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America First Field in Sandy will be home to Utah’s new UFL professional spring football team starting in 2028. (Courtesy Miller Sports + Entertainment)

United Football League expanding to Utah in 2028 Tom Haraldsen Salt Lake Business Journal Salt Lake City and Oklahoma City have been awarded teams in the United Football League, with play in those cities to begin in 2028. The UFL is expanding from six to eight teams next year, adding Rhode Island and Colorado to its league, with Utah and Oklahoma to follow in 2028. The United Football League of professional American spring football was created following the merger of the XFL and United States Football League; it started play in March 2024. The most recent season included the Columbus Aviators, Dallas Renegades, DC Defenders, Louisville Kings, Orlando Storm and St. Louis Battlehawks. Its leadership group includes Mike Repole and Impact Capital, RedBird Capital Partners, Fox, Dany Garcia, Dwayne Johnson, and ESPN. Games will be played at America First Field in Sandy. “We are thrilled to welcome the UFL to Utah and partner with the league as it brings its games to America First Field,” said Michelle Smith, president of Mill-

er Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “We believe deeply in the power of sport to unite communities, create lasting memories and bring people together around a shared sense of pride. Together, we look forward to creating an incredible experience for fans throughout Utah.” Oklahoma will play at the new MAPS 4 Multipurpose Stadium in Oklahoma City, Rhode Island will play at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket, and Colorado will play at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs. The UFL said it marked a significant step forward in 2026 after an ambitious plan to reimagine spring football. The result was a season defined by momentum, building on the league’s foundation with new markets, venues, fan experiences and innovations on the field. The league introduced the four-point 60-plus-yard field goal and placed a further emphasis on transparent officiating, while delivering football with the most plays, points and touchdowns per game. The season also reinforced the UFL’s value in the football ecosystem to develop top talent and provide a pathway to the NFL, with 118 former UFL players in NFL training camps, ultimately leading

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to 46 UFL players on current NFL active rosters or practice squads. In all, it was a springboard season that set the stage for the UFL to bring professional spring football to four new markets and expand to a 10-team league for 2028. “2026 was an incredible year for the UFL, and seeing the response from our fans, players and partners has made what comes next even more exciting,” said Repole. “There is a real energy around this league right now, and we’re thrilled to bring that energy to four new markets. We said in July that our next step was finding the right markets, venues and fan bases where we can work with local leaders to build the strongest franchises for today and for the future, and we believe Colorado, Rhode Island, Oklahoma, and Utah represent those qualities. “We’re thankful to the local leaders and partners who believed in this vision and have helped us get here. We can’t wait to see these markets come to life, and the best part is that this is just the beginning.” The Utah team name, branding and launch plans will be announced at a later date. Additional team and ticketing information can be found at www.theufl. com/utah.

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South Valley Chamber names its Small Business of the Year

The South Valley Chamber has named Cakes by Edith the recipient of its 2026 Small Business of the Year Award. Cakes by Edith will be recognized at the South Valley Chamber’s annual Titan Awards on Oct. 27 at The Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City. For nearly two decades, Cakes by Edith has served the South Valley with handcrafted pastries that bring together Mexican and American traditions. What began as a dream for Edith and Jorge Lopez has grown into a lasting family business, with their daughters, Alma and Diana, joining

the company after earning business degrees from Utah Valley University. “For us, being named Small Business of the Year by the South Valley Chamber is an incredible honor and something we are deeply grateful for,” said Alma Lopez, co-owner and head cake decorator, in a chamber release. “This recognition is a reminder that with hard work, dedication and passion, anything is possible. We are incredibly thankful for our loyal customers, our community and especially our amazing employees and team, who work alongside us every day and make every-

thing we do possible. This award belongs to all of us, and we are honored and proud to be named this year’s recipient.” The Titan Awards have been a South Valley Chamber tradition since 2009, recognizing businesses and community leaders for their contributions to the South Valley. The Small Business of the Year Award was established in 2022 to recognize a small business that demonstrates exceptional commitment to its customers, employees and community. “We want to give small businesses the recognition they deserve,” said Jay Fran-

cis, president and CEO of the South Valley Chamber. “Cakes by Edith represents the best of what small businesses offer: perseverance, heart and community spirit.” On Oct. 27, Cakes by Edith will be presented with its Small Business of the Year Award alongside Titan Award honorees Andrea Kendell, president and CEO of Swire Coca-Cola USA; Fraser Bullock, president and executive chair of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games organizing committee; and Jim Olson, president of the Utah Jazz for Smith Entertainment Group (SEG).

UDAF reacts to tough year for farmers, reduces loan rate to 0%

It’s been an “exceptionally difficult year” for Utah farmers and ranchers, and the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) is taking an unprecedented step to provide direct financial relief to agricultural producers with active UDAF loans. Beginning Nov. 1, UDAF will waive interest on all existing UDAF loans for one year. Borrowers will also have the option to defer loan payments for up to 12 months, giving producers additional flexibility as they recover from the challenges of the 2026 production year. “Utah’s farmers and ranchers have faced challenge after challenge this year, and we want them to know that we are in their corner,” said UDAF Commissioner Kelly Pehrson. “We know producers are hurting, and we want to help. UDAF’s job is to make agriculture work in Utah, and right now that means doing everything we reasonably can to give producers some

breathing room and help keep their operations moving forward.” The temporary measures were approved unanimously by the Utah Conservation Commission on Aug. 24 and by the Utah Agricultural Advisory Board on Sept. 9. Gov. Spencer Cox has encouraged the relief measures as an investment in the farmers and ranchers who feed Utah and sustain rural communities across the state. “By providing immediate financial relief during an exceptionally difficult year, state leaders are sending a clear message to Utah producers: We are committed to helping you weather today’s challenges and continue operating for years to come,” UDAF said in a release. UDAF has actively tried to provide support for producers through a historically challenging year marked by drought, wildfire, animal disease and other pressures on Utah agriculture. Throughout the

year, the department has worked to connect producers with disaster assistance, technical support, emergency loan resources and other tools to help agricultural operations remain viable. “Utah’s farmers and ranchers are being hit from every direction this year, and for some, the question is whether they can keep their operations going,” said Sierra Nelson, executive director of the Utah Wool Growers Association and an Agricultural Advisory Board member. “We applaud UDAF and Gov. Cox for recognizing the urgency of this moment and taking meaningful action. This relief will provide a much-needed lifeline, but just as importantly, it sends a message to producers that they are not facing these challenges alone — that they have partners who understand what they’re going through and are willing to stand with them and advocate for them.” The no-interest provision will apply au-

tomatically to every active UDAF loan from Nov. 1 through Oct. 31, 2027. No action is required from borrowers to receive the interest reduction. On Nov. 1, 2027, rates will return to those established in each borrower’s promissory note. Borrowers who need additional relief may also apply to defer payments for up to 12 months. The option is available across monthly, quarterly, semiannual and annual payment schedules. Borrowers who have already made their 2026 payment may elect to defer their 2027 payment instead. Borrowers who wish to defer payments must submit the official online form by Oct. 31. The UDFA loan staff will review requests and provide an electronic loan modification agreement for approved deferrals. More information and the payment deferral form are available at UDAF’s webpage, ag.utah.gov.

Speakers set for Utah AI Summit in December

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Utah Department of Commerce and the Nucleus Institute have announced the second wave of speakers at the 2026 Utah AI Summit, who are pioneering leaders in the integration of artificial intelligence in healthcare. Scheduled for Dec. 8, at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City, the summit aims to showcase how Utah’s pro-human approach to AI is reshaping the technology landscape, both locally and nationally. The summit brings together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers and industry leaders to discuss practical applications and ethical frameworks for AI adoption. The newly announced speakers are: • Danielle Faruq, division director

for Digital Health Policy, FDA’s Digital Health Center of Excellence. • Eric Fish, partner, Hooper, Lundy & Bookman. • James Hotaling, chief innovation officer, University of Utah Health System. • Dan Liljenquist, chief strategy officer, Intermountain Health. • Viet Le, associate professor, clinical researcher, Intermountain Health. • Nina de Lacy, professor, Department of Psychiatry, Huntsman Mental Health Institute, professor, Kahlert School of Computing. • Ken Kawamoto, chief health AI transformation officer, University of Utah Health.

• Mark Sendak, co-founder and CEO, Vega Health. • Nirav Shah, senior scholar, Stanford University School of Medicine. • Warren Pettine, co-founder and CEO of MTN. They join thought leaders and industry innovators who are at the forefront of AI applications, as previously announced: • Dean Ball, head of strategic futures, OpenAI. • Eric J. Beane, co-president, RAISE US. • Jared Bauer, co-founder and CEO, Seek Labs. • Chris Bramwell, chief privacy officer, director of the Utah Office of Data Privacy. • Dan Caffee, CEO, Voze.

• Andrew Carr, co-founder and chief scientist, Cartwheel. • Janet E. Foutty, co-president, RAISE US. • Eric J. Holcomb, co-chair, RAISE US, former governor of Indiana. • Caleb Hicks, CEO, School AI. • Kat Kennedy, general partner, Kickstart. • Lexi Pasi, CEO and co-founder, Lucidity Sciences. • Manish Parashar, director, Scientific Computing & Imaging (SCI) Institute. • Scott Pulispher, president, Western Governors University. • David Wingate, associate professor of computer science, Brigham Young University. For more information and to register, visit the Utah AI Summit website.

