Marketplace Innovators
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…
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…
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…
Maud’s Café Serves More Than Coffee
Maud’s Café, a non-profit program overseen by the Volunteers of America Utah is run on teen power—specifically teens that are taking the steps needed to leave, or avoid, homelessness. Each…
Camper Reparadise: building dreams on wheels
Camper Reparadise in West Valley City, Utah is internationally known for their restorations and rebuilds of Airstreams and other vintage trailers.
WorkSumo: Company Wants to Help Workers Grow Careers
As a way to keep up with shifting job titles and rapid movement toward workforce automation, WorkSumo founders Teki Koloa, CEO, and Zach Johnson, Chief of Product, have launched a…
Take a Deep Breath—Utah Company Creates Safe-Air Face Masks
The World Health Organization estimated 7 million premature worldwide deaths were caused by urban air pollution and use of indoor solid fuels.
Ogden Man Creates Original Bicycles from Cast-Off Parts
If you’ve noticed some strange bicycles around Ogden lately, you probably have Mark Johnson to thank. Johnson, a jiu-jitsu instructor who taught English at Ogden High for 21 years, has…
Project Embrace: Utah Startup is Changing Lives by Changing Perceptions
Project Embrace founder, Mohan Sudabattula, talks about how his connection to Utah evolved into a company that donates medical waste to balance global medical inequality. Mohan is a student of…
SPICE Kitchen Incubator Start-Up Adds Spice to SLC Cuisine
Five years ago, the S.P.I.C.E. Kitchen Incubator (Supporting the Pursuit of Innovative Culinary Entrepreneurs), came out of a demand from the refugee clients. “They have experience in culinary training and…
Speakeasy Embraces Utah’s Quirky Liquor Laws
Arriving at Prohibition, Salt Lake’s 1920’s-themed restaurant and cocktail bar, it was clear I was in for more than beer and big screens. Elegantly attired, Dr. Drink (aka Victoria) welcomed…
Wooden Bow Ties from W.K. Wilson
Bow ties creatively designed, skillfully handcrafted, and wonderfully unique.
Starting a Small Business? Where Do You Go For Help?
“Vest Pocket” was chosen by founding member Larraine Miller, former owner of Cactus & Tropicals, because it brought to mind something close to the heart.
Halting an Avalanche of Declining Ad Revenue for Entertainment Video
Utah Design Thinker, Matt Wunderli, proposes the next evolution for online video entertainment.
In a Changing Climate Night Flight Comics Re-Invents as a Mail Order Business
How did Night Flight Comics succeed for 30 years when so many others failed? It wasn’t just luck.
Joe Maughan Continues a Tradition of Hands-On Jewelry Making at 9th & 9th Jewelers
Joe the Jeweler is an expert at creating custom jewelry to fit any budget.