How World War II Shaped America’s 1st Nutcracker™
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – This Veterans Day, a quiet wartime story connects the sacrifices of World War II to a tradition that now defines the American holiday season. In 1944, with the nation deep in war, Utah native and choreographer Willam Christensen, known as “Mr. C,” wanted to bring joy during a bleak time. […]
SBA Opens Nominations for National Small Business Week 2027
Trump Administration Invites America’s Innovators, Job Creators, and Builders to Apply for State and National Recognition UTAH — Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) opened nominations for its 2027 National Small Business Week Awards, which recognize exceptional small business owners from Utah. National Small Business Week will take place May 2–8, 2027. Nominations must […]
Utah EZ Pay Brings Square Technology, Personal Utah Support and Complimentary Business Spotlight Videos to Local Businesses
Square has transformed how businesses accept payments and manage daily operations. From Square Register and Square Terminal to Square Handheld and Tap to Pay on smartphones, businesses have access to powerful payment technology and software. But getting started with the right system can raise questions. That’s where Utah EZ Pay comes in. Square. With Personal […]
University of Utah, PNC Bank Unveil PNC Terrace at Rice-Eccles Stadium
Wide-ranging multi-year sponsorship includes creation of The PNC Terrace in stadium’s west tower SALT LAKE CITY—University of Utah and PNC Bank announced today a wide-ranging multi-year sponsorship that includes creating The PNC Terrace on the 4th level of Rice-Eccles Stadium’s west tower. “The University of Utah has a rich history of developing future leaders and […]
Why Cybersecurity Is a Shared Responsibility for Small Businesses
Many small business owners think about cybersecurity as an IT department responsibility or a one-and-done task. Comcast Business’s newly released 2026 Cybersecurity Threat Report makes it clear that cybersecurity is a shared responsibility and a risk for small businesses in Utah. The report analyzed 79.3 billion cybersecurity events over the past year, which is roughly […]
Three Utah Colleges Launch Wasatch South Regional Partnership
Snow College, Utah Valley University, and Mountainland Technical College join forces to expand student opportunities and strengthen regional workforce pathways PAYSON, Utah — October 13, 2026 — Executive leaders from Snow College, Utah Valley University (UVU), and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) gathered Monday to begin implementing the Wasatch South Regional Partnership, part of the Utah […]
Ensign College Opens New Hands-On Electrical Training Program
New Residential Electrical Journeyman Certificate provides apprenticeship preparation and future licensure opportunities SALT LAKE CITY — — Ensign College has launched its first vocational and technical education program, the Residential Electrical Journeyman Certificate, expanding the college’s career-focused academic offerings to include hands-on training for the skilled trades. The most recent cohort of students began classes August […]
Chartway Credit Union Promotes Rob Keatts to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Virginia Beach, VA (October 5, 2026) – Chartway Credit Union today announced the promotion of Rob Keatts to executive vice president and chief operating officer. He will also continue serving as president of Chartway Ventures, the credit union’s wholly owned Credit Union Service Organization. The move reflects the credit union’s continued growth and strategic progression. In […]
Kirton McConkie Expands Exempt Organizations Practice with Addition of Ruth Madrigal
SALT LAKE CITY, October 5, 2026 – Kirton McConkie is pleased to announce that Ruth Madrigal, a nationally recognized advisor on tax-exempt organizations, has joined the firm’s Tax practice and Tax-Exempt Organizations group. Madrigal brings more than 25 years of experience advising charitable, educational, healthcare, governmental, and other non-profit organizations on complex tax, governance, and […]
Utah EZ Pay Parent Company iSmart Payments Launches Monthly Cash Rewards for Businesses
New program lets qualifying businesses earn real cash automatically deposited each month based on eligible card processing volume. MURRAY, Utah — October 2026 — Utah EZ Pay announced that its parent company, iSmart Payments, has launched MonthlyCashRewards.com, a new program designed to give qualifying businesses something back from the card payments they process every day. […]