The Story of Marcela Lopez As Marcela Lopez skillfully handcrafts with paint and brush the look of marble above the fireplace of a customer’s home, she feels grateful for the business wisdom and expertise she acquired through the Suazo Business Center. The center, located in Salt Lake City, satisfied the tugging at her soul to be more than she was at that moment, two years … [Read more...]
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Bluff, Utah benefits from U of U Architectural Design Program
Few professions in the construction industry practice as many different skills as architects. In addition to exercising creativity they must also understand engineering, building codes, properties of different building materials, and perhaps most importantly, listen closely to their clients to parse out exactly what is being asked for. For the past 12 years, the Design … [Read more...]
Tuition Free Classes for Seniors
If you are over 62, read this story. If you know someone over 62, read this story. In fact, everyone should read this story, because it is about HB 60, one of the best laws ever passed by the Utah legislature. HB 60 allows seniors over 62 (yeah, it is confusing) to attend classes at state-sponsored universities and community colleges for only a $25 registration fee. That … [Read more...]
Mommy bloggers prevail: education, not taxes, is the key to local growth
The Utah State Legislature decided to kill a proposed law which would have imposed taxes on purchases made in other states using websites like Amazon.com. Mommy bloggers came out in force to prevent the bill’s passage, which would have ended their affiliate sales commission relationship with Amazon. Advocates for the bill said that it would have “leveled the playing field.” … [Read more...]
Utah Education by the Numbers
by Richard Markosian & Tami Hansen [field name=embed-data] The Story Behind the Numbers Most graduating Seniors aren’t prepared for university level education. As a result community colleges and two year colleges are seeing record increases in enrollment while the universities have only seen modest gains. During most economic downturns enrollment in at colleges and … [Read more...]
2020 Utah Breweries Roundup
Zion Brewery New Beers - Kinesava Kölsch and Prickly Pear Gose Top Sellers - The Juicy, Echo IPA, Foray Pomegranate Kettle Sour, and Station 2 Lager. The Niche - Our Kettle Sour program and being Draft focused. Brewmaster - Jeremy Baxter Advice - “Dream Big! Never stop learning and keep it fun!” 95 Zion Park Blvd. Springdale, UT Salt Flats Brewing Co. New … [Read more...]
Referendum Organizers Cheer Repeal of Utah Tax Reform Law
Opponents of a tax reform bill that was approved by the Utah Legislature and signed into law by Governor Gary Herbert hoped to repeal the legislation at the polls this November. Instead, they won the fight without a single vote from the public. The governor and legislative leaders threw in the towel after organizers of the Tax Restructuring Revisions Referendum campaign said … [Read more...]
What to do this February? A List of Fun February 2020 Activities
What to do this February? Fun February 2020 Activities February 8 34th Annual Sneddon HOF Germanfest at the Golden Spike Events Center, 1000 North 1200 West, Ogden. Bands, food, vendors, and entertainment from 11am to 10pm, featuring authentic German food and music. This is a family friendly festival. A family pass for 2 adults and up to 4 children is $25, $8 adults, $5 … [Read more...]
A Tale of Two Prisons: Construction of a modernized state penitentiary is underway almost 70 years after the closure of Utah’s first state prison in Sugar House
Nearly 70 years ago, Utah’s first state prison closed its doors and was transformed into the much-loved Sugar House Park. Construction is now underway on a new penitentiary that is 15 miles away but vastly different from its predecessors. The Utah Territorial Prison opened in 1855 with 16 cells on 80 acres selected by Brigham Young. The original facility was built of brick … [Read more...]
The Utah Technology Council Officially Becomes Silicon Slopes Commons
The Utah Technology Council is officially Silicon Slopes Commons, a membership driven organization partnered with Silicon Slopes to accomplish the mission of “Learn, Connect, Serve”. Commons, formerly UTC, will remain a 501c6 organization, with its own independent board, committees, activities and events, Clint Betts, Executive Director of Silicon Slopes Commons, said … [Read more...]
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