Salt Lake Business Journal | August 3 2026

SOUTH JORDAN

Béisbol returning to town Sept. 26-27

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WEST VALLEY CITY

Former Franklin Covey site sold Page 11

IVINS

Draper golfer earns PGA event invite Page 15

INDUSTRY BRIEFS

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PEOPLE ON THE MOVE

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BUSINESS CALENDAR

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OF NOTE

On the right track

A new development called Kearns Station Apartments, to provide affordable housing for lower-income families, will be built on this site of the Smart Kids Development Center. Child care options will be available to tenants once construction is completed by the summer of 2028.

Northrop Grumman campus expanding

Grumman keeps growing.

The largest defense contractor in Utah recently broke ground for the sixth major building at its Roy Innovation Center, the heart of the company’s Sentinel program that will replace the Minuteman III weapons system with a new generation of ground-based ICBM weapons for the U.S. Air Force.

The 200,000-square-foot Legacy Building will join the 900,000-square-foot Roy campus, where defense work is expected to last for decades. The building will provide the space and infrastructure needed to support continued growth of the company’s workforce and programs, help the company attract and retain top tech talent, and create an environment where innovation can thrive, according to Ben Davies, corporate vice president and president of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems.

“Most importantly, it will help ensure that the teams building the future of strategic deterrence have what they need to be successful,” Davies said.

“Years from now, employees will walk these halls and contribute to accomplishments we cannot yet imagine. They will develop new ideas, mentor future leaders, strengthen partnerships and achieve milestones that become part of Northrop’s story.”

Construction on the Legacy Building is expected to begin next month, with initial occupancy expected by early 2028. When completed, it will become part of a cam-

pus of over 1.1 million square feet, including 7,000 square feet of laboratories, and capacity for about 5,000 employees. The Roy Innovation Center borders Hill Air Force Base.

The company already has more than 11,000 employees and more than 600 supplier partners in Utah and has a $12.4 billion economic impact. With five major locations in the state, it supports strategic deterrence through advanced manufacturing, modernization, sustainment and propulsion technologies spanning air, land and space.

Since 2019, Northrop Grumman has invested $13.5 billion in infrastructure and research and development, including $2 billion dedicated to solid rocket motor capacity and capabilities that will be used for the Sentinel program and the broader strategic deterrence and space launch industrial base.

Sarah Willoughby, vice president and general manager of strategic deterrent systems for the company, said the Legacy Building expansion represents “our continued investment in our people, our partnerships and the capabilities that are critical to defending our nation for generations to come.”

The company’s work in Northern Utah includes designing systems, prototyping of launch silos and ground-testing solid rocket motors in Promontory, and advancing to flight tests next year in order to have Sentinel available to the military in the early 2030s. The Sentinel program has about 5,200 employees at 500 facilities in five states.

“To support that momentum, the Roy

Innovation Center is growing — carefully, deliberately. A strategically based expansion, aligned with state economic development plans and the evolving needs of Hill Air Force Base, we’re transforming the Roy/Ogden/Salt Lake corridor from a regional defense hub into a nationally recognized innovation powerhouse,” Willoughby said.

At a gathering to mark the expansion and during a news media huddle intensified by the roar of fighter jets flying and landing at Hill Air Force Base, Gov. Spencer Cox noted that several years ago, the future of Hill Air Force Base was in jeopardy, with people wondering what would happen if it were to close.

“And yet here we are in Roy, the Ogden/Greater Salt Lake Area, stronger than ever, [with] more employment opportunities than ever before, because of projects like Sentinel and others that are located here,” Cox said.

The governor stressed that Utah supports America’s warfighters and their families, as do the Northrop Grumman employees in Roy. “The world is an ever-growing, more dangerous place, and buildings like this make the world a safer place,” Cox said. “They make America a safer place.”

Cox thanked Northrop Grumman for selecting Utah for the Sentinel program. “Please know that you have our support, you have our gratitude,” he said, “not just for the jobs that you make but for the

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Domo to sell its assets to Massachusetts company for $400 million, will stay in business

American Fork-based Domo, a cloud software company that specializes in business intelligence, data apps and artificial intelligence tools, is selling substantially all its assets, including its AI and data platform, and some of its liabilities to Progress Software Corp. in a $400 million deal.

After it changes its name and ticker symbol, Domo will continue operating as a publicly listed corporation. Domo will maintain $900 million of net operating loss carryforwards and a few unspecified assets.

Progress Software Corp. is a public company that makes infrastructure software for building, deploying and managing business applications. Its global headquarters are in Burlington, Massachusetts.

When the deal closes, expected to be by Nov. 30, the Domo owners will have net cash of approximately $246 million, or $4.84 per share, representing an 81 percent premium to the 30-day weighted average stock price, as well as more than $900 million of net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards.

At closing, Domo’s operating business and platform will become part of Progress. Progress expects to continue serving Domo customers and supporting the Domo technology platform, while bringing additional scale, resources and enterprise software expertise to its ongoing development. Until the transaction closes, Domo and Progress will continue to operate as separate companies and Domo will continue to serve customers and operate in the ordinary course of business.

After closing, Domo Inc., which is a Delaware holding company, will remain a separate publicly traded entity under a new name with limited operating expenses and a debt-free balance sheet. The board said it intends to use the proceeds from the transaction to identify opportunities to monetize its NOLs. It will consider potential transactions where the company can employ its expertise in AI and automation to enhance profitability as well as options to return capital to shareholders. The company will continue to be led by founder and

Weber County to discuss future of energy

Weber County, in partnership with the Utah Office of Energy Development, will host a community symposium exploring nuclear energy’s potential role in Weber County on Aug. 5, 3:30-7 p.m., at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center. Residents can learn and engage in open dialogue about the opportunities and considerations associated with advanced nuclear energy development in the county.

The symposium will begin with a community energy expo featuring interactive exhibits and informational booths, followed by keynote presentations and panel discus-

sions focused on nuclear energy feasibility, economic development opportunities and workforce readiness.

Registration for the event is free at Eventbrite. Information about nuclear energy is at energy.utah.gov/nuclear.

“The goal of this event is to create an engaging, community-driven conversation that invites residents, local businesses, educators, workforce partners and stakeholders to learn, ask questions and participate in shaping Utah’s energy future,” said Stephanie Russell, Weber County economic development director and government relations liaison.

CEO Josh James and the current board of directors. At closing, Domo will pay off its existing credit facility in full, James said.

