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State and local governments could learn from crises like this one

By Veronique de Rugy There’s no doubt that this pandemic-induced recession is hitting states hard. But that’s no reason to bail them out, especially when many failed to prepare for emergencies, which are inevitable. States today are dealing with a huge mess because of a sudden…

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My interview with Trump: ‘The real hate is the hate from the other side’

By Marc Thiessen Writer’s note: This column is the first of two I’m writing based on my recent interview with President Donald Trump. As I walked into to the Oval Office, President Donald Trump was going over new polls — some internal, some not — showing him tied or leading Joe…

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Jul 26

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Newsletter 7-20-20

https://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, July 20, 2020 Vivint becomes part of nation's largest solar co. in $3.2B deal By John Rogers Lehi-based Vivint Solar, the nation's second-largest residential solar company, has been acquired by Sunrun…

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Vivint becomes part of nation's largest solar co. in $3.2B deal

By John Rogers Lehi-based Vivint Solar, the nation’s second-largest residential solar company, has been acquired by Sunrun Solar of San Francisco — the nation’s largest. Board members of both companies unanimously approved the deal which has an enterprise value of $3.2 billion,…

1-800Accountant to open Lehi office, hire 120 new employees

By Brice Wallace A virtual accounting firm serving small businesses soon will add 120 workers to its employment total by putting operations in Lehi. Accounting Fulfillment Services LLC, operating as 1-800Accountant, will add those jobs over the next five years, aided by a state…

COVID-19 Updates 7-20-20

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…

Federal pandemic food assistance program OKed for Utah school kids

The United States Department of Agriculture has approved Utah’s application to participate in the Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program. This is a federal food assistance program for school-age children created by Congress as part of the Families First Coronavirus…

Paycheck Protection Program loans deadline extended through Aug. 8

The U.S. Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has been extended until Aug. 8, according to a release from the agency’s Utah District office. Small-business owners can to apply through approved lenders through that date. “Thanks to the legislation…

Tax Commission says C-19 property value impact won't show until 2021

Although the majority of Utah taxpayers have felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Utah State Tax Commission is reminding Utahns that because COVID-19 pandemic happened after Jan. 1, if there was any impact on property evaluations, it will not be reflected in the 2020…

West Salt Lake City to receive next Farmers Feeding Utah food delivery

As the impacts of the pandemic continue to be felt throughout the state, Farmers Feeding Utah is launching its third “miracle project” to provide relief to families with food insecurities in the west part of Salt Lake City. The delivery is scheduled for July 27. “Instead of…

A modified and scaled-back Utah State Fair will go on as scheduled

Although the look and feel may be considerable different, the board of the Utah State Fair has announced the event will proceed as scheduled. Redubbed “A September To Remember,” the fair will be held Sept. 10-20. The board said that events such as the junior livestock show and…

Boeing delivers 500,000 face masks for Utah's students and teachers

A half-million protective facemasks arrived at Salt Lake City International Airport earlier this month intended for use by Utah students and teachers. The masks were delivered as part of Boeing’s COVID-19 transport mission aboard a Boeing Dreamlifter. It was the 12th such…

Health department reporting rise in crisis hotline calls because of virus

As might be expected, calls to Utah’s mental health crisis hotlines have seen a marked increase during the COVIS-19 pandemic, according to the Utah Department of Health. However, mental health-related hospitalizations have declined and the suicide rate has remained flat during…

FanX Salt Lake comics convention announces cancellation of 2020 meet

The FanX Salt Lake Comic Convention that annually attracts 50,000 or more attendees has cancelled its 2020 meeting, organizers said in a release. “Our top priority has always been and will continue to be the safety and well-being of our FanX family — which, unfortunately, at…

New education program will assist Utah workers displaced by virus

To provide education to employees displaced by COVID-19, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and its Talent Ready Utah team, in partnership with the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE), have launched the “Learn & Work in Utah” outreach and education…

BioUtah publishes report listing Utah companies in battle against COVID-19

Utah’s life sciences industry is doing its part in the battle against COVID-19 by developing diagnostic and antibody tests, manufacturing testing supplies, procuring critical PPE, researching treatments, utilizing next generation sequencing and innovating technologies and…

Another employee tests positive; another DMV office shuts down

The Utah Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) has announced that another of its offices has been shut down because an employee tested positive for COVID-19. The DMV office at 14555 S. Minute Man Drive in Draper will be closed until further notice. The closure is in an effort to…

Incentives bring five film projects to state

By Brice Wallace After a bit of a dry spell due primarily to coronavirus impacts, five productions — in the categories of “Hallmark” and “horror” — were approved for state film incentives this month. While the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) approved four…

Hubbard to head Younique; co-founder stepping aside

Kristi Hubbard, a seasoned direct sales executive, has been appointed president of Lehi-based Younique. The company sells skin-care products and cosmetics through a social-media-based sales format. Hubbard’s appointment was effective July 13. Younique said that Hubbard will also…

State and partners ship 140,000 masks to retailers for free distribution to underserved population

To help Utah communities combat the spread of COVID-19, and as part of its “A Mask for Every Utahn” initiative, the state of Utah has shipped boxes of #MaskUtah masks to Associated Food Stores, Smith’s Food and Drug stores and other retail establishments throughout the state.…

Visible Supply Chain buys TriCon

Salt Lake City-based Visible Supply Chain Management, a shipping and fulfillment services company serving small to midsize businesses, has acquired TriCon, a logistics and fulfillment company based in Dallas. TriCon will take on the Visible name and will strengthen Visible’s…

Realtime buys Florida company

Learning technology company Realtime Learning Systems (RLS) of Springville is acquiring Melrose, Florida-based Stenotype Educational Products Inc. (StenEd). The merger will culminate the two companies’ long-term partnership delivering educational materials and services to…

Online clothing retailer bought

Utah-based online women’s clothing retailer Poppy & Dot has new owners. Jeff and Tami Piper purchased the outlet recently from Layla Overman and Tara Thueson, who started the online women’s apparel company in 2013 and helped it grow from a small start-up run out of a basement to…

Utah County Update: Lindon: Building on the past, planning for our future

By Jeff Acerson While the past few months have put the brakes on much of our economy, as we start to recover, Lindon City is excited to help support business growth, retention and preparation for the future. We understand that our businesses have been hit hard by COVID-19, but…

JAJeff Acerson

Jul 19

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