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Utah has become a mecca for sports-anchored tourism
Panelists at the recent Sports Tourism Summit discuss the future of sports facilities in the Salt Lake Valley. They are (from left) moderatorWalter Franco of Victus Advisors, Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski, Kevin Bruder of the Maverik Center and Utah Grizzlies, Gavin Gough of theUniversity of Utah, and Carina Nelson of Miller Sports +... -
LICENSING CRACKDOWN NETS 77 CITATIONS, UP TO $130K IN FINES
The Utah Division of Professional Licensing (DOPL) has announced the results of an enforcement campaign recently conducted throughout the state. The division joined similar agencies in a nationwide effort to address violations of state construction licensing laws. During the effort, DOPL investigators issued 77 administrative citations,... -
'There is hope' battling mental health problems in the workplace
Brice Wallace The problems are out there. So, too, are the resources to help tackle them. Mental health is in an increasingly bright spotlight, and its multifaceted, complex issues appear to be worsening. And while the statistics about mental health and its impacts on workplaces are massive and growing, Becky Pickle, CEO of the Huntsman Mental Health... -
Luxury Your Way - Black Desert Resort
SPONSORED CONTENT The ultimate Southern Utah destination for corporate travel and events In the world of business travel, finding the perfect balance among productivity, luxury and inspiration is essential. For group travelers and individual corporate visitors alike, this balance can be elusive in large, bustling cities where distractions abound... -
Grant will create buffer between port and GSL wetlands
$2.5M GOES TO DIVISION OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Brice Wallace The Utah Inland Port Authority, a target of criticism from environmentalists and others since its formation, is moving on a pair of initiatives aimed at improving air quality and preserving shoreline at Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant. UIPA last week approved a $2.5 million grant to the... -
CHAMBER RELEASES GUIDE TO WORKPLACE FEXIBILITY OPTIONS
Utah Community Builders, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, has released the “Workplace Flexibility Guide,” a new resource for the business community to learn about possibilities for workplace flexibility, ways to manage it and how it can be a catalyst for a high-performing work culture and employee wellness. “During the last several... -
Gardner report: Bulk of state's life sciences industry in SL Co.
Brice Wallace As is the case with many industries, Utah’s life sciences’ centerpiece is Salt Lake County. A new research brief by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah reveals that the county in 2023 was responsible for 76.8 percent of the state’s total life sciences jobs, 80.8 percent of total industry earnings, and 68.1... -
Mahedy: Global volatility leaving the Fed more reactive
ULI 'TRENDS' CONFERENCE Brice Wallace The election is Nov. 5. The way Tim Mahedy sees it, the only thing that will prevail is a volatile economy. Speaking at the ULI (Urban Land Institute) Utah “Trends” Conference, the CEO and chief economist at Access Macro stressed that global forces — climate change, geopolitical instability and domestic... -
Airport rebuild Phase 3 opens with spectacular art & new concessions
The Salt Lake City Department of Airports has unveiled Phase 3 of The New SLC Redevelopment Program, which includes the Central Tunnel, Concourse B Plaza, 12 concessions and, initially, five Delta Air Lines’ gates. In addition, four new art installations are highlighted in Phase 3 that celebrate and recognize Utah’s beauty and natural history. “With... -
New Utah school will offer university degrees focused on artificial intelligence
Brice Wallace An online institute will begin offering associate’s and bachelor’s degree programs in Utah that are focused on artificial intelligence. Saras AI Institute says it is the world’s first AI-dedicated university degree program. Its first cohort can apply now to start as early as January. Using its online learning platform, students will...