“After a comprehensive review of strategic alternatives, with the assistance of our outside financial and legal advisors, the board determined that the proposed sale of Domo’s business to Progress represents the best path forward for Domo’s stockholders,” said Carine Clark, chair of Domo’s board. “This transaction is designed to deliver value for stockholders while preserving Domo’s significant tax attributes and providing the Domo platform with resources and scale for its next chapter with Progress.”

“Domo has always been about helping organizations put data to work in ways that create real business value,” said James. “I am deeply grateful to the employees who built this company, supported our customers and kept pushing the platform forward through every stage of our journey. Their work created the opportunity that brought us to this moment. I believe Progress can

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things that you make here that will keep the world safe for generations to come.”

provide a strong, long-term home for Domo’s business and help extend the impact of what our team has built.”

“Domo’s technology brings together data integration, governed analytics, automation and AI-powered data products in a way that helps customers move faster with trusted data,” said Yogesh Gupta, president and CEO of Progress Software. “Progress’ entire product portfolio is about delivering context and control for reliable, secure and cost-effective AI, and this acquisition will further strengthen our ability to do so.”

Under the terms of the definitive agreement, Progress will acquire substantially all of Domo’s assets, including its operating business, technology platform, customer contracts, employees, intellectual property, vendor relationships, foreign subsidiaries and other assets and obligations related to the business.

Founded in 1981, Progress Software operates in 20 countries with about 2,800 employees.

Participants in the ceremonial groundbreaking included Cox; Davies; Willoughby; Tony Nolls, director of operations for Northrop Grumman; Taylor Woodbury, CEO of Woodbury Construction; Amanda Davis, vice president and Sentinel EMD program manager at Northrop Grumman; and Joshua Johnson, vice president of business management at the company.

First nuclear, now geothermal: Brigham City set to become alternate energy hub

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Salt Lake City-based energy infrastructure developer Fulcrum Point Holdings has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Rodatherm Energy Corp. to begin exploration of a next-generation geothermal energy project in Brigham City.

The project would tap underground heat in the region historically found insufficiently hot for power generation. However, Rodatherm says its new “waterless” geothermal technology now makes a Box Elder County development viable.

Rodatherm is a thermal energy development company based in Salt Lake City.

Fulcrum Point Holdings is an affiliate of Kennewick, Washington-based Hi Tech Solutions. Last fall, Hi Tech announced a partnership with Holtec International, builder of small modular nuclear reactors, to bring that technology to Brigham City. Under the proposed plan, the firms would build Utah’s first nuclear plant — one of several to be deployed in the state under Gov. Spencer Cox’s “Operation Gigawatt,” a project designed to double Utah’s power production over the 10 years, as announced by Cox in 2024.

Last year’s announcement outlined plans to develop four to 10 small modular reactors, or SMRs, around the state, beginning in Brigham City. The planned power plant — one of the first of its type in the nation — would generate electricity for civilian and military use, lowering the cost of energy for Utah consumers, Cox said at the time.

Holtec is an American company that operates around the globe from its headquarters in Jupiter, Florida. Founded in 1986, the company provides equipment and systems for the energy industry, particularly in nuclear power generation and spent nuclear fuel management. Holtec’s SMR-300 reactor will be the basis of the Brigham City plant.

The Brigham City SMR installation would also include a nuclear industry training program in conjunction with local universities and a reactor parts manufacturing operation, according to Rick Springman, Holtec’s president of global clean energy opportunities.

Fulcrum Point has also announced plans to revive the Blue Castle nuclear project in Green River in a partnership with Blue Castle Holdings. That facility also will use Holtec SMR technology.

Box Elder County residents may begin to see installations such as this test site near Milford when Rodatherm Energy begins drilling into the area’s geothermal resources next year. An agreement signed recently would bring the alternative energy generation to an area west of Brigham City. (Courtesy Rodatherm Energy Corp.)

Under the new agreement announced in late July, Fulcrum Point and Rodatherm will initially focus on planning and developing a flagship geothermal project in the Brigham City region. The first unit is planned with a 10-megawatt capacity — approximately enough to power 2,000 homes — with the potential for phased development of up to 200 megawatts of generating capability.

“Utah’s growing energy needs will require multiple sources of reliable and locally produced power,” said Chris Hayter, president of Fulcrum Point Holdings and co-founder of Hi Tech Solutions. “This collaboration expands our energy partnerships into geothermal and brings another important technology into the state’s energy ecosystem, which supports Gov. Cox’s Operation Gigawatt initiative. By combining Rodatherm’s geothermal expertise with HTS’s engineering, operations, maintenance and workforce capabilities, we can help develop projects that create jobs, strengthen com -

munities and deliver dependable energy for Utah.”

Rodatherm’s new technology involves drilling wells approximately 2 miles deep and then extending the wells horizontally up to 3 miles, connecting to other wells in a closed-loop system. The loop forms an underground heat exchanger that produces enough heat for energy production without producing steam or using water.

Michael Dabbs, vice president of land for Rodatherm, explained the process in a presentation to the Box Elder County Commission. The company seeks the county’s permission to extend underground wells beneath county roads

“Essentially, what we’re creating, and this simplifies it, is the back of your fridge 2 miles below the ground,” Dabbs told the commissioners.

Dabbs said the system circulates a liquid refrigerant through the underground wells, where it absorbs heat before returning to the surface to generate power. The fluid is then condensed and recycled through the system. The company estimates a production pad would occupy approximately three to four acres while drawing heat from an area of about 960 acres, according to Dabbs.

The commission approved an agreement July 23 allowing Rodatherm to develop subsurface resources — including drilling beneath county roads — across an area stretching from west of Honeyville to west of Brigham City. The agreement does not authorize construction or serve as a development permit, according to Scott Lyons, the county’s director of community development.

“They would still need to go through any state permits and county land use permits, which is where more of the details of that — site locations and things where the wells are going to be and different things like that — will actually be located,” Lyons said.

Rodatherm has been working with area property owners to lease subsurface development rights.

Rodatherm said it intends to start construction on the Brigham City project late in the first quarter of 2027. The firm also said it plans to negotiate a broader strategic development alliance supporting future projects throughout the Mountain West.

“The companies will continue to engage local leaders, stakeholders and community members throughout each stage of the evaluation and development process for feedback and review,” said the joint announcement from Fulcrum Point and Rodatherm.

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In the 1960s, it was Dr. Spock. In the 1980s, it was Dr. T. Berry Brazelton. In 2026, it’s Dr. Becky Kennedy, aka Dr. Becky.

You can tell Dr. Becky kids from miles away, which is really the best distance to deal with them.

