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Miller Co. releases details of new Bees ballpark

Miller Sports and Entertainment recently released renderings and other details for the new stadium for the Salt Lake Bees baseball team in the masterplanned community of Daybreak in South Jordan. With a newly announced capacity of 8,000, the venue has been under construction…

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UEOC looks to experts to help bolster 'targeted' industries

Brice Wallace Business Journal A state commission is turning to experts — primarily industry associations — as it looks to fortify industries that state government believes are vital to the economy. At the most recent meeting of the Utah Unified Economic Opportunity Commission,…

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EXISTING HOME SALES DOWN NATIONWIDE, SAYS REALTORS ASSOCIATION

Nationwide existing-home sales receded in April, the National Association of Realtors announced (NAR) from its Washington, D.C., headquarters. All four major U.S. regions posted month-over-month declines. Year-over-year, sales decreased in the Northeast, Midwest and South but…

UofU Health breaks ground on Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation

University of Utah Health has broken ground for the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation (SCMI). The center is located on Mario Capecchi Drive on the university campus. “Upon its completion in 2026, the James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation will serve…

Utah exports reach $17.4 billion in 2023; Growth still lags behind nation

Utah’s international goods exports in 2023 totaled $17.4 billion, generated over $4 billion in earnings and created 71,891 jobs, according to a recent report by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. These exports contributed over $8 billion to the…

Med One appoints new president/COO

Med One Group, a Sandy-based provider of medical equipment leasing and rental solutions, has announced the appointment of Robert Stevens as president and chief operating officer. In the same announcement, the company said Carter Allen has been named senior vice president and…

Comcast announces major expansion

Comcast has unveiled plans to significantly expand its next-generation Xfinity network across Utah over the next three years. The media and technology company has pledged more than $138 million to install hundreds of miles of fiber highways, capable of delivering multi-gigabit…

Autonomous Solutions sells mining unit

Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), a vehicle and equipment automation company based in Mendon, Cache County, has sold its business unit, ASI Mining, to Epiroc, a Swedish company that manufactures equipment for the mining and construction industries. Epiroc previously held a 34…

Project ALTA aims to take traffic from the streets and put it in the air

Tom Haraldsen City Journals If Salt Lake City is officially awarded the 2034 Olympic Winter Games, spectators may have a new way to get around to venue sites — air taxis. Utah-based aerospace and defense industry organization 47G has launched Project ALTA, which was detailed…

WORK DAZE: Now you can podcast your way to the top

Bob Goldman What do 5 million people have that you don’t have? A podcast. That’s right! Based on data from January 2024, there are more than 5 million podcasts available for your listening pleasure. And who is listening to all these pods? That would be 47 percent of the American…

KNS International names new chief

KNS International, a Draper-based designed and marketer of branded footwear, has named Greg Tunney its new CEO. KNS said the appointment will position the company to continue enhancing its market position and fostering long-term growth and profitability across its various brand,…

Enbridge completes Questar buyout

Enbridge Inc., a Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based oil and gas company, has closed on its acquisition of the Questar Gas Co. and its affiliated Wexpro companies from Dominion Energy Inc. The Questar Gas utility will be doing business in Utah as Enbridge Gas Utah, in Wyoming as…

UDOT surplus commercial, residential land goes up for sale on auction site

The Utah Department of Transportation has announced its first 2024 state-owned surplus property auction. The department partners with SVN Auction Services to dispose of excess real property. The properties being auctioned range in size from under an acre to over 26 acres and are…

Industry Briefs - 6-10-24

Industry Briefs are provided as a free service to our readers. Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . The submission deadline is one week before publication. ASSOCIATIONS The Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau has appointed Becca…