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Nuclear energy emerges as star of Gov. Cox’s Operation Gigawatt Summit
Gov. Spencer Cox and White House Permitting Council Executive Director Emily Domenech ink a memorandum of understanding that aligns Utah with federal policies to accelerate critical infrastructure projects. Flanked by (from left) Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Senate President Stuart Adams, House Speaker Mike Schultz and Torus co-founder and CEO Nate... -
Canyon Spirit train service comes to SLC
Tom Haraldsen Salt Lake Business Journal Canyon Spirit has begun its service to Salt Lake City, continuing its five-year tradition of rail travel from Colorado to Utah. The service offers two-day and three-day rail trips from Colorado to Utah, with the three-day journey culminating in Salt Lake. Tristan Armstrong, CEO of Armstrong Collective that... -
Osmonds are behind planned major music venue in Provo Canyon
Developers of the planned Vesper Amphitheater in Provo Canyon displayed this concept rendering of the complex at a recent announcement event. With construction beginning next spring, the venue is expected to open in 2029. John Rogers Salt Lake Business Journal It’s been a quarry in Provo Canyon for construction materials for the past century, but... -
Qualtrics pays $6.75 billion for Press Ganey Forsta, creating customer experience giant
Provo-based customer experience platform Qualtrics has acquired Press Ganey Forsta, a global patient experience company based in South Bend, Indiana, for $6.75 billion. (Courtesy of Qualtrics) John Rogers Salt Lake Business Journal In a deal that analysts expect to shake up the customer experience industry landscape, Provo’s Qualtrics has... -
Board of Higher Education launches AI task force
The Utah Board of Higher Education has launched a statewide Artificial Intelligence Task Force to drive coordination across public colleges and universities, industry and government. The group will work to advance Utah’s strategic priorities for AI in education. As its first action, the task force will lead a statewide effort to advance a... -
Qualtrics to drive PGA's 'Voice of the Gallery' program
Concurrent with its announcement of a major move into the healthcare industry with the acquisition of patient experience company Press Ganey Forsta, Provo's Qualtrics is also expanding its relationship with the PGA Tour. Last week, the PGA Tour named Qualtrics the official tool of its new “Voice of the Gallery” program, part of the professional golf... -
Small business focus of expo in Kaysville
U.S. Sen. John Curtis meets with audience members during a networking break at the Small Business Expo at Davis Technical College. (Brice Wallace, Salt Lake Business Journal) The audience listens to presentations during the Small Business Expo at Davis Technical College in Kaysville. The event was hosted by U.S. Sen. John Curtis. (Brice Wallace,... -
Seven local businesses honored by South Valley Chamber
The South Valley Chamber of Commerce (SVC) recognized seven outstanding small businesses at its inaugural Small Business Impact Awards luncheon on May 5. One business from each city within the chamber’s footprint — Sandy, Draper, Riverton, South Jordan, Cottonwood Heights, Herriman and Bluffdale — was selected and honored with the SVC Small... -
New entertainment brand is ahead of the game
Peri Kinder The City Journals Who hasn't dreamed of competing on a TV game show? Who hasn't wanted to match wits against opponents? Well, Great Big Game Show gives ordinary people the chance to shine. Complete with a live host, flashing lights, booming music, a spin wheel and game-show buzzers, the experience is a one-hour adrenaline rush... -
Rowdy crowd doesn’t deter Box Elder commissioners from approving data center project
Box Elder County Commission Chairman Tyler Vincent tries to gavel the crowd to order at a special meeting to consider a proposed data center project in the county. Moments later, the commissioners retired to a side room where they continued the meeting and voted to send the project forward. (Business Journal screen capture) John Rogers Salt Lake...
