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Thought leaders: Utah should do well under Trump (mostly)

Utah may fare well in several economic areas under a Donald Trump presidential administration, according to a panel of experts gathered last week in Salt Lake City. But one potential trouble spot exists: international trade. Panelists said Utah is well-positioned in areas of…

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Amazon will collect Utah sales tax and keep only 1.31 percent

In a move that has Utah offi cials giddy, Amazon.com has become the fi rst online retailer to agree to collect sales tax for the State Tax Commission. The mammoth etailer will begin charging sales tax on merchandise sold to Utah consumers in January, and in turn remit its…

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Rocky Mountain Power rethinks its rooftop solar rate hike request

At the request of Rocky Mountain Power’s owner, Pacifi Corp, the utility’s proposal to place its residential rooftop solarpower- generating customers on a new fee schedule has been suspended by the Utah Public Service Commission (PSC). The new fee proposal would have changed…

Sorenson sells DNA subsidiary

Salt Lake City-based Sorenson Genomics LLC has sold its wholly owned subsidiary, Identi- Gene LLC, to DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) of Fairfield, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The acquisition includes all assets of the subsidiary, including laboratory…

Wells Fargo survey: Small-business optimism at highest point in eight years

Small-business owners are the most optimistic they have been since January 2008, according to the latest Wells Fargo/ Gallup Small Business Index, conducted Nov. 11-17. In the quarterly small-business survey, which measures the optimism of small-business owners, the overall…

Fugal: Office space market weakening a little but still strong

If the market for offi ce space is a good economic gauge, Utah is strong but nonetheless weakening just a tad. That was the message that Brandon Fugal, chairman of Coldwell Banker Commercial Advisors, conveyed to the Governor’s Offi ce of Economic Development (GOED) board at its…

SL County GDP growth among best in U.S.

Salt Lake County’s GDP growth during the past four years was 37th-best nationwide among counties, according to a new list released by fi nancial technology company SmartAsset. The listings indicate that Salt Lake’s GDP growth (real growth, infl ation-adjusted) during that period…

'Trust but verify':' Good way to avoid investment fraud, says SEC official

“ Trust but verify. ” President Reagan made the phrase popular, but Richard Best uses it a lot these days. The regional director of the Securities and Exchange Commission repeated it recently while speaking to the Rotary Club of Salt Lake City as he warned about avoiding…

AAA: Utah gas prices below national average

Utah motorists have the perception that the prices they pay at the gas pump are higher than the national average. Not so, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report, which tracks gasoline prices nationwide. While the national average price increased in recent weeks, Utah’s average…

Nikola introduces electric truck at electrifying Salt Lake event

With production value worthy of a Hollywood premiere, Nikola Motor Co. of Salt Lake City introduced the world to the highly touted Nikola One electric over-the-road truck in a presentation ceremony at its headquarters on 3800 West on Nov. 29. Nikola founder and CEO Trevor Milton…

Lucid Software expansion means 339 new jobs for South Jordan

A Utah-based software company will add 339 jobs over the next five years in South Jordan. Lucid Software announced the $11 million expansion after being approved for a state incentive by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) last week. A Utah-based software…

Utah ski industry hoping to follow up on record-breaking 2015-16

A snowstorm before Thanksgiving got the 2016-17 ski season off to a nice start for Utah’s ski resorts, but even if the season began slowly, Nathan Rafferty knew conditions could be fleeting. “Some of our snowiest years have had below-normal Novembers,” Rafferty, president and…

New nonprofit will aid tech and startup companies

A pair of organizations are joining forces – through a new nonprofit – to better serve Utah’s startup and tech community. Silicon Slopes and Beehive Startups made the announcement last week. Silicon Slopes will focus exclusively on the state’s tech community, while Beehive…

Foreclosures

CoreLogic data reveals that the rate of Salt Lake City area foreclosures among outstanding mortgage loans was 0.28 percent for September, a decrease of 0.16 percentage points compared with September 2015 when the rate was 0.44 percent. Foreclosure activity in Salt Lake City was…

No burst yet, home prices continue to rise

Home prices in the Salt Lake City market continue to inch upward, according to data from CoreLogic, a California-based property analytics company. October prices were 0.6 percent higher than September prices, the report said. Home prices in the Salt Lake City market continue to…

Landmark sold to affiliate of ServiceMaster

American Home Shield of Memphis, Tennessee, has acquired Utah-based Landmark Home Warranty. Founded in 2004, Landmark provides home warranty services in Arizona, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Texas and its home state of Utah. It was named one of the 5,000 fastest growing companies in…

Winners named in Utah's 'Bright Skies' clean air competition

Three winners have been named in the “Bright Skies” Utah Clean Air Innovation Contest, a $45,000 competition organized and hosted by the Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR), Chevon and Zions Bank. Three winners have been named in the “Bright Skies” Utah Clean Air Innovation…

Locals appointed to Dominion Questar advisory panel

Several Utahns have been named by Dominion Questar as members of an 11-person Citizen Advisory Council to “ensure continuation of a strong relationship between the company and community.” Several Utahns have been named by Dominion Questar as members of an 11-person Citizen…

Utah surpasses pre-recession industrial employment levels

Utah industrial employers added 3,837 job over the past year, a 2.3 percent increase, according to the 2017 Utah Manufacturers Directory, an industrial database and directory published by Manufacturers’ News Inc. (MNI) of Evanston, Illinois. The increase means Utah now has more…

Confidence strong as Utahns await effects of election

Although Utahns are waiting to see how the recent election results will affect the economy, they are marginal optimistic about both their current situation as well as the future. The Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) increased 3.0 points to 114.7 in November.…

Officials seek input from public in prison site development planning

Have ideas about what the Point of the Mountain area should look like in a few years? The organizations involved in planning for its future want to hear them. Have ideas about what the Point of the Mountain area should look like in a few years? The organizations involved in…

Chamber sees regulatory change as way to enhance Utah business

The Salt Lake Chamber is calling for regulation reform to enhance the state’s business climate, including a “robust” cost-benefit analysis of major rules implemented by state administrative agencies. The Salt Lake Chamber is calling for regulation reform to enhance the state’s…

Maybe it's time to think seriously about performance pay

The modern workplace is rapidly changing and employment ideals such as company loyalty, job security and career stability seem reminiscent of a simpler time. The modern workplace is rapidly changing and employment ideals such as company loyalty, job security and career stability…

The office renaissance: A diverse workforce dictates a new look at office layout

Change in office planning principles is nothing new. The office has been evolving and devolving for decades. What has become markedly different in the past five years in office space planning is the speed of change and the impact of technology on the workplace. Change in office…

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