Turf Conversion Grants Awarded to Seven Salt Lake County Cities
Local elected officials join Salt Lake County Mayor to kick off projects WEST JORDAN, UTAH—Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced Thursday $1.1 million in turf conversion grants for seven cities across the Salt Lake Valley. Using funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), post-performance grants will be distributed to 21 approved projects across seven […]
Becker’s Hospital Review Names Intermountain Health to List of Top Places in Healthcare to Work for 2023
Becker’s Hospital Review has named Intermountain Health to its list of Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare for 2023. The healthcare publication ranks health systems and hospitals across the nation annually using a wide range of factors including work-life balance, professional development, and benefits packages. In an article on the Top 150 Places Work […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Tourism
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Tourism This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Office of Tourism’s mission is “to elevate life in Utah through responsible tourism stewardship.” Managing Director Vicki Varela joins us with more. VICKI VARELA: Utah’s visitor economy is a vibrant part of our state’s […]
Speaking on Business: ShowUp Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: ShowUp Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Now more than ever before, educators need our connection, empathy, and kindness in their lives. Utah’s First Lady, Abby Cox, is leading efforts to uplift and support educators across the state. She joins us with more on how […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Energy Development
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Energy Development This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah is an energy-rich state with vast traditional and renewable resources. The opportunities to explore and develop new technologies will help maintain and grow Utah’s position as an energy leader. Energy Advisor to the Governor […]
Speaking on Business: Lion Energy
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Lion Energy This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Lion Energy is a leading manufacturer of safe, silent, and eco-friendly power solutions for everyday needs. They do this by delivering high-quality energy storage products for its customers. Lion Energy CFO Tyler Hortin joins us with more. TYLER […]
Utah Valley University Announces Nursing Program Agreement With Mountainland Technical College
Orem, Utah — Licensed practical nurse (LPN) graduates from Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) can easily transfer their credits into the nursing program at Utah Valley University (UVU) thanks to a new agreement between the two schools. Any MTECH nursing graduate in the LPN program in good academic standing can transfer into one of 24 newly […]
Speaking on Business: Real Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Real Salt Lake This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Just over a year ago, Real Salt Lake was rejuvenated when David Blitzer and Utah’s own Ryan Smith purchased the Club. RSL President John Kimball tells us more. JOHN KIMBALL: In Utah, soccer has long been one […]
Utah’s Employment Summary: March 2023
SALT LAKE CITY (April 21, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for March 2023 increased an estimated 2.7% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 44,100 jobs since March 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,705,400. March’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.4%. Approximately 41,700 Utahns are unemployed. […]
Jennifer Goodwin: Addicted to Busyness
Disclaimer from the author: I want to make sure I don’t come across as using the word addiction in a casual manner. Addiction is serious, very real and has caused turmoil in many lives. Does the following scenario sound familiar? You walk up to an acquaintance you haven’t seen for a while. “Hello!” they say, […]