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PillPack opens Utah operations

PillPack, a national mail-order pharmacy, has expanded its footprint in Utah with the opening of a 13,000-square-foot sales and support office in Salt Lake City and an office in Park City, which is the company’s national headquarters for sales, growth and acquisition and…

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Aug 28

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS - 8-28-17

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Sportsman’s Warehouse Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Inc., based in Midvale, reported net income of $6.6 million, or 15 cents per share, for the quarter ended July 29. That compares with $8.3…

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Aug 28

Cronyism: Politicians have never seen an energy subsidy they didn't like

By Veronique de Rugy Despite the breadth of the current political divide, it appears that there is at least one thing that all politicians can agree upon: energy sector cronyism. The only real dispute is over the preferred beneficiaries. Under Pres. Barack Obama, green energy…

Maybe America’s elite should take a racism lesson from the military brass

By Fareed Zakaria Much of America reacted swiftly and strongly to Donald Trump’s grotesque suggestion that there is a moral equivalence between the white supremacists who converged on Charlottesville, Virginia, and those who protested against them. But the delayed, qualified and…

Here's a suggestion for a Utah solution to the high cost of its public colleges

By Robert Pembroke German companies want to train because they know schools can’t do it,” a German trade association executive told Tamar Jacoby of The Atlantic. America’s educational system is under pressure to reduce costs and improve results. What we need is a flexible…

Don't be his next victim!: Act now to protect your next real estate transaction from wire fraud

By James Swan As Labor Day and the symbolic end of summer approaches, the peak home buying and selling season begins to wind down for the year. However, as tempting as it may be to look forward to the long holiday weekend, it’s important to remain vigilant about the threat from…

2017 shaping up nicely for commercial real estate

By Mike Farmer The Salt Lake City industrial real estate market is in the middle of yet another banner year, In fact, this market is on par to set new records by the end of the year. That said, a common question we industry insiders are often asked is, “Will it last?” Like many…

The value of 'placemaking'

By Marty Plunkett, Melissa McIntyre and Dave Heninger In May, CBRE Research released a report titled “Placemaking: Value and the Public Realm” which highlights the value created by transforming buildings into urban spaces that offer well-being, pleasure and inspiration. The…

Editorial Cartoon: Feeling Better

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Aug 28

A look at Ogden’s 'untamed' commercial real estate market

By Sky Hazlehurst Ask any Utahn living south of Weber County how they feel about Ogden and you will likely get a lot of negative descriptions — “scary,” “ghetto” and occasionally even “boring.” Next time, ask a follow-up question: “When was the last time you were there?” Ogden,…

So, why join a commercial real estate association?

By Shelli L. Menegos Why should you join a real estate association? Is the cost worth it? What will you gain? Will joining increase your business, your network, your knowledge? These are questions which are asked frequently and any organization you are considering joining should…

'I’ll just buy a new computer' That's probably not the best strategy in dealing with IT problems

By Bahar Sharifan While there are a few industries where the proactive nature of IT management seems to be a bit behind the company’s fully outsourcing or onsite IT staff, some of the most underserved seem to be professionals in the real estate community. Many larger companies…

Industry Briefs - 8-28-17

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. COMMUNICATIONS • AT&T has appointed Matthew Langer as director of sales for its Utah operations.…

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Aug 28

Newsletter - 8-21-17

https://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, August 21, 2017 Board member: Reservations at national park 'a huge mistake' By Brice WallaceThe notion of requiring reservations for all Zion National Park visitors is “a horrible idea” and “a huge…

Board member: Reservations at national park 'a huge mistake'

By Brice Wallace The notion of requiring reservations for all Zion National Park visitors is “a horrible idea” and “a huge mistake” that would hamper park visitation and nearby businesses. That’s the conclusion of Steve Neeleman, a member of the Governor’s Office of Economic…

CHG opens world headquarters

Utah-based CHG Healthcare, the nation’s largest privately held healthcare staffing company, has opened its new headquarters in Midvale. The 282,000-square-foot campus — located off I-15 and 7200 South — consists of two five-story buildings connected by a glass “People Hub” that…

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Aug 20

Consumer prices continue to inch upward in Utah

Summer rates for water and sewer were the major contributors to a small uptick in consumer prices along the Wasatch Front from June to July. The Zions Bank Wasatch Front Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2 percent from the previous month. The utilities costs had the largest…

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Aug 20

Huftalin named Chamber's Athena winner

The Salt Lake Chamber has named Salt Lake Community College president Deneece Huftalin as its 2017 Athena Leadership Award recipient. According to a release from the organization, the Athena Leadership Award is a national award presented annually to an active member of the Salt…

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Aug 20

Utah is best place in U.S. for growing old

Utah is the best state in which to grow old, according to a new Caring.com report. The study ranked all 50 states in 13 financial, healthcare and quality-of-life categories focused on senior care. Iowa, South Carolina, Washington, Nebraska, Arizona and California follow the…

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Aug 20

MSEC shortens name

Nearly two years after the merger of Utah’s Employers Council with the Mountain State Employers Council, the combined entity has announced that it has shortened its name to Employers Council to reflect the organization’s overall geographic expansion beyond the Rocky Mountain…

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Aug 20

STEM Action Center unveils new tool to drive kids' interest in sciences

A new vehicle will soon hit the road, trying to steer Utah youngsters into certain career fields. The Utah STEM Action Center last week unveiled the Utah STEM Bus, which will serve as a mobile classroom highlighting science, technology, engineering and mathematics and expose…

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Aug 20

Disney show, other series extend Utah production

A popular Disney Channel show is extending its production work in Utah. The second season of “Andi Mack” originally was going to spend $15 million in Utah, but the series has been approved for five more episodes, meaning its Utah spending will reach $18.8 million. The…

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Aug 20