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Utah medtech leaders flag collaboration, radiopharma and AI as key growth areas A Salt Lake Business Journal Roundtable

Utah’s medical device and life sciences industry is emerging as a national player, powered by an unusually tight ecosystem, billion‑dollar deals and a fast‑developing radiopharmaceutical hub, according to executives at a recent roundtable discussion. Over the past 12 months, Utah has logged three roughly billion‑dollar life sciences acquisitions, major expansions from global manufacturers, and new investment in incubators and advanced manufacturing. But participants said the biggest shift is structural: a more coordinated network linking state government, universities, hospitals and industry. “What did rise to my mind was the effort we’ve seen over the last 12 months to build collaborations from government to industry to academia, building a stronger ecosystem, more connectedness than I had ever seen before,” said Andrew Hemmert, senior vice president of molecular research and development at bioMérieux. Policy and Partnerships Put Utah on the Map Executives credited a mix of state policy and industry organizing for the recent momentum. Governor‑led trade missions, BioUtah’s advocacy work, and resources such as the Nucleus Fund, World Trade Center Utah and STEP grants were all cited as catalysts. Co‑Diagnostics Co‑Founder Seth Egan said those efforts are raising Utah’s profile globally. “I feel like Utah is doing everything they can to help support and bring visibility to companies in the state,” Egan said, pointing to trade missions and export support programs. Several speakers also highlighted more formalized relationships with the University of Utah and its hospital, including a university partner network at BD that now features the UofU as a flagship collaborator. Despite competition in areas like diagnostics, participants described a culture that still leans cooperative. “Even around this table, we have a lot of us that are competing with each other. … But it’s also collaborative and it’s supportive of each company,” said Egan. Top‑Five Device Producer, Emerging Radiopharma Hub The impact is measurable. BioUtah President Kelvyn Cullimore told the group that Utah has recorded three major deals in the past eight months, including acquisitions of Ultradent and Scientia Vascular, each approaching or

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(Back row, from left) Kelvyn Cullimore, Shaun Rothwell, Andrew Hemmert, Seth Egan, Christian Eversull, David Wilson. (Front row, from left) Erin Barry, James Kennedy, Sarah Ptach, Jonathan Benns. (Photos by Megan Bartholomew) exceeding $1 billion when earn‑outs are included. “We have had three billion-dollar deals in the life sciences medical device industry in Utah in the last eight months. … Medtronic is coming to town, and the CEO of Medtronic made the comment that essentially they’ve had FOMO (fear of missing out) about not being in Utah,” Cullimore said. Cullimore said Utah is now among the top five states for medical device manufacturing by volume. By share of workforce employed in life sciences, Utah ranks third behind only Massachusetts and New Jersey. “There are only two states that have a higher percentage of their workforce employed in the life sciences … and we are third,” he said. That growth is showing up inside local firms as well. Christian Eversull, founder of AUST Group, said cardiac electrophysiology work has taken off in Utah, helped by close ties to the University of Utah. “One of the big drivers of growth for us has been cardiac electrophysiology,” he said. “The shift to high‑voltage ablation and our collaboration with the University of Utah have made this a very productive environment for us.” At the same time, West Valley City is being positioned as a radiopharmaceutical hub, anchored by Nusano, which aims to produce medical isotopes at scale. Radiopharmaceuticals use radio-

active isotopes to diagnose and treat cancers and other diseases but require production close to patients because of short half‑lives. Sarah Ptach, president and CEO of Canyon Labs, said the cluster is already drawing specialized drug developers and support firms, positioning Utah as “a major player in that market.” “You can’t talk about new innovation in Salt Lake without talking about Nusano and the radioactive pharmaceutical hub that is developing in Salt Lake and in West Valley … this huge surge in the potential for Salt Lake to be a radioactive pharmaceutical hub,” she said, adding that the radioactive pharmaceutical market is one of the fastest advancements in the pharmaceutical space globally in the past year. She noted there are currently only about seven radiopharmaceutical products on the U.S. market. “It’s expected to be 200 over the next five years,” she said. Point‑of‑Care and Minimally Invasive Care Gain Ground On the product side, leaders pointed to three areas gaining particular traction in Utah: point‑of‑care diagnostics, minimally invasive and image‑guided interventions, and technologies aimed at reducing healthcare‑associated infections (HAIs). Egan said patient expectations are driving demand for rapid answers at the bedside and in clinics. “Customers and patients are real-

ly demanding or wanting to have care closer at their bedside. … They’re wanting to go to a doctor and have an answer while they’re there,” he said. “They don’t want to wait weeks to get answers or days to get answers.” Co‑Diagnostics just submitted a point‑of‑care upper respiratory diagnostic device to the FDA, said Egan. Hemmert said a bioMérieux team recently submitted a women’s health point‑of‑care test for FDA review. In devices, Erin Barry, vice president of government affairs at Merit Medical, pointed to the spread of minimally invasive, image‑guided procedures as a major shift with direct patient impact. She cited her 11‑year‑old daughter, who has a congenital heart defect. “When she was born, we were told her next valve replacement would be openheart as well,” Barry said. “The last time we were with her cardiologist, we were told actually they’re just going to use a catheter, and … open-heart is probably not on the table anymore,” she said. “The patient outcome is phenomenal, and I think that’s the advancement you’re seeing right here in Utah.” Meanwhile, companies like Evoq are targeting HAIs and antimicrobial resistance with engineered materials rather than traditional chemistries. Chairman and CEO Shaun Rothwell framed the issue as both a market opportunity and a public health threat. “We’re … focused 100 percent of our efforts on reducing HAIs — healthcare-associated infections — and … how do we address this drug resistance problem that is becoming ever more prevalent in the world,” Rothwell said, calling it an “existential threat.” He cited estimates that roughly 100,000 Americans die annually from device‑related infections. AI Adoption Outpaces Regulatory Comfort Across the discussion, artificial intelligence surfaced as both an enabler and a risk. In healthcare IT, David Wilson of AdvancedMD said “agentic” AI systems are moving beyond transcription to execute tasks on behalf of clinicians, from front‑desk intake to billing workflows and chronic care management. “It started with kind of ambient listening and transcribing … but now we’re getting into actually seeing agents being adopted, see ROUNDTABLE page 4

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Utah’s Medtech & Life Sciences Momentum Three major deals in 8 months. Roughly $3 billion in combined life sciences and medical device acquisitions, including UltraDent and Scientia Vascular. Top‑5 device manufacturing state. Utah is “probably now the fifth-largest manufacturer of medical devices among all states.”

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where the AI is going and performing tasks on behalf of the clinicians,” he said. Manufacturers reported using AI for visual inspection, quality tracking and internal software development. At the same time, several described rising cybersecurity threats, including rapid spikes in overseas traffic after public announcements and more intrusive customer audits of data security. Ptach said the FDA’s own AI‑enabled assistant, ELSA, has had mixed impacts on review timelines. In one case,

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she said, the tool flagged 175 issues in a 510(k) submission because it couldn’t parse embedded images, forcing the company to re‑submit nearly 1,000 pages of tabular data and delaying clearance by more than seven months. James Kennedy, acting vice president of research and development at BD, said the challenge now is not whether to use AI, but how. “It’s not going to be who uses AI that becomes successful in the future,” Kennedy said. “It’s going to be who uses AI effectively.” The full conversation can be found online at the Salt Lake Business Journal’s YouTube, @SLBusinessJournal.

Radiopharma on the rise. About seven radiopharmaceutical products currently on the U.S. market, projected to reach approximately 200 in the next five years, with Salt Lake positioned as a “major, major player.” 100,000 deaths annually from device‑related infections. An estimated 100,000 Americans die each year from infections caused by medical devices, a key target for Utah‑based materials and device innovators.

Fervo Energy selling a chunk of Utah geothermal power to Google

Fervo Energy, the Houston-based developer of the Cape Station geothermal generating facility in Beaver County, has a major customer for its Utah-generated electricity. Fervo has signed a 396-megawatt (MW) power purchase agreement (PPA) with Alphabet Inc.’s Google. Google will purchase the power to serve as a building block for a potential data center in Utah. Fervo said the PPA will enable the continued development of its enhanced geothermal system (EGS) near Milford, expected to come online in 2028. The deal is the largest enhanced geothermal power purchase agreement on record. As part of the agreement, Google has an option to expand its offtake by approximately 600 MW, for a total of nearly 1 gigawatt by June 2030. Google’s data center plans remain subject to a variety of factors, including engineering feasibility, state and local ap-

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provals and commercial conditions. “This deal unlocks new, around-theclock electricity capacity at no cost to existing ratepayers,” Fervo said in its announcement. “Fervo and Google are both committed to a responsible growth approach grounded in transparency, twoway dialogue with communities and sustained local investment. As Google and Fervo’s partnership continues, we commit to upholding these principles in any community where we operate.” “This agreement reinforces that EGS is ready to power the next generation of computing infrastructure,” said Tim Latimer, CEO and co-founder of Fervo Energy. “As demand for reliable electricity grows, customers like Google need energy resources that can be deployed at scale, operate around the clock, and deliver where power is needed. This new PPA is part of our repeatable commercial model that enables us to meet custom-

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This property is the site of a planned lithium extraction project that has received incentives from both the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Utah Inland Port Authority. A1 Lithium says the project will ultimately create 138 high-paying jobs in Emery County. (Courtesy Utah Inland Port Authority)

Lithium extraction project gets state incentive Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal A lithium extraction project in the Green River area is getting a second financial helping hand. A1 Lithium Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Australian-listed Anson Resources, was recently approved for a tax credit incentive by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development board as it continues a more than $714 million project that is expected to create 138 high-paying jobs over the next 25 years. The state incentive, in the form of a tax credit of up to $212.5 million over 20 years, follows the Utah Inland Port Authority’s approval of a property tax differential rebate for the project. “Apart from the advantageous geological conditions of the Green River Lithium Project, A1 Lithium decided to invest in Utah due to the high-level support for the development of critical mineral projects to meet the strategic objective of re-establishing supply chains in the USA,” said Bruce Richardson, president of Anson Resources, in a news release. “Utah’s transparent mining policies and aim of making quick application determinations were also a factor in this decision. We have received an unprecedented level of support from GOED and UIPA as well as other government of Utah agencies, for which we express our appreciation. We are excited to proceed with this project that we expect will bring about a generational change in the economy and livelihood of the people of Green River and southeastern Utah.” The company has said the project’s first phase is designed to produce approximately 10,000 metric tons of battery-grade lithium carbonate annually for electric vehicles and energy storage. Over the next 20 years, the project is projected to create new total wages of more than $494.3 million and generate $425 million in state tax revenue. The incentivized jobs are expected to pay an average of $179,087. “Developing domestic supply chains for critical minerals is a key focus of both state and national energy infrastructure strategies,” GOED Commissioner Jefferson Moss said in a prepared statement. “The Green River Lithium project in Emery County marks a significant advancement for rural economic growth in Utah. It establishes a sustainable and long-term industrial base, creating well-paying jobs in rural areas and strengthening Utah’s role in producing energy materials domestically.”

