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Huntsman breaks ground on new cancer center
Huntsman Cancer Institute has broken ground on its second Comprehensive Cancer Center in Vineyard in Utah County. Depicted here in an architectural rendering, the 272,000-square-foot facility is scheduled to open in the fall of 2028. Photo courtesy of Huntsman Cancer Institute. Huntsman Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated... -
KBR to expand its Clearfield operations
Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal A company that specializes in producing parts for older military aircraft will expand by 96 high-paying jobs in the next two decades. KBR Wyle Services LLC will invest $7 million to expand its operations in Clearfield. The announcement followed the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity board approving a... -
Leasing rise, vacancy drop highlight Q1 office report
The Salt Lake City/Provo office market continues to show signs of recovery, according to a first-quarter CBRE Research report. Leasing activity rose from a year earlier, the vacancy rate fell and net absorption was positive during the quarter. The market “is well-positioned for further recovery throughout 2025, and net absorption is projected to... -
New Utah law gives ownership of online data to individuals, not Internet services
Gov. Spencer Cox signs the Utah Digital Choice Act, positioning Utah at the forefront of digital privacy and data portability legislation. The act, HB418, was sponsored by Rep. Doug Fiefia, R-Herriman, and Sen. Michael K. McKell, R-Spanish Fork. Photo courtesy of the Utah State Office of the Governor. John Rogers Salt Lake Business Journal Utah... -
Rail, utility access moves up on priority list for new operation sites
Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal Companies looking for sites for new operation locations and their consultants have a long list of considerations: labor costs and availability, quality of life, land availability, regulatory environment, and construction costs. But moving up as priorities are access to utilities and rail, according to a... -
Threats of tariffs continue to plague companies
Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal If April 2 was "Liberation Day," Utah economy-watchers were in no mood to celebrate. Representatives of World Trade Center Utah made clear during a webinar that day that the impacts of new tariffs announced by President Donald Trump could be deep and broad for Utah companies of all sizes. "Who knows what new... -
Inland Port Authority approves tax incentive for Northwest Quadrant expansion project
Stadler to double size, headcount at Salt Lake City operations Brice Wallace Business Journal A designer and manufacturer of passenger trains is on track to nearly double its operations in Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant. Aided by a tax incentive from the Utah Inland Port Authority, Stadler US Inc. will grow from its current 560 employees to 800... -
23andMe bankruptcy fallout: AG’s office says protect your data
John Rogers Business Journal The Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the office of the Utah Attorney General are cautioning Utahns regarding the recent bankruptcy filing by 23andMe, a direct-to-consumer genetic testing company based in Lehi. “Utah residents should be aware of their rights and the protections afforded... -
Salt Lake City International Airport opens first of three sensory rooms
Cassie Goff The City Journals All passengers traveling through Salt Lake City International Airport will now have the opportunity to step away from the noise, stress and crowds that come along with the hustle and bustle of traveling. The Salt Lake Department of Airports’ (SLCDA) first-ever “sensory room” was unveiled on March 5. The sensory room is... -
Report: Defense industry dominates Utah’s federal workers
Nearly two-thirds of Utah’s federal government workers are in the defense industry, according to a new report. The analysis by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah indicates that about 55,150 people work in defense in Utah, including 34,950 defense civilians and military personnel who account for 62 percent of the state’s federal...
