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Recovery using CARES Act funds is focus of special session
By Brice Wallace Five programs were added and one altered during the recent legislative special session in an attempt to prime Utah’s economic pump and get dollars flowing despite the coronavirus....State's chambers join forces to form economic policy coalition
At least a dozen chambers of commerce in Utah have formed the Utah Chamber Policy Coalition to have one voice to “promote business success, jobs, opportunity and prosperity.” The coalition will...COVID-19 Updates: Cancellations and postponements
The following are events that have been included in The Enterprise Calendar listings and subsequently have been postponed or canceled, or have been removed from the organizers’ website calendars....
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Ogden launches Coronavirus Relief Fund for impacted city businesses
The city of Ogden has launched its Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Business Grant Program. The new program will provide grants to support businesses impacted by COVID-19, the city said in a release....DMV cleans and reopens South Salt Lake office following C-19 closure
The Utah Division of Motor Vehicle (DMV) has reopened its office located at 2880 S. 380 W. in South Salt Lake following closure on June 15 when an employee tested positive for COVID-19. “The...More road trips, much less air and cruise travel this summer, says AAA
AAA estimates that the COVID-19 pandemic will cause 15 percent fewer people to take a summer trip this year than last. The estimate of 700 million trips from July through September is the first...Logan company joins in developing drug for high-risk coronavirus patients
A Logan-based company and a Texas pharmaceutical developer have announced their collaboration on a therapeutic drug for COVID-19, which is showing promising results for patients who are at high...Dads & moms differ in the way they cope with pandemic-caused stress
Lehi-based essential oil company Young Living has released the results of a study that shows there are big differences between men and women when it comes to parents dealing with the stress of...COVID-19 thought to be cause of increase in alcohol abuse problems
Salt Lake City residential substance abuse treatment center Odyssey House has seen a 78 percent increase in the number of clients coming into the program during COVID-19. From May 1 through June...Rocky Mountain Power extends help for customers behind on power bills
Rocky Mountain Power (RMP) is encouraging customers experiencing difficulties paying bills in the wake of the COVID-19 emergency and the associated economic downturn to speak with a company...Mastercard acquires Finicity
New York-based Mastercard has acquired Finicity, a financial data company based in Murray. The purchase price was announced as $825 million. “The addition of Finicity’s complementary technology...Businesses can assure customers by taking 'Stay Safe to Stay Open' pledge
By Brice Wallace A “Stay Safe to Stay Open” campaign established by the Salt Lake Chamber is designed to assure customers that a particular business is following state COVID-19 guidelines. The...Ski season good despite C-19 closures
Utah ski resorts were likely headed for a record season in 2019-20, but early closures prompted by the coronavirus wiped that out. Despite the virus’ effects, the resorts recorded their...McKenna to head Walker Edison
Walker Edison, a Salt Lake City provider of ready-to-assemble furniture, has named Joana McKenna as its new president, effective immediately. The company said the transition is occurring at a...Ground broken on Post House multi-use community near downtown Salt Lake City
Ground has been broken for Post House, a 488,754-square-foot, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development in Salt Lake City’s Post District near downtown. Occupying the full city block from 500...GOED combines programs
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) has combined a pair of programs and created a resource center dubbed the Utah Industry and Innovation Center. The initiative combines GOED’s...Maloufs acquire Downeast
Downeast, a Salt Lake City-based women’s clothing and furniture company, has been purchased by Sam and Kacie Malouf, co-founders of Utah bedding and furniture company Malouf. Founded in 1991 by...There's no going back: Consumers like the new 'safe' ways of doing business
As the nationwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused local businesses that could remain open to quickly adopt new ways of serving customers — like more convenient communications, curbside...Utah maintaining steady salary increases
Utah’s average salary increased 3.3 percent since last year, matching the prior-year’s jump but staying ahead of rises seen in surrounding states. The figures come from Employers Council’s 2020...