“A1 Lithium’s investment in southeastern Utah will be transformational for the city of Green River, Utah’s production of critical minerals, and our nation’s broader reindustrialization efforts,” said Ryan Starks, executive director of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah. “EDCUtah is proud to support A1 Lithium as they grow and expand, and our network looks forward to continuing to support the company as they invest in the region and create long-term opportunities.” The approval on Sept. 3 from the UIPA board entails an annual property tax differential rebate equal to 50 percent for up to 25 years, subject to a total cap of about $194 million. The new A1 plant will be in UIPA’s Castle Country Project Area. “UIPA is helping Green River translate private investment into long-term economic capacity,” said Ben Hart, UIPA executive director. “This post-performance incentive aligns A1 Lithium’s growth with regional priorities and ties public support directly to actual investment and job creation.” In an EDCUtah news release, Hart said the project “has the potential to create generational economic opportunity in Green River while strengthening a supply chain that is increasingly important to our national economy and security. It builds on the region’s history, infrastructure and skilled workforce while opening the door to an entirely new industry for eastern Utah.” The project will be on 148 acres of private industrial land in the Paradox Basin area, which the company has said is potentially the largest brine resource in the country and consists of various formations that host large volumes of brines rich in lithium and bromine, among other minerals. A1 will use a closed-loop system to draw liquid brine from deep underground wells to extract and purify lithium. During the GOED board meeting, Richardson said the first phase of the project would involve about 10 acres. He listed several ways the company has addressed concerns about water and environmental issues common at other lithium extraction projects. For example, the company will use resin to extract lithium from brine and use water instead of acids in the extraction process. Because of geological pressures in the Paradox Basin, pumps will not be necessary and the project will not use evaporation pools common in other extraction projects. Ninety-five percent of the water used by the company will be recycled, chemical use will be avoided

whenever possible, and the project will produce no emissions other than dust from trucks or people driving their vehicles on the site, he said. “All that means is we have a very low environmental impact,” Richardson told the GOED board. Plus, the ultimate use of the product is in batteries for electric cars, which aim to reduce CO2 emissions, he added. Jade Powell, deputy director of the Southeastern Regional Development Agency (SERDA), expressed support for the project. “As you know, in our part of the state, we’re energy producers, and we like these types of projects that deal with mining and extraction and creating high-paying jobs, and that’s exactly what this project does,” he told the GOED board.

“So, we’re extremely grateful that they are able to make it work and use their technology here in Green River and boosting the economy not just in Green River, but also regionally throughout Emery, Carbon and Grand counties, as that’s kind of the proximity of it all.” Founded in 2009, Anson Resources Ltd. is focused on critical minerals and exploration. It focuses on developing sustainable lithium-producing operations in Utah, as well as bromine, uranium and base metals projects in the U.S. and Australia. GOEO does not provide upfront cash incentives. Each year that an incentivized company meets the obligations in its contract with GOEO, it will qualify to receive a portion of the new, additional state taxes the company paid to the state.

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Moog Inc. employees work on a complex actuation system at the company’s West Valley City manufacturing site. The New York-based company will grow its operations there, adding more than 200 jobs over the next few years, after being approved for a state tax credit tied to the creation of 89 high-paying jobs. (Courtesy Moog Inc.)

Moog in the mood for expansion

Brice Wallace Salt Lake Business Journal A New York-based company will grow its West Valley City manufacturing operations, adding more than 200 jobs over the next few years.

Moog Inc., based near East Aurora, New York, made the announcement after being awarded a state tax credit incentive tied to the creation of 89 high-paying jobs and the investment of nearly $12 million in Utah over the next five years. With 30 U.S. locations, $4 billion in revenue and 15,000 employees in 21 countries, Moog designs and builds precision motion

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and fluid control systems for aerospace, defense, industrial and medical applications. Founded in 1951, it creates high-performance tech such as flight control parts for aircraft, satellite components and automated industrial machinery. The company’s facility in West Valley City is a production site for the company’s Space and Defense Group and specializes in manufacturing advanced defense systems, weapon turrets and missile control actuation components. “Expanding our space and defense production operation in West Valley City is a direct reflection of the exceptional Utah workforce,” John Boncaldo, government relations director at Moog, said in a news release about the expansion. “Their talent, dedication and commitment to excellence make this facility a showcase — consistently delivering hardware with 100 percent quality, 100 percent on time, advancing our mission of equipping those who defend freedom and explore the universe.” In 1998, Moog acquired the Utah operations from Raytheon Aircraft Montek Co. “Within our corporation, we’ve really embraced the spirit of the Beehive State and become known, both throughout our company as well as throughout the industry we participate in, for exceptional production, with a focus on 100 percent quality, delivered 100 percent on time, every time, and that has led Moog to continue to invest in the area,” David Hodge, general manager of the company’s Space & Defense Group, told the Governor’s Office of Economic Development board prior to the incentive award. Hodge also noted that programs and platforms that the company supports have seen “a tremendous surge in demand” because of global instability and said the expansion in West Valley City will feature “a great mix of production jobs.” The $11.9 million expansion project is expected to generate new total wages of $29.3 million over five years for the in-

centivized jobs, with the pay averaging $106,664. New state tax revenue is estimated at more than $1.6 million over five years. The GOED board approved a tax credit incentive in the form of a tax credit of up to $462,416 over five years. “Precision engineering and defense technology are central to Utah’s strategic economic priorities,” GOED Commissioner Jefferson Moss said in a news release. “Moog’s choice to grow its space and defense manufacturing operations in West Valley promotes high-paying jobs and is in line with our goal to be leaders in advanced hardware manufacturing.” “Moog has been an important part of West Valley City’s business community for many years, and we are thrilled to see the company make another significant investment in our city,” said Jonathan Springmeyer, director of economic development for West Valley City. “This expansion reinforces West Valley City’s growing role in Utah’s aerospace and defense industry while bringing new high-quality jobs and economic opportunities to our community. We appreciate Moog’s continued commitment to West Valley City and the state of Utah.” Matt Wonderli, associate vice president of business development at GOED, told the board that Moog has “become a staple to our aerospace and defense ecosystem and vital to our national security.” “We’re excited to see this ecosystem continue to grow … and supplying our warfighters across the world,” Wonderli said. The most recent Utah incentive is the second for the company. In 2018, GOED awarded it a tax credit incentive of up to $980,754 over 10 years, based on the creation of 120 jobs in a $2.33 million expansion. GOEO does not provide upfront cash incentives. Each year that an incentivized company meets the obligations in its contract with GOEO, it will qualify to receive a portion of the new, additional state taxes the company paid to the state.

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New Utah Case Expands Contractor Risk to Neighboring Properties

Appeals reversed this decision and held that the builder did owe a duty to the neighbors.

By Andrew Berne, Attorney and Shareholder at Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.

Key takeaway for contractors: Utah courts now recognize that contractors and landowners owe a duty to neighboring property owners to exercise reasonable care during construction. Accordingly, contractors and others involved in the building industry need to ensure that that they are taking appropriate steps to address these potential issues.

A recent Utah Court of Appeals decision significantly increases the legal exposure contractors face for damage to adjacent properties—even when the harm is caused indirectly or by third parties. In Rosser v. Elite Craft Homes, 2026 UT App 16, a fire started at a construction site (likely by trespassers) and destroyed a neighboring home. The neighbor then sued the builder alleging claims for negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress, trespass, and nuisance. The builder filed a motion for summary judgment in which it argued that owed no duty to the neighbor because it didn’t control the third party who started the fire. While the trial agreed, the Utah Court of

What This Means in Practice 1. You can be liable to neighbors— even without a contract The court made clear that liability is not limited to the party with whom you have a contract. If your work creates a risk that harms nearby property, you may be liable for damage caused to that property. 2. Foreseeability is the driving factor Courts will look broadly at wheth-

er harm to neighbors is generally foreseeable from construction activities, not whether the exact event (like a fire or vibration damage) was predictable. 3. You may be responsible for third-party actions Even when damage is caused by trespassers or others, you can still face liability if you fail to take reasonable precautions (e.g., site security, hazard mitigation). 4. Control is treated as responsibility The court emphasized that contractors are typically in the best position to prevent harm, which weighs heavily in imposing a duty. Why This Matters This case lowers a key defense contractors have relied on—that they owe no duty to neighboring properties. Now, if your project creates a condition that could harm adjacent property (fire risk, vibration, excavation issues, etc.), you may be exposed to negligence claims.

Bottom Line If your construction activities can foreseeably impact neighboring property, you must take reasonable steps to prevent that harm—or risk liability. To help deal with such liabilities, evaluate your work plans and procedures. It may also be helpful to have a conversation with your insurance agent to ensure you are properly covered. Andrew Berne is a shareholder at Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C. He practices construction law and related litigation. He aids in the firm’s representation of architects, engineers, general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, and owners. He is experienced in trials, arbitrations, motions, and has argued before the Utah Court of Appeals. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Berne was able to use his construction management degree while he built homes in central Oregon. While there, Mr. Berne was intricately involved with subcontractors, material suppliers, local government officials, and owners.

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BENEFIT BROKERS

SALT LAKE

BUSINESS JOURNAL

GBS Beneﬁts, A Leavitt Group Company 2200 S. Main St., Ste. 600 SLC, UT 84115

Moreton & Company 101 S. 200 E., Ste. 300 SLC, UT 84111

IMA 95 S. State St., Ste. 1300 SLC, UT 84111

801-325-5000 imacorp.com

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. 6967 S. River Gate Dr. Ste. 200 SLC, UT 84047

801-924-1400 ajg.com

Beehive Insurance Agency Inc. 4393 S. Riverboat Rd. Ste. 200 SLC, UT 84123

NFP—An Aon Company 489 W. South Jordan Pkwy. Ste. 310 South Jordan, UT 84095

385-237-4000 nfp.com

HUB International 75 W. Towne Ridge Pkwy. Tower 2, Ste. 400 Sandy, UT 84070

801-727-6000 hubinternational .com

Utah Business Insurance Company 10421 South Jordan Gateway Blvd., Ste. 400 South Jordan, UT 84095

Brown & Brown 6955 S. Union Park Center Ste. 350 SLC, UT 84047

Altura Beneﬁts 428 E. Winchester, Ste. 200 SLC, UT 84107

801-364-7233 gbsbeneﬁts.com

801-531-1234 moreton.com

801-685-6860 beehiveinsurance .com

801-889-1300 utahbic.com

801-505-6500 bbrown.com

801-263-2900 alturabeneﬁts.com

236

186

138

135*

180*

26*

39*

$595M

$1.5B

$300M*

$92M

$250M*

$400M*

1989

1910

2001

1927

1961

1987

2002

2006

1994

2005

176

100

14*

44*

80*

10*

No. of Worldwide Ofﬁces

No. of UT Ofﬁces

No. of Licensed Agents UT

Year Est.

