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Jul 19

Industry Briefs 7-20-20

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. AGRICULTURE • The Utah Farm Bureau Federation has promoted Spencer Gibbons to chief operating…

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Jul 19

As Bastiat would say, ‘Peer past the obvious with pandemic policies'

By Veronique de Rugy We recently marked the 219th birthday of the great 19th-century French economist Frederic Bastiat. It’s the perfect time to talk about his famous essay, “That Which is Seen, and that Which is Not Seen,” published in his book, The Law. This timeless work…

Well, apparently some black lives really don’t matter all that much

By Dr. Marilyn Singleton I grew up in a segregated neighborhood where within three months of our Doberman’s death, our house was burglarized four times. Thus, a new architectural feature: burglar bars. I can’t imagine my old neighborhood with no police to protect us. Our…

If Democrats cared about police reform, Tim Scott’s bill would have passed

By Marc A. Thiessen We saw how seriously congressional Democrats were taking police reform when Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, the second-ranking Democratic leader, dismissed legislation introduced by Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, as a “token, half-hearted approach.” For…

Newsletter 7-6-20

https://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, July 6, 2020 Recovery using CARES Act funds is focus of special session By Brice Wallace Five programs were added and one altered during the recent legislative special session in an attempt to prime…

Recovery using CARES Act funds is focus of special session

By Brice Wallace Five programs were added and one altered during the recent legislative special session in an attempt to prime Utah’s economic pump and get dollars flowing despite the coronavirus. HB5010, approved during the special session June 18-19, is designed to use federal…

State's chambers join forces to form economic policy coalition

At least a dozen chambers of commerce in Utah have formed the Utah Chamber Policy Coalition to have one voice to “promote business success, jobs, opportunity and prosperity.” The coalition will work with state, local and federal leaders to coordinate on policies related to…

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Jul 4

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…

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Jul 4

Ogden launches Coronavirus Relief Fund for impacted city businesses

The city of Ogden has launched its Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Business Grant Program. The new program will provide grants to support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the city said in a release. The CRF program is funded by the federal CRF, which was established by the CARES…

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Jul 4

DMV cleans and reopens South Salt Lake office following C-19 closure

The Utah Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) has reopened its office located at 2880 S. 380 W. in South Salt Lake following closure on June 15 when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. “The office has been deep cleaned, sterilized and no other employees have received positive…

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Jul 4

More road trips, much less air and cruise travel this summer, says AAA

AAA estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause 15 percent fewer people to take a summer trip this year than last. The estimate of 700 million trips from July through September is the first decline in summer travel since 2009. AAA booking trends show Americans are making…

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Jul 4

Logan company joins in developing drug for high-risk coronavirus patients

A Logan-based company and a Texas pharmaceutical developer have announced their collaboration on a therapeutic drug for COVID-19, which is showing promising results for patients who are at high risk of deteriorating health due to age or conditions such as kidney or…

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Jul 4

Dads & moms differ in the way they cope with pandemic-caused stress

Lehi-based essential oil company Young Living has released the results of a study that shows there are big differences between men and women when it comes to parents dealing with the stress of COVID-19. While 25 percent of men say they’ve actually experience less stress, 38…

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Jul 4

COVID-19 thought to be cause of increase in alcohol abuse problems

Salt Lake City residential substance abuse treatment center Odyssey House has seen a 78 percent increase in the number of clients coming into the program during COVID-19. From May 1 through June 15, nearly half of all clients (49.7 percent) listed alcohol as a reason for seeking…

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Jul 4

Rocky Mountain Power extends help for customers behind on power bills

Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is encouraging customers experiencing difficulties paying bills in the wake of the COVID-19 emergency and the associated economic downturn to speak with a company customer service representative who can help them work out solutions to their financial…

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Jul 4

Mastercard acquires Finicity

New York-based Mastercard has acquired Finicity, a financial data company based in Murray. The purchase price was announced as $825 million. “The addition of Finicity’s complementary technology and teams strengthens the existing Mastercard open banking platform to enable and…

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Jul 4

Businesses can assure customers by taking 'Stay Safe to Stay Open' pledge

By Brice Wallace A “Stay Safe to Stay Open” campaign established by the Salt Lake Chamber is designed to assure customers that a particular business is following state COVID-19 guidelines. The chamber has invited businesses to take a pledge that they will follow best practices…

Ski season good despite C-19 closures

Utah ski resorts were likely headed for a record season in 2019-20, but early closures prompted by the coronavirus wiped that out. Despite the virus’ effects, the resorts recorded their fourth-best season ever, with nearly 4.4 million skier visits. Still, the industry is…

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Jul 4

McKenna to head Walker Edison

Walker Edison, a Salt Lake City provider of ready-to-assemble furniture, has named Joana McKenna as its new president, effective immediately. The company said the transition is occurring at a “pivotal time” for the business as it seeks a new stage of growth. McKenna was most…

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Jul 4

Ground broken on Post House multi-use community near downtown Salt Lake City

Ground has been broken for Post House, a 488,754-square-foot, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development in Salt Lake City’s Post District near downtown. Occupying the full city block from 500 South to 600 South and from 300 West to 400 West, the project will serve as a social…

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Jul 4

GOED combines programs

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has combined a pair of programs and created a resource center dubbed the Utah Industry and Innovation Center. The initiative combines GOED’s focus on targeted industries with the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)…

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Jul 4