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Adopt-A-School brings business into workforce training equation

Brice Wallace State economic development officials for years have called on businesses and educational institutions to partner on workforce training. Now there’s a new call to action, in the form of the Utah Adopt-A-School program. Announced recently by Gov. Spencer Cox, the…

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Mountain states to cooperate to build hydrogen hub

The states of Utah, New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming have signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to work together to develop a regional clean hydrogen hub. Together, the states will work to compete for a portion of the $8 billion allocated in Pres. Joe Biden’s 2021…

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COVID-19 Updates Cancellations and postponements 3-7-22

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…

Silicon Slopes names Hall honorees

Silicon Slopes, the nonprofit organization that promotes and advocates on behalf of Utah’s technology industry, announced the recipients of its Hall of Fame Awards at the recent annual Hall of Fame Awards Gala. Twenty-one individuals and organizations were honored in a variety…

Health Catalyst to buy Nebraska analytics firm

Health Catalyst Inc., a South Jordan provider of data and analytics technology and services to healthcare organizations, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KPI Ninja, a Lincoln, Nebraska-based marketer of interoperability solutions and…

CenExcel acquires Cal company

CenExel Clinical Research Inc. of Salt Lake City, a clinical trial research company, has acquired CTSdatabase, an SaaS firm that provides duplicate clinical trial subject solutions for the healthcare and life science industries. CTSdatabase is located in Sherman Oaks,…

Dallas firm buys Cook & Assoc.

BBG, a Dallas-based independent commercial real estate due diligence firm, has announced it has expanded its litigation support, expert witness testimony and real estate appraisal services with the acquisition of J. Philip Cook & Associates, a Salt Lake City commercial real…

Chamber dashboard highlights strong economy

The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated its Economic Dashboard for February. The coalition’s goal is “to help business leaders know where Utah stands in the overall recovery.” “This tool tracks…

LFCA receives UCAIR grant

Leaders for Clean Air (LFCA), a Salt Lake City nonprofit, has received a $20,000 grant from Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR). Working in partnership with Rocky Mountain Power, LFCA says its mission is to improve air quality by encouraging electric vehicle adoption along the…

To beat the great resignation, leaders must transform their recruitment process

Richard Tyson In recent days, we have been hearing much about “The Great Resignation.” Surveys show that a job change is on the minds of nearly half of all U.S. employees. One cannot walk down any city street without seeing “Help Wanted” and “Now Hiring” signs, often with hourly…

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 3-7-22

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Extra Space Storage Extra Space Storage Inc., based in Salt Lake City, reported funds form operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders of $269.9 million, or $1.91 per…

Succeeding in Your Business: Check these boxes before you buy a ‘jigsaw puzzle’ business

Cliff Ennico “I have been laid off for over a year now and have decided it’s time to start a business of my own. “I recently came across a business broker that specializes in buying and selling web-based businesses. Basically, they represent companies and individuals who have…

Innovate Utah: NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES

Wa shie, a Salt Lake City-based startup, has introduced the Washie Toilet Seat, an innovative smart toilet seat that dispenses an alcohol-based cleaning solution to wipe the seat down before and after use. The company sees it as an automated modern replacement to old,…