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Table of Contents The Premier Recognition and Awards Program ®

BEST OF STATE CALL FOR ENTRIES 10

BEST OF STATE LEGACY COUNCIL 12

BEST OF STATE STATUE WINNERS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT - Hale Centre Theatre 14

DINING - Edge Steakhouse 16

SPORTS & RECREATION - Club V Volleyball 18

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING - SymbolArts 20

EDUCATION - Odyssey House of Utah 22

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - Blackrock Microsystems 24

BUSINESS SERVICES - Webb 26

MERCHANDISING & CONSUMER SERVICES - Harmons Neighborhood Grocer 28

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - Mayor Brent Taylor (1979-2018) 30

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL & TOURISM - Western River Expeditions/Moab Adventure Center 32

BUSINESS INNOVATION AWARD WINNER 34

BEST OF STATE WINNERS - CATEGORICAL LISTING 35

2019 GALA - PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS 52

BEST OF STATE GOLF TOURNAMENT - PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS 54

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© 2020 BEST OF STATE 9 Best of State® 2020 Call for Entries Your accomplishments deserve recognition. Nominate yourself, your business, or your organization for a Best of State award. ®

ELIGIBILITY Nominees must either live, work, or do business in Utah. A nominee may be an individual, business, or other organization. Anyone associated with the individual, business, or organization may nominate. Best of State encourages self-nomination, as nominees are often best qualified to describe their own achievements and successes. Nominator identity is not available to judges. All judging is based solely on information provided in the nomination and is done by a panel of independent GENERAL AWARD DIVISIONS judges. Nominees may be nominated in multiple categories. Best of State reserves Arts & Entertainment the right to change nominee category placement. Business Services Community Development Dining Establishments HOW TO NOMINATE Education Enter online at www.bestofstate.org. Entry deadline is March 15, 2020. Category listings Hospitality, Travel & Tourism and specific entry requirements for each category can also be found online. Merchandising & Consumer Services Production & Manufacturing ENTRY FEES Science & Technology A nominal entry fee applies to each nomination. See website for entry fee details. Sports & Recreation DEADLINE March 15, 2020 Save The Date AWARDS GALA 2020 Best of State Awards will be presented 2020 Best of State Awards at the black-tie Best of State Gala on will be presented at a Friday, June 12, 2020 black-tie gala on at the Salt Palace Convention Center.

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© 2020 BEST OF STATE 11 Best of State Legacy Council

Kevin Guest, USANA taking care of one of the many employees Best of State Kevin Guest is the or customers, he is with his very supportive Legacy Council Chief Executive Officer wife and four beautiful daughters. of USANA Health The Best of State Legacy Council is comprised of business Jeff Young, YESCO Sciences, where he and community leaders committed to supporting the Jeffrey S. Young is recognition of excellence, achievement, and community has overseen record service through the Best of State Awards Program. Senior Vice President company growth as of Young Electric Sign well as new product Mary Crafts-Homer, Company. YESCO, as development, strategic marketing, and MARY CRAFTS INC. the company is known USANA’s audio, video, and event productions today, is a remarkable Legacy Council worldwide. He is also a member of the board story of the American Chairperson of directors for the Direct Selling Association, dream come true. Jeff’s grandfather, Thomas and a member of the CEO Council for Young, founded the company in 1920 in As the founder of the World Federation of Direct Selling Ogden. YESCO is a family-owned provider of Culinary Crafts, Utah’s Associations. Prior to joining USANA, Kevin a full spectrum of custom sign and lighting largest off-premise was a managing partner at FMG, a video and systems from simple wayfinding plaques to caterer and recipient of 19 Best of State awards, events production company. Kevin earned towering, spectacular displays. YESCO and Mary is integral to making Utah a great place a BA in Communications from Brigham its 1,400 employees serve customers in Utah to celebrate. Mary has received numerous Young University and is an accomplished and throughout the country and Canada. awards including the Silicon Slopes Hero musician, playing at venues like the Grand The founder enjoyed the saying, “The Award, the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce Ole Opry with rock and country superstars. Pathfinder Award, UVU’s Kirk Englehardt difficult we do immediately; the impossible may take a little longer.” Ethics Award, and Mary was named One of Kent Crawford, Utah’s Coolest Entrepreneurs by Business Q KUTV Magazine. Currently Mary is devoting herself Steve Webb, Kent Crawford began his to improving life for others through her Webb Audio Visual media career in 1980, scholarships, mentoring, keynotes, and Steve Webb is the and has had numerous podcasts, as she continues to guide Culinary President of Webb sales management Crafts to even greater levels of success. Audio Visual Event positions since that Technology. Established time. He has been in in 1955, Webb Audio Kurt D. Christensen, broadcast/internet sales management for Visual has a long DDS, Burg Children’s more than 20 years. Kent is currently the history of providing award-winning audio, Dentistry and General Manager at KUTV Ch. 2. Kent’s focus video, lighting, and production service for Orthodontics has always been to aid clients in achieving corporate business meetings, conventions, their marketing goals and objectives with the and special events throughout the U.S. and Dr. Kurt D. Christensen, effective use of television and the internet. the world. Steve and his wife, Angie, are the DDS, has been He has created numerous public service and parents of 5 children. providing dental care commercial campaigns. in Salt Lake Valley for almost 20 years. He grew up in Sugar House and graduated with Kent is a past board member of the Utah Beth Colosimo, MBA, honors from the University of Washington Advertising Federations. He is a graduate Salt Lake School of Dentistry in Seattle. Currently, he of the University of Utah. He resides in Salt Community College is acting as CEO and managing partner of Lake City with his wife and two children. Beth Colosimo is an Utah’s largest pediatric dental group, Burg Executive Director at Salt Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics, Bronson Sulser, Lake Community College. while seeing patients 3 days a week. Deeply Kentson Car Company Beth manages a variety of committed to equal access to dental care, programs that help entre- he has actively lobbied on behalf of Utah’s Bronson Sulser is preneurs and small businesses get started and underserved population. Kurt and his wife, President of Kentson expand through a variety of training and educa- Heather, enjoy youth sports, Lake Powell, Car Company. He tion workshops, mentoring, and conferences. good Thai food, and raising their 4 children. started the company out As director of the Small Business Development of a closet office back in Center, Beth and her team counsel and mentor 2000. Bronson believed that he could change those looking to start their own companies. She the way people felt about buying a used car. also oversees a business incubator where start The idea has grown into a company that is up companies work together in a shared space nationally known for customer satisfaction to learn about being entrepreneurs and how to and high quality product. When he’s not grow their businesses.