It could be the grandchild who smears your face with peanut butter, or the child of a friend who responds to your expensive birthday gift by smashing it with a hammer, or even your child — the little angel who transforms into a little monster when denied their basic human right to watch “Bluey” on their iPad 26 hours a day. If they are always acting up, you can bet there’s someone in the family who is down with the “gentle parenting” philosophy of Dr. Becky.

I don’t want to criticize Dr. Becky. Every generation thinks the next generation knows bupkis about raising children. Abraham Lincoln was a great president, but even his parents had issues — I’m sure — about how Abe and Mary were raising Robert Todd.

“That kid needs discipline,” Honest Abe’s parents surely must have said after a visit. “He’s cuckoo for Cocoa-Puffs.” (Of course, Cocoa Puffs were not invented back then. In the 1840s, everyone ate Cap’n Crunch.)

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Babytalk your way to success

While a workplace humor columnist may lack the child-raising cred required to comment on the best-selling author of Good Inside, fairness demands that I comment on the application of Dr. Becky’s parenting philosophy to workplace situations. This is exactly what happened when leadership guru Kim Scott welcomed the pediatrician to her “Radical Candor” podcast, where they discussed “the surprising overlap between raising a family and running a team.”

“The colleague who snaps at you in a meeting and the toddler melting down in the grocery store are running the same program,” Kim Scott observes. “Neither is a fair fight to win with a sharper comeback.”

Surprising? Not to you, I’m sure. No one who has spent more than a day in the modern workplace will deny that the tantrums of the temperamental toddlers with whom you work are more appropriate to the playground than the workplace.

As the only grown-up in the conference room, you are left with a serious question. How can you best adopt the philosophy

of Dr. Becky in the workplace? Turn off “Bluey” and let’s discuss.

Dr. Becky’s core move is to “treat the outburst as an emotional fire, not a personal attack.” Instead of matching or escalating bad behavior, the proper response is to “get curious about what is underneath instead, and it burns itself out.”

If you find it difficult to “get underneath” the temper tantrums of egomaniacal managers who get paid 10 times more than you do — or than they deserve — a good Dr. Becky style response might be “I realize you have a difficult life outside the office, what with the high costs of maintaining a private pickleball court and deciding whether to vacation in Anguilla or Antarctica, but firing 25 percent of the team will not make the situation any better.”

Another core Dr. Becky move is to balance negative comments with a soupcon of positivity. For example, after telling a co-worker that their monumental incompetence and fundamental laziness hurt the entire team, be sure to add something positive, like “You do keep your desk very organized.”

Should the impossible occur and you make a mistake at work, remember Dr. Becky’s mantra of “repair builds more trust than perfection.” In an argument with a team member, this means taking a

modicum of blame for yourself. Two percent should be more than adequate.

But don’t use the occasion of someone else’s screw-up to disparage them for their 98 percent share of the blame. Adopt Dr. Beck’s attitude of “‘I know you can do better’ said from a place of belief, not blame.”

You would not fire your child for spilling grape juice on your new Brunello Cucinelli trousers. Or maybe you would. But with a team member, you want to keep a positive relationship, especially if they are doing work that otherwise would fall to you. That’s why you want to end every argument on a positive note, like “I think we’ve all learned something from this experience. I know I’ve learned that you’re an idiot.”

Treating your co-workers like misbehaving children will pay off. Think how proud you will be as they grow up and leave the nest, leaving you to grow old and cranky — or should I say, even older and crankier.

Is it possible? Ask Dr. Becky.

Bob Goldman was an advertising executive at a Fortune 500 company. He offers a virtual shoulder to cry on at info@ creators.com.

Béisbol en Salt Lake returning to South Jordan in September

Miller Sports & Entertainment will celebrate the return of Béisbol en Salt Lake, a two-day celebration of baseball and Hispanic culture featuring professional teams from La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico (LaMP). The third annual event will take Sept. 26-27 at The Ballpark at America First Square in Downtown Daybreak.

This year’s exhibition series will feature the historic Águilas de Mexicali and the league’s newest franchise, the Jaguares de Nayarit, for two games while celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month through baseball, music, dance and food.

“Béisbol en Salt Lake has become a meaningful way for us to celebrate the game while honoring Hispanic culture and traditions that bring so much vibrancy to our community,” said Michelle Smith, president of Miller Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “We’re proud to welcome Águilas de Mexicali and Jaguares de Nayarit to Utah for a weekend that will create connection, showcase outstanding baseball, and deliver a memorable experience for fans and families.”

The weekend begins Sept. 26 with a free youth baseball clinic from 10 a.m. to noon, where children can learn from players and coaches from both clubs.

The day’s festivities continue when gates open at 4:30 p.m., featuring two hours of live traditional Hispanic dance performances and music before the first pitch between the Águilas de Mexicali and Jaguares de Nayarit at 6:35 p.m. The evening concludes with a postgame drone show honoring Hispanic Heritage Month.

On Sept. 27, gates open at 11 a.m., with another two hours of live entertainment leading up to the 1:05 p.m. first pitch. Following the exhibition, fans can enjoy a live mariachi concert before being invited onto the field to walk the bases.

Tickets for Béisbol en Salt Lake are now

on sale. Single-game tickets are available for $15 and $20, while luxury suites can be reserved for $1,200 per game, including a $200 food credit. Tickets can be purchased at beisbolensaltlake.com.

“Béisbol en Salt Lake has become something I look forward to every year,” said Utah state Sen. Luz Escamilla. “It brings world-class professional teams from La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico to Utah while promoting unity and family entertainment right here in our backyard. It is more than a game; it’s a fiesta! A celebration for everyone filled with music, great food, culture and America’s pastime.”

Since its debut, Béisbol en Salt Lake has become one of Utah’s premier celebrations of Hispanic culture, combining professional baseball with authentic cultural experiences, including live music, traditional dance performances and regional cuisine.

La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico is one of the world’s premier professional winter baseball leagues, featuring 10 clubs competing in a 68-game season from October through December. The league regularly showcases former Major League Baseball players, top minor league prospects and international stars, with its champion earning the opportunity to represent Mexico in the annual Caribbean Series.

Founded in 1976, the Águilas de Mexicali are one of LaMP’s most accomplished franchises, winning four league championships while building one of Mexico’s most passionate fan bases at their home ballpark, “El Nido,” in Mexicali, Baja California.

The Jaguares de Nayarit joined LaMP as an expansion franchise in 2025 and immediately made an impact, reaching the postseason during their inaugural campaign. Based in Tepic, Nayarit, the club plays at Estadio Coloso del Pacífico and represents one of the league’s newest and fastest-growing organizations.

Cox appoints Freeze as Great Salt Lake commissioner

Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Hannah Freeze to serve as Great Salt Lake commissioner, succeeding Brian Steed. The former deputy commissioner began her new role July 22.

