World Trade Center Utah Awarded $525,000 SBA Grant to Boost Small Business Export Growth
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the state of Utah $525,000 through its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), will administer the grant to help boost the state’s export economy by empowering businesses to reach new international markets.
Red Cross of Utah Issues ‘Giving Challenge’ to Raise $1 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief by the Weekend
The American Red Cross of Utah has launched its first-ever “Giving Challenge,” calling on Utahns, business leaders, foundations and others to contribute $1 million by the weekend to aid relief efforts in Southeastern states ravaged by Hurricane Helene. This catastrophic disaster has led to over 130 deaths and left nearly 1.6 million homes and businesses without power.
New Law Makes Criminal Record Expungement More Accessible in Utah
Rasa Legal, a leading legal technology company specializing in record expungement, is pleased to announce that Utah has passed an expungement law (HB 352) set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This new legislation, sponsored by Representative Karrianne Lisonbee, eliminates government fees for qualifying low-income Utahns, making the expungement process more accessible to those who need it most.
Utah Valley University’s President’s Scholarship Ball Raises Over $1.7 Million for Student Scholarships
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) annual President’s Scholarship Ball on September 28 at the UCCU Center on Orem Campus brought together donors, community leaders, and UVU supporters who raised an impressive $1,753,164 to support presidential scholars with four-year, full-tuition scholarships.
Random U of U Fan Wins New Ken Garff Car with Field Goal
Celebrations are in full swing at Ken Garff Automotive Group as they announce that Clinton Hoffar from Salt Lake City has won a new car at its “Ken Garff Kicks for Keys” contest held during the University of Utah’s football game against Arizona.
Love Communications Marks 25 Years of Success and Innovation in Utah’s Advertising Landscape
Love Communications, a leading Utah-based advertising agency, is marking 25 years of growth, creativity and service to the local community by unveiling a new website, logo and corporate identity package.
Utah Microloan Fund Launches Spring 2025 Cohort for Banking on Women Entrepreneurship Program
The Utah Microloan Fund (UMLF) is proud to announce the upcoming Spring 2025 cohort for its highly acclaimed Banking on Women Entrepreneurship Program. Made possible by Synchrony Bank, this 15 week program has empowered hundreds of women across Utah to grow and thrive in their small businesses since its launch in 2010.
Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Appoints Four New Commissioners
The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) has appointed four distinguished, new commissioners, who bring a wealth of experience in law, judiciary, and community leadership.
Service, Celebration Part of Annual Tuacahn Day
Before people start donning Halloween costumes or planning their Thanksgiving meal, there is another holiday to be celebrated — Tuacahn Day! — and this year there are several ways to get involved.
Thanks to a gubernatorial distinction bestowed on Tuacahn back in 2019, Sept. 27 has been decreed as Tuacahn Day in the state of Utah; a day Tuacahn can’t wait to use as an opportunity to give back to the community.
GWC Capital Becomes Clyde Capital Group
Clyde Companies announced today that GWC Capital is being rebranded to Clyde Capital Group.
“From its founding in 2014, with two full-time employees and several small infill projects, GWC Capital has enjoyed a decade of unprecedent growth,” stated Jeremy Hafen, President and CEO of Clyde Companies, “which has prompted Clyde Companies to reposition GWC Capital for the future.”