Marketplace Innovators
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From Humble Beginnings to High-Value Instruments: Sugarhouse Violin Journey
As home to one of five major luthier schools in the country, Salt Lake City boasts at least half a dozen local shops offering custom instruments and restoration services.
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The Man behind Utah’s Craziest Car Dealership Commercials
Nick Markosian from Markosian Auto is the man behind Utah’s craziest car dealership commercials. His passion for cars dates back to his childhood.
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Lassonde Studios Helping University of Utah Students Make their Business Dreams a Reality
Lassonde Studios is more than just a dorm housing 400 residents. It is a center for student entrepreneurs making their business dreams a reality.
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Electric Porsche in Salt Lake: Current Exchange Converts Classic Roadsters to Electric Collectibles
Martin Prouty and Kyle Palmer started The Current Exchange to convert Porsche roadsters into electric vehicles.
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From France to Salt Lake City: HEXEH Studio’s Fine Fragrances
HEXEH Studio is a fine fragrance company that aims to delight, impress, and surprise with scents that are not commonly found.
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Red Emeralds: Rare Gem is Found Only in Utah
Red emeralds are very rare and therefore are among the most expensive gems in the world. And Utah is the only place in the world to find them.
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How Gastronomy Inc. Changed the Face of SLC Dining
I think it is fair to say that the face of SLC — particularly downtown — would look very different if not for Gastronomy Inc., which paved the way for…
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Hive Campers: Not Another Typical Camper
Hive campers are rugged enough to be towed behind the Mars Rover cruising around the red planet or your favorite off-road camping spot with all the comforts of home
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Western Timber Frame
Hyrum Thompson, a cabinet maker, and his son Brad, started what would become Western Timber Frame in their driveway in 2008. Western Timber Frame has gone from a driveway build…
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Coleman Knitting Mills – Memorable Letterman Jackets since 1947
Coleman Knitting Mills in Ogden has been making long-lasting and memorable Letterman jackets since 1947
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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…
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The Truffle Cottage: Where Baby Yoda and Gourmet Chocolate Meet
Novelty chocolate: When the forces of Baby Yoda and gourmet chocolate are combined together, you find Truffle Cottage.
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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…
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Cache—A Safe Place to Put Your Stuff
The fully loaded tailgate system has the removable “Jeffrey” cooler, two detachable lounger chairs, a locking carabiner and space for up to five bikes. It fits most trucks and has…
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Hall Labs – Provo idea factory innovates change
Hall Labs works to solve some of our world’s most challenging problems ranging from sustainability and the Internet of Things to personal transportation and AI. It uniquely brings together in…