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Troy Olson, Kade Hendershot, all covered by a lifetime service guarantee. Les Olson Company Wallaroo Media Dan considers himself a “video game junkie” Troy Olson began his days Kade Hendershot is and has been programming video games at the family business as a the President and Co- since he was 6 years old. After starting PC file clerk, and throughout Founder of Wallaroo Laptops, he has also founded successful his 38-year tenure at Les Media. Wallaroo is a technology companies specializing in high- Olson Company, he has full-service digital mar- performance gaming, enterprise cloud always loved and excelled keting agency with a security, and remote technical services. in his work. As current team of more than 20 When he’s not visiting one of his stores and president at Les Olson Company, he serves experts in the fields of making friends with customers, Young is as a shareholder and member of the board of SEO, content, social media, digital PR, and often mentoring young entrepreneurs. directors. He also currently serves on the Sharp design. Kade, his wife, and his four children Dealer Advisory Council for the United States reside in Provo, Utah. and works with all the independent dealers in Ronald Gunnell, the Sharp family. Jacob Hoehne, Health Benefits ISSIMO Story Agency America (HBA) Troy’s hobbies include golfing, fly fishing, Jacob Hoehne is the Ron Gunnell co- and Ultra endurance running through the founded Health Benefits Wasatch Mountains. He is married to the founder of ISSIMO America in 1986, love of his life, Mindy, and they have two Story Agency: inspiring which became one of children and three grandchildren. audiences through film and telling the story of the nation’s premier Kris Cappaert- brands that are mak- outsourcing benefit management solutions, Primosic, ing the world a better providing services to companies such as Blue Iguana place. He believes in the power of stories to General Motors, Bank of America, PepsiCo, Mexican Restaurant change people’s hearts and minds, which in Frito-Lay, Pizza Hut, FedEx, Chevron, and Kris Cappaert-Primosic turn changes the world. His team has won more. In 2014, Ron founded The BroadStreet is the owner of the award- 25 national awards for work with top mis- Group with partners in the United States, winning Blue Iguana sion-driven brands. Brazil, and India. He serves on a number Mexican Restaurant of educational and arts boards across the brand. She and her devoted staff are happy to Dan Young, state, and he is responsible for negotiating be celebrating more than 20 years in business, PC Laptops and securing all guest artists that perform with the Tabernacle Choir at . serving Utah’s most authentic Mexican Dan “The Laptop Man” He is married to Kaye Ashby and has three cuisine. Since having purchased a partner’s Young is the founder daughters and two grandchildren. interest in 2014, she has become the sole and CEO of PC Laptops. owner. Kris, along with her long-term faithful PC Laptops makes the staff, have enjoyed substantial year over year best custom-configured revenue growth under her leadership. computers and laptops

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Hale Centre Theatre

ince Hale Centre Theatre was founded in S1985, it has performed for more than 5 million patrons in , West Valley City, and Sandy City. Ticket purchases come from 48 of the 50 states and all Utah counties.

Hale Centre Theatre has performed at nearly 100 percent capacity since 2004. As a result, its volunteer board of trustees, consisting of 76 local leaders from various areas of expertise, saw the great need to move to the Mountain America Performing Arts Centre in November 2017.

Hale’s new Performing Arts Centre brings a higher quality of productions, as it has one of the most advanced stages in the nation with the ability to incorporate fire, water, flying, and moving sets. The Scarlet and rained 11,000 gallons of water on allowed for actors to transition from scene Pimpernel had jaw-dropping moments the stage, creating an actual river and to scene seamlessly. with a three-tiered carousel and a 23-foot mesmerizing backdrop for the musical. guillotine. In Frank Baum’s The Wizard Hale Centre Theatre’s capabilities, success, of Oz, Hale’s extremely technical flying The regional premiere of Tuck Everlasting and relationships with national publishing system allowed for trained aerialists to allowed Hale to redesign the original houses have led to hosting more regional come down from the ceiling, for flying Broadway set and utilize the moving pieces and national premieres than other theaters monkeys and the Wicked Witch of the of the Sorenson Legacy Jewel Box Stage, in Utah. Nearly every year, Hale is granted the West to glide above the audience, and for which features a circle and outer rim that rights to regionally premiere a production. Dorothy to swirl around the stage at great can move in the same or opposite directions. In 2018, Hale was granted the rights to the heights during the classic tornado scene. With so many scene changes and set pieces regional premiere of Tuck Everlasting. They In Big River, the theater poured, dumped, in Tuck Everlasting, the stage capabilities were also handpicked by Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg, the talented duo that composed Les Misérables, to produce the first U.S. post-Broadway performance of The Pirate Queen. Hale was also given permission directly from the George Gershwin family to regionally premiere An American in Paris.

As Utah’s leading venue for both performing and enjoying the arts, Hale Centre Theatre takes pride in its mission to provide world-class theater at prices families can afford. The new theater produced 751 performances for 563,515 patrons in 2018, and it’s planning on a long, bright future of theater that will enrich the lives of those who participate and attend.

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Edge Steakhouse

ince opening in December 2012, Edge of the best in products and talent. Chef de Hokkaido produces roughly two cows per has dazzled diners and won numerous Cuisine Wayne Christian takes immense month to be sold in the United States, and S awards for its modern twist on classic pride in serving the most sought-after cuts Edge Steakhouse is the only restaurant steakhouse cuisine. In addition to being a of meat. He brought in Miyachiku brand serving it between Chicago and Las Vegas. AAA Four-Diamond Restaurant and a Forbes beef from Miyazaki, Japan, as Edge’s pure Recommended Steakhouse, Edge is repeatedly bred Wagyu menu option. Miyachiku has Additionally, this season Edge went as named Best Wine List, Best Restaurant for won the award for the best beef in Japan the sustainable and local as they could with Groups, Best Steaks, Most Notable Wine List, last 10 years, rendering it the best beef in the their Strawberry Reservoir farmed Niman and Most Romantic Restaurant by OpenTable. world! Ranch lamb. Chef Christian’s truly farm- Each year, Edge receives the Trip Advisor to-table lamb chop is produced under the Certificate of Excellence, and it was the In 2019, Edge expanded its horizons with greatest care: sous vide for 8 hours at 110 recipient of the 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017 Hokkaido Snow Beef. Hokkaido’s frigid degrees Fahrenheit, then pan seared and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. temperatures, a sweet corn diet, and the butter basted with thyme and rosemary, highest quality Kuroge Black Wagyu cows and finally paired with an in-house lamb Edge Steakhouse, located in the Westgate create a singular fat distribution that rivals demi-glace and mint chimichurri. Other Resort in Park City, brings in nothing short the flavors of the best cuts of Miyachiku. spectacular menu items include the hand- rolled gnocchi inspired by beef stew; the macaroni and cheese with veal demi-glace, local white cheddar, and imported black truffles; and the classic French onion soup as a tableside-poured masterpiece.

Edge Steakhouse may be Park City’s best kept secret, a place where people who are “in the know” come to celebrate their anniversaries, success stories, and love of food. Attention to each table and surprise courses and specials along the way make Edge Steakhouse worth going out of your way to visit.