Phone Web

Premium Volume UT 2025

Company Name Address

No. of UT Employees 2025

Ranked by Number of Utah Employees 2025

Specialties

Owner/Local Executive

Employee beneﬁts, consulting services, highlighting population health strategies, compliance and providing a superior employee experience

Diane Fullerton SVP of People and Community

Commercial insurance, group employee beneﬁts, voluntary beneﬁts, surety, public entity, construction, healthcare

Todd Smith, President and CEO

All lines of insurance, working with high-growth companies at all stages from startup through IPO to mature industry leader

Kendall Empey President Salt Lake City

1,116

Insurance, health insurance, employee beneﬁts, risk anagement, consulting

Michael Wade, Regional President

Association health plans, data analytics, comprehensive group beneﬁts, alternate funding

Tyson Perkes President

140

Beneﬁt and retirement plan consulting, wealth management, risk management, HR solutions

Sam North SVP

700+

Employee beneﬁts, self-funding, renewal Marc I. Cohen, forecasting, data analytics, President and CEO beneﬁt communications

Workers' compensation insurance, loss control consulting/training, claims management–helping you keep everyone safe

Ronald E. Nielsen President & CEO

442

Employee beneﬁts, risk management, data analytics, consulting, communications, technology wellness

Melody Jensen, VP

Providing group employee beneﬁts, personal health,life & medicare insurance plans

Craig Paulson President

Clair Naylor Principal

DPWM Beneﬁts 5525 S. 900 E., Ste. 100 SLC, UT 84117

801-355-3535 dwpbeneﬁts.com

1980

Major medical health, dental & vision, Medicare gap and advantage plans, life insurance, disability protection

CUI Employee Benﬁts 7730 S. Union Park Ave. Ste. 250 Midvale, Utah 84047

385-202-4704 cuibeneﬁts.com

51*

1969

14*

Medical, dental, vision

Tanner Owens Jason Knight Partners

Ark Insurance Solutions 655 E. 4500 S., Ste. 210 SLC, UT 84107

Individual & family health insurance plans, employee beneﬁt plans, dental plans, vision plans, life insurance, Medicare

Rebecca Yates CEO

801-901-7800 ark-ins.com

$21M

2010

*Did not disclose. Please note that some ﬁrms chose not to respond, or failed to respond in time to our inquiries. All rights reserved. Copyright 2026 by Salt Lake Business Journal. The Business Journal strives for accuracy in its list publications. If you see errors or omissions in this list, please contact us at lists@slbusinessjournal.com.

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No. of Utah Ofﬁces Number of Worldwide Ofﬁces

No. of Utah Employees

Phone Web

No. of Utah Licenced Agents

Company Name Address

Premium Volume in Utah 2025

Listed by Premium Volume in Utah 2025

SALT LAKE

BUSINESS JOURNAL

Specialties

Year Est.

COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AGENCIES

Owner/Ofﬁcer

Focus on working with highgrowth companies at all stages from startup through IPO to mature industry leader

2001

Kendall Empey President Salt Lake City

290

All lines of insurance including commercial, personal, life, health & beneﬁts

1952

Eric O. Leavitt CEO

300+

Property, casualty, health & beneﬁts brokerage & consulting

1923

Cherie Wood Richard Valenzuela

Commercial insurance, group employee beneﬁts, voluntary beneﬁts, surety, public entity, construction, healthcare

1910

Todd Smith President & CEO

125*

Construction, habitation, bonding, trucking, healthcare, medical beneﬁts

1936

Terry Buckner CEO

18*

65*

1,116

Risk management, loss-sensitive programs

1927

Michael Wade Regional President

$121M

Trucking, construction, manufacturing, non-proﬁts, employee beneﬁts

1961

Tyson Perkes President

801-364-3434 onedigital.com

$82M

Commercial, personal, employee beneﬁts, professional liability

1950

Kendall A. Nelson Principal, Senior Client Executive

Summit Risk Management and Insurance 7430 S. Creek Rd. Sandy, UT 84093

888-582-8046 summit-risk.com

Contractors, bonds, manufacturing, trucking, healthcare, property

2000

Brent Koplin Managing Partner

Reliance Risk Management and Insurance 13894 S. Bangerter Pkwy. Ste. 200 Draper, UT 84020

385-722-2240 reliancermi.com

$26.3M

Business insurance: workers compensation, general liability, property, contractor bonds

1986

Matthew D. Hunter President

2013

David Butterﬁeld President & CEO

IMA 95 S. State St., Ste. 1300 SLC, UT 84111

801-325-5000 imacorp.com

$1.5B

100

138

The Leavitt Group 136 S. University Blvd. Cedar City, UT 84720

435-586-6553 leavitt.com

$1.056B

297

891

Marsh USA Inc. / Mercer Health & Beneﬁts 15 S. South Temple St. SLC, UT 84101

801-533-3600 marsh.com mercer.com

$740M*

51*

45*

Moreton & Company 101 S. 200 E., Ste. 300 SLC, UT 84111

801-531-1234 moreton.com

$595M

176

186

The Buckner Co. Inc. 5295 S. Commerce Dr. Ste. 300 SLC, UT 84107

801-937-6700 buckner.com

$214.1M*

25*

Arthur J. Gallagher Risk Management Services Inc. 6967 S. River Gate Dr. Ste. 200 Midvale, UT 84047

801-924-1400 ajg.com

$325M*

Beehive Insurance Agency Inc. 4393 S. Riverboat Rd. Ste. 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84123

801-685-6860 beehiveinsurance .com

One Digital Insurance 448 S. 400 E. SLC, UT 84111

Goldenwest Insurance Services 5025 S. Adams Ave. South Ogden, UT 84403

801-621-4550 gwcu.org/ insurance

$18.1M

Auto dealer and service, aviation, contractors, farm and crop, homeowners' associations, manufacturing, medical practice, restaurants and retail, workers' compensation

USI Insurance Services 1100 E. 6600 S., Ste. 280 SLC, UT 84121

801-713-4550 usi.com

30*

32*

200

Risk management, alternative risk, loss control, claims management, analytics

1994

Nathaniel Wayman Regional Select Practice Leader

Trustco 2735 E. Parleys Way Ste. 305 SLC, UT 84109

801-278-5341 trustcoinc.com

Commercial lines, personal lines, small business, workers compensation, employee beneﬁts, ﬂood, earthquake, landslide,life and health

1973

Greg T. Kingdon President

Poulton Insurance Services 2137 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT 84109

801-484-4477 poulton insurance.com

P&C insurance, commercial insurance, workers compensation insurance, personal lines

1956

Michael Poulton

Sentry West Insurance Services 3860 S. 2300 E. SLC, UT 84109

Commercial & personal insurance, property & casualty, condo, HOA, apartments, lessor's risk, manufacturing, realtors

1976

Brayden Jessen CEO

801-272-8468 sentrywest.com

25*

35*

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HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES

SALT LAKE

BUSINESS JOURNAL

1977

HMO, PPO, Level Funded, dental, vision, life, disability, critical illness

Kim Sonerholm, CEO at UnitedHealthcare for Nevada/Utah/ Idaho

1935

Medical, dental, vision

Ryan Lowther EVP, COO

1998

Commercial group (fully insured, self-insured & level-funded), marketplace individual plans (on and off the exchange), Medicaid and Medicare Advantage

Chad Westover CEO

Medcare Advantage, Jim Rechtin 1980 dental, vision, life, wellness President and CEO (Go365)

15 States

Brandon Medicaid, Molina Medicare, Hendrickson Integrated Medicaid/ 1997 President Molina Medicare (Duals), Molina Healthcare of Utah Marketplace and Idaho

United Healthcare P.O. Box 30769 SLC, UT 84130

877-632-0221 uhc.com

470,000

$6.6M*

1,391*

EMI Health 5101 S. Commerce Dr. Murray, UT 84107

800-662-5850 emihealth.com

300,000

$277M*

242*

University of Utah Health Plans 6056 S. Fashion Square Dr. Ste. 3104 Murray, UT 84107

833-981-0214 uhealthplan .utah.edu

270,000+

$715M*

380*

Humana *

800-448-6262 humana.com

183,806*

173

Molina Heathcare of Utah 7050 S. Union Park Ave. Ste. 200 Midvale, UT 84047

888-483-0760 molina healthcare.com

Goldenwest Financial Services—dba Goldenwest Health Insurance 5151 S. 400 E. Washington Terrace, UT 84405

Aetna 10150 Centennial Pkwy. Ste. 450 Sandy, UT 84070

888-675-6570 regence.com

801-786-8160 gwcu.org/protect/ employeebeneﬁts/ corporate-health

801-256-7000 aetna.com

739,752

47,724

5,231*

$1.31B

$38.2M*

$60.2M*

2,400+

438

281

1,000+

Year Est.

A full suite of scalable wellness and health 1944 insurance products, as well as options for life, dental and vision

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah 2890 E. Cottonwood Pkwy. SLC, UT 84121

Top Local Executive

SelectHealth Inc. 5381 Green St. Murray, UT 84123

917,800

Insurance Products Offered

Individual and group medical plans, dental, vision, pharmacy beneﬁt management, Medicare 1983 Advantage, Medicaid enrollees, Children's Health Insurance Plan (CHIP), Federal Employee Health Beneﬁts (FEHB) plan

800-538-5038 selecthealth.org

No. of Ofﬁces Worldwide

No. of Utah Ofﬁces

No. of Utah Employees

Phone Web

2025 Utah Premium Volume

Company Name Address

Number of Utah Individuals Covered in 2025

Ranked by Number of Utah Individuals Covered in 2025

Robert Hitchcock President/CEO

Jim Guemple Utah Market President

Group health insurance, group dental insurance, group vision insurance, group life, accidental death, dismemberment and disability, group supplemental products, COBRA administration, HRAs, HSA, FSAs, DCFSAs, Section 125

David Butterﬁeld President & CEO

Group health, individual health, group dental, group 1953 vision, group life, group disability

Sean Liedtke Director of Commercial Large Group Sales and Account Management Mountain States

2017

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HOSPITALS

SALT LAKE

BUSINESS JOURNAL

Company Name Address

Phone Web

Total # of Beds

Number of Employees

Number of Providers

For Profit?

