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40,000+ acre 'hyperscale' data center could come to Box Elder County

The interior of a data center computing room is depicted in this photo from Gensler, the architect and master planner for Kevin O’Leary’s “Wonder Valley” projects, both in Canada and Box Elder County. Similar scenes will be common at the state’s “hyperscale” facility when…

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Northwest Quadrant opportunities spelled out by UIPA

An aerial view of Salt Lake City’s Westside, which stands to benefit from development of the Northwest Quadrant of the city. The Utah Inland Port Authority has released a report about the possible future of the area. (Courtesy Utah Inland Port Authority) Brice Wallace Salt Lake…

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May 2

Fear Factory and Station Park Dental award smile makeover

For the third time, Fear Factory, a Salt Lake City haunted attraction, and Station Park Dental of Farmington have partnered to give away a smile makeover worth more than $20,000, this time to Utahn Nakomis Hardy. Dr. Ryan Allen is the founder and CEO of Station Park Dental. In…

Utah jobless rate stays steady at 3.8 percent

Utah’s jobless rate held steady in February at 3.8 percent, the same as level as January. The figure means about 69,800 Utahns remain outside the workforce. Utah’s Department of Workforce Services (DWS) released its employment summary for February late in April — the delay being…

The future of healthcare screenings: The power of assessing risk earlier

Dr. Kang Hsu Chief Medical Officer, Canary Speech Early detection has always been one of medicine’s most powerful tools. The sooner we can identify cognitive, behavioral or neurological conditions, the greater the potential benefit for patients, their caregivers and their…

Utah NFIB applauds 'historic' Small Business Tax Deduction

The Utah chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) is cheering congressional action that made the 20 percent Small Business Tax Deduction permanent late last year. In place on a temporary basis since 2017, the bill has allowed small businesses to deduct…

Medical licensing board wants AI prescription renewal system suspended

The state board that oversees the licensing of physicians has issued a statement opposing an artificial intelligence-powered prescription medication refill system it sees as endangering patients. “Overseeing prescription refills is a task reserved for properly licensed medical…

University of Utah launches Institute for Critical and Strategic Minerals

An aerial view of the University of Utah campus. (Adobe Stock) The University of Utah has announced plans to launch a new initiative to help the United States reduce its reliance on foreign critical minerals. The Institute for Critical and Strategic Mineral (ICSM) at the school…

Survey shows nearly 40 percent of employees have cried at work

If your job has brought you to tears or circumstances outside work have led to a break-room breakdown, you aren’t alone. Some 39 percent of employees admit to having cried at least once in the workplace, according to a survey of 1,018 U.S. adults published by AI resume builder…

Support employee health and wealth: A spending account benefits guide

In today’s economy, it’s more important than ever for employers to focus on attracting and retaining employees. The current competitive market environment and higher expectations from candidates mean employers need to differentiate themselves, and one way to do this is with…

Rock around the clock? OK! Work around the clock? No way!

What kind of bird are you? If you do your best work early in the morning, you’re a “lark.” If you work best by waiting until the midnight hour, you’re an “owl.” It’s a taxonomy I learned in “Tapping into Your Team’s Circadian Rhythms,” a recent article by professor of management…

INNOVATE UTAH 5-4-26

L2L , a Salt Lake City-based manufacturing operations platform, has launched L2L Execution , an intelligence layer added to its program, designed to help manufacturers reduce downtime, increase productivity and improve overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). Running on Amazon Web…

Amber McKee named president of McKinnon-Mulherin

McKinnon-Mulherin Inc., a Salt Lake City-based corporate communication firm, has announced the appointment of Amber McKee as president. McKee brings more than 20 years of global leadership to the position, most recently at Unisys Corp., where she managed nonprofit, commercial…

Study: AI chatbots misdiagnose in over 80 percent of early medical cases

Consumer AI chatbots falter when used to make medical diagnoses, particularly when faced with incomplete information, according to new research highlighting the risks of relying on them as digital doctors. The results were published in the Financial Times . The study finds that…

Five Star Franchising announces launch of Five Star Flooring

Springville-based Five Star Franchising, a platform of home service franchise brands, has launched a new asset-light franchise brand in the flooring category. Five Star Flooring is a logistics-driven brand that will be positioned to make flooring choices easier for homeowners,…

Ohio firm acquires Moreton Asset Management

Moreton Asset Management, a Farmington-based investment advisor specializing in portfolio management for corporations, municipalities, nonprofits, credit unions and insurance companies, has been acquired by Meeder Public Funds of Columbus, Ohio. Terms of the transaction were not…

Salt Lake City among top 10 for 'Best State Capitals to Live In'

Salt Lake City is ranked 10th among the nation’s state capitals in a study of Best State Capitals to Live In. The study by personal finance company WalletHub compared state capitals in all 50 states, using 48 key metrics, including cost of living and K-12 school system…

Why more effort isn’t fixing your results

I rarely meet a leader who isn’t working hard enough. In fact, most of the executives I have coached are among the most driven individuals I know. They are putting in long hours, carrying significant responsibility, and pushing themselves — and their teams — to perform at a high…

Near-record growth for new aircraft mechanics continues

A study released from the Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) says the FAA issued over 9,000 new mechanic certificates last year, second-most in history. In 2023, there were 9,401 certificates issued. Recent reports come even as the industry is working to solve a…

Bed Bath & Beyond names Amy Sullivan president

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., the Murray-based owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, Kirkland’s and a blockchain asset portfolio, has named Amy Sullivan its new president. The appointment was effective with the announcement. Sullivan has built her career across some of…

Oh, baby! It’s expensive to raise a child

Raising a child comes with a long list of expenses, from childcare to additional groceries. But how much does that add up to over 18 years? LendingTree did a survey, published by CBS News, that shows the price tag at $303,418, or an average of $16,857 per year. It’s the first…

Industry Briefs 5-4-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . BANKING • Sunwest Bank , based in Sandy, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the former MidWestOne and Bank of Denver branches from Nicolet National Bank . Financial terms were not disclosed.…

People On The Move 5-4-26

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . ASSOCIATIONS • NACM Business Credit Services , Salt Lake City, has named Tina Hatfield of Mountainland Supply as the chairperson of its board of directors. Other new board officers are Kandie Haymore of Geneva…

Deseret Generation names new president/CEO

The board of directors of Deseret Generation & Transmission Co-operative has announced the selection of Jeff Peterson as its next president and CEO, effective with the announcement late last month. Deseret is a regional generation and transmission cooperative serving five rural…