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lub V Volleyball is one of the largest youth volleyball clubs in the country, with more than 1,600 participants C every year. In 2018, they were ranked 40th best club in the nation. Club V has had tremendous success placing high school players in collegiate volleyball programs, with more than 251 girls receiving full-ride scholarships since 2009.

Club V’s new 12-court facility in North Salt Lake offers a full retail shop, weight room, physical therapist, and athletic trainer. Additionally, the club has recently expanded into Lindon, Draper, and Kaysville.

While Club V provides superb volleyball training, their mission is to develop character-based athletes that compete at their highest level in life. The club further explains, “We are not just another volleyball club. We are an empowering culture of united teammates. Athletes will not only become better volleyball players; they will learn how to work hard and obtain a radiant self confidence that will carry over to all aspects of their lives. They will learn that goals are not dreams of distant hopes, but rather the fruits of persistence For example, Club V teaches the girls about as contributing to coat and food drives, and dedication. We expect athletes leaving self-talk and how to have a growth mindset feeding homeless teens, hosting the Special our program to become future leaders and rather than a fixed mindset, which helps them Olympics, and reaching out to kids who create a legacy of excellence.” to overcome setbacks. Rather than thinking, need help in school. “I keep making the same mistake,” players Club V doesn’t approach teaching volleyball can choose to think, “If I ask for feedback, I After being a part of Club V, parents skills in a traditional way. They see that can make a change.” Or instead of thinking, “I regularly report that their daughters’ grades player development is a product of deep have to lead the team in kills,” they choose to have gone up, or their relationships with character values. Before players can attend think, “I will do my best to help my team win.” friends and family have improved, or their practice, they must complete weekly rooms are cleaner. Club V athletes radiate a assignments centered on developing Club V also requires their players to give sense of purpose, and they apply what they character traits. back through community service, such learn to all aspects of their lives.

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SymbolArts

ounded in 1986 by Mike Leatham, Me In initiative focused on recruiting girls SymbolArts recently expanded its market SymbolArts is an insignia and into the BSA organization. share to include major events and racing recognition company that prides programs. Using a variety of factories F itself on jewelry-quality products In the Christian product market, across the globe, SymbolArts has created such as badges, coins, medals, pins, awards, SymbolArts achieved record sales for Armor 3D, puzzle, stained glass, spinning, die cut, apparel, and patches. of God products in 2018, partly due to the cubic, and personalized race medals for popularity of the movie Indivisible, which thousands of participants. Scores of national SymbolArts now counts Sony, Walmart, prominently featured a SymbolArts Armor and local races, as well as the creation Disney, Harley-Davidson, Marriott, of God coin. SymbolArts also designs, of a new virtual race program, propelled Verizon, the American Red Cross, manufactures, and promotes products SymbolArts products to the forefront of the Microsoft, the United States Marine Corp, for Symbols of Zion, including a variety of event and racing community. and many U.S. government agencies temple pins, recognition items, country among their satisfied clientele. flag products, and more. In 2018, the company completed the acquisition of 18,000 square feet of SymbolArts is widely recognized as warehouse and production space at a a leader in the public safety insignia second location in South Ogden in order to marketplace, with more than 30,000 police, accommodate their continued growth. firefighters, troopers, and federal agents Also in 2018, SymbolArts celebrated its across the country wearing badges created 33rd year in business and achieved its 33- by SymbolArts. The company is also an year high in sales, with an overall sales official licensee of The Boy Scouts of increase of 8% over 2017 sales. The record America, producing patches, medallions, sales in 2018 marked the 6th consecutive belt buckles, dog tags, apparel, and other year of record growth for the company. promotional items. In 2018, SymbolArts Their success is driven by creativity, quality, worked closely with BSA to design and service, and a passion for excellence, which produce new jewelry items for the Scout is evident in every piece made.

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dyssey House’s mission is to with mental illness and addiction is next and most importantly, can transition into a help people understand their to impossible, so Odyssey House provides full-time job once they complete care. true potential, free of drugs and hands-on education to ensure people can O alcohol. The comprehensive obtain a job and live a stable life. Odyssey To help clients return to a healthy home education programming at Odyssey is critical teaches them the importance of waking up environment, Odyssey House provides in achieving this goal. Founded in 1971 as a on time, how to dress professionally, being family therapy and group sessions, teaching non-profit, Odyssey House is the largest and punctual, healthy communication, and healthy communication, boundaries, the most encompassing addiction treatment and integrity in the workplace. risks of enabling, understanding addiction behavioral health program in the state of Utah. as a disease, grief and loss counseling, and Odyssey has in-house, mock job placements various other topics. Odyssey’s therapeutic Teens at Odyssey House enroll in Odyssey for newly stabilized individuals to practice daycare teaches parents how to engage in Academy, which is an on-site, fully accredited maintaining responsibilities while taking healthy and developmentally appropriate high school managed by the Salt Lake City care of their personal needs. These ways with their children, while teaching School District. Adults at Odyssey who failed opportunities include running an industrial children to heal and process any trauma to complete high school are also enrolled, kitchen, remodeling, customer service, they may have. and once they receive their diploma, they IT, cleaning crews, fleet management and are eligible for a full-ride scholarship to the driving, and outdoor maintenance. Everyone Odyssey House’s programs are built on University of Utah. is given a job, and they are coached how to evidence-based models and lead to healthy interact with their co-workers and Odyssey self-sufficiency. Odyssey is proud that the The vast majority of individuals in Odyssey’s staff supervisors. Once people stabilize people they serve change their lives, remain care have had a difficult time holding down in these roles, they are then placed in sober, and become contributing members of a job or have never participated in the partnering businesses to practice recovery the community. workforce. Maintaining a job while struggling techniques outside the treatment facility,

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Blackrock Microsystems

lackrock empowers researchers Over the last few years, groundbreaking certifications have resulted in products that throughout the world by providing discoveries and milestones have been are better documented, more reliable, and tools to find life-changingreached in the pursuit of restoring safer than their competitive counterparts. Bsolutions in neuroscience, function to people. Keven Walgamott, an Approximately 500 organizations and neural-engineering, and neural-prosthetics. amputee from Utah, was able to hold and neuroscientists across the globe use Researchers can record and stimulate feel his wife’s hand again thanks to the Blackrock’s technology, and thousands of activities in the brain to gather accurate Utah Array and a prosthetic arm named scholarly peer-reviewed articles have been data and determine an underlying basis for after Luke Skywalker. Previously thought published citing the Utah Array. Blackrock solutions to neurological disorders. possible only in science fiction, Keven was Microsystems enables researchers to do the able to move the prosthetic hand with his unthinkable and to achieve solutions that Current and future human applications thoughts, and the hand communicated can benefit the world. include reconnecting neural signals towards “feeling” to his brain. overcoming para-, quadri-, and tetra-plegia as well as better diagnoses and treatments Blackrock is also collaborating with for neurological disorders and diseases such researchers from around the world to develop as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and epilepsy. other projects, including a device that will allow blind patients to see through virtual Blackrock’s Utah Array electrode is the reality glasses connected to arrays implanted benchmark product in the neuroscience in the brain, and an auditory device to restore industry with the ability to tap into, record, more natural hearing to people who are deaf and stimulate the brain. It has been at the or hard of hearing, an improvement over the core of leading discoveries in modern current cochlear implant. neuroscience to the extent that President Barack Obama referenced it directly in Blackrock Microsystems has the largest his 2015 State of the Union Address as portfolio of FDA-cleared and CE-marked representing the best of neuroscience products for neurophysiology in the world. technology in the nation. The design restrictions to achieve these

