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Mining Focus 12-7-20

Utah becoming key link in the president's domestic critical-mineral supply-chain By Brian Somers In December 2017, Pres. Donald Trump signed Executive Order No. 13817 which directed the Secretary of the Interior to identify minerals that are “essential to the economic and…

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Economist: Utahns still have 'healthy appetite' for spending

By Brice Wallace While holiday spending may slip a bit this season, it remains “a critical time” for many small businesses. That’s the forecast by Robert Spendlove, economist at Zions Bank, who used a pre-Thanksgiving news conference to cite research by the National Retail…

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Dec 6

COVID-19 Updates Cancellations and postponements

The following are events that have been included in The Enterprise Calendar listings and subsequently have been postponed or canceled, or have been removed from the organizers’ website calendars. This is not a complete list of postponements or cancellations. Check with…

GOED board thinks Inland Port importance, goals misunderstood

By Brice Wallace After a briefing about the work and goals of the Utah Inland Port Authority, members of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board came away impressed but also concerned that the authority’s messages are hitting a wall. The board’s November…

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ARUP Laboratories announces the availability of combined test for COVID-19, influenza and RSV

Salt Lake City-based ARUP Laboratories has released a combined test to detect and differentiate COVID-19, influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in individuals with respiratory symptoms consistent with COVID-19. The test is designed to allow symptom sufferers to know…

Huntsman Cancer Institute says cancer care could be delayed by current COVID-19 surge

If the current surge in COVID-19 cases continues, the pressure on the healthcare industry could result in delayed treatment for Utah cancer patients, according to an online message posted by the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City. The warning came as critical-care beds…

Board approves rebate for production of family feature, amends other agreements

A sequel to a popular family feature has been approved for a state incentive. The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board, at its November meeting, approved a cash rebate of up to $78,198 for Anxiously Engaged LLC for the production of “Once I Was Engaged,” a…

Florida firm buys Sierra RV

RV Retailer LLC, a major recreational vehicle retail chain based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, has purchased Sierra RV of Marriott-Slaterville. Sierra RV will be RV Retailer’s first location in Utah and its 36th store in 10 states of operation. Jon Ferrando, CEO and president of…

Davis Clipper joins other print newspapers, ceases publication

Another of Utah’s legacy printed newspapers is ceasing publication. After 129 years of continuous publication, the weekly Davis Clipper in Bountiful printed its final edition on Dec. 4, according to a statement from Publisher R. Gail Stahle. The veteran newspaper owner made the…

Partnership launches $1B Grantsville biz park

A joint partnership of NorthPoint Development, a Kansas City-based developer, and real estate investment firm The Romney Group of Salt Lake City has broken ground on an 18 million-square-foot warehouse, manufacturing, office and commercial project in Grantsville. Named the…

Moroccan firm now part of Fusion BPO Services

Fusion BPO Services, a business process outsourcing (BPO) company located in Draper, has acquired Casablanca, Morocco-based Finaccess BPO and its French subsidiaries. Finaccess BPO is a multilingual BPO with a multi-country presence and 600-plus employees. It has three operation…

2021: A year to make visionary resolutions

By Richard Tyson As we approach the end of 2020, many of us are inclined to say, “Good riddance!” Those sentiments surely also include a hope for better things in 2021. That said, hopes and dreams too often take little form in reality if we don’t transform them into action.…

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IHC starts on second Primary Children's Hospital

Intermountain Healthcare has broken ground on a second Primary Children’s Hospital. Named the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Campus, the new hospital will bring much-needed pediatric healthcare services closer to the Utah County area, Intermountain said. Plans for the 38-acre…

Aussie co. buys Construct

Online Education Services (OES) of Melbourne, Australia, has acquired Construct, an online education company headquartered in Salt Lake City. Construct also has offices in London and Cape Town, South Africa. OES and Construct combine to serve customers in more than 190…

Central Logic acquires Ensocare

Central Logic, a healthcare access and management software company in Sandy, has acquired Omaha-based Ensocare, a developer of solutions that automate the inpatient referral process to post-acute care (PAC). Central Logic’s system focuses on referrals and transfers into a health…

Succeeding in Your Business: A look at some business plans from tomorrow’s entrepreneurs

By Cliff Ennico Twice a year, I have the honor of being a judge at the Connecticut Business Plan Competition, where students from business schools and undergraduate business programs throughout Connecticut compete for cash prizes and mentoring from leading business experts, in a…

Minnesota firm buys two Utah imaging companies

The Center for Diagnostic Imaging (CDI), an outpatient-based imaging provider based in Minneapolis, has acquired two advanced medical imaging groups in Salt Lake City. The two Utah companies, Open Imaging and U.S. MRI, have a combined eight outpatient imaging centers in the Utah…

When it comes to employee health benefits, one size does not fit all

By Jim Swayze People who work at small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) often treat each other like family — management and employees alike. Together, they work in service to their customers and toward growing their business — all while closely managing costs. Health benefits…

UTAH COUNTY UPDATE: Rethinking city design has made Vineyard a successful destination in Utah Co.

By Julie Fullmer Rethinking brick-and-mortar business will allow companies to survive the innovations being thrust upon them throughout the rise in technology and the adaptations required to evolve during this global pandemic. Brick-and-mortar businesses have been experiencing…

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Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs 12-7-20

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. CONTESTS • The Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 2021 Chamber…

Utah becoming key link in the president's domestic critical-mineral supply-chain goal

By Brian Somers In December 2017, Pres. Donald Trump signed Executive Order No. 13817 which directed the Secretary of the Interior to identify minerals that are “essential to the economic and national security of the United States,” have supply chains that are “vulnerable to…

The American Arbitration Association is reporting success rates as high as 85 percent when mediation is tried before resorting to arbitration, litigation or some other dispute resolution procedure

By Kent Scott In the construction business, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a widely recognized source for standard legal forms and agreements that are used throughout the building and mining industries. AIA’s form No. A-201 is titled “General Terms of the…

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