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.
Makaila Kelso: The Power of Workplace Community: Boosting Engagement and Productivity
Work is undeniably more enjoyable when there is a sense of community. A supportive community makes employees feel like they are part of something larger than themselves, fostering a sense of belonging that leads to greater commitment.
Hatch Foundation Honors Senator John Thune as 2024 Titan of Public Service
The Orrin G. Hatch Foundation held its Titan of Public Service Award gala this evening, recognizing the achievements and contributions of Senate Republican Whip John Thune. The annual event honors individuals who exemplify the values of service, civility, and bipartisanship, which were the hallmarks of Senator Hatch’s public service. This year’s gala continues the tradition of recognizing distinguished public servants, following in the footsteps of last year’s honorees, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao.
Feedback Requested: Share Your Insights Regarding the Sundance Film Festival!
Everyone is encouraged to share their thoughts on the Sundance Film Festival and how it can best enhance Salt Lake’s hospitality community as a cultural asset. Whether you’ve participated in the festival in the past or are considering it for the future, your feedback is essential in helping us enhance the experience for everyone.
Nexus IT Receives CRN Fast Growth 150 Award
Nexus IT announced that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Nexus IT to the No. 56 spot on CRN’s 2024 Fast Growth 150 list. With this list, CRN recognizes the fastest-growing and strongest-performing North American technology integrators, solution providers, and IT Consultants.
Executech: Putting People First
For any small business to succeed, it needs to attract and retain customers, making it necessary to distinguish itself from the competition. In an increasingly technological world, distinction is even more important in tech-based industries. Executech, a Microsoft direct partner and Utah’s largest managed IT services provider based in South Jordan, has known this since its founding in 1999 and acted accordingly.
Local Businesswoman Malavika Deo Honored as a 2024 Women’s Business Center of Utah Entrepreneur of the Year
On August 8, 2024, the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) honored Malavika Deo, Owner of Deolicious LLC & Spice Symphony, as a 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year. The award recognizes a WBCUtah client who has had measurable success in their business, as evidenced by frequent utilization of WBCUtah services, a completed business plan and growth in either customer base or revenue.
Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions Selected as Honoree in Education by Utah First Lady Abby Cox’s Show Up for Teachers Initiative
On July 8, 2024, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) was recognized as an Honoree in Education at the statewide Education Gala at the Grand America. This prestigious award, presented by Deseret News, Utah Business Magazine and Utah’s First Lady Abby Cox, celebrates outstanding contributions to Utah’s education system.