The family gathers at the table, resting in the shade of their new pergola. The sunset and the evening lights illuminate the pathway to this new gathering place. The ceiling fan suspended from the wood rafter pushes the hot summer air away, as laughter and good food brings the family together, forging lasting memories. Hyrum Thompson, a cabinet maker, and his son Brad, … [Read more...]
Coleman Knitting Mills – Memorable Letterman Jackets since 1947
William Coleman of Logan made bomber jackets for World War II and when the war ended, and the need dried up in 1947, he transitioned his factory into a family business making letterman jackets for local high schools and universities. The company is still going strong today under the guidance of Abe Dalebout, who purchased the company about 5 years ago when none of the … [Read more...]
Virus Virtuosity: Utah Businesses Thriving During COVID
The coronavirus has been devastating for small businesses. But during this upheaval, some local Utah businesses are not only surviving, but thriving, thanks to changes in consumer behavior. Businesses suited to our new stay-at-home lifestyles, such as those in the outdoor recreation, crafting and home improvement realms, have been overwhelmed with demand. Eric Flynn, owner … [Read more...]
The Truffle Cottage: Where Baby Yoda and Gourmet Chocolate Meet
When the forces of Baby Yoda and gourmet chocolate are combined together, you find Truffle Cottage. Jennie Hales is the creator and owner of Truffle Cottage. Hales says “I’m a pretty picky chocolate eater. I’m the type of person who will get a box of chocolates and sample all of them until I find the one that is actually good.” She began to wonder if she could create an … [Read more...]
Backflow Water Testing: What You Need to Know
If you are like most Utahns you know that you have clean water a.k.a. culinary water in the house. There are secondary water systems such as agriculture water that many homes across the state have as well. Most of us know that in Davis County or other rural areas you don’t drink from the hose because it is secondary water, which is not potable (drinkable) water. So, what … [Read more...]
Rethinking Reclaimed Wood
With so much air pollution, waste destroying Earth’s oceans and non-recyclable products it can feel like an impossible task to create something without adding to the destruction, but Wind River Timber Company does just that. Wind River Timber Company is located in Hooper, Utah. The northern-based company was founded when Bryce Widdison, the owner, discovered that they already … [Read more...]
Cache—A Safe Place to Put Your Stuff
Memories of good times, sitting on the back of the truck relaxing and discussing a day of skiing, golfing or mountain biking, led brothers Tyler and Dillon Green to invent a tailgate pad. And it is not just a bike-pad. Their company, Cache, now markets an all-encompassing tailgate product. Story of Dillon, Tyler, and Jeffrey Dillon and Tyler were staying with their dad, … [Read more...]
Hall Labs – Provo idea factory innovates change
Provo's Hall Labs Located in Provo, Hall Labs is a 130-acre innovation campus with a tradition of pioneering technological advancement going back to 1955. It started with founder and Utah native Tracy Hall’s creation of the artificial diamond, whose applications are still widely used today. Hall Labs works to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems ranging from … [Read more...]
Maud’s Café Serves More Than Coffee
Sheela's Story Sheela* left home at age eighteen. She describes herself as having been a good kid. She was an A-student, went to church, and did what her parents expected of her. In high school, Sheela became the target of a sexual predator. “He was someone I knew and trusted,” Sheela confides. “He groomed me for a long time. I didn't realize how abusive of a situation I … [Read more...]
Camper Reparadise: building dreams on wheels
It all started when Zinninger’s father, Steve, bought a ‘76 Airstream. It was another vintage acquisition in a long line of classic cars and old homes that Steve and his family had restored as they moved around the country for his national commercial painting company. “It was in my blood growing up,” Zinninger said. After doing extensive research on … [Read more...]