“Hannah understands that protecting the Great Salt Lake requires cooperation from people across the basin,” Cox said.

“She has earned the trust of agricultural producers, water users, conservation leaders and our state and federal partners. Her experience, practical approach and ability to bring people together will be invaluable as Utah continues this important work.”

Freeze has more than 15 years of experience in conservation work. As deputy commissioner, she collaborated with stakeholders to advance legislation providing additional conservation tools to water users across the Great Salt Lake basin. She also built relationships with state and federal agencies that contribute expertise to conservation initiatives for the lake.

“The Great Salt Lake touches every part of Utah’s future, from our economy and our quality of life to the opportunities we leave for the next generation,” said Utah Senate President J. Stuart Adams.

“The work ahead requires leaders who can think beyond the next season. Hannah has consistently demonstrated the sound judgment, foresight and collaboration this responsibility demands. I appreciate her willingness to continue serving the people of Utah in this important role.”

“Protecting the Great Salt Lake takes collaboration, trust and a shared commitment to Utah’s future, and Hannah understands that lasting conservation happens through partnership,” said Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz. “I look forward to working with her as we continue bringing people together to protect and preserve the Great Salt Lake for generations to come.”

“I am grateful for the opportunity to continue serving Utah and the Great Salt Lake,” Freeze said. “This work depends on strong relationships with water users, agricultural producers, state and federal agencies and others across the basin. I look forward to continuing those partnerships in this new role.”

Freeze previously worked at the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, where she established and oversaw several conservation programs, including the Agricultural Water Optimization Program. Through that program, Freeze helped agricultural producers improve water efficiency by using new technologies and upgrading irrigation systems. She also built relationships with producers across Utah and worked to ensure their perspectives were included in conservation discussions.

Freeze earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Utah State University and entered the conservation field shortly after graduating. She lives in Northern Utah with her husband and two children.

A new feature in the Salt Lake Business Journal is this list of new businesses that have opened or plan to open shortly in our area.

ValSof Bakery is now open at 900 E. 2100 S. in Sugar House, the business’ third location in the Salt Lake Valley. There are bakeries in Murray and Sandy as well. ValSof serves breads, rolls, puff pastries, cookies, doughnuts and more.

The Vitamin Shoppe, a specialty retailer of nutritional products, has opened at Westlake Shopping Center at 173 West Lake Drive in Saratoga Springs. It is the company’s third store in Utah and first in Utah County.

Smith’s Food & Drug ’s newest Utah store has opened at 3808 Hardmay Way, Lehi. This store is the second Smith’s in Lehi and the 59th store to open in Utah.

Chartway Credit Union is preparing to open a new branch in Herriman at 5262 Delani Park Drive, its 12th location in Utah, with another also planned for the Tooele area. The credit union boasts $3.2 billion in assets and branches in Virginia, Utah and Texas.

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State of Utah buys Franklin Campus as headquarters for Dept. of Health & Human Services

The state of Utah has purchased the former headquarters of the FranklinCovey Co. in West Valley City. The state said the five-building facility will become the home of the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

FranklinCovey’s former corporate headquarters, known as the Franklin Campus, was constructed across the 1990s with specific buildings on Decker Lake Boulevard being built between 1989 and 1995 by Franklin Quest before it merged with the Covey Leadership Center to form FranklinCovey in 1997.

Commercial real estate company Colliers, which handled the transaction, said the sale price was $40 million. Colliers Chairman Brandon Fugal and Managing Director Chris Kirk brokered the deal.

“This landmark acquisition secures a campus capable of meeting Utah’s operational needs for decades to come,” said Fugal. “Acquiring an asset of this qual -

ity at a fraction of replacement cost reflects responsible stewardship of public resources while creating lasting value for the state.”

The 21.7-acre campus features expansive floor plates, abundant parking and a comprehensive amenity package, including a cafeteria, fitness center and auditorium, providing the infrastructure and capacity needed to accommodate a statewide government workforce from Day 1, the announcement said.

The purchase by the state eliminates the needs for years of planning, design and construction for a facility to house a government agency.

“Transactions like this are exceptionally rare,” said Kirk. “Properties of this caliber and operational readiness seldom become available. For the state, this acquisition secures long-term certainty through a campus that would be extraordinarily difficult to replicate in today’s market.”

Utah Top Workplaces

determined, ready to celebrate

Bob Helbig Energage

The 2026 Utah Top Workplaces have been determined. Up next: the celebration. This year’s winners will gather at a luncheon Oct. 22 at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The winners list will be published Nov. 2.

For the first time, the Salt Lake Business Journal and City Journals have partnered with survey company Energage to honor the best places to work in Utah. Energage has surveyed workers in Utah for 13 years to determine the best places to work.

The award is verified and earned through an employee survey process. Workplaces where employees offer positive feedback about their experience make the winners list. The survey is strictly confidential, allowing employees to

share honest feedback anonymously. Energage, based in suburban Philadelphia, administers the survey and analyzes feedback based on responses to 26 questions. The survey asks employees about such factors as pay and benefits, direction, leadership, meaningfulness and appreciation. Energage scores companies based on the responses. Energage has established benchmarks based on feedback from about 30 million employees over 20 years.

For the 2026 winners list, 4,714 organizations were asked to survey their employees, and 162 agreed to do so. Based on the survey feedback, 130 have earned recognition as Top Workplaces in Utah.

To participate in the 2027 Top Workplaces awards, or for more information, go to the nominations page at saltlakebusinessjournal.com/nominate.

Company news information may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com.

BANKING

• Chartway Credit Union , based in Virginia and with members in Utah, Virginia and Texas, recently held a grand opening for a new branch at 5262 W. Denali Park Drive, Herriman. The ribbon-cutting event featured a wish proclamation in partnership with Make-AWish Utah for a 17-year-old local teen living with a neuromuscular disorder. His wish to visit the Dragonman’s military museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado, will soon become a reality. The grand opening also included a $5,000 check presentation from NewGround , the design-build contractor for the new branch, to Chartway Credit Union’s Chartway Promise Foundation . The donation will help the foundation continue providing memorable experiences to more medically fragile children and their families in the communities it serves.

