UVU School of Aviation Sciences Becomes First in Nation to Fully Use Unleaded Fuel

OREM, Utah — The School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University (UVU) will be the first collegiate flight training program in the nation to switch to fully unleaded aviation fuel (UL94) for its training fleet. Partnering with Swift Fuels, a fuel research and development company based in Indiana, the first shipment of unleaded aviation fuel […]

Top Ten Innovations to Address America’s Housing Affordability Crisis

April 17, 2023 Today, Ivory Innovations announced the Top 10 Finalists for the 2023 Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability. The prize awards organizations that demonstrate ambitious, feasible, and scalable solutions to the housing affordability crisis. “The Top 10 Finalists for this year’s Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability represent the great breadth of innovation taking place […]

Utah Valley University Announces 2023 Honorary Degree Recipients

OREM, Utah ­­— Utah Valley University (UVU) officials announced today that Elaine S. Dalton, Scott C. Keller, and Duff Thompson will receive honorary doctorate degrees at the university’s commencement on May 4, 2023, along with the commencement keynote speaker, Brandon Sanderson. Sanderson will receive an honorary degree in humane letters, Dalton will receive a degree in […]

Utah Economic Indicators Show Strength and Caution

The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for March to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Consumers continue to face market headwinds with high […]

Utah CCIM Chapter Names All Five Third-Generation Woodburys as 2023 Excellence Awards Hall of Fame Recipients

Salt Lake City, UT–April 4, 2023–The Utah Chapter of CCIM today announced that the five third-generation Woodburys—Rick, Randy, Jeff, Lynn and Guy—have been named this year’s Excellence Awards Hall of Fame award recipients. Held annually, the Excellence Awards honors professionals within Utah’s commercial real estate industry who exemplify the highest degree of business excellence. The event […]

Noella Sudbury of Rasa Legal Makes Inc.’s 2023 Female Founders List

Inc.’s annual Female Founders list highlights entrepreneurs with world-changing companies  Salt Lake City, UT, April 4, 2023 – Inc. today announced its sixth annual Female Founders list, honoring a bold group of women whose innovations and ideas are shaping the world into a better place.  The founders cross all industries and bring with them unique […]

Utah Valley University’s Women’s Success Center Raises More Than $477,000 for Scholarships

OREM, Utah ­­— Utah Valley University’s Women’s Success Center Scholarship Luncheon raised $477,172 in March to assist UVU students — such as Lexi Jackson. “I am extremely grateful for the scholarship I have received,” Jackson said. “Without it, I would have struggled to pay for my education. This scholarship not only helps me but also allows me to […]

Buckner Appoints Two New Female Executives to C-Suite

SALT LAKE CITY — March 28, 2023 Buckner has appointed two new female executives to their C-Suite: Agnesa Bakhshyan as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and Lianna Kinard as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Agnesa has an extensive background in insurance with over 25 years of experience. Her primary responsibilities will be to build, lead, and motivate […]

Utah Remains Stable in Growth and Consumer Confidence

The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for February to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “While discussions around bank stress and a looming […]