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Smith Entertainment Group’s five-point plan for winning hearts and minds — and someday, maybe, a Stanley Cup.
From defense breakthroughs to dual-use technologies, global leaders unite in Utah to define strategies for America’s future.
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Lindsey Shores set out to create products that make travel easier for parents. Her audacity has landed deals with companies like Delta.
The items and apps the marketing and events director of The Gateway relies on to create community.
The soda-swigging sensation elevates Todd Smith to president and utilizes franchising success Shannon Swenson to expand the scale of the company.
The AI revolution is here, and new data shows that AI is replacing human jobs quicker than we imagined. Here’s how to stay ahead of the curve.
Why Elnora AI founder Carmen Kivisild traded Estonia for Utah to pursue her startup dreams — and the simple steps that made it possible.
Utah’s business community feels different. I hear this sentiment weekly, if not daily.
The wellness industry has found its next big franchise opportunity in an unlikely place: deliberate discomfort. Contrast therapy studios like PLUNJ and CHILLR spur on the state’s fastest-growing wellness trend.
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Gigi Pip, Utah’s own nationally recognized hat brand, is proud to announce the grand opening of its SLC Speakeasy, a hidden destination in the heart of Salt Lake City that blends style, creativity, and community.
New analysis shows leading firms are using technology-driven collaboration to scale capacity and meet rising client demands.
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity awarded SoFi Technologies a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion in Salt Lake County.
New data shows where entrepreneurs can stretch their startup dollars the furthest.
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Founder Stories

Lindsey Shores set out to create products that make travel easier for parents. Her audacity has landed deals with companies like Delta.
How HIGH Fitness founders Emily Nelson and Amber Zenith built a fitness empire on their own terms.
Jonathan Canlas’s old-school approach taps into the growing demand for the tactile experience that modern photography left behind.
The Black Diamond Equipment co-founder turned his passion for climbing into a global business legacy. Today, he’s still moving mountains — just a different kind.
With over 1.5 million freezer meals sold annually across 12 states, Beehive Meals is busier than the bees.
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When a father posted about his son-in-law’s terminal illness and IVF hopes, Utah executives responded with overwhelming generosity — uncovering the quiet philanthropy that defines Utah’s corporate culture.
Honoring the women leaders who are transforming Utah through innovation, advocacy and service.
How HIGH Fitness founders Emily Nelson and Amber Zenith built a fitness empire on their own terms.
Season two of Cozy Earth’s viral TikTok competition gained the company 60K followers over six days. Season three debuts today.