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Seven Peaks rebrands as Splash Summit

After years of ownership and bankruptcy concerns, the waterpark formerly named Seven Peaks in Provo will open this year with new owners and a new name: Splash Summit Waterpark. “The new brand embodies the organization’s commitment to creating a safe and fun environment for Utah…

Staff

Mar 2

Utah family to develop fit20 in Utah, Arizona

Virginia-based fitness franchising company fit20 has announced the signing of Alexander’s Fitness Co. LLC, as regional developer for the state of Utah. Jeff Alexander, owner of Alexander’s Print Advantage in Lindon, has joined with son Charlie and son-in-law Blake Rapier, who…

Staff

Mar 2

Nutraceutical tabs Sharma CEO

Park City-based Nutraceutical International Corp. has announced the appointment of Monty Sharma as its new CEO. Sharma was most recently president and CEO of Jenny Craig, a weight loss and health industry company in Carlsbad, California. He has also been CEO of multiple other…

Staff

Mar 2

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 3-2-20

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Merit Medical Merit Medical Systems Inc., based in South Jordan, reported a net loss of $4.2 million, or 8 cents per share, for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. That compares with net income of…

Staff

Mar 2

Succeeding in Your Business: Are you thinking of contributing? Wikis and the law

By Cliff Ennico “I’m widely considered an expert in a particular field and thinking of contributing an article to Wikipedia — the online encyclopedia — as a way of promoting my consulting practice. What are the legal ramifications of contributing to a Wiki, and how do I protect…

Employee engagement is at an all-time high - and here’s why

By Richard Tyson There is good news in the world of employee engagement. Recently, I opened my email to see a headline from the Gallup organization proclaiming that “Employee Engagement is at an All-Time High.” In 2019, Gallup found that the percentage of highly involved,…

Business Tech: Now is a good time to consider the importance of cybersecurity

By Bahar Ferguson With so many cyberattacks in the headlines lately, I want to emphasize the importance of cybersecurity. Our ability to do basic tasks relies on having a safe cyberspace to work in. Day-to-day activities such as opening your emails or entering your password can…

Editorial Cartoon: Locusts

Staff

Mar 2

Industry Briefs 3-2-20

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. ASSOCIATIONS • The South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce has announced changes to its executive…

Staff

Mar 2

Don't be fooled by Sanders’ claims that economic plan is mainstream

By Veronique de Rugy As Sen. Bernie Sanders looks more and more like the one who may win the Democratic presidential nomination, some tell us that he isn’t the radical leftist others make him out to be. Maybe he’s not even a socialist, despite his own claims. In fact, the…

The trade deficit is soaring under Trump - that’s not necessarily bad

By Fareed Zakaria President Trump’s most consistent case for his own reelection is simple — it’s the economy, stupid. He points to a U.S. economy that is in reasonably good shape, though, of course, nowhere near the “best ever” he claims. Growth has averaged 2.5 percent, a bit…

Newsletter 2-24-20

https://slenterprise.com 801-533-0556 --> This week in The Enterprise Monday, February 24, 2020 State officials worried about proposed film rebate cuts By Brice Wallace Utah's film industry could be hampered in the future if the state Legislature makes significant changes to the…

State officials worried about proposed film rebate cuts

By Brice Wallace Utah’s film industry could be hampered in the future if the state Legislature makes significant changes to the state incentive program designed to boost the number of productions in the state and the money they spend in Utah. Currently, film and TV productions…

'Silicon Slopes East' launching in Carbon, Emery

A new chapter of Wasatch Front-based Silicon Slopes, the nonprofit organization that promotes Utah’s startup and tech community, is being launched in Carbon and Emery counties. The creation of the chapter has been a primary focus of the Utah Coal Country Strike Team, an effort…

Staff

Feb 23

Silicon Valley Bank expanding its Cottonwood Heights operation

By Brice Wallace A bank already with a Utah presence will expand and add up to 116 jobs over the next three years. SVB Financial Group’s expansion in Cottonwood Heights will be aided by a tax credit of up to $346,714 that was approved by the Governor’s Office of Economic…

Christensen tabbed to head VentureCapital.org

VentureCapital.org, a non-profit organization that helps entrepreneurs through the venture capital financing process, has named Trent Christensen as CEO. Based in Salt Lake City, VentureCapital.org was originally organized as the Wayne Brown Institute in 1983. Christensen come…

Staff

Feb 23

Instructure seeks CEO, Goldsmith resigns

Instructure, a Salt Lake City-based developer and marketer of learning software, has announced that CEO Dan Goldsmith has resigned. The company has formed an interim “office of the CEO” made up of senior executives that will lead the business until a successor can be named after…

Staff

Feb 23

Smith named president of Manly Bands

Manly Bands, a Vineyard-based company that manufactures and markets wedding rings specifically for men, has named Marshall Smith as the company’s new president. The appointment was announced by co-founders Johnathan Ruggiero and Michelle Luchese, who started the company in 2016.…

Staff

Feb 23

SBA, Black Chamber agree to join to help minority business

The U.S. Small Business Administration Utah District Office and the Utah Black Chamber have agreed to combine resources to better help African American and other minorities, as well as veterans and women-owned businesses in the development, formation and growth of small…

Staff

Feb 23

CORPORATE FINANCIAL REPORTS 2-4-20

The following are recent financial reports as posted by selected Utah corporations: Extra Space Storage Extra Space Storage Inc., based in Salt Lake City, reported funds from operations (FFO) attributable to common stockholders and unit holders of $175 million, or $1.26 per…

Staff

Feb 23

Succeeding in Your Business: The three essential small-business skills entrepreneurs must develop

By Cliff Ennico Having worked with over 20,000 small businesses and their owners over the course of the past 40 years, I see patterns that many other people aren’t privileged to see. I see patterns in the businesses that succeed, and I see patterns in the ones that crash and…

Editorial Cartoon: Impeached

Staff

Feb 23