Originally published by Utah Business on May 30, 2018 Salt Lake City–Twelve Utah startup companies will present their new technologies to the public in a series of fast-paced demonstrations. Companies are participants in the Technology Commercialization and Innovation Program (TCIP) at the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED). TCIP offers grants and mentorship programs that [...]
Originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 31, 2018 AirMed, the University of Utah Hospital’s medical transport program, celebrated its 40th anniversary Thursday. AirMed began in June 1978 and was the eighth medical helicopter program in the nation, according to the University of Utah. It has transported about 75,000 patients in Utah and [...]
Originally published by Jasen Lee in Deseret News on May 31, 2018 SALT LAKE CITY — Representatives from across the nation came to Utah this week to exchange ideas about providing long-term economic vitality and well-paying job opportunities for residents in their states. This week, the Governor's Office of Economic Development partnered with the Global [...]
Originally published by Utah Business on May 31, 2018 Salt Lake City– The Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR) will welcome national and local experts as they converge at the Utah Technology Innovation Summit in Salt Lake City on June 6. Panelists will share their knowledge and experience in technology commercialization, and several local [...]
Originally published by Amy Joi O'Donoghue in Deseret News on May 31, 2018 SALT LAKE CITY — North America's first mobile-based study measuring emissions — via sensors on TRAX trains in the Salt Lake Valley — provides such a critical range of information researchers say it could be replicated in urban centers worldwide. The study, published [...]
Originally published by Thomas Beaumont & Melissa Daniels with Associated Press in Deseret News on May 30, 2018 PHOENIX — A record number of women are on track to run for the U.S. Senate, though it will be a challenge to capture those seats and help make the chamber more diverse. Many face uphill campaigns [...]
Originally published by The Salt Lake Tribune on May 30, 2018 Volunteers and employees gathered Tuesday at Squatter’s Pub Brewery in Salt Lake City to assemble bicycles for schoolchildren. Squatter’s played host to the build session, organized by the Can’d Aid Foundation, to put together 80 bicycles. The bikes will be given to first- and second-grade students [...]
Originally published by Utah Business on May 30, 2018 Salt Lake City –The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) is pleased to partner with the Global Pathways Institute to host the Western Pathways Conference from May 30 to June 1. The Western Pathways Conference brings together more than 400 stakeholders to discuss solutions to pressing problems [...]
Originally published by Lee Davidson in The Salt Lake Tribune on May 30, 2018 The sleek $1 million electric hybrid Utah Valley Express bus is designed to look and act more like a rail car. Its station platforms are even elevated like a train’s, so passengers will not walk up bus stairs. It has its [...]
Originally published by Jasen Lee in Deseret News on May 30, 2018 SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Office of Tourism is partnering with global online lodging platform Airbnb to launch a new program that offers adventure seekers and tourists the chance to experience unique-to-Utah activities. The partnership announced Wednesday is a way to get [...]