DISTRIBUTION

• Packer Fastener , a Wisconsin-based business-to-business contractor and industrial supply distributor, has opened a distribution center at 781 N. 6715 W., Building 8, Suite 803, Salt Lake City. The 55,000-square-foot expansion will support major manufacturing and construction projects in the region. The company also officially opened a distribution center in Indianapolis. The new centers are expected to helps reduce lead times, improve delivery speed and strengthen supply reliability.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

• Salt Lake City is ranked No. 23 on a list of cities where newcomers experience the biggest gap between the homes they imagined before moving and the housing reality they actually found. The list was compiled by Portland Real Estate and based on a survey of people who have moved states in the past five years. The largest “housing expectation gap” is in Honolulu, Hawaii. Details are at https://www.portlandrealestate.com/blog/relocation-housing-survey/.

• Old Town Park in Park City is the “Most Unmistakably Utah” neighborhood in the state, according to a survey by Justin Havre Real Estate It asked people to identify the residential areas that Utah residents believe best capture the character, appearance and way of life of the state. Old Town was followed by No. 2 Sugar House and No. 3 The Avenues , both in Salt Lake City. Details are at https://www. justinhavre.com/blog/iconic-neighbourhoods-survey.html.

• Van Ryder Rooftop Bar in Salt Lake City is Utah’s “Best Urban Sunset Location,” according to a survey by A Mission for Michael . It asked people about the best free, public places to watch sunsets. Van Ryder Rooftop Bar came in at No. 136 nationally. The top location nationally is Magic Island/Ala Moana Beach Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. Details are at https://amfmtreatment.com/blog/americas-best-placesto-watch-an-urban-sunset/.

• Rendezvous Beach Day-Use Parking at Bear Lake State Park has Utah’s “Most Infuriating Summer

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Parking Lot,” according to a survey by personal injury law firm Munley Law The research identifies where drivers are most likely to encounter limited spaces, illegal parking, blocked entrances and bad-tempered behavior. Coming in second is Sand Hollow State Park Main Boat Ramp and Beach Parking in Hurricane, and third is Hailstone DayUse Parking at Jordanelle State Park. The survey also found that 59 percent of Utahns have avoided a summer destination because the parking was too stressful, while more than 1 in 5 have been involved in a parking dispute at a beach, lake, park or vacation spot. Details are at https://munley.com/frustrating-summer-parking-lots/.

• What image should a Utah state flag sport if it were redesigned for the modern era? A recent survey by Custom Made Casino indicates that Utahns say dirty soda would be their No. 1 choice. It was followed by No. 2 ski lift and No. 3 Stanley cup . Details are at https://custommadecasino.com/Blog/ modern-markers-survey.

• Rendezvous Beach at Bear Lake State Park near Garden City is Utah’s “Best-Behaved Beach Destination,” according to a survey by Exoticca . It asked people about factors including cleanliness, crowding, noise, respect for personal space, and whether the overall atmosphere feels relaxed or chaotic. Rendezvous Beach came in at No. 35 nationally. Also on the list is No. 68 Mirror Lake in the Uinta Mountains near Kamas. The top-ranked location overall is Poipu Beach Park in Hawaii. Details are at https://www.exoticca. com/us/blog/beach-etiquette/.

• The Delta Center in Salt Lake City is the top-ranked location in Utah for sports fans’ burial wishes , according to a survey by SportsbookReview. com . It asked people which stadium, if given the choice, would they want their ashes scattered in. The Delta Center was followed by No. 2 Marriott Center in Provo, No. 3 Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, and No. 4 LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Details are at https://www.sportsbookreview. com/picks/novelty/americas-mostsacred-stadiums/.

GOVERNMENT

• U.S. Trade Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently visited Utah and Colorado to meet with ranchers, manufacturers and industry leaders and tour a range of facilities as a way to highlight the Trump Administration’s work to support domestic industries and secure supply chains. The July 16 Utah stops included Liberty Safe in Payson and a fireside chat with Traeger Grills CEO Jeremy Andrus at the World Trade Center Utah Global Advisory Board’s summer meeting in Salt Lake City. The July 17 stops included Jorgensen Farms in Mount Pleasant, Ionic Mineral Technologies in Provo, and Stadler Rail in Salt Lake City.

MANUFACTURING

• Quad/Graphics Inc. , a Wisconsin-based marketing experience company, is expanding its packaging operations with a new manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City. It has existing packaging operations in South Carolina and Wisconsin and in the Dominican Republic. The Salt Lake City facility is slated

to be operational in the fourth quarter of this year. The 100,000-square-foot facility will be centrally located in the western U.S., with direct access to major interstate highways, facilitating rapid transportation to key markets across the region. The company noted that in addition to the city’s significant skilled labor pool, it is an established hub for major consumer packaged goods brands and co-manufacturers that work with producers like Quad to print, fill and package goods on behalf of CPGs.

MILESTONES

• BaseCamp Franchising , based in Salt Lake City, parent company of thrift brands Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid , recently opened its 300th store in Weatherford, Texas. In the first half of 2026, BaseCamp’s two concepts opened 16 stores across 10 states, and it has signed over 45 new franchise agreements so far in 2026 from a combination of existing franchisees expanding their portfolios and new franchisees opening their first stores. Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid have stores across 33 U.S. states and several international markets, with an additional 50-plus stores under development. Up next for BaseCamp is further expansion across the Northeast, and BaseCamp has multiunit development planned in New York, New Jersey and several other states.

PARTNERSHIPS

• Shed , with a primary administrative address in South Jordan and offering a telehealth platform, has announced the execution of a definitive commercial agreement with LTS Pharma . The agreement formalizes the companies’ partnership to commercialize Roxus, LTR Pharma’s rapid-onset intranasal treatment for erectile dysfunction, across the United States. Under the partnership, Shed will lead patient acquisition, clinical operations, platform management and commercialization efforts, while LTR Pharma provides its intranasal treatment platform. The agreement converts the previously announced binding term sheet into a comprehensive commercial framework that will support the product’s U.S. launch through both Shed’s telehealth platform, and its dedicated men’s health platform, Mavrox.

• USANA Health Sciences Inc. , a Salt Lake City-based company offering nutrition and lifestyle products, has announced a renewal of its official partnership with Nordiq Canada , the national governing body for cross-country skiing in Canada. Under the renewed agreement, USANA will continue supplying Nordiq Canada’s athletes with NSF Certified for Sport nutritional products designed to support performance, normal muscle recovery after exercise, and long-term health, through the 2030 Olympic Winter Games and beyond.

RECOGNITIONS

• KyphoLift , based in South Jordan, recently was awarded AHRA Innovation of the Year at the association’s annual meeting in Florida. AHRA is an association for medical imaging management. The Innovation Award is presented to the Innovation Showcase entry with the highest number of votes from attendees. KyphoLift enables a single technologist to safely position

patients through a standardized, lift-free process, meeting demands of on-call coverage, off-hour imaging and staffing shortages. It aims to improve staff safety, workflow efficiency, imaging access, and operational consistency.