Listed by Number of Beds

U of U Hospitals & Clinics 50 N. Medical Dr. SLC, UT 84132

801-581-2121 healthcare.utah.edu

680

27K+

5,000+ No

IMC–Intermountain Medical Ctr. 5121 S. Cottonwood St. Murray, UT 84107

801-507-7000 intermountainhealthcare. org/locations/inter mountainmedical-center

504

6,000+

Utah Valley Hospital 1034 N. 500 W. Provo, UT 84604

801-357-7850 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/utah-valley-hospital

395

St. George Regional Hospital 1380 E. Medical Dr. St. George, UT 84790

435-251-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/st-george-regionalhospital

McKay-Dee Hospital 4401 Harrison Blvd. Ogden, UT 84403

St. Mark's Hospital 1200 E. 3900 S. SLC, UT 84124

Specialties

Admin.

Owner

Multiple

Dan Lundergan

University of Utah

1,524

Level 1 Trauma Center, cardiovascular, neurosciences, oncology, trauma, women's, newborn ICU, medical, surgical, emergency No medicine, 5 specialized adult ICUs, transplant including solid organ and living donor, orthopedics, kidney services, air ambulance services

Ralph Jean-Mary

Intermountain Health

3,400

1,137*

Level II Trauma Center, newborn ICU, heart cancer care, obstetrics, surgery

Kyle Hansen

Intermountain Health

284

2,600*

969

Level II Trauma Center, neurosurgery, heart surgery, newborn ICU, surgery, cancer therapy, LiVe Well Center

Natalie Ashby

Intermountain Health

801-387-7000 intermountain healthcare.org/locations/ mckay-dee-hospital

310

2,900*

701*

Level II Trauma Center, heart and cancer care, newborn ICU, obstetrics, surgery, behavioral health

Judy Williamson

Intermountain Health

801-268-7111 stmarkshospital.com

325

1,650+

827+

Yes

ER, heart services, cancer services, imaging and surgery centers

Matt Hasbrouck

Mountainstar Medical Group

Primary Children's Hospital 100 N. Mario Capecchi Dr. SLC, UT 84113

801-662-5555 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/primary-childrenssalt-lake-city

289

3,599*

Pediatric Level | Trauma Center, heart services, cancer services, brain and spine services, organ transplants

Dustin Lipson

Intermountain Health

LDS Hospital 8th Avenue & C St. SLC, UT 84143

801-408-1100 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/lds-hospital

262

1,574*

1,153*

Medical, surgical, blood cancer, bone marrow transplant, orthopedics, women and newborn, special care nursery, psychiatry, chemical dependency, bariatrics

Heather Wall

Intermountain Health

Ogden Regional Medical Ctr. 5475 S. 500 E. Ogden, UT 84405

801-479-2111 ogdenregional.com

239

900*

300+

Level II trauma center, certified stroke center, Yes cardiac services, cancer care, maternity care, pediatrics, behavioral health

Jerry Gonzalez

HCA Healthcare

801-807-1000 mountain.commonspirit.org/ location/holy-cross-hospitaldavis

221

610

524

Yes

Birth center, breast cancer care, cancer center, cardiology, emergency department, orthopedics, wound care

Kyle Brostrom

CommonSpirit Health

801-561-8888 mountain.commonspirit.org/ location/holy-cross-hospitaljordan-valley

172

669*

451

Yes

Cancer, women's services, orthopedics, general surgery, weight loss, cardiology, breast care

Nathanael Budge

CommonSpirit Health

Logan Regional Hospital 12 1400 N. 500 E. Logan, UT 84341

435-716-1000 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/loganregional-hospital

148

1,190*

455

ER, obsterics, surgery, cancer center

Brandon McBride

Intermountain Health

Holy Cross Hospital– Salt Lake 13 1050 E. South Temple SLC, UT 84102

801-350-4111 mountain.commonspirit.org/ location/holy-cross-hospitalsalt-lake

158

500*

278

Yes

Emergency medicine, heart care, orthopedics, general surgery, diagnostic imaging, neurology, women's services

Bryan McKinley

CommonSpirit Health

14 630 E. Medical Dr.

Lakeview Hospital Bountiful, UT 84010

801-299-2200 mountainstar.com/locations/ lakeview-hospital

128

572

211

Yes

Orthopedics, chest pain, women's services, behavioral health, wound care and ER

Troy Wood

HCA/ Mountainstar Medical Group

Holy Cross Hospital– West Valley 15 3460 S. 4155 W. West Valley City, UT 54120

801-964-3100 mountain.commonspirit.org/ location/holy-cross-hospitalwest-valley

102

375*

325

Yes

Orthopedics, general surgery, women's services, behavioral health, hernia

Nathanael Budge

CommonSpirit Health

16 3741 W. 12600 S.

801-285-4000 intermountainhealthcare.org/ locations/riverton-hospital

1,085*

250+

Women and newborn, ER, pediatrc services, medical, surgical, outpatient, diagnostic imaging

Todd Neubert

Intermountain Health

American Fork Hospital 17 170 N. 1100 E. American Fork, UT 84003

801-855-3300 intermountainhealthcare. org/locations/american-forkhospital

800*

300+

Women and newborn care, special care nursery, cancer care, surgical, endoscopy, ICU, Imaging, ER, physical therapy and rehab, wound care, Sleep Center

Jason Wilson

Intermountain Health

Alta View Hospital 18 9660 S. 1300 E. Sandy, UT 84094

801-501-2600 intermountain healthcare.org/locations/ alta-view-hospital

550

306

Women and newborn care, medical and surgical services, imaging, ER

Scott T. Roberson

Intermountain Health

Brigham City Community Hospital 19 950 S. Medical Dr. Brigham City, UT 84302

435-734-9471 brighamcityhospital.com

245

Yes

Acute care hospital

Jami Cottle

HCA/ Mountainstar Medical Group

Cedar City Hospital 20 1303 N. Main St. Cedar City, UT 84721

435-868-5000 intermountain healthcare.org/locations/ cedar-city-hospital

459*

84*

ER, obstetrics, surgery, cancer services, cardiology, spine and pain services, diagnostic imaging

Jamison Robinett

Intermountain Health

Layton Hospital 21 201 W. Layton Pkwy. Layton, UT 84041

801-543-6000 intermountain healthcare.org/locations/ layton-hospital

395*

168*

ER, obstetrics, surgery

Kelly Duffin

Intermountain Health

Holy Cross– Mountain Point 22 3000 N. Triumph Blvd. Lehi, UT 84043

801-345-3000 mountain.commonspirit. org/location/holy-crosshospital-mountain-point

278

Cancer care, heart and vascular, neurosciences, orthopedics, primary care, ER

Chris Stines

CommonSpirit Health

Holy Cross Hospital–Davis 10 1600 W. Antelope Dr. Layton UT 84041

Holy Cross Hospital– Jordan Valley 3580 W. 9000 S. West Jordan, UT 84088

Riverton Hospital Riverton, UT 84065

Did not disclose. Please note that some firms chose not to respond, or failed to respond in time to our inquiries. All rights reserved. Copyright 2026 by Salt Lake Business Journal. The Business Journal strives for accuracy in its list publications. If you see errors or omissions in this list, please contact us at lists@slbusinessjournal.com.

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SPORTS MEDICINE FACILITIES Listed Alphabetically Company Name Address

SALT LAKE

BUSINESS JOURNAL

Phone Web

Primary Services

435-645-9095 healthcare.utah.edu

Orthopedic, sports rehab, back and neck, concussions, hand therapy

University of Utah Health

801-501-2113 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedics, sports-related injury treatment, physical medical rehab

Intermountain Health

Alta View Sports Medicine 9844 S. 1300 E., Ste. 100 Sandy, UT 84094

801-571-9433 grangermedical.com

Complete coverage of all orthopedic conditions and work-related injuries, leadingedge treatments for chronic pain and acute injuries

Granger Medical

American Fork Orthopedic & Sports Medicine 98 N. 1100 E., Ste. 103 American Fork, UT 84003

801-492-2663 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical sports medicine

Intermountain Health

435-615-8822 heidenortho.com

Knee, shoulder, hand, wrist and elbow, spine, hip, foot and ankle care

Eric Heiden Karen Heiden

LiVe Well Center - Salt Lake 389 S. 900 E. SLC, UT 84102

385-282-2700 intermountainhealthcare.org

Services focused on improving the health and wellness of every individual, regardless of age or condition

Intermountain Health

McKay-Dee Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 4403 S. Harrison Blvd., Ste. 2400 Ogden, UT 84403

801-387-2750 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedics and sports medicine clinic

Intermountain Health

801-523-3415 mlrehab.com

General physical therapy and pain management, joint reconstruction, post-surgical rehabilitation, sports injuries, outpateint orthopedics, neck and back pain, general joint pain, chronic pain

Mountainland Physical Therapy Partners

Orthopedic Specialty—Intermountain Medical Center 5169 Cottonwood St., Ste. 430 Murray, UT 84107

801-507-3475 intermountainhealthcare.org

Hand, knee and hip, oncology treatment

Intermountain Health

Orthopedic Speciality Group— LDS Hospital 324 E. 10th Ave., Ste. 100 SLC, UT 84103

801-408-8700 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic treatment and supervision of sports-related injuries

Intermountain Health

385-887-0746 mountainstarmedicalgroup.com

Foot and ankle surgery, hand, wrist and elbow surgery, hip surgery, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, sports medicine

Mountainstar Medical Group

Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine 77 S. 400 W. Spanish Fork, UT 84660

801-798-1626 physicaltherapy spanishfork.com

Orthopedic rehabilitation, back and neck care, hand therapy, sports acceleration

Ed Budge

Professional Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine 1325 S. 800 E., Ste. 215 Orem, UT 84097

801-373-1053 proptutah.com

Sports injury, joint pain, back pain, car accident, etc.

