohort can apply now to start…

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Short-term rental home growth accelerates dramatically in Utah

Short-term rental (STR) growth accelerated dramatically across the United States as the COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer behaviors, thus increasing their market demand. A new report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah summarizes the recent trends…

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UBCC acquired by Pioneer Accounting

Universal Business Computing Co. (UBCC), a Lehi-based provider of high-volume, high-productivity software for accounting and payroll professionals, has been acquired by Pioneer Accounting Group, based in Seattle. “I had observed the exceptional productivity of UBCC software when…

Pocket acquires Utah Auto Gallery

Pocket Autos, a luxury car rental and sales platform based in Orem, has acquired Utah Auto Gallery (UAG), a Salt Lake City-based exotic car rental company, as part of its continued expansion into the luxury vehicle sales and rental markets. UAG said the acquisition marks a…

Savory Fund sells Mo’ Bettahs to pair of out-of-state private equity firms

Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food, a fast-growing fast-casual restaurant chain, has been acquired by a pair of national private equity firms. Lehi-based Savory Fund sold the 54-location chain to Blue Marlin Partners of Bethesda, Maryland, and Trive Capital of Dallas. Both Savory…

Sunroc acquires Logan company

Edge Excavation and Trucking of Logan has been acquired by Sunroc Corp., a construction services company and subsidiary of Orem-based Clyde Cos. Inc. The company will operate under the Sunroc name as it expands operations in northern Utah, Sunroc said. “Edge Excavation Trucking…

'Equity-rich' mortgages dropping

The number of mortgaged residential properties in the U.S. that are considered “equity-rich” continued to drop in the third quarter, according to data released by California-based real estate analytics firm ATTOM. The company’s third quarter 2024 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater…

OED receives energy efficiency funding

Utah’s Office of Energy Development (OED) has received a grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program designed to support energy efficiency and conservation projects in government buildings across the state,…

Stadler plant in SLC contracts to build up to 80 TRAX light rail cars

Utah Transit Authority has contracted with Swiss railway equipment manufacturer Stadler to make up to 80 rail cars for the TRAX light rail line in Salt Lake City. The design of the cars, shown here, features a lower floor for easy access for handi11-11-24capped passengers.…

Cincinnati firm buys MarCore Group

Hyperquake, a Cincinnati-based marketing agency with offices in Salt Lake City and New York City, has acquired Salt Lake City-based digital marketplace engineering firm MarCore Group. The two firms established a strategic partnership in 2021 that led to the merger. Hyperquake’s…

FROM THE COACH: Seven key roles of transformational leadership

Richard Tyson At the end of the 2023 football season, Coach Nick Saban finished his college coaching career with an overall record of 292-71-1, including seven national championships and 11 SEC titles . He is rightfully considered one of the greatest football coaches of all…

Unique initiative merges technology and soccer for Utah youth

Youth from nonprofit organizations enjoy an interactive experience at Real Salt Lake's America Firts Field, learning how technology is used in sports. (Photo courtesy of Comcast) Peri Kinder The City Journals A collaboration between Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals and Comcast…

WORK DAZE: Bad day at work? You can make it worse.

Bob Goldman Is that a dark cloud of gloom hanging over your workspace? I knew it! Why else would you stop what you’re doing to find out what this idiot has to say? And what this idiot says is that you need to read{show accesslevels="Guest"} Please log in to see the rest of this…

Applied Medical Engineering Lab pushing the limits of life-saving care

A concept photo shows how a robotic arm can be used by medics in the field. The arm is just one of many cutting-edge medical technologies being developed by the AME Lab. Courtesy AI image. Becky Ginos The Davis Journal Imagine living in a rural area, hiking in a remote place or…

A BETTER WAY TO MOVE GOODS

Brice Wallace The Utah Inland Port Authority was created in 2018, but the past couple of years have seen a whirlwind of changes. While the organization’s board has been reorganized, policies have been added or adjusted, and a new executive director and other staffers have been…

Industry Briefs 11-4-24

Industry Briefs are provided as a free service to our readers. Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . The submission deadline is one week before publication. ASSOCIATIONS The Economic Development Corporation of Utah ’s joining with the Salt Lake…

Feds approve Southern Utah geothermal project

CAPE STATION IN BEAVER COUNTY Brice Wallace The federal government has green-lit a geothermal project in Beaver County that could supply enough power for over 2 million homes if fully developed. The Bureau of Land Management has approved the Fervo Cape Geothermal Power Project,…

UTAH UNEMPLOYMENT RATE CONTINUES RECENT STEADY CLIMB

As Utah’s unemployment rate inches upward and the nation’s rate continues its steady fall, they will seemingly soon be the same. The Utah jobless rate climbed two-tenths of a percentage point from 3.3 percent in August to 3.5 percent in September, according to the latest numbers…

Anniversary of WLI's ElevateHER shows progress & work yet to do

Brice Wallace A decade ago, it was a vision. Now it’s a positive movement with substantive results. Organizers and participants involved in the ElevateHER Challenge gathered recently in Salt Lake City to celebrate the program’s diamond anniversary, highlight success stories, and…

Salt Lake City working to streamline availability of accessory dwelling units

John Rogers Salt Lake City officials have made a move bound to have a ripple effect in other communities across the Wasatch Front. In an effort to address the housing crisis, city leaders have enacted new ordinances aimed at simplifying the process for homeowners to build…

Utah Innovation Center receives grant to help encourage entrepreneurism

Brice Wallace The Utah Innovation Center has been awarded a Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program grant aimed at enhancing initiatives that drive innovation and support entrepreneurial growth across Utah. The announcement was made by the Small Business…

World Trade Center Utah awarded SBA grant designed to grow exports

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the state of Utah $525,000 through its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), will administer the grant to help…

UDOT sets surplus property auction

The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) has announced the dates for its 2024 online auction for state-owned surplus real property. SVN Auction Services conducts UDOT’s annual surplus-property sale. There are 14 properties in this year’s sale. Accessible at…

UofU’s Master of Business Creation program expands globally

The Master of Business Creation (MBC) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business has gone global. Following years of growth in the U.S., the program for entrepreneurs is now being offered around the world with the new MBC Global option for founders who…

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