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Co-Diagnostics' COVID-19 test gets emergency-use go-ahead from FDA

Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a molecular diagnostics company based in Salt Lake City, announced last week that its Logix Smart Coronavirus COVID-19 test has obtained emergency-use authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration to be used for the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2. The…

Staff

Apr 12

SBA clarifies faith-based organizations' eligibility for PPP and EIDL loan programs

The Utah District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration has issued guidance clarifying that all faith-based organizations impacted by COVID-19 are eligible to participate in the Paycheck Protection Program and the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, without…

Staff

Apr 12

DWS providing more resources

The Utah Department of Workforce Services has added some new resources for those Utah workers seeking compensation during layoffs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new resources include an “frequently asked questions” section for the those filing weekly claims and an overview of…

Staff

Apr 12

Woods Cross refinery making Tier 3 fuels

HollyFrontier Corp. has announced that it will soon be producing Tier 3 fuels at its Woods Cross refinery for use along the Wasatch Front. Tier 3 fuels contain less sulfur and therefore produce far fewer emissions that lower-grade fuels. “HollyFrontier Woods Cross cares about…

Staff

Apr 12

One Utah Child Care to assist essential employees

The Utah COVID-19 Child Care Task Force has created a new program called One Utah Child Care to meet the needs of essential employees, such as healthcare workers and first responders, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online tool for parents to register is now available and…

Staff

Apr 12

Get ready, because your job just might become obsolete

By John Graham Millions of us wake up one morning to the haunting realization that we’re losing the battle to avoid becoming obsolete on the job. It affects those in their 20s, while others don’t see the darkness descend until they’re much older. Some are high school dropouts,…

Succeeding in Your Business: When a side venture becomes a corporate opportunity

By Cliff Ennico “I have a very successful service business with two partners who have become very close friends. The business is organized as a limited liability company (LLC). “Our business is doing quite well, but we see an opportunity to start a wholly unrelated business (in…

What's holding you back from achieving your goals? Is it fear?

By Angela Civitella Research first diagnosed the fear of success a couple of decades ago. The findings, at the time, related to fear of success in women, and the results proved incredibly controversial. Since then, however, most scientists and psychologists agree that the fear…

Editorial Cartoon: Economy

Staff

Apr 11

Industry Briefs 4-13-20

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. BANKING • Bank of Utah , Ogden, has hired Megan Kenley for its marketing team. Kenley will serve…

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Apr 11

Silly and unproductive regulations not so important during a pandemic

By Veronique de Rugy Governments in the United States are restricting freedoms to unprecedented degrees in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19. As dangerous as this expansion of power is, in some ways, federal, state and local governments are also reducing their intrusions…

Coronavirus' effect today just the first in a series of cascading crises

By Fareed Zakaria Even as we are just beginning to confront the magnitude of the shock caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus, we need to wrap our minds around a painful truth. We are in the early stages of what is going to become a series of cascading crises, reverberating across…

Base Isolation: Last month's earthquake in Salt Lake County wasn't the looming 'big one,' but it was good test for existing seismic upgrades and a reconfirmation of the need for those that are ongoing

By Paul Lawrence and Brent Rowley The 5.7-magnitude earthquake that shook the Wasatch Front on March 18 wasn’t quite “the big one” that looms large in Utahns’ imaginations, but it was intense enough to prompt an assessment of its effect on numerous structures where people work,…

The lure of international construction ... but you better do your homework before heading overseas

By Marc Wiggins One thing I’m sure of is that the world needs our construction industry. I have spent a significant portion of my career working overseas and have seen the lucrative enticement of working on foreign projects as well as the challenges involved with them. One of my…

Are contracts enforceable? Performance during a pandemic

By Tanner Bean As our country comes to grip with the COVID-19 pandemic, extraordinary measures are significantly impacting our everyday lives. This applies to our contracts — different rules apply in extraordinary times. Many individuals and businesses are finding that…

Growth not likely to slow in Dixie

By Elsie Powley Rackhmam When we think about growth and new construction in Utah, our thoughts turn quickly to the St. George area. As 2020 began, the Dixie area was still a state leader in construction of planned developments, housing, industry — especially the exploding tech…

MEDIATION: Is it a better way to resolve those disputes?

By Cody W. Wilson If you are involved in the building trades; if you’re a contractor, subcontractor or a supplier to the industry; chances are you find yourself in a dispute at some point. If you’re involved in a legal dispute, you may be able to settle it without going to…

How can a Professional Construction Manager help with your project?

By Jeff Davis Do you really want to tackle something you know so little about? Even though they lack the time and experience, business owners often attempt to manage their own construction projects. At best, they are left beleaguered and distracted, but more likely, both their…

Construction Industry Technology

By Bahar Ferguson According to the Construction Industry Institute (CII), construction technology refers to the collection of innovative tools, machinery, software, etc., used during the construction phase of a project that enables advancement in field construction methods,…

Tilt-up: A proven time- and money-saving construction method is gaining steam in the Salt Lake market

By Shane Wayment and Dennis Cigana Keeping project costs manageable is essential to winning business as a general contractor, but so is uncompromising quality. In Utah, the solution to the tension between these two factors has been continual innovation within the industry. Over…

Salt Lake City Public Safety Building designed to withstand earthquake – and it did

By Eric White The Salt Lake City Public Safety Building (PSB), home to the city’s police, fire and emergency management departments, serves as the nerve-center during citywide emergencies. On March 18, it passed a real-world test of its resilient systems during the 5.7 magnitude…

Newsletter 4-6-20

https://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, April 6, 2020 State has bridge loans for businesses hurt by virus By Brice Wallace Utah state government has implemented a new loan program designed to help businesses hurt by the impacts of the…