• MoFi , a nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), has named Cache Valley Bank as MoFi’s 2025 Utah Bank of the Year for its outstanding partnership and commitment to helping Utah entrepreneurs access capital and grow their businesses. Cache Valley Bank earned the recognition in part for its innovative use of the Utah State Small Business Credit Initiative, a state-administered program that helps expand access to capital for growing businesses. In 2025, the bank partnered with MoFi on more than $9.4 million in financing projects through the program, helping Utah businesses access capital needed to invest, expand and create jobs. Each year, MoFi recognizes one banking partner in each state where it operates for an exceptional commitment to helping entrepreneurs access capital and grow their businesses. As a CDFI, MoFi partners with banks to expand financing opportunities for entrepreneurs who may not yet qualify for traditional commercial loans or need additional flexibility. Since launching in Utah in 2023, the USBCI has deployed more than 59 percent of its $69 million allocation and supported 480 jobs across the state. The program is expected to unlock up to $690 million in private investment statewide. MoFi operates across the West with offices in Salt Lake City and Missoula, Bozeman and Boise in Idaho.

RETAIL

• Smith’s Food & Drug has opened a new location at 3808 Hardman Way, Lehi. The grocery store marks the second Smith’s store to open in Lehi and the 59th store to open in Utah. The $52 million store, located in Telegraph Station, was built by Wadman Corp. in partnership with the Kroger Corp. The 122,983-square-foot store offers an assortment of fresh produce, local products and organic options. It also features specialty departments and services. Additional features include a floral department, an expanded beauty and wellness department, household goods, a drive-through pharmacy, and online grocery pickup. The store will employ 270 people. An on-site Smith’s Fuel Center also features nine dispensing stations.

SERVICES

• Beacon Hill Solutions Group , a Massachusetts-based provider of staffing, recruiting, consulting and workforce solutions, has opened an office in Salt Lake City. It will focus on technology staffing and recruiting solutions while also connecting Utah organizations to Beacon Hill’s broader consulting, workforce solutions and government services capabilities. The office is led by Jeff Platt , division director of Beacon Hill Technologies, who has more than 26 years of experience in staffing, recruiting and talent acquisition.

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BANKING

• Bank of Utah, based in Ogden has appointed Jacklyn Garcia as treasury management officer, serving commercial clients throughout Weber and Davis counties. She will support commercial clients with tailored treasury management solutions that address cash flow, payments, liquidity and risk management. As a strategic advisor to largescale business relationships, she will help strengthen client partnerships, drive treasury management growth and deliver financial solutions that enable businesses to operate more efficiently. Garcia has more than 12 years of banking experience, including working at Zions Bank since 2014. She held roles supporting commercial clients in customer service, training, implementation, technical support, portfolio management and treasury management sales. She has worked with large corporate clients across commercial real estate, dealership banking and other sectors. Outside of banking, Garcia is the co-founder of the nonprofit 4 A Better Tomorrow (4ABT), which provides children in underserved communities with essential school supplies, hygiene kits and direct support for their families.

CONSTRUCTION

• WireTech, a Woods Cross-based low-voltage systems contractor, has appointed James Barnett as chief compliance officer. Barnett will oversee the compliance lifecycle for fire and life safety systems while acting as a senior advisor for the company’s broader low-voltage technology installations. He joins the company after five years as a fire alarm plans examiner for the Utah State Fire Marshal’s Office, where he served as the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for fire alarm systems statewide. Barnett’s career in the fire alarm industry spans nearly 20 years, ranging from field technician roles at companies including Siemens and AAA Fire Safety to his recent regulatory role with the state.

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with experience in public policy, stakeholder engagement and relationship management. He earned a Master of Public Administration and a bachelor of science in political science from the University of Utah.

• Swire Coca-Cola USA, a Draper-based producer, seller and distributor of Coca-Cola and other beverages in 13 western states, has appointed Jeremy Sabin as chief people officer and Clay Mullins as senior vice president of enterprise strategy and planning. Sabin’s focus will be on building an HR operating model which will align and support the Swire operating model. Sabin has more than 25 years of HR leadership, most recently serving as chief human resources officer for Mariani Enterprises. Prior to Mariani, he served as chief human resources officer at WeLink Communications and at Vivint Solar. Earlier in his career, Sabin held HR positions at Unilever/Sun Products, Intel/Micron, Meridias Capital, American Investment Bank and Select Portfolio Servicing. Sabin earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Russian from Utah Valley University. Mullins will lead the development and execution of the company’s enterprise growth strategy. His scope includes revenue growth management, route to market, cold drink equipment, and commercial digital strategy. He joined Swire Coca-Cola in 1997 and has held a variety of leadership roles across sales and operations. His experience includes director of commercialization and cross-franchise brand strategy, sales center manager in Boise, and region vice president for logistics and network strategy. Most recently, he served as vice president of the company’s integrated business planning function.

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• The Economic Development Corporation of Utah has moved Justice Russell to a new role and hired Preston Brightwell. As business development managers, they will support EDCUtah’s business recruitment and expansion efforts, working with companies exploring opportunities to locate and grow in Utah. Russell joined EDCUtah in 2023 and has played an integral role in planning and executing events for EDCUtah investors, site selection consultants and company leaders who bring corporate expansion projects to EDCUtah. Brightwell joins EDCUtah

• Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah has announced that several people have earned endowed chair appointments. Endowed chairs provide philanthropic support that fuels high-impact cancer research; strengthens scientific leadership; and accelerates breakthroughs in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Bradley Cairns and Cornelia Ulrich have new endowed chair appointments at Huntsman Cancer Institute after previously holding endowed chair roles. Cairns, a molecular biologist who was named CEO of Huntsman Cancer Institute last September, has been appointed the Jon M. Huntsman Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Leadership. This endowed chair is re-

served for the Huntsman Cancer Institute CEO. Cairns previously held the Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professor in Cancer Research appointment. Ulrich, executive director of the Comprehensive Cancer Center and chief scientific officer at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of population health sciences at the UofU, has been appointed the inaugural Mary C. Beckerle Presidential Endowed Chair in Cancer Research and Leadership. The new chair was established by the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman family in honor of Beckerle’s longstanding leadership at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Ulrich previously held the Jon M. and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professorship in Cancer Research.

