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Brandless expansion in Lindon to bring 1,033 jobs to the state
By Brice Wallace An omnichannel commerce platform company will add up to 1,033 high-paying jobs over the next decade as it expands in Lindon. Brandless Inc. made the announcement after being approved for a tax credit incentive of up to $2.6 million by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah). The company describes itself as...Utah's confidence rebounds after 2 months of decline
Utah’s consumers weren’t too sure about their economic future over the summer as the delta variant caused a dramatic surge in the COVID-19 pandemic. The result was a sharp decline in the Utah Consumer Confidence Survey in July and August. But the survey, conducted by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, measured a...Port board greenlights PID
By Brice Wallace Despite lingering questions about its purpose and composition, the Utah Inland Port Authority board last week voted to create a Crossroads Public Infrastructure District (PID) that will receive some port revenues in order to bond for several infrastructure projects. As spelled out in a pair of resolutions adopted by the UIPA...
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18-month total of FEMA COVID funds to Utah reaches more than $292 million
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) has approved more than $292 million in total assistance for Utah as of Oct. 1, supporting the state’s fight against COVID-19 over the last 18...S.L. Co. starts food access webpage in response to COVID-19 demand
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased number of people needing food assistance but finding help can be challenging. Salt Lake County has launched its new food access webpage that...USGS: Six varieties of coronavirus found in Utah mink, wild animals
A new study released by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) revealed that scientists have detected six types of coronaviruses in numerous wild and domestic mammals sampled on and near mink farms in...Pfizer applies to FDA for emergency approval of its vaccine for children
Pfizer Pharmaceutical and its partner company BioNTech have asked U.S. regulators to approve emergency use of their COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11. Pfizer made the announcement in a...Udo to create 300 jobs, opens Farmington HQ
By Brice Wallace A startup communications technology company has placed its headquarters in Farmington and plans to grow by 300 jobs in the next five years. Udo LLC offers a video-based tech...More leadership named for new Utah HHS department
As the merger of the Utah Department of Health and Department of Human Services (DHS) approaches, the state has announced additional leadership appointments for the upcoming Utah Department of...Storm disaster assistance now available
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Utah businesses and residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that occurred Aug. 1, primarily in Southern Utah. The U.S. Small...1-800 Contacts adds try-on technology with acquisition
Online vision products company 1-800-Contacts Inc., based in Draper, has acquired Ditto Technologies Inc., of Oakland California. Ditto works with partners in the vision industry with its virtual...PDQ.com buys Portland firm
PDQ.com, a Salt Lake City-based provider of IT asset management software, has purchased SimpleMDM, an Apple device management platform based in Portland, Oregon. The deal marks the expansion of...Drought loan deadline nearing
The U.S. Small Business is reminding small nonfarm businesses in 27 Utah counties and neighboring counties in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada and New Mexico of the Nov. 5, deadline to apply for...Miami firm acquires Lumen
Allocations, a Miami-based financial technology company that developed a private equity and venture capital platform, has acquired Salt Lake City-based Lumen Advisory and Finance. The deal, valued...Americom purchased by Denver utility company
Crestone Services Group LLC, a Denver-based communications and utility infrastructure services company, has acquired Americom Technology Inc. of West Valley City, a provider of communications and...Fullstack Academy, USU partner to bolster state's tech training
Fullstack Academy, a New York City tech education provider, has partnered with Utah State University to bring tech training bootcamps specializing in coding, cybersecurity, data analytics and...Foley opens SLC office with IP litigation team
Milwaukee-based law firm Foley & Lardner LLP is opening an office in Salt Lake City with the addition of an intellectual property litigation team as part of its ongoing strategy to increase the...Succeeding in Your Business: Negotiating your exclusive online distributor agreement
By Cliff Ennico “I have been selling merchandise on eBay and Amazon for some time. I would like to build a ‘brand’ for the merchandise that I sell, but I’m being told that the only way to do that...Innovate Utah: NEW IDEAS, PRODUCTS AND SERVICES FROM UTAH COMPANIES
Skullycandy, a Park City-based designer, manufacturer and distributor of audio products such as headphones and earbuds, has introduced its Skull-iQ Smart Feature technology. The new platform...Industry Briefs 10-18-21
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. BANKING •...Utah health centers receive $7.2 million to reach underserved communities
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded $7,247,812 in American Rescue Plan funding to 11 health centers in...Utah among top states using down time during pandemic for home tasks
Utah is ranked No. 5 among states for residents dramatically reallocating their time during the COVID delta variant surge to home improvement projects. The Hearth Home Improvement Surge Study used...Swiss firm acquires Utah's Utelite Corp.
LafargeHolcim in the United States has acquired Utelite Corp. of Coalville, a producer of expanded shale lightweight aggregates. “For many years, Utah has been a dynamic and growing market, and...
