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Familiar names to guide Olympics planning

Fans of the Winter Games will once again hear the rumble of bobsled competition at the Utah Olympic Park near Park City as the Olympics return to Utah. The Organizing Committees has been named and preparations are underway for the 2034 Games. FRASER BULLOCK AGAIN AT THE TOP…

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SENTIMENT INDEX STAYS STEADY AT THREE-YEAR HIGH

Utah's consumers are feeling pretty good about their economic prospects. Statewide sentiment remained at its highest level in three years in January, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. The index came in at 91.3, the same as…

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Feds finally transfer 89,000 acres to Trust Lands control

Nearly six years after it was authorized by Congress, an historic land transfer finally took place late last month between the state of Utah and the federal government. The Utah Trust Lands Administration (TLA), the state agency constitutionally mandated to generate revenue for…

Five Utah counties to see film production in 2025, thanks to tax credit incentives

Brice Wallace Business Journal Several film productions will be shooting across Utah this spring, aided by incentives recently approved by the Utah Board of Tourism Development. The tax credit incentives total $3.15 million, but the productions are expected to spend $12.6…

Sauer Compressors USA plans satellite facility in Cache Valley

Sauer Compressors USA Inc., a Stevensville, Maryland-based manufacturer of high-pressure compressors, is expanding its operations with the establishment of a new satellite facility in Cache Valley. The company said the move aims to enhance the its operational capacities, extend…

SINTX Technologies sells subsidiary

In a move designed to provide financial flexibility for its growth strategy, Salt Lake City-based SINTX Technologies Inc. has sold its wholly owned subsidiary Technology Assessment and Transfer (TA&T) to Tethon Corp. of Omaha, Nebraska. Tethon Corp. does business as Tethon 3D in…

Trucordia acquires Boater’s Insurance

Lindon-based insurance brokerage Trucordia has acquired the insurance business of Boater’s Insurance Agency, headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. “Boater’s Insurance brings unique offerings and robust experience in marine insurance solutions to Trucordia,…

Draper's HealthEquity releases report on commuting & its effects on RTO

Draper-based employee benefits company HealthEquity has released new research focused on the challenges and preferences of employees who recently transitioned from fully remote work to a consistent in-office schedule. The findings highlight how factors like commuting can impact…

WORK DAZE: Time for a time management timeout

Bob Goldman You’ve decided that improving your time-management skills is essential to reducing your stress, boosting your career and retaining what’s left of your emotional health. Well, I’ve got news — you blew it! Simply by reading this column you’ve proved that you have no…

FROM THE COACH: Do-it-yourself DOGE?

Richard Tyson I have, on occasion, been labeled as being an “efficiency expert.” Most who used this description did not intend it to be a compliment. On those occasions, I was invited by a client to audit key functions within their business to evaluate how effectively the…

Family recreation companies Pogo Pass and GetOutPass announce their merger

Competing family recreation membership programs in Utah County are now one. Pogo Pass of American Fork and Lehi-based GetOutPass have announced a merger. The merger will result in creating “an even greater experience for venues and members,” according to a joint release from the…

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 3-3-25

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Nu Skin Nu Skin Enterprises Inc., based in Provo, reported a net loss of $36.1 million, or 73 cents per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. That compares with net income of $7.3 million,…

Eccles business school featured in new film series about attaining student success

As Glen Kreiner, professor of management at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business, notes, “Oftentimes, business schools have a bit of a bad rap about being about numbers and formulas, and [being] cold and calculating.” In a new mini documentary-style film that…

Existing-home sales continue to climb despite continued high mortgage rates

Existing-home sales climbed nationwide in December, according to the National Association of Realtors. Sales advanced in three major U.S. regions and slipped in the Midwest. Year-over-year, sales are still climbing in all four regions. On an annual basis, existing-home sales…

U.S. hiring managers tread fine line between optimism and caution in 2025

U.S. hiring managers say they are navigating a market filled with both optimism and caution in 2025, as 92 percent expect to face challenges in the months ahead. This is according to a recent Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey and the resulting “Jobs Insights”…

Survey shows significant increase in economic concerns for families over past decade

In the 10 years since the American Family Survey — an annual collaboration by the Wheatley Institute at Brigham Young University, the Deseret News and BYU’s Center for the Study of Elections and Democracy — first surveyed thousands of Americans about their relationships and…

Black Desert Resort emerges as crown jewel among St. George-area golf venues

Tom Haraldsen The City Journals There are 11 golf courses in the St. George area, and another eight within 20 miles. All but two are public or municipal, and each offers a variety of beautiful landscapes and challenging topography. Few have garnered as much attention recently as…

GOLF IS BIG BUSINESS

It's hard to know for sure, but some estimates put the annual economic impact of the golf industry in the United States upward of $100 billion Golf has long been considered a sport of leisure and prestige, attracting players of all ages and backgrounds. But beyond its reputation…

Tips for setting up your company's golf tournament

Tom Haraldsen The City Journals Every year, hundreds of Utah companies, organizations and even churches put on golf tournaments. They are generally four-person scramble events, designed to promote camaraderie and help even the most novice or inexperienced golfers have some fun…

Golf in Dixie

In addition to Black Desert, there are many fine courses for golfers to enjoy in and around St. George. Here’s a listing: The Ledges at St. George (public) 1585 Ledges Parkway Estimated green fees: $135 {show accesslevels="Guest"} Please log in to see the rest of this story.…