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rom multi-day conventions and With more than 60 years as a family owned Webb’s excellent work caught the attention corporate dinners for a few hundred, and operated business, Webb has seen the of Special Events Magazine, who twice to huge outdoor concerts and industry evolve and has met the challenge to named them one of the top 50 event F trade shows, Webb prides itself on evolve with it. From those early days when companies in the world, and Webb ranked as impeccable production. The company believes microphones and lights were at the core of one of Utah’s 100 fastest-growing companies in originality and creating bespoke experiences the business, Steve and Scott Webb have by MountainWest Capital Network in 2018. for clients, down to the very minutest details. built a multifaceted production company As an “everything in house” operation, Webb that covers every aspect of the event from Webb has worked in virtually every hotel, is a team of producers, creatives, writers, design to execution. They think through resort, and convention center in Utah, architects, builders, designers, engineers, and every angle of the attendee’s environment representing a collection of clients across the visionaries with pristine execution thanks to from the second they walk in the door. state and in a variety of industries. Last year their systematic communication from the initial saw some of Webb’s favorite stage sets, event creative concept to the final production. Clients know that they can expect branding, concerts, fashion shows, parties, expansive, state-of-the-art equipment and after parties, summits, art installations, In 2018, Webb moved from a 28,000-square- technology from Webb and can depend activations, breakout sessions, photo ops, foot office building to a 178,000-square- on their highly-trained staff, skilled and show openers, and they know that their foot building in South Salt Lake. With in customizing that technology. Webb best work is still to come, thanks to the 28 loading docks, an office, warehouse, maintains a large and constantly updated talent, hard work, and ingenuity of Webb’s storage, and fabrication shops all under inventory of high-tech equipment that employees who push the company to dream one roof, Webb is ready to tackle more keeps them current with the trends and bigger and rethink the impossible. than ever. changes in the audio-visual industry.

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Harmons Neighborhood Grocer

nitially launched as a fruit stand in 1932 in Trained artisan bakers at Harmons make signs that are displayed throughout the store Salt Lake City, Harmons has blossomed to bread fresh every day in the same store where to feature various products. This chalk art has I 19 stores spanning the state and has main- it is sold, while other grocers often par-bake been highlighted on KSL, the , tained its commitment to local sourcing—offer- frozen products. Lehi Roller Mills and Red- the Chive, and other outlets locally and na- ing more than 2,300 Utah products. mond Real Salt are the exclusive sources for tionally. These displays often combine pop the organic flour and ancient sea salt used to culture and groceries, such as a portrait of Harmons offers unique and fresh-made craft Harmons artisan bread. André the Giant asking, “Anybody want a items in its bakery, delicatessen, produce, peanut?” next to the nuts in the bulk section, and meat departments and takes the time to Arguably one of the top differentiators from and a portrait of Bob Ross painting a cinna- turn employees into food experts. Harmons competitors is the cheese at Harmons. With mon roll, saying, “Happy little treats,” in the goes above and beyond its competition in efforts led by Mariah Christensen, who in bakery. quality, selection, and service, and it even of- 2018 became just the second Utahn to be fers cooking classes at seven of its locations. named to France’s Guilde Internationale Harmons also augments the shopping ex- The sausage and ground beef program at des Fromagers, Harmons offers hundreds perience by offering its eShop program for Harmons took a year to develop and was not of cheeses from around the world, includ- pickup or delivery, with personal shoppers implemented until Harmons was able to per- ing Cornish Kern, which was named the best texting pictures of the produce to customers fect the recipe and consistently produce the cheese in the world at the 2017–2018 World to ensure they are happy with the selection. same item in all of its stores. Harmons does Cheese Awards. By going the extra mile for its customers, this not use nitrates or nitrites in products made family-owned grocer has earned devoted fans onsite, and their sausages come in 18 differ- Enhancing the in-store experience, Harmons and a reputation for the best products. ent flavors. employs a staff of artists who draw unique

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Mayor Brent Taylor (1979-2018)

rmy Major Brent Taylor served honorably as the mayor of North Ogden from November 2013 to November 2018, when he was tragically killed in action while training an Afghan Army Acommando battalion near Kabul, Afghanistan. He left behind his wife, Jennie, and their seven children, as well as a legacy of service. Before his 4th overseas deployment in January 2018, he told his constituents, “Service is really of this town that he treated everyone with Governor Gary Herbert expressed that Major what leadership is all about,” and he lived by respect, and he listened, and he didn’t bring Taylor was “the personification of love of those words. his politics into the mix. He’s just unlike any God, family, and country.” other mayor I’ve ever experienced.” Mayor Taylor was dedicated to providing Attorney General Sean Reyes said, “Brent service at home and overseas. He joined Major Brent Taylor served twice in Iraq made us all feel like family and so many of us the North Ogden City Council in 2009 and and twice in Afghanistan and was awarded feel like we’ve lost a brother. He lived his life was chosen as mayor in 2013. He was re- a Purple Heart medal and a Bronze Star like he served his nation and community— elected in 2017 due to his reputation as a medal for exceptionally meritorious service with principle. His love for God, family, hands-on leader. As the mayor, he made it during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was and country made him a great patriot. His his priority to focus on quality city services, universally loved by those he served and by sacrifice will not be forgotten.” teamwork between city officials, and good those with whom he worked. communication with residents.

Mayor Taylor was dogged in pursuit of city improvements and building an amphitheater, a public works building, and new roads. He was actively involved— someone who would be seen in the streets before dawn to direct snow plows on stormy days.

