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Business Tech: Are you protected? WannaCry and Petya won't be the last to target your system

By Mike Herrington You know how they say that history has a way of repeating itself? Malware threats are no exception to that with the latest Petya/Goldeneye virus coming out on the heels of a WannaCry epidemic that hit more than 230,000 computers in over 150 countries in May.…

It's up to ‘Big Six’ to keep tax reform efforts from being deep-sixed

By Veronique de Rugy The so-called “Big Six” Republican tax leaders have unveiled more of their plan to reform the tax code. As usual, it’ll be light on details, but we’re told to expect a cut in the corporate income tax rate to 20 percent — as opposed to the 15 percent rate…

North Korea: If you're going to ramp up the rheoric, have a strategy

By Fareed Zakaria The confrontation between the United States and North Korea is in a more dangerous zone than at any point in decades. Each side has announced tough positions, issued threats and underscored that its positions are non-negotiable. Each side is now boxed in, with…

You better believe the system is rigged, but there's a way to change it

By Robert Pembroke For as long as there have been politicians, it’s been inevitable that they will craft a parasitic system that allows them to control people’s destiny — lock, stock and barrel. And, according to a Harvard Business School study by Katherine Gehl and Michael…

Curbing the epidemic: Three steps for countering the impact of loneliness

By Doug Andrew It’s an epidemic that’s been causing increased concern across America. It’s taking more than a toll on our emotional well-being; it’s causing physiological fallout. A recent Harvard Business Review article by former U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy noted it’s…

Industry Briefs - 10-9-17

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. ASSOCIATIONS • Silicon Slopes has announced the dates for its Tech Summit 2018 . The second…

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Oct 8

Newsletter 10-2-17

http://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, October 2, 2017 Security expert warns: 'Recognize and deal with cyberspace threats' By Brice WallaceWhatever roles you might have in your life — entrepreneur, executive, spouse, parent, neighbor — you…

Security expert warns: 'Recognize and deal with cyberspace threats'

By Brice Wallace Whatever roles you might have in your life — entrepreneur, executive, spouse, parent, neighbor — you can add another one. Warrior. That’s what a retired U.S. Air Force intelligence officer stressed during talks last week in northern Utah about cyber security.…

Restoration campaign targets Utah Pickle Co. building to receive grant

Salt Lake City is seeking help from residents, business owners, patrons and visitors in an attempt to receive $150,000 in grant funding for the restoration of the historic Utah Pickle Co. The building, at 741 S. 400 W. in the city’s Granary District, was built in 1894 and served…

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Oct 1

Utahns' economic outlook continues to be optimistic

Utahns continue to be optimistic about both their current economic status as well as the future outlook, according to the Zions Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI). The index increased 1.4 points in September to 116.4. Consumer confidence in Utah has registered above 110 on…

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Oct 1

Salt Lake market leads Utah to No. 2 best in nation for 'underwater' mortgages

Only Texas has a lower percentage of its home buyers “underwater” with their home mortgages than Utah. Just 1.56 percent of local homeowners owe more on their homes than they are worth, according to the second quarter Home Equity Analysis released recently by property…

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Oct 1

Dynatronics to acquire Bird & Cronin Inc.

Cottonwood Heights-based Dynatronics Corp. announced it has agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of Bird & Cronin Inc., a Minneapolis-based manufacturer of orthopedic soft goods and specialty patient-care products. Bird & Cronin will be operated as a wholly owned…

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Oct 1

Utah Global Forum to explore 'Prosperity Through Diversity' at annual meet

By Brice Wallace A prominent political analyst and the top official at the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will headline the Utah Global Forum, set for Oct. 17 in Salt Lake City. Highlighting the event’s theme of “Prosperity Through Diversity,” the keynote speakers are Ana…

NeverBounce opens PC office

NeverBounce, a Cleveland-based company that provides email verification and cleaning services, is expanding with a new office in Park City. Founder and CEO Brad Owen said that office will open in mid-October and will house NeverBounce’s Customer Success operations — a blend of…

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Oct 1

Benefits firm opens in SLC

Benefitfocus Inc., a provider of cloud-based benefits management software headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, has announced the opening of a new office in Salt Lake City. After considering multiple options in the region, the company said it chose Salt Lake City because…

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Oct 1

Here are the keys to success by becoming a strong influencer

By Richard Tyson A recent article in the Harvard Business Review titled “What Sets Successful CEOs Apart” presented four attributes of the best leaders: 1. Deciding with speed and conviction. 2. Engaging others for impact. 3. Adapting proactively. 4. Reliably producing results.…

Note to Congress: Here are some things to remember in tackling tax reform

By Veronique de Rugy Congress is finally tackling the tax code, which is good news because reform is badly needed. Our outdated code is complicated by thousands of credits, deductions and exemptions to individual and corporate interests — and it imposes high rates that inhibit…

Trump's U.N. speech seemed to embrace the rise of a post-America world

By Fareed Zakaria President Trump’s speech to the United Nations was well delivered. But it was a strange mishmash of topics and tones, in parts celebrating realpolitik but then also asserting the importance of freedom and democracy. There was, however, one overriding theme —…

The 8-foot fence has gone up in Salt Lake City; For shame, Utah, for shame

By Robert Pembroke According to The Salt Lake Tribune in a Sept. 12 article titled “State Begins Fencing Off Rio Grande Street,” the purpose of the fence is to keep drug dealers out. The 8-foot fence will be covered to reduce visibility and prevent drug dealers from passing…

Business Tech: There is a lot to consider before deciding your employees can work from home

By Mike Herrington There are a lot of companies that have been leveraging technology to allow their users to work from home. There are a lot of potential benefits — and some disastrous pitfalls — to consider before making the leap. Let’s examine some things to consider from a…

Editorial Cartoon: Your Move

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Oct 1

Will Salt Lake City's convention industry have a life after OR

Visual evidence that the Salt Lake City convention industry is doing just fine includes recent conventions of USANA (top), doTerra (center) and Comic Con, all at the Salt Palace Convention Center. By Brice Wallace Gone are the twice-annual Outdoor Retailer trade shows and their…