Articles
Sandy is a unique community that has a "style" all its own. We are located at the base of Utah's majestic Wasatch Mountains offering a variety of amenities, regardless of the season.
As you acquaint yourself with this publicat...
October 1, 2011
Locals Who are Passionate about the City They Call Home
Nestled among the Wasatch Mountains, the city of Sandy stands out as one of Utah’s most popular cities. Sandy, however, is more than just a city. It’s a community—one many people love and work hard at maintaining. The foll...
October 1, 2011
Sandy Sites Entertain the Entire Family
My daily challenge is to entertain my 18-month-old son. Sounds pretty easy, right? Just toss a few balls, make a few vroom, vroom noises with the toy truck and whip out great snacks for story time.
I wish it was that easy. Toddlers have the...
October 1, 2011
The Business Community Thrives in Sandy
The current economic climate may still be uncertain, but continued growth is creating plenty of optimism and excitement for Sandy business owners.
With a prime location, supportive public officials and visionary business leaders, Sandy is a...
October 1, 2011
Creating a Safe Haven
Linda Martinez Saville operates a place in Sandy where kids are safe and protected. At The Sandy Club: A Safe Place for Boys & Girls, children, parents and grandparents have a resource to develop life skills and create a better home environ...
October 1, 2011
Local Service Organizations Make a Difference at Home and Abroad
Sandy City has a long history of providing service to its residents. Business and government leaders support and manage several service organizations within the city including the Sandy Rotary Club, Honorary Colonel’s Club and the Sandy E...
October 1, 2011
Uncertainty is the word of choice for many right now. From the Wall Street chaos to the debt-ceiling debates, there are many uncertainties looming around us. Ranking high on likely everyone’s list of problems to solve is healthcare. With ...
October 1, 2011
Economic Leadership is Vital to a Recovery
I had the privilege recently of visiting our National Archives and viewing George Washington’s first inaugural address. Yes, I’m talking about the real document…yellowed parchment, faded ink, handwritten cursive and brilliant...
October 1, 2011
How to Use the Word “FREE” on Your Business Website
If you think you can offer any service or product for free on your business website, think again. The use of the word “free” is anything but simple. Why? Because of three omnipresent letters: FTC.
The Federal Trade Commission ma...
October 1, 2011
SALT LAKE AREA
Salt Lake City - INCONTACT added a growing business process outsourcer that caters specifically to food service companies. The client will initially use 100 seats of inContact cloud call routing and workforce management softw...
October 1, 2011
Tips for Fighting the Winter Five
Here we are approaching winter, those extra “holiday pounds” looming on the horizon. Studies have shown that most people gain an average of only one pound over the holidays. The bad news is that we don’t ever lose that pound, ...
October 1, 2011
A Small Tech Firm Bootstraps its Way to Success
In November 2006, unemployment in Utah hit a record low of 2.5 percent. Everyone was happy, except for HR executives trying to locate qualified applicants for their job postings. Finding people to fill technology and engineering positions was d...
October 1, 2011
CELEBRATING OUR HEALERS
With unwavering courage and compassion, the 2011 Healthcare Heroes are improving the health and lives of many throughout Utah and the world. From brilliant doctors to comforting volunteers, each Healthcare Hero exemplifies a devotion to bringin...
October 1, 2011
Businesses Deal with the Headache of Holiday Scheduling
Holidays offer an annual dilemma for many businesses. Staffing requires a balancing act where managers and business owners must find a way to offer employees time off, while ensuring business operations continue to run at full speed.
A Team...
October 1, 2011
Avoid the Debt Trap and Protect Personal Assets
Sometimes, good news comes from bad news. Such is the case when discussing recent small business bankruptcies in the United States.
According to the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI), the number of small businesses declaring bankruptcy in...
October 1, 2011