Mayor Taylor listened to and helped those around him no matter their opinions or feelings. Although he was a Republican, many Democrats joined together at his memorial service to thank him for his service. One said, “I noticed in his running

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Western River Expeditions/Moab Adventure Center

rom a business that started in 1961 In addition, Western River’s promotional in a garage with family members materials, from its brochures to its website, helping to pack out every trip and have all won awards, and the company company owners guiding every trip, earned the coveted ranking as one of National F Western made a computer reservations and Western River Expeditions has grown to be one of Geographic Adventure’s Best Outfitters on the largest, most successful, and best respected Earth with a customer satisfaction ranking marketing software program aimed at the adventure travel companies in the world. of 100 percent. Western also receives perfect hospitality, travel, and tourism industry. scores on its evaluations from the National The program has approximately 300 The America Outdoors Association, the Park Service on everything from safety to customers from all over the United States, national trade association for the guiding trip quality to compliance with regulations. Canada, and the Caribbean, including and outfitting industry, often asks Western Sandals/Beaches resorts, the Nantahala River to present seminars and share its One of the commitments Western River Outdoor Center, and The Church of Jesus best practices with the entire industry in Expeditions has had since its inception is Christ of Latter-day Saints. areas such as risk management, marketing, to remain at the forefront of the industry innovation, and diversification. Western was when it comes to equipment, processes, and Western also created the Moab Adventure chosen by America Outdoors Association as developing markets. To this end, Western Center as an innovative, one-stop location one of two outfitters to develop and pioneer invents and develops much of its own to book adventures, even trips that are an accreditation system defining worldwide equipment, and it works with manufacturers operated by competing outfitters. From industry standards. to create original products. the Adventure Center, a person can sign up for whitewater rafting, Hummer tours, Jeep rentals, guided hiking in Arches National Park, horseback riding, mountain biking, scenic air tours, rock climbing, canyoneering, jet boat tours, zip-lining, and hot air ballooning. The Moab Adventure Center also has a 2,000-square-foot retail space selling adventure related gear, clothing, and souvenirs.

Western River Expeditions and the Moab Adventure Center continue to strengthen Moab’s reputation as the “Adventure Capital of the West” and as a world-famous outdoor playground. Western River has carefully crafted what many are calling the best vacation of their lives.

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Zangerine

Zangerine is a ground-breaking system that simplifies the job of the e-commerce web developer; manages and streamlines the inventory, shipping, and fulfilment process of the warehouse manager; and provides the data necessary for the e-commerce company to grow. Zangerine enables full flexibility in layout, steps, and design, allowing the web developer to piece the building blocks together in a way that best meets the needs of the end user.

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Children’s Performing Group Individual Vocalist ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT One Voice Children’s Choir Melody Pulsipher Masa Fukuda www.melodyvocals.com Literary Arts www.onevoicechildren.com Instrumental Group Children’s Book Children’s Theater Caleb Chapman’s Anders Roseberg Utah Children’s Theatre Crescent Super Band https://andersroseberg.com 3605 S State St www.crescentsuperband.com [email protected] South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801.532.6000 Orchestra Fiction http://uctheatre.org Lyceum Philharmonic at Lance Conrad American Heritage School http://lanceconradbooks.com Choral Group 736 N 1100 E Salt Lake Choral Artists American Fork, UT 84003 Journalism www.saltlakechoralartists.org 801.642.0055 Chris Redgrave http://lyceumphilharmonic.com Speaking on Business Choreographer Zions Bank Lindsay Folkman Original Music Composition 1 S Main St, 2nd Floor www.lindsayfolkman.com Faith Angelina Dixon Salt Lake City, UT 84133 www.faithangelinamusic.com www.zionsbank.com Community Arts Utah Conservatory of Performing Arts Party/Cover Band Magazine 555 E Main St, Unit G The Salamanders Band Zions Bank Community Magazine American Fork, UT 84003 801.360.5314 1 S Main St, 2nd Floor 801.216.4625 www.salamandermusic.com Salt Lake City, UT 84133 http://utahcopa.com [email protected] www.zionsbank.com Community Music Program Professional Theater Non-fiction Gifted Music School Hale Centre Theatre Ganel-Lyn Condie www.giftedmusicschool.org 9900 S Monroe St www.ganellyn.com Sandy, UT 84070 Community Orchestra 801.984.9000 Playwriting The Southwest Symphony www.hct.org Joanne M. Parker www.swsutah.org [email protected] Utah Children’s Theatre 3605 S State St Community Theater Specialty Act South Salt Lake, UT 84115 Utah Children’s Theatre Groove Merchants Band 801.532.6000 3605 S State St www.groovemerchantsutah.com https://uctheatre.org South Salt Lake, UT 84115 [email protected] 801.532.6000 Talent Representation http://uctheatre.org Utah Live Bands Short Story 801.473.1502 Annette Lyon Dance Group www.utahlivebands.com https://annettelyon.wordpress.com Odyssey Dance Theatre 801.495.3262 Theater Group/Director www.odysseydance.com Hale Centre Theatre Performing Arts 9900 S Monroe St Event DJ Sandy, UT 84070 A Cappella Group Life of the Party Entertainment 801.984.9000 Octappella Entertainment 801.810.LOTP www.hct.org www.octappella.com www.life-of-the-party.com [email protected]

Actor Individual Dancer Vocal/Instrumental Band Nathan K. Wright Sonali Loomba Caleb Chapman’s Crescent Super Band www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-k-wright- www.facebook.com/kaladharaa www.crescentsuperband.com 95861a25