Orrock Mendenhall Sports Medicine & Physical Therapy

Riverton Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Clinic 3723 W. 12600 S., Ste. 450 Riverton, UT 84065

801-285-4650 intermountainhealthcare.org

Knee and shoulder surgery, fracture care, sports injury care, non-operative

Intermountain Health

Salt Lake Clinic Orthopedics 389 S. 900 E. SLC, UT 84102

385-282-2450 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic care and treatment

Intermountain Health

TOSH Clinic—Orthopedics 5848 S. Fashion Blvd., Ste. 120 Murray, UT 84107

801-314-4900 intermountainhealthcare.org

Wide variety of orthopedic, physical therapy, sports medicine and sports training services

Intermountain Health

University Orthopedic Center 590 S. Wakara Way SLC, UT 84108

801-587-7109 healthcare.utah.edu

Sports medicine, total joint, knee and hip replacement, physical therapy and complete range of orthopedic services

University of Utah

Utah Valley Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 1157 N. 300 W. Provo, UT 84604

801-357-1200 intermountainhealthcare.org

Wide variety of care, including everyday injuries, concussions, total joint replacement

Intermountain Health

McKay Dee & Layton Parkway Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic 201 W. Layton Pkwy, Ste. 1A Layton, UT 84041

801-543-6775 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical sports medicine

Intermountain Health

Saratoga Springs Sports & Orthopedic Clinic 354 W. Crossroads Blvd. Saratoga Springs, UT 84045

801-341-5200 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical sports medicine

Intermountain Health

Spanish Fork Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 819 E. Market Place Dr. Spanish Fork, UT 84604

385-344-6770 intermountainhealthcare.org

Orthopedic surgery and nonsurgical sports medicine

Intermountain Health

Alpine Sports Medicine UHealth 2645 E. Parleys Way SLC, UT 84109 Alta View Orthopedics & Sports Medicine 9450 S. 1300 E., Ste. 120 Sandy, UT 84094

Heiden Orthopedics 2200 Park Ave., Ste. 100 Park City, UT 84060

Mountainland Physical Therapy 12197 S. Draper Gate Dr., Ste. B Draper, UT 84020

Peak Orthopedics Clinic 96 Kimballs Ln. Building 3, Ste. 207 Draper, UT 84020

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VISION CENTERS

SALT LAKE

Company Name Address

Phone Web

On-Site Optical Shop?

No. of Utah Locations

BUSINESS JOURNAL

Listed Alphabetically

Alpine Vision Center 3435 N. Center St., Ste. 1 Lehi, UT 84043

801-756-7150 alpinevisioncenter.com

Yes

Comprehensive vision & eye health, peripheral vision, intra-ocular pressure evaluations and treatment

Dr. Carlan Reese Dr. Steven Weaver

Broadway Eye Clinic 250 E. Broadway, Ste. 380 SLC, UT 84111

801-322-0467 visionsourcebroadway.com

Yes

Eye disease, eye conditions, contact lenses, eyewear, vision therapy, dry eye care, biocular vision disorders

Dr. Karri Buresh

Clair Optical 1025 E. 3300 S. SLC, UT 84106

801-466-3937

Yes

Contacts, eyeglasses, sunglasses

Alan Seyboldt Owner

Yes

Eye exams, tear duct procedures, chalazion and pterygium removals, cataract surgery and LASIK

John B. Alder M.D.

Samuel Passi, Randy Carter, Kristin Bretz, Mitchell Goff, Stephanie Nahhas, Zachary Zavodni

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Hoopes Vision 11820 S. State St. Draper, UT 84020

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Cataract, corneal disease and refractive surgery, LASIK, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, retinal disases and surgery, urgent care

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LASIK Plus Vision Center 5241 S. State St., Ste. 1 SLC, UT 84107

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LCA Vision LLC

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Routine eye exams, medical eye care co-manage surgery care

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Yes

Treatment of eye conditions, ambliopia, astigmatism, blepharis, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, emmetriopia, glaucoma, macular degeneration, myopia, presbyopia, retinal detachment

Dr. Jeff Broadhead

Rocky Mountain Eye Care 4400 S. 700 E., Ste. 100 SLC, UT 84107

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Yes

Eye exams and care, LASIK, glaucoma, cornea, pediatrics, cataracts, etc.

David B. Petersen, Paul Jeppsen, Braedon Murdock, Dayan Monsalve, Sarah Valdez

Utah Eye Centers 4360 Washington Blvd. South Ogden, 84403

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Yes

General opthalmology, LASIK, laser cataract surgery, retina specialists, pediatric specialists, cosmetic specialists

Physician-Owner

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CHEMICALS

• American Pacific Corp., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals serving the aerospace and defense industries, recently held a groundbreaking at its capacity expansion project in Cedar City. The project represents a $100 million capital commitment. The event follows the recent approval of a Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) incentive by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development. When complete, the project will significantly increase production capabilities, ensuring that the company continues to meet the growing needs of defense and aerospace programs.

ECONOMIC INDICATORS

• Workers in the Salt Lake City/Mur‑ ray metro area saw their pay increase 3.1 percent between August 2025 and August 2026, according to ADP Pay In‑ sights. That was No. 36 among 56 metro areas tracked. The national median base pay for job-stayers grew 3 percent yearover-year. Nationally, median base pay for job-changers grew 4.7 percent yearover-year. The sectors with the highest year-over-year pay growth in August nationally were construction with 4 percent base pay growth, financial activities with 3.5 percent base pay growth, and manufacturing with 3.5 percent base pay growth. ADP is focused on HR and payroll solutions. • Construction workers in the Salt Lake City/Murray metro area earn a median annual wage of $60,150, compared with a national median of $59,540, according to a study by Con‑ struction Coverage, an online publisher of construction industry research reports. When factoring in its 0.9 percent cost of living, Salt Lake City metro construction workers earn the equivalent of $59,632 annually. For context, the median annual wage for all workers in the Salt Lake City metro is $55,240. On a national level, full- and part-time wage and salary construction workers earn nearly 17 percent more than the overall median wage of $50,980 across all U.S. occupations. The highest cost-adjusted median annual wage is in Illinois, at $80,604. The lowest is in Florida, at $47,740. The local metro has total construction employment of 46,030, part of a national total of more than 5.4 million. Researchers analyzed the latest wage data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics alongside regional price data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, ranking more than 350 metropolitan areas and all 50 states by cost-of-living-adjusted pay. Details are at https://constructioncoverage.com/research/best-paying-cities-for-construction-workers. • Grocery Outlet Bargain Market is Utah’s most-wanted budget-friendly retail operation, according to a survey by Lenspricer.com, a site for contact lenses. It was followed by Price Rite Marketplace and Lidl. Details are at https://lenspricer.com/news/budget-retail-chains-people-want-study. • Utah is ranked No. 43 on a list of states with the highest average student debt, compiled by digital personal finance company Achieve, which used data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. In Utah, the average was $4,090 per capita in the 2024 fourth quarter and $3,900 in the 2025 fourth quarter, or down 2.7 percent year over

year. The U.S. average was $5,460, down 1.8 percent. Student debt declined in 43 states. Georgia has the highest average, at $7,120. Wyoming has the lowest, at $3,180 per capita. Details are at https://www.achieve.com/. • Coworking spaces in Salt Lake City are among the most affordable in the nation, according to a study by Co‑ workingCafe. For meeting rooms, Salt Lake City is among the most affordable metros in the nation, at $27.50 per hour, tied with Asheville, North Carolina. Only the three metros at $25 per hour are cheaper, and the rate remains well below the national median of $45. For virtual offices, Salt Lake City is below the national median of $179 at $159 per month. The most affordable, College Station, Texas, costs $50 per month. For memberships, Salt Lake City sits in the middle of the pack at $199 per month, just above the national median of $190. The most expensive, Anchorage, Alaska, reaches $340. For day passes, Salt Lake City sits in the middle of the pack at $35, slightly above the national median of $31. The most affordable, Deltona-Daytona Beach, Florida, and Syracuse, New York, charge $20. CoworkingCafe is part of Yardi, a global coworking and flexible workspace discovery platform. Details are at https:// www.coworkingcafe.com/blog/coworking-subscription-prices/. • Fifty-four percent of Utah women regularly feel mentally overwhelmed at least a few times a month, according to a survey by AMFM Mental Health Treatment. That equates to an estimated 703,439 adult women statewide. The percentage ranks Utah No. 38 among states. The highest percentage is in Maine, at 82 percent. The lowest is in Nevada, at 25 percent. Details are at https://amfmtreatment.com/blog/wherewomen-carry-the-heaviest-mental-loadin-america/. • Utah is ranked No. 21 on a list of “saddest” states, compiled by sensory wellness technology company Sag‑ espacetechnologies.com. It used data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics. Its study indicates a 33.01 percent average rate of adults reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression. That is 1.9 percent above the national figure of 32.4 percent. The largest percentage is in Louisiana, at 37.49 percent. The lowest is in South Dakota, at 27.51 percent. • The Salt Lake City/Murray metropolitan area has only 0.8 percent of all homes as vacation homes, used for seasonal, recreational, or occasional use, according to a study by global marketplace SellMyTimeshareNow. The national figure is 3.3 percent. The local area has 3,775 total vacation homes, from a national total of more than 4.7 million. It has a 48.5 percent share of renters that are cost-burdened, defined as spending at least 30 percent of their income on rent, compared with 51.1 percent nationally. Nationally, after peaking in 2018, vacation homeownership has declined every year since. Florida has the most vacation homes by volume, while Maine and Vermont lead in concentration. Details are at https://www. sellmytimesharenow.com/blog/citiesstates-most-vacation-homes/. • The Saratoga Springs Fall Fest is Utah’s favorite free fall event, according to a survey by financial media company MarketBeat. The event is ranked No. 69 in the nation. Research also indi-

cates that 65 percent of Utahns believe traditional fall activities are becoming unaffordable, while 57 percent expect to spend less on them this year. Almost half have actively searched for free alternatives because of the cost of living, and 81 percent want local governments and community groups to offer more free seasonal events. The top national event is the North Carolina Folk Festival in Greensboro, North Carolina. Details are at https://www.marketbeat.com/articles/survey-reveals-americas-top-autumn-activities-that-are-free-2026/.

million people in Oregon are struggling with a criminal record that may hold them back from good housing, jobs and other opportunities. Rasa pairs a free online eligibility tool with support from trained specialists and licensed attorneys. If someone is eligible to clear their record, Rasa provides a low-cost lawyer starting at just $500. Rasa’s service is available now in four states. Since its launch in late 2022, over 35,000 people have used Rasa’s platform to check their eligibility, and the organization has fully cleared more than 7,000 records.

