Speaking on Business: Meals on Wheels
Since 1974, Meals on Wheels has been serving Summit, Utah and Wasatch Counties, and its enduring commitment to nourishment and care has transformed it into an emblem of compassion. Board Chair Curtis Blair joins us with more.
American Red Cross of Utah Urges Caution and Preparedness for Labor Day Weekend Travel
As Labor Day weekend approaches, the American Red Cross of Utah is calling on all Utahns to prioritize safety and be prepared for emergencies while traveling this holiday. With nearly 40 million Americans hitting the roads for their getaways, the National Safety Council (NSC) released analysis today projecting a staggering 457 deaths and more than 50,000 injuries from preventable traffic crashes nationwide during the holiday weekend.
Speaking on Business: Taylormade Senior Advocacy & Consulting
Approximately 10 million caregivers over the age of 50 still care for their parents. Not only does this impact their wallet, but also their time, loyalty and health. Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting is here to help. Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Taylor shares more.
Speaking on Business: OpenEd
OpenEd, formerly My Tech High, partners with innovative public schools across the country to personalize education for every child. Now in its 16th year operating in Utah, OpenEd serves thousands of families all over the state. OpenEd’s founder, Matt Bowman, joins us with more.
Speaking on Business: InterMountain Business Lending
Since 1979, InterMountain Business Lending has been providing SBA loans to small business owners across the state; empowering small business owners and the surrounding communities to promote growth and build a brighter future. President Caryl Eriksson joins us with more.
Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Launches Enhanced Website to Aid Voters
The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) is launching 2024 updates to its judges.utah.gov website, aimed at promoting transparency and nonpartisan evaluations of judges for voters.
Utah Valley University Receives $1.9 Million Grant to Support Underrepresented STEM Students
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) College of Science has been awarded a $1.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation’s Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. The grant will support the retention and graduation of high-achieving, low-income students pursuing STEM degrees at UVU.
2nd Annual Female Firefighting Recruit Workshop Held at UVU
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Fire Recruit Candidate Academy (RCA) Program, a division of the Department of Emergency Services, held its second annual Female Firefighter Recruiting Workshop on August 3 to encourage women to pursue careers in public safety/firefighting.
Ballet West: Home to America’s First Nutcracker Celebrates 80 Years
The iconic masterpiece that has defined generations started when Ballet West’s founder, Willam Christensen, choreographed the first full-length version of The Nutcracker in the United States in 1944. Now 80 years later, Ballet West’s Nutcracker has become officially known as a Living Historic Landmark by the state of Utah in 2024, the first such designation of its kind in the U.S.
UVU Center for Constitutional Studies Announces Princeton’s Bradford Wilson As First Distinguished Visiting Scholar
Utah Valley University (UVU) announced today that Dr. Bradford Wilson, Princeton University’s executive director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, will spend one year at Utah Valley University’s Center for Constitutional Studies as its first James Wilson Distinguished Visiting Scholar in Civic Thought. He will start on September 1, 2024.