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Youth Individual Instrumentalist Portrait Photography Advertising Agencies Faith Angelina Dixon Busath Photography EKR www.faithangelinamusic.com 701 E South Temple 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Provo, UT 84601 Youth Instrumental Group 801.364.6645 801.377.9321 Caleb Chapman’s Little Big Band www.busath.com http://ekragency.com 555 E Main St, Ste A American Fork, UT 84003 Public Art Alternative Health Care 801.763.0200 Tremonton City Odyssey House of Utah - Martindale Clinic https://ccsoundhouse.com http://tremontoncity.org/public-art 340 E 100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Youth Small Ensemble Publication 801.428.3500 BEAR Quartet HEALTH Magazine www.odysseyhouse.org/clinic The Gifted Music School Southwest Utah Public Health Foundation 801.300.1199 https://swuhealth.org/magazine Banking www.giftedmusicschool.org Zions Bank Sculpture 1 S Main St, 2nd Floor Brian Baity Studio Salt Lake City, UT 84133 Visual Arts 3624 W Bawden Ave www.zionsbank.com West Valley City, UT 84120 Carving 801.541.3330 Brand/Product Design Tod L. Wadsworth www.brianbaitystudio.com EKR Ralph Wadsworth Construction 250 W Center St, Ste 320 166 E 14000 S, Ste 200 Short Movie Provo, UT 84601 Draper, UT 84020 ISSIMO Story Agency 801.377.9321 801.553.1661 1633 W Innovation Way, Ste 500 http://ekragency.com www.wadsco.com Lehi, UT 84043 801.443.4888 Commercial Animal Care Commercial Photography https://issimo.co Utah Dog Park Team RE Photography Utah 801.683.3647 801.819.8141 Textile Arts http://utahdogpark.com https://commercialphotographyutah.com The Quilter’s Lodge 12214 S 900 E Commercial Architecture Documentary Draper, UT 84020 Method Studio ISSIMO Story Agency 801.576.0390 http://method-studio.com 1633 W Innovation Way, Ste 500 www.quilterslodge.com Lehi, UT 84043 Commercial Building Subcontractor 801.443.4888 Videography Tuck Landscape https://issimo.co ISSIMO Story Agency 237 W Berger Ln 1633 W Innovation Way, Ste 500 Murray, UT 84107 Handicrafts Lehi, UT 84043 801.266.1802 Brian Baity Studio 801.443.4888 www.tucklandscape.com 3624 W Bawden Ave https://issimo.co West Valley City, UT 84120 Construction - Commercial 801.541.3330 Wedding Photography Jacobsen Construction Company www.brianbaity.com Pepper Nix Photography 3131 W 2210 S 801.834.0404 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Instructional/Corporate Video www.peppernix.com 801.973.0500 ISSIMO Story Agency www.jacobsenconstruction.com 1633 W Innovation Way, Ste 500 Wedding Videography Lehi, UT 84043 Chris McClain Films Construction - Heavy 801.443.4888 www.cmcclainproductions.com Ralph L. Wadsworth https://issimo.co Construction Company www.wadsco.com Nature Photography BUSINESS SERVICES Dave Koch Corporate Production Services 801.819.8141 Webb https://davekochphoto.com Accounting 801.708.7920 Tanner LLC www.webbproduction.com Pet/Wildlife Photography 36 S State St #600 Brian Baity Studio City Creek Center Corporate Wellness 3624 W Bawden Ave Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Mystery Escape Room West Valley City, UT 84120 801.532.7444 www.mysteryescaperoom.com 801.541.3330 http://tannerco.com www.brianbaity.com Customer Servicing/Call Centers Jet.com 855.538.4323 https://jet.com

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Data Services Freight/Logistics Legal Services Cicero Group England Logistics The Franchise & Business Law Group 515 E 100 S, Ste 300 1325 S 4700 W 57 W 200 S, Ste 350a Salt Lake City, UT 84102 Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 801.456.6700 801.656.4500 801.575.5001 www.cicerogroup.com www.englandlogistics.com www.franchisebusinesslawgroup.com [email protected] Electrical Services Maintenance Black Diamond Experts General Contractor Tuck Landscape 801.207.7976 Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction Company 237 W Berger Ln https://blackdiamondexpert.com www.wadsco.com Murray, UT 84107 801.266.1802 Employment/Talent Agencies Graphic Design www.tucklandscape.com Utah Live Bands EKR 801.473.1502 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Marketing www.utahlivebands.com Provo, UT 84601 EKR 801.377.9321 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Environmental Impact http://ekragency.com Provo, UT 84601 Smart Rain 801.377.9321 86 S 1250 W Health Care Facilities http://ekragency.com Centerville, UT 84010 Odyssey House of Utah 877.346.3333 344 E 100 S Medical Lab/Imaging www.smartrain.net Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Dysphagia Experts of the West 801.322.3222 385.202.5666 Equipment Finance www.odysseyhouse.org https://dexpertsofthewest.com Onset Financial 10813 S River Front Pkwy, Ste 450 In-house Health Clinic Miscellaneous Services South Jordan, UT 84095 Odyssey House of Utah - Martindale Clinic Lawn Butler 801.878.0600 340 E 100 S 801.513.3988 www.onsetfinancial.com Salt Lake City, UT 84111 https://lawnbutler.net 801.428.3500 Farm Equipment & Supplies www.odysseyhouse.org/clinic Mortgage Banking Black Dirt Organics Utah Mortgage Loan Corporation http://blackdirtorganics.com Insurance 801.561.4700 Bear River Mutual Insurance Company www.utahmortgageloan.com Financial Services www.bearrivermutual.com Mountain America Credit Union Mortgage Broker www.macu.com Investment Advisory Services City Creek Mortgage Corp. Paragon Wealth Management 11910 S State St, Ste 100 Food Services & Distributors 3651 N 100 E, Ste 275 Draper, UT 84020 Nicholas and Company Provo, UT 84604 801.501.7950 5520 W Harold Gatty Dr 801.375.2500 https://citycreekmortgage.com Salt Lake City, UT 84116 www.paragonwealth.com 801.531.1100 Payroll/Benefits www.nicholasandco.com Language Services PayLogics inWhatLanguage 36 S 400 W, Ste 201 3007 S West Temple, Ste L Orem, UT 84058 Salt Lake City, UT 84115 888.221.3630 888.280.3775 https://paylogics.com www.inwhatlanguage.com

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Physical Therapy COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT Humanitarian Organization Registered Physical Therapists Odyssey House of Utah https://rptutah.com 344 E 100 S Private Sector Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Property Management 801.322.3222 Welch Randall Real Estate and Property Associations/Chambers www.odysseyhouse.org Management Ogden Downtown Alliance www.welchrandall.com PO Box 1776 Individual Volunteer Ogden, UT 84402 David F. Pack, Ph.D. Public Relations 801.610.9422 [email protected] Intrepid http://ogdendowntownalliance.com 375 W 200 S, Ste 275 Large Business Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Charitable/Service Organization Zions Bank 801.481.9482 The INN Between 1 S Main St, 2nd Floor www.intrepidagency.com 1216 E 1300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84133 Salt Lake City, UT 84105 www.zionsbank.com Real Estate Development 801.410.8314 Hamlet Homes www.tibhospice.org Project Development 801.281.2223 Hogan & Associates Construction Community Communications hamlethomes.com 940 N 1250 W Intrepid Centerville, UT 84014 We will respect our customers’ needs by 375 W 200 S, Ste 275 801.951.7000 being fair and honest in all dealings. We will Salt Lake City, UT 84101 www.hoganconstruction.com uphold our reputation for keeping our word by 801.481.9482 doing what we say. www.intrepidagency.com Small Business Smart Rain Real Estate Services Corporate Giving 86 S 1250 W Keller Williams Realty - Utah Region AAA Centerville, UT 84010 www.kwutah.com www.AAA.com 877.346.3333 www.smartrain.net Retirement Planning Economic Development B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions Lagoon Amusement Park Youth Organization 3400 N Ashton Blvd, Ste 190 375 N Lagoon Dr Odyssey House of Utah - Youth Services Lehi, UT 84043 PO Box 696 344 E 100 S 801.990.5055 Farmington, UT 84025 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 https://bossretirement.com 801.451.8000 801.322.3222 www.lagoonpark.com www.odysseyhouse.org Roofing Far West Roofing Education/Advocacy Organization 14528 S Camp Williams Rd Better Days 2020 Public Sector Bluffdale, UT 84065 www.betterdays2020.com 801.253.7799 Animal Services http://saltlakeroofing.com Employer Salt Lake County Animal Services Lagoon Amusement Park 511 W 3900 S Storage 375 N Lagoon Dr Salt Lake City, UT 84123 Elite Warehouse Supply PO Box 696 385.468.7387 14901 S Heritage Crest Way, Ste A Farmington, UT 84025 http://slco.org/animal-services Bluffdale, UT 84065 801.451.8000 elitewarehousesupply.com www.lagoonpark.com Appointed Official Roxeanne L. Vainuku Elite Warehouse Supply assists in achieving Entrepreneur West Valley City PD your business goals by focusing on increasing Rancho Markets www.wvc-ut.gov your efficiency and safety with custom http://ranchomarkets.com solutions for your unique workflow. City Planning Financial Assistance David Dobbins Title/Escrow Footsteps for Fertility Foundation 1020 E Pioneer Rd Inwest Title PO Box 1558 Draper, UT 84020 www.inwesttitle.com Draper, UT 84020 801.576.6513 http://footstepsforfertility.org www.draper.ut.us/225/city-manager

