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Are you driving for sales success? Jim Rohn should be your fuel

The root of your sales success lies in your sales philosophy. How did you develop yours? Mine came from a combination of home environment, books, education, mentors, personal development programs, personal experience and observations. The root of your sales success lies in your…

Jeffrey Gitomer

Apr 26

Women in Business Focus 12-14-15

Oprah Winfrey once said, “I think mentors are important and I don’t think anybody makes it in the world without some form of mentorship. Nobody makes it alone. Nobody has made it alone.” Oprah Winfrey once said, “I think mentors are important and I don’t think anybody makes it…

Brandi Kirksey

GOED hands out incentives for two projects and 291 jobs

Tax credit incentives have helped Utah land a pair of corporate projects that will lead to the creation of 291 jobs over the next few years. Tax credit incentives have helped Utah land a pair of corporate projects that will lead to the creation of 291 jobs over the next few…

American Fork digital marketer buys Provo-based competitor

American Fork-based digital marketing agency Big Leap has announced the acquisition of Leadgenix, also a digital marketing agency based in Provo. American Fork-based digital marketing agency Big Leap has announced the acquisition of Leadgenix, also a digital marketing agency…

Finalists anounced for EY Entrepreneur of the Year

EY has announced the finalists for the EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2016 Award in the Utah Region. The finalists were selected by a panel of independent judges and award winners will be announced at a gala June 4 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. EY has announced the…

Plan put in place to boost SLC area exports

The Salt Lake City metro area has a plan in place to boost the region’s exporting activities, designed to strengthen the local economy and lead to more high-paying jobs. The Salt Lake County Regional Export Plan was unveiled recently and is part of the Global Cities Initiative,…

Symphony/Opera chief: Arts pack large economic wallop

Despite a budget of only $21 million, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera has wide-ranging economic impacts, including enhancing the area’s ability to attract companies and skilled workers. Despite a budget of only $21 million, the Utah Symphony/Utah Opera has wide-ranging economic…

Trib., DesNews ask court to throw out suit challenging JOA

The Salt Lake City daily newspapers are trying again to end a nearly 2-year-old lawsuit challenging the joint operating agreement between the two. Kearns-Tribune and Deseret News Publishing Co. asked a federal judge last week to throw out the lawsuit, which was originally filed…

Will Utah's coal ship ever sail?

Utah legislators moved quickly toward the end of the legislative session last month to approve a fund-swapping plan that commits $53 million to help build a deep-water port in Oakland, California, to facilitate selling Utah coal overseas. Utah legislators moved quickly toward…

John M. Rogers

The price shouldn't be a barrier to deciding to purchase

The price of whatever you sell carries with it a discomfort for most salespeople. They’re hesitant to bring up the price because it’s the final element in completing any transaction — or so they think. The price of whatever you sell carries with it a discomfort for most…

Governor wants to assure rural economy doesn't lag behind Wasatch Front

With the best-performing economy in the state, Utah needs to ensure that economic success is not just confined to the Wasatch Front, according to Gov. Gary Herbert. With the best-performing economy in the state, Utah needs to ensure that economic success is not just confined to…

Riddle named to head ChamberWest

The ChamberWest board of directors has announced the hiring of Barbara S. Riddle as president and CEO of the organization. The ChamberWest board of directors has announced the hiring of Barbara S. Riddle as president and CEO of the organization. Riddle brings over 25 years…

Sterigenics acquires SLC-based Nelson Laboratories

Sterigenics International LLC, a global provider of contract sterilization, gamma technologies and medical isotopes, and a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus and GTCR, has acquired Salt Lake City-based Nelson Laboratories Inc., the largest U.S. provider of life-cycle…

Home prices continue to tick up

Home prices in the Salt Lake City market increased by 7.8 percent in February compared with February 2015, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index. Home prices in the Salt Lake City market increased by 7.8 percent in February compared with February 2015, according to the…

Chamber wants to enhance impact on economy

Immigrants and refugees already contribute $8 billion to the Salt Lake City metro area GDP, wield $2.7 billion in spending power in Salt Lake County and provide $236 million in state and local taxes annually. Immigrants and refugees already contribute $8 billion to the Salt Lake…

Newsletters

Newsletter - 4-25-16

www.slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 Subscribe To The Enterprise This week in The Enterprise – Utah’s Business Journal April 25, 2016 Gochnour: 'So-No Corridor' denotes county mix for Silicon Slopes area A marketing effort in recent years has used the term "Silicon Slopes" to…

Apr 25

Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs 4-25-16

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 Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) board, at its April…

Apr 25

Business owners given chance to air gripes with SBA ombudsman

When the owners of small businesses feel like they bear too heavy a burden due to unfair or excessive federal regulatory enforcement actions, they just wish someone would listen to their complaints. Recently, members of the Utah business community had just such an opportunity at…

'Road to Mighty' theme of newest tourism campaign

The Utah Office of Tourism has revealed its newest campaign on the heels of its highly successful “Mighty 5,” launched three years ago. Gov. Gary Herbert unveiled the new program, “The Road to Mighty,” at an event recently. The Utah Office of Tourism has revealed its newest…

Newsletters

Newsletter - 4-18-16

www.slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 Subscribe To The Enterprise This week in The Enterprise – Utah’s Business Journal April 18, 2016 Plan put in place to boost SLC area exports The Salt Lake City metro area has a plan in place to boost the region’s exporting activities, designed…

Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs 4-18-16

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. CONSTRUCTION • FFKR Architects, Salt Lake City, has announced several new senior associates and…

Industry Briefs

Industry Briefs 4-11-16

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. ACCOUNTING • Tanner LLC has launched an information security practice and is offering free…

Apr 11

Next president to have significant impact on free trade agreements

Whoever is the next president, he or she will have “a significant impact” on pending free trade agreements and their effects on Utah’s economy, the leader of World Trade Center Utah said last week. Whoever is the next president, he or she will have “a significant impact” on…