SLBJGeneralSAP to take Qualtrics public in biggest IPO in the state's historyBy John Rogers In November 2018, the German multinational software giant SAP bought Utah’s Qualtrics for $8 billion — the largest acquisition ever in the state at the time. Now SAP has announced plans to take Qualtrics public in what will likely be the largest initial public…JRJohn RogersAug 3
SLBJGeneralJobless rate up to 2.5 percent with yearly adjustmentThe annual year-end adjustment to population estimates also brought an adjustment to Utah’s unemployment rate, bumping it up one-tenth of a percentage point to 2.4 percent. Although slightly above December’s lowest-ever rate of 2.3 percent, the January number is more than a full…StaffMar 8
SLBJGeneralAsphalt Ridge now operating at break-evenPetroteq Energy Inc., the oil shale producer and developer of the Asphalt Ridge extraction plant near Vernal, has announced that it has exceeded a production rate of 300 barrels per day, a goal that the company says means the plant is now operating on a break-even basis. The…StaffMar 8
SLBJGeneralWickizer new CVE presidentCache Valley Electric, a Logan-based electrical construction and technology company, has named Nate Wickizer as its new president. Wickizer moves up from his position of chief operating officer, where he has served for 15 years. He has been with Cache Valley for more than 20…StaffJul 21
SLBJGeneralNCino acquires Visible EquityCloud banking company nCino has purchased Salt Lake City financial analytics and compliance software company Visible Equity. Terms were not disclosed. Founded in 2008, Visible Equity is a software-as-a-service company that provides portfolio management, analytics and compliance…StaffJul 21
SLBJGeneralVisit Salt Lake presents Tourism Achievement Award for 2019 to Utah Sports CommissionVisit Salt Lake (VSL), the private, nonprofit corporation responsible for the promotion of Salt Lake City as a business and leisure destination, has presented its annual Tourism Achievement Award to the Utah Sports Commission. The presentation was made at organization’s June 20…StaffJul 8
SLBJGeneralMCRE buys BYU’s Knight Hall, plans restorationBrigham Young University’s historic Amanda Knight Hall is set for a major renovation and conversion to private commercial usage. Mountain Classic Real Estate (MCRE), a Salt Lake City-based investment group known for restoration of historic commercial and multifamily properties,…StaffJun 30
SLBJGeneralOverstock still facing problemsOverstock Inc., the parent company of Salt Lake City’s Overstock.com online retailer and tZERO, a security token trading subsidiary, continues to struggle as an anticipated equity investment in the firm has stalled.{mprestriction ids="1,3"} Patrick Byrne, CEO of Overstock,…StaffMar 17
SLBJGeneralRedd named to head ZijaZija International, a Lehi-based online platform that sells weight management, nutritional, skin care and essential oil products, has named Jeremy Redd as president and CEO. The appointment is effective immediately.{mprestriction ids="1,3"} Redd has held leadership positions in…StaffFeb 17
SLBJGeneralCaritas QuarterlyCaritas Quarterly is a spotlight on local charities Know of a charity that would like to be included in an upcoming issue of Caritas? Submit your recommendation to david.g@slbusinessjournal.com Become a sponsor of Caritas, help our local charities. For more information email…StaffNov 12
SLBJGeneralHawkins to merge with DWCSt. Paul, Minnesota-based DWC, a third-party 401(k) plan administrator that bills itself as “The 401(k) Experts,” and Orem’s Hawkins Retirement have announced that the two companies will merge. Hawkins Retirement provides essentially the same services as DWC. The combined…StaffSep 23
SLBJGeneralSummit awards announcedOne company and one individual were honored recently during the 11th annual Utah Economic Summit, hosted by Gov. Gary Herbert. The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies (LHM) was honored as Outstanding Company of the Year, while Gary Heward, president and chief executive officer of…StaffApr 30
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