Made in Utah
Plexiglass with Class – Ghost Long Board
Skateboarding has not historically been considered a family sport, but neighbors and business partners Russ Warner and Brent Johnson are on a mission to challenge the stereotypes of skate culture.…
B & W Apothecary
In 2003, after spending a year deployed in the hot dry air of Iraq as an Army diesel mechanic and later experiencing skin cancer, Brandi Nealis decided her skin needed…
Taking Back Our Economy One Bar of Soap At a Time
Traveling along the Wasatch Front, we see evidence of the larger problem of the American economy: homogenous central retail shopping districts.
The Best Places to Get Hot Chocolate in Utah
Whether you live in Utah or are just visiting, if you’re wondering where the best places to get hot chocolate near me are, we’ve got you covered.
For a Good Road Trip, Build a Bike and Ride It
One of the most efficient ways to travel is by bike. And one of the best ways to amplify a bike journey is to build your own bicycle.
Evolve Elements
After working in architectural woodwork for over 20 years, designing and selling millwork packages for commercial, academic, and retail businesses, Stan Sommer decided to venture out on his own.
Songwriter’s Showcase
There is a lot of talent in Salt Lake City, but beyond the typical open mic there wasn’t much opportunity for songwriters to play and get noticed. IS&P’s solution was…
My Essential Collection: Love What You Sell
You might not think that analytics and information technology go hand-in-hand with a business startup specialising in essential oils, but think again. Those are the underpinnings of Andrea and Tom…
Liqui-Dirt: Grow Good Soil to Grow Good Crops
Most farmers in Utah have heard the old-fashioned term “dirt farmer”—it harkens back to the Great Depression when the plains lost most of their top soil, the greatest asset of…
Be Light Candle Co: A Local Company Supports Families Affected by Suicide
Be Light Candle Co is a Salt Lake City company that makes candles out of 100% soy wax, essential oils, and recycled & repurposed cocktail glasses. Taylor Lamb is passionate…
Go Bacon Jerky
Outdoor enthusiasts may not think of bacon as a go-to adventure snack, but Orem-based GoBacon Jerky is working to change that. With products like uncured maple bacon jerky and uncured…
Making Jewelry for Technology Oriented People
Sheldon and Vickie Chaplin make unique jewelry for technology oriented people. One night Sheldon was taking apart a computer to see what is inside of microchips. It turned out there…
Make Something You Love, Otherwise It’s Just Work
James Lindsey has always been a cook who enjoys food with an extra kick. While some cooks add wine or herbs for more flavor, more often than not today both…
Utah’s First Barrel-Aged and Sour Beer Brewery: Toasted Barrel Brewery
Something new is brewing in Salt Lake City’s Marmalade District. Toasted Barrel Brewery is transforming a former brine shrimp processing plant and abandoned dance club into Utah’s first barrel-aged and…
Turning Passion into a Business: Interview with Jennifer Carleton from Mountain West Cider
Jennifer Carleton, the owner of Mountain West Cider, says she and her husband Jeff, “have never been a big beer drinkers and generally gravitate to wines and mixed drinks.” But…
Following Your Passion: from Mexico City to Utah
At Utah Stories we like to take a deeper look into the lives of our local makers and artists to learn why they chose the difficult path rather than the…