BioHive announced the launch of BioHive Live, a new event for Utah’s robust life sciences and health innovation community. The event held at Hale Centre Theatre on May 8, 2024, is a forward-thinking event featuring an opportunity to bring together and learn from leading minds, disruptors, experts and some of the most influential individuals in the life sciences and healthcare innovation industry.
The Utah Chapter of CCIM today announced finalists for its 12th annual CCIM Excellence Awards, an event honoring outstanding professionals within Utah’s commercial real estate industry.
As Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) continues to lead innovation and excellence in health education and practice, it has announced the appointment of Michael Nelson, DHSc, DMSc, MPAs, PA-C to the RMU Board of Trustees. A visionary in healthcare, Nelson’s career has included serving as the Program Director of the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program and the Dean of the College of Medical Science at RMU. Currently, he is a clinically practicing Physician Assistant specializing in sports medicine.
The American Red Cross of Utah recognizes local scientists, technicians and medical professionals during the 49th annual Medical Laboratory Professionals Week, held from April 14-20. This dedicated team of health care workers meticulously collects and tests donated blood, ensuring the well-being of the community and patients in need of lifesaving blood transfusions or treatments.
The American Red Cross of Utah and West Valley City Fire Department will team up with volunteers on Saturday, April 20, to install free smoke alarms in area homes. This initiative aims to provide residents with essential fire safety equipment and information that could prove lifesaving during a home fire.
The Rio Tinto Kennecott Visitor Experience is set to open for the 2024 season on April 15, 2024. The Visitor Experience, a self-guided tour with exhibits about Kennecott’s 120-yearmining operation and a dramatic view of one of the world’s largest open pit mines, is open to the public.
The Utah Impact Partnership (UIP) is proud to announce its flagship initiative, Project Human Dignity. Introduced through a multimedia campaign released over the weekend, this initiative presents two videos featuring photographs and narratives of individuals who are experiencing homelessness in Utah. Led by Utah’s civic and philanthropic leaders, Project Human Dignity aims to raise awareness about homelessness and encourage community involvement in addressing the pressing issue.
Buckner has appointed Jenny Hatch as its new Director of Private Client Services. In her new capacity, Jenny will assume leadership of Buckner's esteemed Personal Lines Department, guiding a dedicated team in delivering unparalleled service to clients within this domain.
Utah Valley University (UVU) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Seth Jenson as the new director of the Entrepreneurship Institute. Jenson assumed his role in January 2024 and has already made significant strides in advancing UVU's commitment to fostering entrepreneurial excellence.
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing [NYSE: BA] a contract worth up to $559 million over five years to operate, maintain and perform testing at the Little Mountain Test Facility at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The state-of-the-art site is designed to test functionality of the nation’s current and future intercontinental ballistic missile force, nuclear modernization programs and other critical defense and deterrence capabilities in the most extreme environments.
