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Cotopaxi names Lindsay Shumlas CEO

Cotopaxi, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of outdoor apparel and accessories, has promoted Lindsay Shumlas to become the company’s CEO, replacing Damien Huang, who has left the company. Board member Wendy Yang has also been named executive chair of the board. “I’m honored to…

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WORK DAZE Train your brain (It’s about time)

Thinking about using artificial intelligence at work? Here’s something you should know. If something goes wrong with the results you get, it’s not the AI’s fault; it’s yours. If you’ve experimented with any of the popular systems, you know this is true. Whether you’re chatting…

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Dec 14

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Utah’s private health insurance premium increase among top in nation

Utah’s private health insurance plan premiums jumped 13 percent in 2024 — fifth-highest in the nation — according to new data released by insurance research website ValuePenquin.com. As the year closes, the average monthly cost of private health insurance sits at $675, up from…

Rhino-Rack acquires RockyMounts

Clarus Corp., a Salt Lake City company focused on the outdoor markets, has announced that it has acquired Boulder, Colorado-based RockyMounts, a manufacturer of bicycle transportation products. The acquisition was made through Rhino-Rack, a brand in Clarus’ adventure segment.…

Civica adds four hospital chains

Lehi-based Civica, a nonprofit pharmaceutical company founded by a nationwide consortium of hospital companies in 2018 to prevent and mitigate drug shortages, has announced the addition of four new members to the organization. The new members are Winona Health and Essentia…

CoreLogic: Annual home price growth stalls; Utah at risk for home price decline

The recent growth in nationwide home prices stalled in October, according to data released by property information, analytics and data company CoreLogic. The firm’s CoreLogic Home Price Index reported that U.S. home price growth remained almost unchanged in October from the…

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 12-16-2024

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Varex Varex Imaging Corp., based in Salt Lake City, reported a net loss of $50 million, or $1.22 per share, for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Sept. 27. That compares with net income of $31.9…

Small businesses should weigh local and national banks as well as credit unions

CHOOSING A BANKING PARTNER When it comes to managing finances, small-business owners face a crucial decision: Which type of bank or financial institution is best suited to meet their unique needs? Whether it’s a local community bank, a large national bank or a member-driven…

Granite Credit Union earns the 'Juntos Avanzamos' designation, signaling outreach to Hispanic community

Local dignitaries from Granite Credit Union and the community celebrate the credit union’s Juntos Avanzamos (Together We Advance) designation, signaling commitment and collaboration with the Hispanic community and businesses. Photo courtesy of Granite Credit Union. Peri Kinder…

As fraud continues to rise, banks are working hard to protect and educate clients

EDUCATION IS THE KEY Paul Burdiss Banks can install sophisticated security systems and lock away cash behind 10-inch-thick steel vault doors, but the most important way they can help protect their customers’ money is by educating consumers and businesses about fraud. The…

Utah tops the nation in projected accounting job growth

What's driving the surge? Rebecca Olds The City Journals Wasatch Front jobs in the accounting industry are anticipated to grow 33 percent before 2032 — tops in the country — compared to a national average of 4 percent nationwide, according to Forbes . Four other cities in the…

What you need to know in times of economic uncertainty

STAYING RESILIENT Nathan L. DeFries Recent news has many businesses and investors feeling on edge — understandably. Geopolitical tensions, wars, inflation, rate hikes, the always-looming possibility of a government shutdown and changes in congressional leadership have created a…

BANKING WHERE YOU ARE: Granite Credit Union rolls out its mobile branch

Peri Kinder The City Journals As Granite Credit Union’s membership increased, discussions were held to determine how to bring banking services to more customers. Constructing brick-and-mortar buildings is expensive and the credit union needed a faster, cost-conscious…

Utah joins 17 states opposing federal regulation of cryptocurrency

Kyle Dunphey Utah News Dispatch Utah’s attorney general is joining a coalition of 17 other states pushing back on the federal government’s attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies, arguing that authority should instead be left to states. Sean Reyes, who did not run for reelection as…

Chartway Credit Union expanding, adds Hispanic-friendly program

In November, Chartway Credit Union announced several initiatives looking to expand its footprint in 2025. Its recent growth to nearly $3 billion in assets and 250,000 members nationwide, according to its recently released press release, has charged the credit union to “grow and…

Industry Briefs - 12-16-24

Industry Briefs are provided as a free service to our readers. Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com . The submission deadline is one week before publication. ASSOCIATIONS The St. George Area Chamber of Commerce has announced new board members and…

Index: Utah tops nation for social/economic mobility

2023 ARCHBRIDGE INSTITUTE STUDY Brice Wallace Business Journal If you want to climb the proverbial ladder, Utah has it ready for you. Utah leads the nation in social mobility, boosted by business dynamism, parental engagement and stability, and charity, according to a report…

Utah outdoor recreation economy breaks records, reaches $9.5B

Utah’s outdoor recreation economy grew to a record $9.5 billion in value-added, contributing 3.4 percent of Utah’s GDP and supporting 71,898 jobs, according to the recently released U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) economic data for 2023. “Outdoor…

Salt Lake Chamber and Utah business leaders detail ‘Utah Rising’

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with a group of Utah business leaders, has released details of a plan to make Utah the top-performing economy in the nation. The plan, dubbed “Utah Rising,” includes six focus areas with their respective goals, measurements and associated…

Women need allies - including men - to reach the top in business

Emphasis of SheMoney event in SLC Brice Wallace Women wanting to succeed in the modern workplace need allies, including men. The idea that women can — and should — get a helping hand from the opposite gender to reach and succeed in leadership positions was the emphasis of a…

Salt Brothers buys Hales Engineering

Hales Engineering LLC of Lehi has been acquired by Salt Brothers Holdings, a Salt Lake City-based mid-market investment firm. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Hales Engineering specializes in providing traffic engineering and transportation planning…

U.S. Magnesium halts operations in Skull Valley, layoffs impact hundreds

U.S. Magnesium has announced a decision to halt plant operations at its Skull Valley facility near the south shore of the Great Salt Lake in Tooele County. The company said the move, driven by a sharp decline in lithium carbonate prices, has resulted in the layoff of 186…

Jarom Webb tabbed to lead ASEA

ASEA, a Pleasant Grove-based health and wellness products direct-selling company, has announced the appointment of Jarom Webb as its new CEO, replacing Scott Aldred, who is retiring. Webb was one of the founders of ASEA in 2009, serving as president from 2012 to 2021 and most…

Utah joins 18-state lawsuit trying to maintain control over cryptocurrency

Claiming the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) is violating existing state laws in its attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes has joined the state in a lawsuit in which 17 other states are trying to stop the federal action. The states are…

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