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Partnership to convert office building to multifamily units in downtown SLC

A partnership of the Perpetual Housing Fund of Utah and the Rocky Mountain Homes Fund has purchased the 515 Tower, a 171,193 square-foot office building in downtown Salt Lake City with the intention of converting it to multifamily housing. The building is located at 515 E. 100…

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Oct 28

Survey: Seniors seeking entry-level jobs

U.S. hiring managers are on the hunt for full-time talent, and many (79 percent) report a rising tide of older workers vying for entry-level roles compared to three years ago. This is according to a recent survey from The Harris Poll commissioned by Express Employment…

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Oct 28

WORK DAZE: How CEOs can save the office

Bob Goldman (Warning: This column is for CEOs only.) If you’re a CEO, you’re probably in a bad mood right now. And rightly so. Your stockholders complain every time the price of your stock drops a measly 50 percent or 60 percent or 70 percent. Your employees complain simply…

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Oct 28

BANKS TREADING IN TROUBLED WATERS

But there's safety and security at your community or regional bank Scott Anderson The year 2023 has been a roller coaster ride for the banking industry and consumers and businesses have also been jostled along the track as we experienced the most accelerated interest rate hikes…

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Oct 28

Staying resilient: Local bankers are invaluable in times of economic uncertainty

Nathan L. DeFries Recent news has many businesses and investors feeling on edge — understandably. Geopolitical tensions, wars, inflation, rate hikes, the looming possibility of a government shutdown and changes in congressional leadership have created a cloud of uncertainty over…

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Oct 28

Entrepreneurs: A guide to achieving a successful retirement

Sam Watkins For those who’ve ventured into the world of business ownership, the path to retirement planning can be intricate and intimidating, often more so than for individuals who have never embarked on such a journey. Numerous factors demand consideration, including the…

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Oct 28

Why Utah is the best place to start a business in 2023

Kinsey Love In Utah, more than anywhere else in the United States, business is booming. Some of the nation’s leading financial resources are taking notice as well. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the Beehive State as having the best economy in the country. WalletHub…

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Oct 28

DO YOU NEED A BUSINESS LOAN?

If your business can use a shot of cash to help it grow, fund a move or to get through its slowest season, a business loan can be the right answer. Here’s what you need to know about applying for a business loan: Check Your Credit {show accesslevels="Guest"} Please log in to see…

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Oct 28

UNDERSTANDING AND TACKLING INVESTMENT BIASES: ENHANCING FINANCIAL DECISION-MAKING

Michael Espinosa The road to successful, long-term investing is riddled with behavioral biases that can significantly impact our financial decisions. These ingrained biases often lead to suboptimal outcomes, fostering what is known as the “behavior gap” — the disparity between…

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Oct 28

Industry Briefs 10-30-23

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. ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT Salt Lake City has won a $1 million grant for public art addressing the Great…

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Oct 28

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Oct 24

Two projects in Tooele County latest targets to become part of Inland Port

Brice Wallace A pair of locations in Tooele County are up for consideration as the state’s newest inland port areas. At its Nov. 6 meeting, the Utah Inland Port Authority will consider approving the Grantsville project area, consisting of 1,835 acres entirely in Grantsville…

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Oct 21

UTAH’S CONSUMER SENTIMENT RISES AFTER AUGUST DROP

After taking its first significant drop of the year in August, Utah’s consumer sentiment index rebounded in September, rising to 76.3 from August’s 71.5, according to the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute’s Survey of Utah Consumer Sentiment. Nationwide, consumer sentiment fell a…

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Oct 21

Kensington Investment 'tops out' Utah's 'new tallest building' in downtown Salt Lake City

The final steel beam for downtown Salt Lake City's Astra Tower begins its journey to the top of the structure. Adorned with the signatures of nearly 600 workers and officials, the beam also sports a traditional construction "Christmas tree" and an American flag. Touted as Utah's…

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Oct 21

Utah Aerospace and Defense Association announces new branding

In its quest “to build the world’s premier ecosystem for aerospace, defense and cyber companies,” the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association (UADA) has unveiled new branding and announced a partnership with the University of Utah for generational investments in artificial…

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Oct 21

Utah sues TikTok for 'baiting children' into addictive use

Utah has filed a lawsuit against social media app TikTok over its alleged use of algorithms and design features that mimic slot machines and “illegally bait children into addictive and unhealthy use.” The lawsuit was filed earlier this month in Utah’s Third Judicial District…

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Oct 21

'Bird flu' hits Sanpete County farm

Utah officials report that thousands of turkeys are dead after a farm in Sanpete County was hit with a highly contagious and deadly version of the avian flu. Officials with the Utah Department of Agriculture (DOA) confirmed the outbreak last week and said that 142,000 turkeys…

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Oct 21

CHIPS Act funding helps UofU launch semiconductor organization

Hoping to capitalize on a boom in the nation’s semiconductor industry following the passage of the 2022 CHIPS Act, the University of Utah has launched the Utah Network for Integrated Computing and Semiconductor Research and Education (UNICOS). The CHIPS Act, passed into law by…

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Oct 21

HCI & UVU join for cancer training

Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah and Utah Valley University have announced a partnership called the Huntsman Cancer Institute-Utah Valley University Health Collaborative. The collaborative is supported by a $1 million donation from Huntsman. “This visionary…

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Oct 21

WORK DAZE: Plan to be spontaneous at work

Bob Goldman What’s the best part of being a success? You never have to chitchat. As a VIP, concentrating on high-level issues, no one expects you to deal with idle chatter from the hoi polloi. It’s a tradition as old as time. No one on the team would hazard a friendly, “How…

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Oct 21

Innotate Utah 10-23-23

SnapPower , a Vineyard-based home lighting technology company, has launched LumiDock , a multi-purpose docking unit designed to be easily installed into existing light fixtures. With the ability to power a variety of devices, LumiDock replaces overcrowded outlets and eliminates…

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Oct 21

Clarus acquires TRED Outdoors, Australian outdoor adventure brand

Clarus Corp., a global company focused on the outdoor and consumer enthusiast markets based in Salt Lake City, has acquired Australian-based TRED Outdoors Pty Ltd. from Venlo Holdings. TRED is a fast-growing, outdoor adventure brand producing products across the off-road, 4X4…

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Oct 21