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California's bad laws: The decline and fall of another great American state

By Robert Pembroke California has gone bonkers. My wife and I are on our annual winter trek to sunny California and are experiencing some very weird things down here. California elected officials have decided that they know better than you and I on how to live our lives and are…

Editorial Cartoon: Help Desk

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Mar 18

Industry Briefs - 3-19-18

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. CONSTRUCTION • Premier Pools & Spas, a swimming pool builder, has announced an expansion into…

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Mar 18

Newsletter 3-12-18

http://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, March 12, 2018 Partial victory: Winter Sports Market coming to Salt Lake City By Brice Wallace Trying to offset Utah’s loss of the twice-a-year Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, government officials have…

UTAH'S TOURISM PROMOTION BUDGET: Is it worth the investment?

By Frances Johnson Tourism is big business in Utah and, with Gov. Gary Herbert’s requested $1.5 million bump in funding for the Tourism Marketing Performance Fund from the state Legislature, the business of tourism will only get bigger. {mprestriction ids="1,3"} The Tourism…

Traveling with technology: Ten tips for handling your devices when you leave home

By Bahar Ferguson Whether you have you have to work when you travel or you simply have a smartphone or other device that can access the Internet that you plan to bring with you on your trip, it is important to make sure to not turn your wonderful travel adventure into a tech…

Vacationing the right way: How to travel like a millionaire

By Haylee Mickelson Anyone can “travel like a millionaire.” You just have to have the right cards and know how to play them. But, how in world are you going to accomplish such a feat when money is limited and you want to give your family the vacation of a lifetime? To travel…

Editorial Cartoon: NCAA Scandal

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Mar 11

Partial victory: Winter Sports Market coming to Salt Lake City

By Brice Wallace Trying to offset Utah’s loss of the twice-a-year Outdoor Retailer tradeshows, government officials have landed an influential outdoor recreation regional show for the next three years. Armed with incentives from the state, Visit Salt Lake and Salt Lake County,…

Local officials: Trump's tariffs could be bad for Utah economy

President Trump’s imposition of higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports is getting some local blowback. Derek B. Miller, president and chief executive officer of World Trade Center Utah, and Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, warned against the idea…

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Mar 11

Still dropping: Utah's jobless down to 3.1%

The unemployment rate in Utah, already among the nation’s lowest, dropped again in January by one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.1 percent. The national jobless rate remained unchanged from December at 4.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.…

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Mar 11

Intermountain launches virtual hospital

Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare has launched Intermountain Connect Care Pro, one of the nation’s largest virtual hospital services. The company said that the service employs 35 telehealth programs and more than 500 caregivers with the goal of enabling patients to…

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Mar 11

CallTower buys Michigan-based cloud communications company

CallTower Inc., a global provider of cloud-based unified communications and collaboration solutions, has purchased Appia Communications Inc., a Traverse City, Michigan-based cloud-based applications and communication services company. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}With the…

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Mar 11

Blockchain, cryptocurrency, bitcoin, tokens: What does it all mean?

When a Salt Lake City crowd recently was asked if cryptocurrency is a scam, several people raised their hands. Panelists on the stage acknowledged that its underlying technology, called blockchain, was confusing and “frothy” but some predict its future impact will be strong and…

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Mar 11

Vortex acquires SLC-based Stag Technologies

Vortex Cos. of Houston has acquired Salt Lake City’s Stag Technologies, a high-performance coatings manufacturer for the water, sewer and industrial infrastructure markets. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}“Stag’s management team of Scott Peterson, Matt Peterson and Brock Stone have…

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Mar 11

VanAusdal to replace Sermon at head of UCCU

Bret VanAusdal has been named president and CEO of Utah Community Credit Union, succeeding Jeff Sermon, who is retiring. VanAusdal was formerly executive vice president of the Provo-based institution. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}"This is both a great honor and a wonderful…

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Mar 11

Spectra purchased by Hub Int'l

Hub International Limited, a global insurance brokerage based in Chicago, has acquired the assets of Utah’s Spectra Management LLC. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. {mprestriction ids="1,3"}Headquartered in Sandy, with an office in St. George, Spectra specializes in…

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Mar 11

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 3-12-18

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Huntsman Huntsman Corp., with main offices in Texas and Salt Lake City, reported net income of $287 million, or $1 per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. That compares with $137…

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Mar 11

Can Washington develop a peaceful, easy and just prescription for growth?

By Veronique de Rugy Will the economy grow at 3 percent and sustain this rate over 10 years? That’s the question on everyone’s mind. In the swamp, answers to that question can often be predicted based on one’s political affiliation. {mprestriction ids="1,3"} The original claim…

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Mar 11

Pres. Xi Jinping is transforming China, but is Washington taking notice?

By Fareed Zakaria Amid the flurry of news about Hope Hicks and Jared Kushner and the Trump reality show on guns, it would be easy to miss what’s happening in China. But it is huge and consequential. China is making the most significant change to its political system in 35 years.…

Universities are obligated to make their degrees a value for their graduates

By Robert Pembroke Let’s call them the “Four B's” (big, bold, beautiful and beneficial) and make them the mission of the University of Utah president. Not only will this fill the coffers of the state of Utah through increased tax revenue, but it will also fill the coffers of…

Industry Briefs - 3-12-18

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 • Central Bank has announced several personnel changes. Matt Packard has served as bank…

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Mar 11