Government Relations Elected State Official Foxley & Pignanelli Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes 60 S 600 E http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov Salt Lake City, UT 84102 801.355.9188 www.fputah.com

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Library DINING Mediterranean Springville Public Library Layla Grill 45 S Main St 4751 S Holladay Blvd Springville, UT 84663 Fine Dining Holladay, UT 84117 801.489.2720 801.272.9111 www.springville.org/library American Contemporary www.laylagrill.com Block Restaurant Mayor 3330 N University Ave Modern Indian Troy K. Walker Provo, UT 84604 Taste of India 1020 E Pioneer Rd 801.885.7558 1664 Woodland Park Dr, Ste 401 Draper, UT 84020 www.blockrestaurantgroup.com Layton, UT 84041 801.576.6500 801.614.0107 www.draper.ut.us/474/mayor Authentic Mexican www.tasteofindiautah.com Blue Iguana blueiguanarestaurant.net New American Meritorious Service Harvest Restaurant Mayor Brent Taylor Boutique Wine List 3003 N Thanksgiving Way

North Ogden City VENETO Ristorante Italiano Lehi, UT 84043 370 E 900 S 801.768.4990 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.thanksgivingpoint.org/dine 801.359.0708 Military Personnel/Unit www.venetoslc.com Northern European Utah@Ease Blue Boar Inn https://attorneygeneral.utah.gov/utah-at-ease Buffet Brunch 1235 Warm Springs Rd The Grand America Hotel Midway, UT 84049 Public Safety 555 S Main St 435.654.1400 Investigations Division, Utah AGO Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.theblueboarinn.com http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov 801.258.6708 www.grandamerica.com Pastries Public Safety Officer La Bonne Vie DEA District-Agent-in-Charge Brian Besser Chef 555 S Main St http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov Chef Eric May Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Blue Boar Inn 801.258.6554 Public Works 1235 Warm Springs Rd www.grandamerica.com Utah Opioid Task Force Midway, UT 84049 http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov 435.654.1400 Plated Brunch www.theblueboarinn.com Blue Boar Inn Public/Private Partnership 1235 Warm Springs Rd The Utah Children’s Justice Center Program Chinese Midway, UT 84049 Utah Attorney General’s Office J Wong’s Thai & Chinese Bistro 435.654.1400 http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov 163 W 200 S www.theblueboarinn.com Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Publication 801.350.0888 Seafood White Collar Crime Offender Registry www.jwongutah.com Cliffside Restaurant www.utfraud.com 511 S Airport Rd French Classical St. George, UT 84770 State Agency/Office La Caille at Quail Run 435.319.6005 Utah Attorney General’s Office 9565 Wasatch Blvd www.cliffsiderestaurant.com http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov Sandy, UT 84092 801.942.1751 Southern Italian Victim Advocacy www.lacaille.com La Jolla Groves Attorney General Sean Reyes 4801 N University Ave #610 http://attorneygeneral.utah.gov Italian Provo, UT 84604 VENETO Ristorante Italiano 801.224.5111 Web-based Community Resource 370 E 900 S www.lajollagroves.com The SafeUT App Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.safeut.org 801.359.0708 Spanish www.venetoslc.com Cafe Madrid Youth Organization 5244 S Highland Dr Utah State University Extension 4-H Japanese Holladay, UT 84117 https://utah4h.org Tona Sushi Bar and Grill 801.273.0837 210 Historic 25th St www.cafemadrid.net Ogden, UT 84401 801.622.8662 Steaks www.tonarestaurant.com Edge Steakhouse 3000 Canyon Resorts Dr Park City, UT 84098 435.655.2260 www.edgeparkcity.com

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Sushi Wine Service Bakery Breakfast Tona Sushi Bar and Grill Edge Steakhouse Kneaders Bakery and Café 210 Historic 25th St 3000 Canyon Resorts Dr www.kneaders.com Ogden, UT 84401 Park City, UT 84098 801.622.8662 435.655.2260 Bakery Sandwiches www.tonarestaurant.com www.edgeparkcity.com Kneaders Bakery and Café www.kneaders.com Szechuan Szechwan Chinese Kitchen Casual Dining Breakfast 1612 Ute Blvd, Ste 103 Penny Ann’s Cafe Park City, UT 84098 American www.pennyannscafe.com 435.655.8916 The Ridge Cafe http://szechwanpc.flavorplate.com 14886 Traverse Ridge Rd Penny Ann’s is a family run cafe that serves Draper, UT 84020 up fresh homemade dishes in a cozy and Thai 801.571.8000 comfortable cafe setting. Bangkok Garden Restaurant http://ridgecafe.com 2426 Grant Ave Brunch Ogden, UT 84401 American Continental Hoppers Grill & Brewing Co 801.621.4049 Good Thyme Eatery 890 E Fort Union Blvd http://bkgarden.com 63 E Center St Midvale, UT 84047 Provo, UT 84606 801.566.0424 Traditional Indian 801.669.5300 www.hoppersbrewpub.com India Palace https://goodthymeeatery.com http://indiapalaceutah.com Cafe American Pub Gourmandise Traditional Italian Drafts Burger Bar 250 S 300 E Fratelli Ristorante Westgate Park City Resort & Spa Salt Lake City, UT 84111 9236 S Village Shop Dr 3000 Canyons Resort Dr 801.328.3330 Sandy, UT 84094 Park City, UT 84098 www.gourmandisethebakery.com 801.495.4550 435.655.2270 www.fratelliutah.com http://draftsparkcity.com Chef Chef Chad Pritchard Vietnamese Asian Grill Oregano Italian Kitchen Bangkok Garden Restaurant HuHot Mongolian Grill 1600 Freedom Blvd 2426 Grant Ave www.huhot.com Provo, UT 84604 Ogden, UT 84401 801.621.4049 Baked Goods Custom Gourmet Pizza http://bkgarden.com Kneaders Bakery and Café Curry Pizza www.kneaders.com http://currypizzautah.com Wine List Edge Steakhouse Bakery Diner 3000 Canyon Resorts Dr Gourmandise Black Bear Diner Park City, UT 84098 250 S 300 E http://blackbeardiner.com 435.655.2260 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 www.edgeparkcity.com 801.328.3330 Gourmet Bistro www.gourmandisethebakery.com Gourmandise 250 S 300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84111 801.328.3330 www.gourmandisethebakery.com

