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Small business focus of expo in Kaysville

U.S. Sen. John Curtis meets with audience members during a networking break at the Small Business Expo at Davis Technical College. (Brice Wallace, Salt Lake Business Journal) The audience listens to presentations during the Small Business Expo at Davis Technical College in…

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Seven local businesses honored by South Valley Chamber

The South Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVC) recognized seven outstanding small businesses at its inaugural Small Business Impact Awards luncheon on May 5. One business from each city within the chamber’s footprint — Sandy, Draper, Riverton, South Jordan, Cottonwood Heights,…

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May 16

New entertainment brand is ahead of the game

Who hasn't dreamed of competing on a TV game show? Who hasn't wanted to match wits against opponents? Well, Great Big Game Show gives ordinary people the chance to shine. Complete with a live host, flashing lights, booming music, a spin wheel and game-show buzzers, the…

Peri Kinder

ZEV Technologies relocates to Utah from Washington

ZEV Technologies, a maker of handguns, AR-style rifles and firearms components, has announced the relocation of its headquarters and manufacturing operations to Riverton. The move from Washington state was driven by the brand’s desire to conduct its business in a state that…

Data center project landowner withdraws water right application — temporarily

One of the major private landowners involved in the development of the controversial Stratos Project data center in rural Box Elder County has withdrawn its application to reallocate a large chunk of its water rights to the proposed complex. Bar H Ranch Inc. had previously filed…

John Rogers

First ‘Titan 100’ honorees announced

The inaugural 2026 Salt Lake City “Titan 100” list has been announced, recognizing Utah’s top CEOs and C-level executives. Presented by Gibson, a business insurance advisory firm, the awards program uses criteria that includes demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision and…

Drought relief loans offered by Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced the availability of low-interest federal disaster loans to small businesses and private nonprofit (PNP) organizations in Utah to offset economic losses caused by drought beginning Jan. 1. The declaration covers the Utah…

New requirements issued for kratom retailers

The Utah Department of Agriculture & Food (UDAF) has implemented new requirements for kratom processors and retailers, as well as for specialized product retailers. Both come as results of legislation passed this year by the Utah Legislature. The regulations that went into…

Utah pool owners renting out their facilities using Swimply

Erin Ingram faced a number of problems that a lot of swimming pool owners do: ongoing maintenance costs, sometimes a short usable season, and time commitment versus actual use by her family. So the entrepreneur in her started to think outside the box. That’s when she discovered…

Tom Haraldsen

Study finds ‘significant evolution’ in Utah’s energy landscape, with more to come

The Natural Bridges Solar Power Station in southwestern Utah is one of 57 operating utility-scale solar electricity-generating facilities in Utah. A new study shows a significant shift in the way Utah makes power, with solar becoming a major player. (Public domain photo via…

John Rogers

As tough as it may seem, just learn to say ‘no’

Many years ago, I worked for a company owned by billionaire Warren Buffet’s Berkshire Hathaway. Our company’s executives and marketing department personnel — that’s where I came in — had traveled to a nearby state for the grand opening of a new retail location. As was often the…

South Valley Chamber awards 24 college scholarships

The 2025-26 graduating class from the South Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Jr. Women in Business program included 24 seniors who earned $1,000 college scholarships through the program. (Courtesy South Valley Chamber) Twenty-four seniors from high schools across the Jordan and…

KeyBank provides $600,000 grant for Suazo Business Center

KeyBank Foundation’s largest-ever grant in Utah will help the Suazo Business Center, a Utah-based nonprofit business development organization expanding access to business ownership, capital and financial education. The $600,000 grant will support the development of a hybrid…

Lockheed Martin invests $25M in Utah’s Fortem Technologies

Global security and aerospace company Lockheed Martin, widely recognized as the world’s largest defense contractor, has made a $25 million investment in Lindon’s Fortem Technologies. Fortem specializes in airspace security, providing solutions that protect against autonomous…

Davis Chamber Expo unites businesses with community

It’s been a tradition for more than 20 years, and this year’s Davis Chamber of Commerce Expo was once again a great success. That’s how chamber President and CEO Angie Osguthorpe described the event at the Davis Conference Center in Layton on April 29. “As we usually do, we had…

People On The Move 5-18-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . BANKING • Bank of Utah , based in Ogden, has named Justin Shaw and Wendy Medley as branch managers. Both will help clients explore financial options and connect them with lending, business and specialty…

Industry Briefs 5-18-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . CONSTRUCTION • The Capitol Preservation Board has voted unanimously to name the North Capitol Building in honor of former Gov. Michael O. Leavitt , recognizing his contributions to the preservation and…

Now Open

A new feature in the Salt Lake Business Journal is this list of new businesses that have opened or plan to open shortly in our area. Hammer & Nails, an elevated men’s grooming “barberspa,” has opened its first Salt Lake City–area location in Herriman at Miller Cross (5139 Miller…

Trove breaks ground on third building at Lehi headquarters

Trove, the parent company of Utah-based brands Owala, BlenderBottle and Oath Nutrition, has held the groundbreaking for a third building at its global headquarters in Lehi. The 100,000-square-foot facility will bring Trove’s Lehi campus to more than 300,000 square feet,…