Dr. Douglas Sborov, Dr. Jairam Krishnamurthy and Luis Batista have received their first endowed chair recognitions. Sborov, a physician-scientist who studies multiple myeloma at Huntsman Cancer Institute and serves as a professor of medicine at the UofU, has been appointed the Craig and Marianne Meacham Endowed Chair in Hematological Oncology

at Huntsman Cancer Institute. Krishnamurthy, medical oncologist and researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute and associate professor of internal medicine at the UofU, has been appointed the Huntsman Cancer Institute Endowed Chair in Women’s Cancer Research. Batista, hematologic oncologist and researcher at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of internal medicine at the UofU, has been appointed the Huntsman Cancer Institute Presidential Chair in Hematologic Malignancies Research. David Wetter and Sean Tavtigian have been reappointed to endowed chair positions at Huntsman Cancer Institute in recognition of their continued excellence and impact. Tavtigian, co-leader of Huntsman Cancer Institute’s Cancer Control and Population Sciences Program and professor of oncological sciences at the UofU, has been renewed as the Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professor in Cancer Research. Wetter, senior director of cancer health implementation and director of the Center for HOPE at Huntsman Cancer Institute and professor of population health sciences at the UofU, has been renewed as the Jon and Karen Huntsman Presidential Professor in Cancer Research.

Information about upcoming events may be sent to brice.w@thecityjournals.com.

Aug. 4-6

One Utah Summit, presented by Southern Utah University, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Utah Inland Port Authority and the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Location is Southern Utah University’s America First Event Center in Cedar City. Cost is $250. Details are at https://oneutahsummit.utah.gov/.

Aug. 4, 9-10 a.m.

“Bites & Insights Breakfast,” a ULI (Urban Land Institute) Utah event. Location is Hunt Electric Technology Building, 1811 Alexander St., Salt Lake City. Details are at https://utah.uli.org/events-2.

Aug. 4, 10-11:30 a.m.

“Business 101: Essential Steps for New Entrepreneurs,” a Women’s Business Center of Utah event that takes place online. Free. Details are at wbcutah.org.

Aug. 4, noon-1:30 p.m.

“Starting Your Business 101,” a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online via Zoom. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/ events.aspx.

Aug. 5, 9-10:30 a.m.

Educational Seminar for experience and attraction partners and featuring America 4 You (A4Y), a receptive tour operator that works with tour operators in the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and Brazil. Discussions will focus on how receptive operators work, what makes a product international trade-ready, and how a business can tap into global visitor markets. The session is designed for attractions, tour operators, activity providers, guides and experience-based businesses. Following the presentation, partners will have the opportunity to meet individually with Lena Ross, COO, and Marita Ross, managing director of A4Y, to discuss their business, products and potential opportunities. Location is Park City Chamber, 1850 Sidewinder Drive, Suite 200, Park City. Registration can be completed at https:// uk.eventsforce.net/parkcity/123/register.

Aug. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Business Alliance, a Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Drive, Kaysville. No RSVP needed. Free. Lunch available for purchase. Details are at davischamberofcommerce.com.

Aug. 5, 5-7 p.m.

“Driving Website Traffic for

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Free,” a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/ events.aspx.

Aug. 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

“Sweets & Strategies,” a Women’s Business Center of Utah event. Location is Roots Coffee, 774 S. 300 W., Salt Lake City. Free. Details are at wbcutah. org.

Aug. 6, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Business Women’s Forum featuring its inaugural service project in partnership with The Road Home. Location is Connie Crosby Family Resource Center, 529 W. 9th Ave., Midvale. Details are at slchamber.com.

Aug. 7, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Annual BioUtah/BYU Networking Luncheon, featuring networking, presentations about research being done at Brigham Young University, ways to connect with university resources, remarks by College of Life Sciences officials and a keynote by Seth Olson, former FDA regulatory counsel at the Center for Devices and Radiological Health and regulatory attorney with multiple firms. Location is BYU Life Science Building, Room 2142, 800 N. 580 E., Provo. Details are at https://bioutah.growthzoneapp.com/eventscalendar.

Aug. 11, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Professional Growth Series Luncheon, a ChamberWest event. Details to be announced at chamberwest.com.

Aug. 12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Women in Leadership, presented by the Mountain West, South Jordan and West Jordan chambers of commerce. Theme is “Brand Camp: Build a Brand People Remember.” Location is Utah Disaster Kleenup, 13081 S. Minuteman Drive, Draper. Details are at https:// sj-chamber.org/.

Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Chamber Connections,” a Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Davis Chamber of Commerce, 450 S. Simmons Way, Suite 220, Kaysville. Free. No RSVP required. Chamber membership required for continued attendance. Details are at davischamberofcommerce.com.

Aug. 12, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Point Of Leadership,” a Point of the Mountain Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Duncan Aviation, 262 S. 3800 W., Provo. Cost is $25 for members, $30 for nonmembers. Details are at thepointchamber.com.

Aug. 12, noon-1 p.m.

“Lunch and Learn: Powering Your Business: Exploring Energy Strategies and Opportunities in Utah,” presented by the Park City Green Business Program. Discussions will focus on the role that renewable energy can play as one of many strategies businesses can use to understand, reduce and transform the energy used in their day-to-day operations. Experts from Vote Solar, Summit County and U-Crew will discuss the benefits, share success stories, and highlight ways businesses can become more involved in clean and renewable energy initiatives. Featured speakers include Creed McCord, program engineer at U-Crew; Kate Bowman, regulatory director at Vote Solar; and Emily Quinton, Summit County sustainability director and secretary of the Utah Renewable Communities Board. Location is Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau, 1850 Sidewinder Drive, Suite 200, Park City. Details are at https://parkcitygreen.org/events/.

Aug. 12, 5-7 p.m.

“Business After Hours,” an Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Stewart Stadium at Weber State University, 3870 Stadium Way, Ogden. Details are at ogdenweberchamber. com.

Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.

“Online Marketing Fundamentals,” a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/ events.aspx.

Aug. 13, 7:30 a.m.-noon

Housing Summit 2026, a ULI (Urban Land Institute) Utah event where public and private sector leaders come together to tackle housing issues. Keynote speaker is Jay Parsons, rental housing economist, advisor and speaker. Location is Little America Hotel, 500 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. Cost ranges from $125 to $155 for members and $170 to $275 for nonmembers. Details are at https://utah. uli.org/events-2.

Aug. 13, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Women in Business Annual Roundtable Event, a Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Texas Roadhouse, 685 S. Ring Road, Layton. Cost is $25 for members, $35 for nonmembers. Details are at davischamberofcommerce. com.

Aug. 13, 6-8 p.m.

“Business Essentials,” a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online. Details are at https://clients. utahsbdc.org/events.aspx.

Aug. 16, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Tax Planning Clinic, a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online. Details are at https://clients. utahsbdc.org/events.aspx.

