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Park City author launches campaign to send 10,000 thank-you cards in November
Jenn Drummond's Thankful & Thoughtful initiative asks the public to write cards and log them on her Somedays app's website.
Fire damages storage area behind West Valley City auto business
Firefighters kept the flames from spreading into the dealership, and no injuries were reported.
Wheeler Machinery agrees to acquire SITECH Intermountain
The transaction is expected to close Dec. 31, and terms were not disclosed.
University of Utah and PNC Bank announce sponsorship with new stadium terrace
The multi-year deal creates the PNC Terrace on the fourth level of Rice-Eccles Stadium's west tower.
Cedar City's Cross Hollow Events Center approves bids for new covered arena
The arena manager said a recent addition has kept the facility busy and that a 150-by-225-foot covered outdoor arena is planned.
Utah-based organizers launch nationwide scavenger hunt with $1 million prize
Participants will register through KryptoChase and use the Skavengerz app, with state winners earning $5,000 and a spot in a national championship.
Utah publishers and authors describe growth in women's fiction and fan events
Publishers said more than half of Shadow Mountain Publishing's authors are now women, as readers organize Regency-themed events across the state.
State promises tax credit for Baxter Aerospace expansion in Washington City
The company has agreed to add 90 jobs and invest $19.55 million in Utah over five years to qualify.
MTN OPS founder says family hardship shaped company and its meal-packing charity
Trevor Farnes told Utah Business that Operation Conquer Hunger, MTN OPS' charity, recently packed its 12 millionth meal for Utah residents in need.
Lehi hospital family room seeks year-round help after donation drive
The Ronald McDonald House room at Primary Children's Miller Family Campus serves about 3,000 families a year and is booking 2027 meal volunteers.
Utahns' rating of quality of life falls to record low as housing costs bite
A statewide index found housing affordability rated lowest of 20 factors, and confidence in good-job opportunities slipped.
Utah life sciences sector pays well above state average, backers say
Industry group BioHive Utah says biotech and health innovation have grown well beyond the state's medical device roots.
Heber Valley dairy farmer says worker shortage is getting worse
Farmers face high costs, drought and immigration enforcement fears while competing with better-paying industries for labor.
Baxter Aerospace wins Utah incentive for planned Washington City expansion
The company plans $19.55 million in investment and 90 jobs over five years; the tax benefit depends on meeting performance requirements.
Lehi forms small business advisory council to cut red tape
The 20 local owners on the new panel held their first meeting Oct. 7 and will advise the City Council on regulations that burden small firms.
Utah Medical extends $75-a-share tender offer to October 27
Shareholders will have time to consider third-quarter results, scheduled for October 22, before the revised deadline.
MoonPay agrees to acquire Utah-based North Capital
MoonPay announced a definitive agreement on September 23, 2026 to acquire North Capital Investment Technology, a Salt Lake City-based private-markets infrastructure provider. The deal is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.