ENERGY

GOVERNMENT

• Utah City, a 700-acre mixed-use development in Vineyard, has commemorated a milestone in sustainable infrastructure with the ribbon-cutting of its district energy system. The heating and cooling system is hailed as the first of its kind in Utah. Known as thermal energy networks, the systems involve central plants that produce hot and cold water that are then directed through a network of pipes to provide hot water, space heating and air conditioning for nearby buildings. Corix engineered the infrastructure, and the system will provide renewable energy to the emerging development through geothermal heating and cooling technology. Upon completion, Utah City will feature five unique districts, including an extension of Utah Valley University and a Huntsman Cancer Institute campus. Corix’s energy system will serve each building. The system is expected to eliminate the need for more than 17,000 individual water heaters and HVAC units and 20,000 individual building systems, and save developers over $100 million in capital savings over 15 years of expansion. At full build-out in 2040, Utah City is expected to provide 20 million square feet of residential, retail, commercial and medical research development on a 350-acre former brownfield site.

EVENTS

• The Intermountain Critical Miner‑ als Summit and UMA’s 111th Annual Convention, a Utah Mining Association event, takes place Nov. 4-5 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The event brings together mining leaders, academic partners, policymakers, national laboratories, researchers, suppliers and other industry stakeholders for conversations focused on the future of mining and critical minerals in the Intermountain West. The event theme is “Innovation to Independence: Building America’s Critical Minerals Future.” Tracks will focus on processing and smelting, investment and trade, workforce, national and economic security, and federal and state policy. Details are at https://members.utahmining.org/ events/. • The 2026 NREDA Annual Confer‑ ence, a National Rural Economic Developers Association event, will take place Nov. 4-6 at the Salt Lake City Marriott City Center, 220 S. State St., Salt Lake City. The theme is “Elevating Innovation from the Ground Up.” Details are at https://www.nreda.org/2026-annual-conference.

EXPANSIONS

• Rasa Legal, a South Salt Lake legal technology company that helps people clear eligible criminal records, has expanded into Oregon. The company said estimates indicate that more than 1.3

• September is officially Utah’s Own Month, following a declaration by Gov. Spencer Cox establishing an annual celebration beginning in 2026. The designation recognizes the farmers, ranchers, food producers and local businesses that feed Utah and contribute to communities across the state, while encouraging Utahns to discover, celebrate and support local products. Throughout September, Utah’s Own will celebrate with markets, events, and promotions across the state highlighting Utah producers and products. People may visit utahsown. org to find local farms and farmers markets and to shop for local products on the Utah’s Own member directory.

HEALTHCARE

• Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital Behavioral Health Taylorsville Campus recently marked its one-year anniversary and announced that more than 9,000 children have benefited from expanded mental health access and care. The 90,000-square-foot campus at 5770 S. 1500 W. also has provided care for more than 1,100 pediatric patients in its 24/7 Crisis Walk-In Center, the only unit of its kind in the state, and had 12,600 outpatient visits. Over the past year, the campus has significantly expanded access to behavioral health care for children and adolescents, including adding 50 percent more inpatient beds and 25 percent more outpatient appointment capacity.

PHILANTHROPY

• Swig, a Sandy-based beverage company, has begun its seventh annual “Save The Cups” campaign, created to support women navigating breast cancer treatment while also promoting early detection. The company aims to raise at least $650,000. Through Oct. 10, proceeds from Swig’s fall menu and merchandise will support the campaign, and customers can also contribute by rounding up their purchase at participating Swig locations. Save The Cups is also accepting nominations for women currently fighting breast cancer. Details are at SaveTheCups.org. The campaign launched in 2020. Founded in 2010, Swig operates more than 170 locations across 17 states.

RECOGNITIONS

• Canary Speech, a Provo-based company focused on vocal biomarker technology, has been included in the World’s Top HealthTech Compa‑ nies 2026 list, presented by Time and Statista Inc., a statistics portal and industry ranking provider. It is the second time that Canary Speech has been recognized. Companies were evaluated using three primary data sources: financial performance metrics, reputation analysis and online engagement. Out of thousands of HealthTech companies re-

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RESTAURANTS

• Local entrepreneurs and brothers Art and Nick Depole recently celebrated the openings of Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes locations in Riverton and Provo. The Provo restaurant officially opened its doors on June 15 and Riverton followed on July 13.

RETAIL

• CenterCal Properties and Perry Commercial have announced that The Collective at Morning Vista is on track to open late next year. The Collective is a 134,000-square-foot, open-air gathering place with shops, restaurants, fitness and more. The site broke ground in May at the northeast corner of Timpanogos Highway and Morning Vista Road. The current tenant roster includes Whole Foods Market, Sephora, Lovesac, Bamboo Sushi, PopUp Bagels, Solidcore, VIO Med Spa, Petfolk and Bohme. CenterCal’s Utah portfolio includes Station Park in Farmington and Mountain View Village in Riverton. Murray-based Perry Commercial specializes in the development, construction, brokerage and longterm management of office, retail, industrial and multifamily properties.

SERVICES

• National daycare franchise The Learning Experience is expanding across Salt Lake City with two new locations opening over the next year, adding 20,000 square feet of freestanding commercial real estate across the region. The Saratoga Springs location is slated to open in the second quarter of 2027, followed by Highland in the third quarter. Each location will consist of up to 10,000 square feet of indoor building space with up to a 5,000-square-foot playground. Each new center will also employ as many as 30 staff members and certified teachers to serve up to 180 children between 6 weeks and 6 years of age with daycare and early childhood education. The Learning Experience currently has two locations open and operating in the Salt Lake City market. The Florida-based franchise, which is owned by the private equity group Harvest Partners, now has 491 centers open and operating, including 488 in the U.S. and three in the U.K. The Learning Experience opened 57 new centers in 2025 and 29 so far in 2026, with another 305 centers currently under development.

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BANKING

• Zions Capital Markets, a subsidiary of Salt Lake City-based Zions Bancorporation NA, has appointed Vince Toye as managing director, head of agency multifamily lending. The move follows the close of its acquisition of the agency lending platform of Basis Multifamily Finance I LLC. Toye Vince Toye will focus on building the agency business and its service capabilities within the Real Estate Capital Markets division. Under his guidance, Agency Multifamily Lending will enhance Zions Capital Markets’ ability to meet the financing needs of multifamily owners, operators and developers nationwide, ZCM said. Toye previously served as managing director/head of community development banking at JPMorgan Chase. Prior to that, he served as executive vice president and group head for community lending and investment for Wells Fargo, and also served as head of production for Wells Fargo Multifamily Capital, where he managed the government-sponsored enterprise originations team, increasing production and overseeing the bank’s relationships with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

EDUCATION

• Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences, a Draper-based institution offering education for healthcare careers, has appointed Ilse Wallace as provost and chief academic officer. Wallace will focus on advancing academic quality, strengthening curriculum and clinical Ilse Wallace learning, and supporting student success. Wallace has more than 20 years of experience in nursing education and academic leadership, with a track record of strengthening curriculum quality and improving student outcomes at scale. She most recently served as associate provost and executive dean of academic quality at Chamberlain University, where she was a member of the university’s academic cabinet and led teams responsible for curriculum, assessment, clinical learning, faculty develop-

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HEALTHCARE

• Health Catalyst Inc., a South Jordan-based healthcare intelligence company, has announced that Tami Reller has been appointed to its board of directors, effective Oct. 1. Reller will serve as audit chair and as a member of its compensation committee, also effective Oct. 1. Reller Tami Reller previously served in various leadership roles at Duly Health and Care, leading one of the largest independent physician groups in the U.S., including as president from 2021 to 2022, CEO from 2022 to 2023 and executive chair from 2023 to 2024. Reller has spent decades at the intersection of healthcare and technology, with leadership experience in finance, growth, operations, marketing and consumer experience. She previously worked as a senior executive at Microsoft and held multiple leadership roles at various subsidiaries of UnitedHealth Group, including executive vice president and chief marketing and experience officer of UnitedHealthcare; and chief growth officer, chief financial officer and chief marketing officer of Optum. Reller’s public company board experience includes serving on the board of SPS Commerce Inc. since 2016, including as a member of the audit committee, governance and nominating committee and five years as board chair. She also served on the board of Avalara Inc. between 2014 and 2022, until its acquisition, including service as a member of Avalara’s audit committee and compensation committee. She has also served on nonprofit boards, including the Seattle Children’s Hospital Foundation, where she also served as treasurer, and Fairview Health Services, a Minnesota-based nonprofit health system. • Myriad Genetics Inc., a Salt Lake City-based company focused on molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, has promoted Vishal Sikri to executive vice president-commercial. Brian Donnelly, who has served as chief commercial officer since May 2025, has left

Myriad. Based in Wisconsin, Sikri has served as senior vice president of product at Myriad for the past year. He has an understanding of molecular diagnostics and oncology as well as business and commercial leadership experience from his prior roles at other companies.

