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Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency seeks proposals for Marmalade Block
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has released a request for qualifications for development of property located along the east side of 300 West between 500 and 600 North, an area commonly referred to as the Marmalade Block. Read more »
Governor Herbert appoints investment firm CEO to Utah Securities Commission
David Russon, founder, president and CEO of Salt Lake City-based Investment Management Consultants, was recently appointed to the Utah Securities Commission by Gov. Gary Herbert. Read more »
Life sciences firm debuts new facility on University of Utah campus
Blackrock Microsystems on Friday announced the opening of its new $12 million, 60,000-square-foot Utah headquarters on the University of Utah campus. Read more »
Some American charities giving large sums to corporate fundraisers and little to the needy, study says
Some charities in the United States have funneled more than a billion dollars over the past 10 years to corporate solicitors while giving just pennies on the dollar to the people the charities are... Read more »
International Business: Top 10 cultural adaptation tips from technology giants
Global technology companies including Microsoft, Apple, Google, Adobe, Oracle, Mozilla and IBM do a great job of culturally internationalizing their products. Here are 10 tips we can learn from... Read more »
Senate defeats student loan proposals
College students faced increasing uncertainty about the cost of new student loans after senators failed Thursday to advance partisan proposals to keep interest rates from doubling on July 1. Read more »
Diabetes drug safety limits may change
Federal health experts are recommending changes to safety restrictions on former blockbuster diabetes pill Avandia, in light of a new analysis suggesting that the drug may not increase the risk of... Read more »
IRS official apologizes for lavish spending
An Internal Revenue Service official whose division staged a lavish $4.1 million training conference and who starred as Mr. Spock in a "Star Trek" parody shown at the 2010 gathering conceded to... Read more »
Smithfield Foods may sell to China
At an age when most Chinese executives are long retired, the country's top hog butcher is taking on a daunting new job persuading Americans to allow him to complete China's biggest takeover of a... Read more »
For restaurant owners, grilled cheese and a side of angst
Salt Lake City food trucks get rave customer reviews but brick-and-mortar restaurant owners say the trucks cut into their lunchtime bottom line Read more »
Department of Education cites dramatic increase in student aid fraud
According to a new report by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Inspector General, student aid fraud has increased dramatically. Read more »
MSC Aerospace to establish operations in Iron County
MSC Aerospace and subsidiaries Metalcraft Technologies and SyberJet Aircraft announced Thursday plans to expand their current Cedar City facilities to create more manufacturing capabilities throughout a 20-year agreement with Utah. Read more »
America First CEO elected as chairman of Credit Union Direct Corp.
John Lund, president and CEO of America First Credit Union, was recently elected chairman of Credit Union Direct Corp., a national lending service provider. Read more »
BYU startup aims to convert trash into clean energy
A team of BYU students, all roommates, launched a new company this year after developing a product that degrades plastics in one to three years and boosts methane production by 200%. Now, they hope... Read more »
Report: US hasn't seen expected 'Great Recovery'
The expected U.S. "Great Recovery" hasn't materialized and the economy has fallen short of even normal growth, according to a forecast released Wednesday. Read more »
IMF admits 'notable failures' in Greek bailout
The International Monetary Fund acknowledged on Wednesday that it made "notable failures" in the Greek bailout, underestimating how much the austerity measures it pushed would pinch the country's... Read more »
Disney World hikes admission price to more than $100, tax included
Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Southern California have hiked their entrance prices. The increases, which went into effect Sunday, come just in time for the start of peak season. Read more »
US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. Read more »
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Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
Men's Wearhouse fires founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer
Men's Wearhouse has fired founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer, 40 years after he founded the clothier. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
In faith communities, fraudsters prey on trust
Many perpetrators of investment fraud take advantage of the bonds of trust among religious communities to grow their pool of victims. However, avoiding a scheme is relatively easy if an investor... Read more »
Sen. Hatch: Gov't report shows that health care law 'isn't ready for prime time'
There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress. Read more »
Debating the validity of an unpaid internship
Because of last week’s ruling by a federal court judge that Fox Searchlight Pictures was out of line for not paying interns who worked on the film “Black Swan,” the legality of... Read more »
Millennials relying on prepaid cards and payday loans
In a survey of millennials, more than half said they used alternative lending services, including prepaid cards, check cashing, pawn shops and payday loans, according USA Today. Read more »
Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future
The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
Want a better return on your college investment? Choose your major wisely
As unemployment and student debet continue to be a pressing issue, some analysts are proposing that Americans rethink college. A new study by Bankrate.com shows, among other things, that advanced... Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship
Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »
Private school in Texas gives students $100,000 to invest in stocks
A private school in Texas has received a donation of $100,000 from parents of former and current students to help its business club gain real-life investing experience. Read more »
Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies to tackle high youth unemployment and make sure that some countries don't "lose a... Read more »
2 Utah businesses to expand, adding 740 new jobs
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Thursday that MasterControl will expand its Salt Lake-based operations, creating nearly 200 new jobs. Utah-based HireVue will also expand its operations, adding 540 jobs. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Father figures: How dads' financial influence on their kids adds up
Dads have a great influence on their children's financial understanding — not just in what they say, but in how they model the use of money, experts say. Read more »
Google begins launching Internet-beaming balloons
Google is launching Internet-beaming antennas into the stratosphere aboard giant, jellyfish-shaped balloons with the lofty goal of getting the entire planet online. Read more »
Immigration reform would improve economy and cut deficits, says CBO
The immigration reform bill making its way through the Senate would boost economic growth and decrease the federal deficit, according to a report released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. Read more »
Google files court case against NSA surveillance secrecy, cites First Amendment
Google has filed a court case asking the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on Tuesday to revoke longstanding gag orders over data requests the court makes. Read more »
Secret to Prism program: It's just one part of an even bigger data seizure
In the months and early years after 9/11, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers. Read more »
Hewlett-Packard puts Todd Bradley in strategy role
Todd Bradley, the head of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s printing and personal computer business, has been appointed to a new position in charge of the company's strategy with a focus on China, the company... Read more »
Salt Lake City invites public to Sugarmont Plaza grand opening party
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has invited the public to attend the grand opening celebration of Sugarmont Plaza on Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. Read more »
US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for... Read more »
US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. Read more »
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