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Archives for February 2013

Tif Blue of Peach Treats

February 28, 2013 by Alexis Bo Leave a Comment

Local designers and artists open small businesses all the time, but it is a rare thing when the business revolves around such a unique, high demand product that the business flourishes immediately and is able to sustain its start-up momentum. This is exactly what happened for Tif Blue, the owner of Peach Treats, a Salt Lake City company that creates hand-made gauges and ear … [Read more...]

Eva’s Bakery

February 28, 2013 by Ed Kosmicki Leave a Comment

Eva Owner Charlie Perry opens a taste of Paris on Main Street in Salt Lake City. Eva’s Bakery, chef/owner Charlie Perry’s new Parisian-style boulangerie, has roots in Idaho, northern Utah and France. Perry’s great grandparents moved to Idaho in the 1940s and farmed wheat and other grains. His grandfather, George Perry, moved to Logan and grew organic grains that he milled … [Read more...]

Liberty Park Emporium

February 28, 2013 by Erika Kirsch Leave a Comment

“This is not your grandma’s antique shop,” says Monica Zoltanski, owner of Liberty Park Emporium. Monica is passionate about antiques and just as passionate about making them accessible. Liberty Park Emporium is an intimate shop showcasing specialty vintage and antique items as well as contemporary pieces. Zoltanski explained, “This is not for purists. Antiques are not … [Read more...]

How Much is Too Much?

February 28, 2013 by Paige Wiren Leave a Comment

Young entrepreneurs take the guesswork out of determining whether bar patrons are over legal limit. "'I didn’t know,' won’t be an excuse anymore,” says BreathAdvisor marketing director Sebastian Hooker. Sebastian is referring to intoxicated drivers’ first mumbled words when responding to a reading over the Utah .08% blood alcohol limit (BAC). This just-launched Utah … [Read more...]

Sugar Space: An Outlet for Local Artists

February 26, 2013 by Alexis Heart Leave a Comment

Brittany Reese, owner of Sugar House’s Sugar Space calls her business an “incubator” where artists of all kinds can find a venue to see their artistic vision through to reality. After receiving her BFA in dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Brittany realized there was a severe lack of venues where local artists could transition from university students … [Read more...]

Alta: 75 Years On Top

February 25, 2013 by Ed Kosmicki 1 Comment

In 1938, Alta ski area opened atop the dregs of another mountain-based industry. A single chair lift, cobbled together from the pieces of a silver mining system that once transported ore, now hauled human cargo. The only ski run available was the dicey drop down Corkscrew, named for its narrow, twisting descent. In January 1940, Lowell Remington skied for the first time at … [Read more...]

The Sweetest Spot on Earth

February 22, 2013 by Lynne Olson Leave a Comment

Celebrate Sugar House's Long History at the Sprague Library This Month Most Sugar House residents already knew that the Fairmont neighborhood is a really great place to live, but now everyone in the country knows it. That’s because the American Planning Association has recognized Fairmont as one of the top ten great neighborhoods in the nation. On February 23rd, all the … [Read more...]

Painting with Passion: Ancient Arts in the Modern Era

February 22, 2013 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

Think Beastmaster: strong men wielding swords, animal skins on warrior princesses. This is not the art you hang on your walls because it goes nicely with your wallpaper, Walt’s style speaks of strength, passion and protection in an unforgiving world. Walt Bayless is an artist with a bold and ephemeral style. His paintings are full of action and emotion. Walt says, “Every … [Read more...]

Road Island Diner: Serving Nostalgia in Oakley, UT

February 21, 2013 by Connie Lewis Leave a Comment

Past Jordanelle Reservoir on the way to Kamas is the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it mountain town of Oakley, Utah. The aptly-named Oakley earned its moniker from the thick covering of oaks in the nearby canyon. The town includes older and homey dwellings, and newer, mega-sized homes as well. The town also boasts ample recreational facilities. The Weber River runs through the … [Read more...]

Immigrant Success Stories III: The Venture Capital Adventure

February 20, 2013 by Andrew Wankier Leave a Comment

Dinesh Patel Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs In 1985, I reached a turning point. I decided I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working for someone else,” says Dr. Dinesh Patel, one of Utah’s most successful immigrants and entrepreneurs. Indian through heritage, Dr. Patel was born in Kabwe, Zambia in 1950. Sitting back in his large conference room chair overlooking … [Read more...]

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