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GOED OKs grant to help areas apply for opportunity funding

By Brice Wallace Utah communities looking to tap into a new federal economic development program soon will get some help. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has issued a request for proposals for a consultant or consulting service to perform planning associated…

Utahns indicate confidence with shopping plans

Utah’s consumers are approaching the holidays with economic optimism. According to Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) survey for November, more than 70 percent of Utahns plan to spend as much or more than last year on their holiday shopping and that’s good news for…

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Dec 3

Huntsman to open region's first proton therapy unit

Construction has begun on the region’s first proton therapy center at the Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI) at the University of Utah. Being built at the south end of the HCI Cancer Hospital, the center will be named in honor of U.S. Sen. Orrin G. Hatch. The $31 million,…

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Dec 3

Port Authority Board ready to name interim administrator

The Utah Inland Port Authority Board is close to naming an interim administrator, according to a report from the board of its meeting last week. After reviewing applicants in closed session, the board directed board Chair Derek Miller to discuss the position with one applicant…

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Dec 3

Sunroc buys Tri-Country Concrete

Sunroc Corp., a construction services company based in Salt Lake City that is a subsidiary of the Clyde Companies group of construction-related businesses, has acquired Roosevelt-based Tri-County Concrete. Sunroc said the acquisition will amplify its current service area in…

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Dec 3

UofU’s TVC partners with Protecs to launch incubator at Research Park

The University of Utah’s Center for Technology and Venture Commercialization (TVC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with construction management company Protecs to manage a tech company incubator in the university’s Research Park. TVC will provide programming for the…

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Dec 3

Jackman takes reins at Alzamend Neuro Inc.

Salt Lake City-based Alzamend Neuro Inc. has announced that it has appointed biotechnology veteran Stephan Jackman as its CEO. Jackman has over 20 years of multi-industry experience in administration, business and product development, marketing, project and program management…

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Dec 3

Erickson named CEO at new Summit Vista

Investors in a new Taylorsville life plan retirement community have named Mark Erickson chief executive officer and Kelly Ornberg chief marketing officer. Both executives will retain their managing director titles and continue to function in their current roles. Erickson, who…

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Dec 3

'Utah 100,' 'Elite' & growth lists released

The MountainWest Capital Network recently named its Utah 100, top revenue growth company and Emerging Elite lists. The 24th annual Utah 100 awards program was held at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. Each year, the MWCN recognizes Utah’s 15 largest revenue companies,…

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Dec 3

Rust Coin charged in $170M silver buying Ponzi scheme

The Division of Securities of the Utah Department of Commerce has joined the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in filing a joint civil enforcement action against Gaylen Dean Rust and Rust Rare Coin of Layton charging the precious-metals dealer with defrauding at…

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Dec 3

Business Tech: Don’t let the spirit of the season make you let down your cyber awareness

By David Black ’Tis the season for the holiday shopping. As temperatures begin to drop, the weather isn’t the only thing that is frightful. Use these cybersecurity tips to avoid falling victim to spyware, ransomware, hackers and other Grinch-like things. {mprestriction…

SBA has plenty of help for America's vets wanting to get into business

By Dan Nordberg Recently, Pres. Trump highlighted the importance of our nation’s veteran entrepreneurs and provided the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) with the donation of his second-quarter salary that will go toward helping our nation’s veterans transition from…

Why a coach is crucial in the extreme sport of business

By Richard Tyson A few years ago, my business partner and I lead a group of executives down a 14-mile stretch of slot canyons in southern Utah. Our task was to guide them through a team-building experience involving multiple rappels, traversing pools of frigid water and a…

We should give thanks for technological advancements — and air taxis

By Veronique de Rugy At Thanksgiving time, I thought it would be appropriate to remind Americans about some of the tremendous technological advancements we should be thankful for: better cellphones, safer cars, LASIK eye surgery and drones that deliver pizza and life-saving…

Democrats’ war on charter schools marks new moral low, even for them

By Thomas Sowell Fareed Zakaria is on vacation this week. Thomas Sowell is filling in. People who follow politics, even casually, learn not to expect high moral standards from politicians. But there are some outrages that show a new low, even for politicians. Among the…

My wife has accused me of being biased — and she’s absolutely right

By Robert Pembroke After proofing my final column on the Kavanaugh hearings a few weeks ago, my wife looked up and asked, “Will the paper let you publish this? You sound so biased.” Now, that instantly got my attention and I pondered the question throughout the night and here…

Editorial Cartoon: Driverless Car

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Dec 3

Industry Briefs 12-3-18

Industry Briefs are provided as a free service to our readers. Company news information may be sent to brice@slenterprise.com. The submission deadline is one week before publication. ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT • The Salt Lake City Arts Council has opened Finch Lane Gallery , 54 Finch…

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Dec 3