Aug. 18

Professional Development Series, a ChamberWest event. Details to be announced at chamberwest.com.

Aug. 18, 9-11 a.m.

Investor Workshop, a 47G event. Theme is “Own Your Brand: LinkedIn Strategies & Executive Presence.” Presenter John Moore, vice president of marketing and brand at 47G, will share practical LinkedIn strategies to increase visibility, strengthen a personal and company brand, and grow meaningful professional connections. Representatives of Silvester & Co. will discuss how executive presence can build credibility, inspire confidence, and elevate their professional impact. Location is Cottonwood Heights (register to see the address). Event is exclusive to 47G investors (formerly known as members). Details are at https://luma. com/0d7v0gvb.

Aug. 19, 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Chamber Golf Classic, an Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce event. Check-in and breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start and 1 p.m. lunch and awards presentation. Location is Mount Ogden Golf Course, 1787 Constitution Way, Ogden. Cost is $250 for individuals, $1,000 per foursome. Details are at ogdenweberchamber.com.

Aug. 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Business Boot Camp, a South Valley Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Salt Mine Productive Workspace, 7984 S. 1300 E., Sandy. Cost is $35 for members, $55 for nonmembers. Details are at southvalleychamber.com.

Aug. 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Business Alliance, a Davis Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Boondocks Fun Center, 525 Deseret Drive, Kaysville. No RSVP needed. Free. Lunch available for purchase. Details are at davischamberofcommerce.com.

Aug. 19, noon-1 p.m.

“Grant Hunting for Small-Business Owners,” a Women’s Business Center of Utah “Solve the Business Puzzle” event. Speaker Sara Day, program manager of training and outreach for the Utah Microloan Fund, will discuss where to look for grants, how to filter out the noise, and what makes an opportunity worth your time. Event takes place online. Details are at wbcutah.org.

BBBs merge into four-state bureau

A merger of a pair of Better Business Bureau organizations will combine Utah with three other states

BBB Mountain West and BBB Pacific Southwest have united to form BBB Mountain West & Pacific Southwest. The combined organization says it will provide enhanced services, education and support to over 29,000 BBB-accredited businesses and 25 million residents across Utah, Arizona, California and Nevada.

“This merger represents an exciting opportunity to build on the strong foundation both organizations have established while expanding the value we deliver to businesses and consumers,” said Matthew Fehling, president and CEO of the new unified bureau.

“Our previous successful mergers have demonstrated that bringing organizations together is about becoming better equipped to serve businesses and communities, not

just growth in size or footprint. By uniting talented teams, shared values, trusted local relationships and expanded resources, we’re creating an even stronger organization that enhances collaboration; fosters an exceptional culture; and ultimately delivers greater value to the businesses, consumers and communities we serve.”

The BBB says it will introduce additional business growth resources, educational programming and marketplace expertise.

Businesses throughout Utah and Northern Nevada will gain access to BBB PacSW’s expanded portfolio of business growth resources. The programs help businesses strengthen their operations, build trust, grow responsibly and create lasting impact, the bureau says. Consumer education resources and BBB services will also expand throughout the region, providing even greater

support to the marketplace as a whole.

Among BBB’s program are the BBB Breakthrough Accelerator, Growth Surge Bootcamp, Industrious Women’s Summit and leadership development opportunities designed to help businesses grow, strengthen operations, and build lasting success; resources available through BBB-Accreditation, including BBB Toolbox, an all-inone business management platform, along with exclusive discounts and value-added member benefits that help businesses operate more efficiently; and signature programs such as the Torch Awards for Ethics, BBB’s premier recognition of businesses that demonstrate exceptional integrity and trust, along with student scholarships and community initiatives that promote ethical leadership and strengthen the next generation of business leaders.

As the bureau grows, it expects future

campuses will create additional opportunities for businesses to access resources, educational programming, networking and collaborative workspaces.

Jane Rupp, former president and CEO of BBB Mountain West, said the expanded organization creates new opportunities to strengthen support for businesses throughout Nevada and Utah. “As a direct result of this merger, BBB will be able to expand our programs, services and long-term impact,” Rupp said.

“For years, our partner organization has been recognized for going beyond traditional BBB services by developing innovative programs that help businesses launch, grow and lead with integrity. We’re excited to bring these additional resources to businesses throughout Nevada and Utah.”

Details about the merged organization are at strongertogether.bbbcommunity.org.

Draper golfer wins exemption into PGA event at Black Desert

The PGA Tour’s Bank of Utah Championship has awarded a sponsor exemption to Bowen Mauss, the 2026 Utah State Amateur Championship winner.

Mauss, a native of Draper and a graduate of Corner Canyon High School who will be a sophomore at Arizona State University this fall, defended his title and won the championship for the second consecutive year. Mauss defeated Cameron Crawford 9 & 7 and won the title on the 29th hole of the match. He became the first repeat winner of the event since Preston Summerhays in 2018 and 2019.

With the exemption for winning the state amateur, Mauss will play in the Bank of Utah Championship for the second time. He played in the 2024 event as a sponsor exemption. The Bank of Utah Championship will bring PGA Tour stars to Black Desert Resort for the third straight year Oct. 1-4.

Earlier this year, Bank of Utah and the Utah Golf Association announced a strategic partnership that positions the bank as the “Official Banking Partner of the Utah Golf Association,” with the Bank of Utah Championship serving as a platform for elevating Utah golfers

Bowen Mauss holds the trophy after winning the Utah State Amateur golf title, earning him an exemption for the Bank of Utah PGA event. (Courtesy Bank of Utah)

and the sport statewide. “We’re proud to see our partnership with the Utah Golf Association create opportunities for the state’s top golfers,” said Benjamin F. Browning, CEO of Bank of Utah, in a release. “We’re excited to welcome Bowen to the Bank of Utah Championship and watch him represent Utah while competing against the world’s best on the PGA Tour stage at Black Desert Resort.”

“Congratulations to Bowen on an outstanding performance to capture the Utah State Amateur Championship,” said Easton Folster, executive director of the Utah Golf Association, in a release. “He played so well this week and is deserving of the opportunity to play in the Bank of Utah Championship in October. Our partnership with the Bank of Utah provides an environment for elevating golf across Utah while creating stronger connections between our players, championships and the PGA Tour stage. We will be thrilled to watch Bowen compete against some of the best professionals in the world.”

In addition to the tournament exemption, Bank of Utah serves as the presenting partner of the Utah Golf Association’s player recognition programs, including Champion of the Month and Player of the Week. These awards celebrate the achievements of local golfers all year long, allowing Bank of Utah and the Utah Golf Association to share the stories of talented players across the state.

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