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Sep 26

UIPA approves another port, this time agricultural-oriented

Brice Wallace Utah’s fifth inland port, recently approved, is expected to have impacts throughout the state and upcoming generations. The Central Utah Agri-Park, earlier known as the Six County Agri-Park, is seen as vital for the state’s agriculture sector. Encompassing roughly…

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Sep 23

Jobless rate back up a bit in August

Utah’s jobless rate crept up slightly in August to 2.5 percent, a one-tenth of one percentage-point increase from July’s 2.4 percent, according to figures released by the Utah Department of Workforce Services (DWS). August’s nationwide unemployment took a more significant…

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Sep 23

U.S. Biathlon Assoc. latest national governing body to move headquarters to Utah

The United States Biathlon Association has announced the relocation of its headquarters from New Gloucester, Maine, to Midway, following an extensive search process and approval from its board of directors. The organization said that as the sport of biathlon grows, the presence…

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Sep 23

PC Chamber launches employee benefit program

The Park City Chamber of Commerce/Convention and Visitors Bureau has announced the launch if an employee benefits program for its members. The initiative, announced at the chamber’s recent annual meeting, is a health insurance collaboration between Park City Chamber and the…

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Sep 23

Report: Pandemic years created unmatched volatility in Utah’s housing market

The COVID-19 pandemic years created unmatched volatility in Utah’s housing market, according to a new report released by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute. The institute’s “State of the State’s Housing Market” report provides a detailed analysis of current market conditions in…

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Sep 23

Lehi's Solo acquires SolarNexus

Solo, a Lehi-based solar software company, has acquired San Francisco-based SolarNexus, a provider of solar customer relationship management software. “The acquisition of SolarNexus represents a pivotal moment in Solo’s journey, further solidifying its commitment to empowering…

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Sep 23

Chevron back in as a partner in Delta's ACES

In Sept. 2001, Chevron Corp. was announced as one of the partners in the massive Advanced Clean Energy Storage (ACES) project near Delta. But less than a year later, the oil and gas giant pulled out in order to explore other options “as we work to achieve our lower carbon goals…

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Sep 23

Florida-based PEO buys Zamp HR

Engage PEO, a professional employer organization (PEO) based in Hollywood, Florida, and providing human resources outsourcing solutions to small and mid-sized businesses, has announced the acquisition of Zamp HR, a Lindon-based PEO with over 10,000 worksite employees. The…

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Sep 23

UBC seeks BEAD proposal input

The Utah Broadband Center (UBC), part of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, is asking for public feedback on agency’s draft of the “Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal Volume 1.” Comments can be submitted online through Oct. 14. The BEAD…

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Sep 23

EPA awards Logan facilities $4M

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $4 million grant to develop a regional green waste facility in Logan. The facility will provide composting services for biosolids and yard waste for the city. The EPA also said it is making $652,000 available to the…

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Sep 23

National Ability Center unveils new PC facility

The National Ability Center, a Park City-based nonprofit organization that provides adaptive recreation and outdoor adventures for individuals and families with disabilities, has announced the opening of its state-of-the-art accessible facility, the McGrath Mountain Center at…

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Sep 23

Work Daze: Shocker! Intelligence comes to the HR department

Bob Goldman It’s artificial intelligence to be sure, but let’s be honest here. Putting even a smidgen of computer-generated brainpower in a part of your company famous for empty-headed decision-making has to be an improvement. Or does it? It shouldn’t be a surprise that HR has…

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Sep 23

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

Cyrusher , a Logan-based manufacturer of electric bicycles, has introduced it Cyrusher Thunder electric surfboard . The company markets Thunder as “more than just an electric surfboard; it’s a fusion of cutting-edge technology, sleek design and unmatched performance.” Thunder is…

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Sep 23

Simpson Strong-Tie opens in SLC

Simpson Strong-Tie, a Pleasanton, California-based manufacturer of connectors used in the construction of wood, steel and concrete structures, has opened its new distribution hub in Salt Lake City that includes warehousing facilities, office space, training centers and a newly…

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Sep 23

ICHRAs becoming popular alternative to group plans

PeopleKeep, a Murray-based human resource SaaS company, has released a new report that shows that individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement plans (ICHRAs) are becoming more prevalent as an alternative to traditional employer-sponsored group health plans and that such…

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Sep 23

Industry Briefs 9-25-23

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 Angel Studios , a Provo-based studio and production distributor, has…

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Sep 23

Silicon Slopes Summit: Innovation unleashed

Peri Kinder In the eight years since the first Silicon Slopes Summit, the event has grown, adapted, upgraded and evolved into a big celebration of business in Utah. Bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, professionals and thought leaders from around the globe, the 2023…

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Sep 20

Summer has been good for Utah's economy

Brice Wallace Along with the temperatures, the summer has provided a surge in Utah’s economy, according to statistics in a new report. A growing labor force, easing inflation and gradually increasing home sales prices benefited the state this summer, according to the August…

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Sep 17

Eskelson: Utah tourism in an exciting 'period of renaissance'

Brice Wallace Already on the rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, Utah’s travel and tourism industry is in good health and expected to see strong and steady increases over time. And the leader of the Visit Salt Lake expects the next decade to be a time for Salt…

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Sep 17

Utah consumers' confidence drops

The August Utah consumer sentiment index took its first significant drop since February. It fell 7.5 percent from July’s 77.3 to its current to 71.5, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. Nationwide sentiment also dropped in…

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Sep 17

MWCN releases 2023 Utah 100, top revenue producers and Emerging Elite

MountainWest Capital Network has released its Utah 100, a list of the fastest-growing companies in the state. It also released its Top 15 Revenue and Emerging Elite companies. The 100 list is in alphabetical order. The final rankings will be announced at the Utah 100 awards…

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Sep 17