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Weathering the Storm: How would your business be affected if you were faced with a lawsuit that exceeded your insurance limits?

By Jared Johnstone Steve and Lisa dreamed for years of running a pizzeria. After years of saving, researching business strategies and experimenting with recipes, they finally opened S&L’s Pizza Place. Shortly after celebrating their fifth year in business, Steve and Lisa…

Despite advances in healthcare, high out-of-pocket expenses are still causing struggles for some patients

By Brice Wallace Exciting innovation and advancements in healthcare are profound and massive financial elements inside the system are shifting, but Scott LaGanga worries that one group is struggling: patients. Speaking recently in Salt Lake City, LaGanga, senior vice president…

Utah has a (mental) health problem

By John Roble Utah, we have a problem. The state of our mental health is poor — and we need to talk about it. According to a study in August from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, the state ranks dead last when it comes to mental health — worse than…

Key healthcare trends that impact healthcare real estate decisions

By Jon H. Carlson On the consumer side, healthcare costs represent almost 18 percent of GNP in the U.S., which is far higher than other industrialized nations around the world. The reasons are legion, but will not be the focus of this article. To add insult to injury, overall…

HealthCare & Technology

By Bahar Ferguson As we approach the topic of technology, we often discuss how the advancement of technology is making our lives better. Whether that is Über helping us find a ride, our cellphones capturing that scenic photo or air-conditioned comforters keeping us at just the…

Editorial Cartoon: Final Reckoning

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Dec 9

Industry Briefs 12-9-19

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 • The board of directors and management team of Weber State Federal Credit Union ,…

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Dec 9

Despite the gloom, the end is not nigh; there is much to be thankful for

By Veronique de Rugy At a time when our country seems as divided as ever and many are talking as if the end times are coming, it’s more important than ever to look at what we should be thankful for. Unemployment is at its lowest level in nearly 50 years. Poverty is down, too.…

Can the American republic survive the current crisis? It has in the past

By Fareed Zakaria Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s a secular celebration of America, and as an immigrant, I feel I have much to be grateful for. I am an optimist who tends to see the story of this country as one of addressing its shortcomings and making progress.…

Newsletter - 12-2-19

http://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, December 2, 2019 Better engagement would mean better outcome for Utah farmers By Brice Wallace "Connect" was the theme of the recent Utah Farm Bureau Federation convention, and the event's general…

Better engagement would mean better outcome for Utah farmers

By Brice Wallace “Connect” was the theme of the recent Utah Farm Bureau Federation convention, and the event’s general session featured several calls for better engagement. Leaders of the federation, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food and the Utah Department of Natural…

Cache Valley firm automating iron mine trucks in Ukraine

Washington isn’t the only place that news about Ukraine is being made. A Utah company is deeply involved in the automation of an iron ore mine near the mining town of Horishni Plavni in central Ukraine. ASI Mining, a subsidiary of Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI), located in…

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Dec 1

There might be another recession, but we're not ready

When the next recession hits, as much as half of today’s business workforce won’t be ready. That’s according to new research from Provo-based VitalSmarts, a leadership training company. VitalSmarts surveyed business leader who say nearly half of their employees don’t have the…

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Dec 1

Franklin Covey founder Hyrum Smith dies

Hyrum W. Smith, renowned speaker, entrepreneur, author and philanthropist who co-founded Franklin Covey Co. nearly four decades ago, has died of cancer in St. George. He was 76. “We extend our deepest heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Gail and the family,” said Franklin…

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Dec 1

Editorial Cartoon: Acronyms

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Dec 1

EverWoke 'Startup of the Year'

Lehi’s EverWoke, developer and marketer of a cloud-based trucking logistics automation platform, has been named Startup of the Year for 2019 by Logistics Tech Outlook magazine. Selection was based on industry innovation and the ability to tackle the industry’s toughest problems,…

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Dec 1

A Legacy of Mining: The mining industry has always been important to Utah's economy - and always will be

By Brian Somers Mining is a foundational industry in Utah. Circling the rotunda in the Utah State Capitol building is a cyclorama that depicts eight important scenes from Utah’s territorial years. Along with depictions of pioneers building irrigation systems and the driving of…

MINING ROUNDTABLE: The State of Our Industry

PARTICIPANTS: Bradley Babcock, Cementation AG; Brian Babcock, Babcock Scott & Babcock PC; Bob Babcock, Babcock Scott & Babcock PC; Lennie Boteilho, Ames Construction; Jed Iverson, Brahma Group; Jared Jackson, J.R. Simplot Co.; Greg Madsen, Wheeler Machinery; Brian Somers, Utah…

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Dec 1

MINE SAFETY: The history isn't great, but statistically, it's safer to work in today's modern mines than in the neighborhood shopping mall

By Liz Radley At 10:28 on the morning of May 1, 1900, an explosion ripped through the Winter Quarters No. 4 mine near Scofield. Many miners died instantly from the blast, and many more in the connected Winter Quarter No. 1 died from toxic gases as they tried to escape. At least…

Industry Briefs 12-2-19

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 opened three Studio Stores in the Salt Lake City area: 1140 Brickyard…

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Dec 1

Qualtrics' 190,000-sq.-ft. expansion includes huge daycare facility

New details have been announced by Qualtrics about the doubling of the size of its co-headquarters in Provo, including an on-site, tech-focused daycare for more than 250 children. The company will add over 150,000 square feet of office space and 40,000 square feet for the…

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Dec 1

Make sure you eliminate employee misperceptions about holiday gifts

By Richard Tyson At this time of year, gift-giving is customary. Recipients include, of course, family and friends, as well as those who contribute to the success of our businesses. Valued customers, vendors and others who support and sustain us often receive gifts during the…