TECHNOLOGY

• MX Technologies Inc., a Lehi-based company focused on financial intelligence, has appointed Rebecca Moulton as general counsel. Moulton will lead MX’s legal strategy and operations, including corporate governance, commercial transactions, litigation and investor relaRebecca tions. Moulton joined Moulton MX in 2011, serving as a legal executive, advisor and member of the company’s leadership team. She started as the company’s first in-house attorney. Prior to joining MX, Moulton practiced law at a Utah-based firm, advising clients across civil litigation, contract disputes, real estate and regulatory matters. She earned her J.D. from Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School. • Instructure Inc., a Cottonwood Heights-based learning ecosystem and maker of Canvas LMS, has named Stephan Geering as chief privacy officer. He will lead Instructure’s global data privacy programs, working across legal, security and product teams to guide how Stephan Geering the company builds and governs technology for educators and learners worldwide. He also will serve as an advisor to Instructure’s leadership team on data privacy and AI compliance and will work directly with product and engineering teams to build data privacy and AI governance requirements into the company’s roadmap from the earliest stages of development. Geering has more than 20 years of experience in data privacy, risk management and public policy roles, most recently leading the data privacy, AI governance and compliance programs at an education technology firm. Earlier in his career, he oversaw international data privacy compliance for global financial institutions and developed regulatory frameworks while serving at a government data protection authority.

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

Sept. 28-Nov. 2

“Next Chapter Leadership for Under‑ employed and Unemployed Women in Utah,” presented by Sego Leadership (formerly the Women’s Leadership Institute) as part of its Sego Next program and taking place 10 a.m.-noon on Mondays. Location is 7181 S. Campus View Drive, West Jordan. Cost is $195. Details are at siliconslopes.com.

Sept. 29, 9-11:30 a.m.

Crossroads Business Expo & Cross‑ talks, an Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce event. Expo runs 9-11:30 a.m. Lunch is 11 a.m.-noon. Crosstalks are noon-2 p.m. Location is Union Station in Ogden. Expo is free. Crosstalks (including lunch) is $60 for members, $70 for nonmembers. Details are at ogdenweberchamber.com.

Sept. 30, 8-11:30 a.m.

“Connection Cures Loneliness: Build‑ ing Belonging at Work,” presented by Utah Community Builders, a Salt Lake Chamber program, and part of the Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Series. Location is CHG Healthcare headquarters, 7259 S. Bingham Junction Blvd., Midvale. Cost is $95 for members and $120 for nonmembers. Details are at slchamber.com.

Sept. 30, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

Fifth Annual Northern Utah Man‑ ufacturing Excellence (NUME) Con‑ ference, presented by Utah Industry Partners, Northern Utah Manufacturing Excellence, Utah MEP, Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce and Bridgerland Technical College and designed for manufacturers in Cache, Box Elder, Weber, Morgan and Davis counties. Keynote speaker Matthew Wardle, owner of JD Machine, will discuss “Thrive: It’s Up to Us to Build the Workforce.” Location is Cache County Event Center, 490 S. 500 W., Logan. Cost is $199. Follow-up activities Oct. 1, 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., are factory tours in those counties. Details are at https://numeconference.com/.

Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

2026 “Finding Middle Housing” Event, hosted by Salt Lake County’s Office of Regional Development and focused on the growing need for affordable, walkable housing in the county. Location is Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 W., West Jordan. Cost is $55.20 for general admission. Registration can be completed at Eventbrite.com.

Oct. 1, 8-11:30 a.m.

“Connection Cures Loneliness: Build‑ ing Belonging at Work,” part of the Salt Lake Chamber’s Mental Health & Well-Being Series. Location is Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, 2890 E. Cottonwood Parkway, Cottonwood Heights. Cost is $95 for members and $120 for nonmembers. Details are at slchamber.com.

Oct. 1, 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.

Oct. 5, 10-11 a.m.

A Bolder Way Forward Quarterly Impact Forum. Susan Madsen and the Utah Women & Leadership Project team will provide updates on new and emerging resources, recent research findings, and inspiring progress happening across the BWF movement. Event takes place online. Free. Details are at https://www.usu.edu/ uwlp/events/upcoming-events.

Oct. 5, 5:30-7 p.m.

TOUMAC Bi-Annual Military Brief‑ ing, a presentation of the Top of Utah Military Affairs Committee and offering an opportunity to learn from top Air Force leaders and connect with military staff and other military affairs committee members. Speakers will include senior leaders from the ICBM/Sentinel Enterprise, along with an update on deployments from the 388th Fighter Wing leadership. Location is Hill Aerospace Museum, 7961 Cottonwood St., Hill Air Force Base. Free for military members (registration is required), $20 for civilians. RSVP deadline is Sept. 28. Details are at davischamberofcommerce.com.

Oct. 6, 9-11 a.m.

“Pay the IRS Less Without Going to Jail,” a Small Business Development Center event that takes place online. Cost is $19. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/events.aspx.

Oct. 6, noon-1 p.m.

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

Oct. 7, 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.

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Wasatch Back Business Universi‑ ty: “Say Something Worth Reading: Content Creation & Marketing That Actually Drives Business,” a Park City Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Blair Education Conference Center, Intermountain Park City Hospital, 900 Round Valley Drive, Park City. Free (registration is required). Details are at https://www.parkcitychamber.com/ events/.

Oct. 7, noon-1 p.m.

“Walkable Wednesday,” a ULI (Urban Land Institute) Utah event focused on Sanctuary, a luxury multifamily development in Lehi. Location is Sanctuary, 2777 N. Sandalwood Drive, Lehi. Free for members, $20 for nonmembers. Details are at https://utah.uli.org/ events-2.

Oct. 8, 9-10:30 a.m.

“Sweets & Strategies,” a Women’s Business Center of Utah event. Location is Roots Coffee, 51 N. 100 W., Payson. Free. Details are at wbcutah.org.

Oct. 8, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

“Creating Workplaces Where Wom‑ en Thrive Through Every Season,” a Utah Worksite Wellness women’s health event designed for HR and wellness professionals. Program will explore topics including fertility, postpartum care, hormonal health, perimenopause, menopause and healthy aging, while providing practical strategies to better support women in the workplace. Location is Zions Bancorporation Technology Center in Midvale. Cost is $35. Details are at https://utahworksitewellness.org/events.

Oct. 8, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Grow With AI” Series (Davis), a Small Business Development Center four-part event. Part 2 is Oct. 22. Part 3 is Oct. 29. Part 4 is Nov. 5. Location is SBDC at Davis Technical College. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/ events.aspx.

Oct. 8, 1:30-6:30 p.m.

“BioHive Premieres: Utah & The Future of Health,” a BioHive event. Location is Megaplex Salt Lake City at The Gateway, 400 W. 200 S., Salt Lake City. Cost is $29. Details are at https:// luma.com/biohive-mslx.

Oct. 8, 5-6:30 p.m.

“Davis After Dark,” an inaugural Davis Chamber of Commerce networking event. Location is Lakeview Hospital,

630 E. Medical Drive, Bountiful. Details are at davischamberofcommerce.com.

Oct. 9, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Grow With AI” Series (Morgan), a Small Business Development Center four-part event. Part 2 is Oct. 23. Part 3 is Oct. 30. Part 4 is Nov. 6. Location is Young Dodge in Morgan. Details are at https://clients.utahsbdc.org/events.aspx.

Oct. 12

Slopes Cup, a Silicon Slopes event that is a scramble-style charity tournament, with all proceeds funding Start School, Silicon Slopes’ free entrepreneur school. Location is Alpine Country Club, 5000 W. Alpine Country Club Lane, Highland. Cost is $395 for single golfers, $1,500 per foursome. Details to be announced.

Oct. 13-16

Utah Tourism Conference, presented by the Utah Tourism Industry Association. Location is Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, 1702 Glencoe Mountain Way, Park City. Cost is $379 for members, $399 for nonmembers. Details are at https://www. utahtourismconference.com/.

Oct. 13, 9-10:30 a.m.

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

Oct. 14, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.

Utah SMB Summit & Expo, a South Valley Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Mountain America Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. Details to be announced at southvalleychamber.com.

Oct. 14, 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.

Oct. 14, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

“Lunch & Learn,” a South Valley Chamber of Commerce event. Presenter Will Cosman will discuss “Who Is Hijacking Your Culture? Spot the Influencers, Recognize the Signs, and Get Your Culture Back on Track.” Location is BBSI Utah Valley, 3301 N. Thanksgiving Way, Suite 450, Lehi. Free. Details are at southvalleychamber.com.

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CAREERS LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER Lead Software Engineer @ Finicity Corporation (Holladay, UT) F/T Own cmplx prblms hvng dpndncy acrss srvcs & fcltate crss-fnctnl team intrctns to drve rsltn. Wrte cde to bld & enhnce applctns/srvcs & prmte cde-rvws, cde scnning, & othr stndrd dvlpmnt prctcs to dlvr hgh-qlty artfcts to prdctn. Reqs a Bachelor’s deg, or frgn equiv, in Infrmtn Sys, Infrmtn Tchnlgy, Cmptr Scie or Engg or rltd, & 5 yrs of prog resp exp in job offrd, or as a Prgrmmr Anlyst, Systm Tst Engnr, Qlty Assrnce Engnr, or rltd. Exp mst inclde 4 yrs w/ each: Enterprise Software solutions ;JavaScript;Node.js; Angular; TypeScript; OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT;NGRX, RxJS, Angular, or similar; Java/J2EE;Spring, Spring MVC and Spring Boot; ORM frameworks – Hibernate and JPA (Java Persistence API), JDBC; Design Patterns (service-to-worker, MVC, API gateway, dependency injection, lazy loading, all from the gang of four);System Architecture; Gitlab, Jenkins, AWS/ Azure pipelines, or similar; Sonar, Checkmarx, Nexus, or similar; Relational Databases (MySQL);Containerized Applications (Docker and K8s). Optn to wrk frm hme-bsd offce exsts. May rsde anywhre wthn the United States. Supervises 1 Sr. Sftwr Engs, 2 Sftwr Engs II. Send resume to Fitzroy Thomas, Fitzroy.Thomas@mastercard.com, 1 Lincoln Street Boston, MA 02111. Ref MC40-2026.

SENIOR ENGINEER, DATA ENGINEERING Castlight Health, Inc. in Sandy, UT seeks Senior Engineer, Data Engineering. Architect, design, and build scalable data pipelines on Google Cloud Platform using Python, BigQuery, Cloud Pub/Sub, Airflow, Data Fusion, and Google Cloud Storage. Telecommuting permitted for this position. $153,192 - $178,968 / year. Email resume to: immigration@mosaichealth.com. Must specify job code 83773 in reply. EOE.

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