Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for October 2023 increased an estimated 2.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 38,200 jobs since October 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,742,400. October’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.7%, a one-tenth of one percentage-point increase over September. Approximately 49,300 Utahns [...]
A contemporary winter wonderland to feature vibrant lights, live entertainment, and woodland creatures. The Gateway will kick off downtown Salt Lake City’s holiday season during its annual Lights On! event on Saturday, November 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The downtown destination will flip on vibrant, contemporary lights while crowds enjoy a festive atmosphere and [...]
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. Utah Valley University has expanded its well-being and mental healthcare services to students by partnering with TimelyCare, a free 24/7 virtual comprehensive mental healthcare program designed to support student health. College life can be a transformative experience, [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber is partnering with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) to do a comprehensive study linked to A Bolder Way Forward for Utah. We encourage you to participate. See the details below from the ULWP: The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is conducting a statewide study to explore more deeply Utahns’ understanding, awareness, attitudes, concerns, and [...]
Clyde Companies is partnering with the Copper Rock Championship, part of the LPGA-qualifying Epson Tour, to raise awareness of gender pay disparity within the golfing industry. Despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between male and female golfers, women are still paid roughly one fifth of their male counterparts. “Clyde Companies is committed to leading [...]
Utah Valley University (UVU) is marking National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8 with an announcement of a major fundraising milestone and an acknowledgment of the thousands of Utahns who have been the first in their families to attend college. Nearly one-third of UVU students (9,933 this year) are first-generation. Over the past [...]
BioHive, Utah’s non-profit, community-impact driven life science organization, and BioUtah, Utah’s life science trade association, jointly released today Utah’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovation (life sciences) economic impact report detailing more than $500 million in net positive fiscal impacts to the state. The report is a comprehensive statewide and national industry analysis conducted by the [...]
Utah Valley University (UVU) confirmed its commitment to digital safety and awareness, reflected in its unique cybersecurity offerings, by releasing a video from UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez that addresses the growing issue of cybersecurity scams and phishing attacks. In the video, an animated avatar of President Tuminez warns students and staff about deceptive [...]
Planning for Utah’s future workforce needs, Utah Valley University (UVU) and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) signed an innovative articulation agreement today, creating a seamless pathway for MTECH graduates in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding to earn an associate degree in business management at UVU in half the time. Today’s agreement gives MTECH graduates in [...]
Utah’s plan again receives Gold rating from investment research firm Strong investment options and attractive underlying funds. Convenience and flexibility for the account owner. These features—and not luck—are why my529 has earned top honors from Morningstar for the 13th straight year. Utah’s educational savings plan was one of two plans nationwide to receive the [...]
