Local stores are transforming their retail spaces into vibrant venues to increase community, revenue and growth.
Almost two decades ago, Liz Edmunds wrote The Food Nanny cookbook to keep her family afloat. Today, with social media and hard work, her daughter, Lizi Heaps, is redefining the brand to fit a modern audience, all while staying true to its heart.
Local stores are transforming their retail spaces into vibrant venues to increase community, revenue and growth.
Almost two decades ago, Liz Edmunds wrote The Food Nanny cookbook to keep her family afloat. Today, with social media and hard work, her daughter, Lizi Heaps, is redefining the brand to fit a modern audience, all while staying true to its heart.

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How five Utah cities are reinventing the downtown business district to adapt to a world of big-box stores and online deliveries.
When brick-and-mortar businesses proactively address challenges with permits, they mitigate delays, adapt to change and pave the way for growth.
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NASA’s Artemis II mission began in early April, marking the first time in more than half a century that humans have flown to the moon, relying on rocket boosters and other systems built in Utah.
GenAIPI rapidly achieved success, driven by a mission to equip business owners with the knowledge and tools to thrive in a world increasingly influenced by AI.
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The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small business advocacy organization, released a new report outlining the economic benefits and massive tax savings the 20% Small Business Tax Deduction will bring to the 371,569 small businesses in Utah now that it has been made permanent.
The Sundt Foundation has awarded grants to five nonprofit organizations across its Intermountain region as part of its latest quarterly giving cycle.
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Almost two decades ago, Liz Edmunds wrote The Food Nanny cookbook to keep her family afloat. Today, with social media and hard work, her daughter, Lizi Heaps, is redefining the brand to fit a modern audience, all while staying true to its heart.
What began as a teenage idea became a fast-growing brand, and a case study in building both high-performing and environmentally responsible products.
Founder Pedro Bautista is betting Utah is ready for padel, opening a Davis County location designed to turn a fast-growing global sport into a local community hub.
Co-founders Dan Cooney and Mike Barney built their boutique fitness and cycling studio on the promise of something better. Almost 2,000 rides later, they are still delivering.
How Amy and Eric Lund turned a confectionery side hustle into a brick-and-mortar location with lines around the block.
Utah renters often encounter hidden rental costs, prompting the FTC to initiate a rulemaking process for price transparency.
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