Articles
State Economists Eye the Future with Worry and Hope
We’ve finally stepped off the economic roller coaster—we seem to be through with the unexpected, steep drops. Now all that’s left is a lingering motion sickness. Perhaps that’s why we can’t seem to get firmly on our legs and move forward again.
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January 17, 2012
Paving the Way for Tourism in Utah
Craig Stephenson remembers the first misconception he had of Utah when headed to the state for a convention—that he would find a western desert state with dirt roads, strange liquor laws and most likely a dilapidated transportation system. That wa...
January 17, 2012
How Blendtec Fought to Protect its Design
The concept was invented on a Memorial Day weekend, but it took more than nine years before the blender truly enjoyed its “independence day.”
It’s the story of a battle over patent infringement involving inventor Tom Dickson’s company, Orem-base...
January 17, 2012
Building a Strong Community
Working for the common good has always been part of Fraser Nelson’s philosophy. From working on political campaigns after college to serving as the executive director for the Community Foundation of Utah, Nelson has championed the cause of social ...
January 17, 2012
New Initiative Aims to Meet Aerospace Workforce Needs
In early September, Gov. Gary R. Herbert travelled to Clearfield to make a significant economic announcement: Alliant Techsystems Inc (ATK) Aerospace Systems had chosen the northern Utah community to locate its new manufacturing facility for comme...
January 17, 2012
Plan Ahead to Build a Strong Web Presence
Creating a website for a big business is a huge undertaking that can make even the most seasoned experts cringe. Web design for a small business is no easy task either. With limited manpower, budget, time and experience, small businesses oftentime...
January 17, 2012
Say a Heartfelt “Thank You” to Clients and Employees
With another holiday season upon us, corporate gift giving is in full swing. Regardless of how 2010 treated your particular industry, it’s likely that the budget still includes holiday gifts for clients and possibly employees as well. But some eti...
January 17, 2012
Utahns Head Back to School in Record Numbers
This fall, Utah’s colleges and universities are filled to the brink, experiencing an unprecedented enrollment surge. To meet the demand, schools are promoting online classes more than ever before, hiring more instructors, adding more class section...
January 17, 2012
A Roundtable Discussion Among Local Leaders
Women Business Leaders Roundtable
Participants
Kate Reddy, McKinnon-Mulherin
Maxine Turner Cuisine Unlimited
Hydee Willis Creative Expressions
Sabina Zunguze A Gift of Africa
Alicia Bremer Bremer Public Relations
Julie ...
January 17, 2012
Spearheading an Economic Recovery
A strong business background that includes experience with tech startups, venture capital, nonprofits and international companies made Spencer Peterson Eccles an obvious choice for the position of executive director of the Governor’s Office of Eco...
January 17, 2012
Year-End Tax Tips for the Small Business
I'm proud to be paying taxes in the United States. The only thing is—I could be just as proud for half the money. –Arthur Godfrey
As the year winds down, there are a few things you can do to save your business some money. Here are five tips to ...
January 17, 2012
How to Make Money from Securities Fraud Without Committing It
On July 15, the U.S. Senate passed the “Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act,” otherwise known as the Wall Street Reform bill. President Obama signed the bill on July 21, 2010, putting into place the most significant and sweep...
January 17, 2012
Fun, Unusual and Innovative Companies in Your Backyard
The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Utah. Technology, adventure, quirky cuisine—our state has it all. You may be surprised, in fact, at the depth and variety of businesses that call Utah home. Read on to discover enterprising business ...
January 17, 2012
Plan a Refreshing Winter Retreat
Let’s say you want to plan a getaway for the executive team. You’d like to stay local, or at least local-ish. You want something different. Really different. You’re looking for a retreat that can clear the mind and help everyone see things in a di...
January 17, 2012
Celebrating Utah's Greenest Companies
Green Business
By Heather Stewart
Celebrating Utah's Greenest Companies, Communities and Leaders
Green Pioneers
Sarah Wright
Utah Clean Energy
Sarah Wright is a living example of how one person can make an enormous difference in the wo...
January 17, 2012