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Gourmet Burgers Pasta Salads Drafts Burger Bar Oregano Italian Kitchen Bona Vita Italian Bistro Westgate Park City Resort & Spa 1600 Freedom Blvd 3700 Cabelas Blvd 3000 Canyons Resort Dr Provo, UT 84604 Lehi, UT 84043 Park City, UT 84098 801.788.4185 801.901.1955 435.655.2270 www.oreganoitaliankitchen.com www.bonavitabistro.com http://draftsparkcity.com Pastries Steaks Gourmet Pizza Kneaders Bakery and Café Ruby River Steakhouse The Ridge Cafe www.kneaders.com www.rubyriver.com 14886 Traverse Ridge Rd Draper, UT 84020 Restaurant Burger Sushi 801.571.8000 Bona Vita Italian Bistro Same Sushi http://ridgecafe.com 3700 Cabelas Blvd 423 W 300 S #150 Lehi, UT 84043 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Gourmet Soup 801.901.1955 801.363.0895 Bona Vita Italian Bistro www.bonavitabistro.com www.samesushi.com 3700 Cabelas Blvd Lehi, UT 84043 801.901.1955 www.bonavitabistro.com

Ice Cream Leatherby’s Family Creamery www.leatherbys.com

Italian Bona Vita Italian Bistro uthentic 3700 Cabelas Blvd a Lehi, UT 84043 801.901.1955 Mexican Food www.bonavitabistro.com and cantina Italian - N.Y. Style Oregano Italian Kitchen 1600 Freedom Blvd Provo, UT 84604 165 S West Temple SLC 801.788.4185 801.533.8900 www.oreganoitaliankitchen.com

Local Burgers Apollo Burger http://apolloburgers.com

Lunch Special Cliffside Restaurant 511 S Airport Rd St. George, UT 84770 435.319.6005 www.cliffsiderestaurant.com

Mexican Costa Vida Fresh Mexican Grill www.costavida.net

Modern Bistro Bona Vita Italian Bistro since 1997 3700 Cabelas Blvd Lehi, UT 84043 801.901.1955 www.bonavitabistro.com

New American Cliffside Restaurant 2 minute walk, just east of 511 S Airport Rd St. George, UT 84770 the salt palace, below benihana 435.319.6005 www.cliffsiderestaurant.com Validated Parking

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Texas Barbecue Family Pizza N.Y. Style Pizza Lonny Boys BBQ Summit Inn Pizza Fat Daddy’s Pizzeria & Fried Chicken Joint https://lonnyboysbbq.com 80 S Main St 1528 N Freedom Blvd Kamas, UT 84036 Provo, UT 84604 Thai 435.783.4453 801.377.4992 99 Thai Fusion Restaurant http://summitinnpizza.com www.fatdaddyspizzeria.com 768 W 1425 N, Ste B Layton, UT 84041 Fast Food Pastries 385.383.7219 Home of the Train/Dairy Keen San Diablo Artisan Churros http://99thaifusion.com 199 S Main St 1212 Draper Pkwy Heber City, UT 84032 Draper, UT 84020 Traditional Style Pizza 435.654.KEEN 801.432.0880 Bona Vita Italian Bistro www.dairykeen.com www.sandiablochurros.com 3700 Cabelas Blvd Lehi, UT 84043 Frozen Custard Shakes 801.901.1955 Nielsen’s Frozen Custard Home of the Train/Dairy Keen www.bonavitabistro.com 3918 S Highland Dr 199 S Main St Holladay, UT 84124 Heber City, UT 84032 801.277.7479 435.654.KEEN Informal Dining & Carryout www.dairykeen.com Frozen Desserts American Shiro Kuma Snow Cream Smoothies Antimony Merc 2843 S 5600 W, Ste 120 The Orange Peel 50 Main St West Valley City, UT 84120 http://theorangepeel.biz Antimony, UT 84712 801.251.0134 435.624.3253 www.shirokumasnowcream.com Soup www.facebook.com/antimonymerc Home of the Train/Dairy Keen Frozen Yogurt 199 S Main St Asian/Pacific Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt St. George Heber City, UT 84032 Zao Asian Café 691 E St. George Blvd, Ste 2 435.654.KEEN www.zaoasiancafe.com St. George, UT 84770 www.dairykeen.com 435.628.6464 Baked Goods www.menchies.com Specialty Beverages Donut Boy Perks! Espresso & Smoothies 2194 W 3500 S Gourmet Cookies https://utahcoffee.com West Valley City, UT 84119 Goodly Cookies 385.528.0782 https://goodlycookies.com Specialty Foods www.donutboyutah.com [email protected] Home of the Train/Dairy Keen 199 S Main St Breakfast Ice Cream Heber City, UT 84032 Marley’s Gourmet Sliders Howdy Homemade 435.654.KEEN www.marleys.com 2670 S 2000 E www.dairykeen.com Salt Lake City, UT 84109 Cakes 801.410.4302 Thai Nothing Bundt Cakes www.howdyslc.com Suzy Thai Food 10389 S State St 801.616.7516 Sandy, UT 84070 Latin American https://suzythai.com 801.619.3757 Empanada Express www.nothingbundtcakes.com 7178 Union Park Ave Traditional Pizza Midvale, UT 84047 Marco’s Pizza Chicken 801.569.2331 www.marcos.com Wing Nutz www.empanadaexpress.com www.bakedwingsarebetter.com Western Barbecue Local Burgers Holy Smoke BBQ and Grill Cookies Hi-Mountain 855 W Heritage Park Blvd Crumbl Cookies 40 N Main St Layton, UT 84041 www.crumblcookies.com Kamas, UT 84036 801.614.5011 435.783.4466 www.holysmokebbq-grill.com Diner Brick House Cafe Local Sandwiches 86 S Main St Moochie’s Meatballs Cedar City, UT 84720 www.moochiesmeatballs.com 435.586.5344

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EDUCATION Curriculum Development Private Preschool Southern Utah University Kids Village 1641 N State St Adjunct Professor 351 W University Blvd Cedar City, UT 84720 Orem, UT 84057 David F. Pack, Ph.D. 801.235.9999 [email protected] 435.586.7700 www.suu.edu www.kidsvillage.com Administrator Early Childhood Educator Private School K–12 Kathleen Jensen Juan Diego Catholic High School Kids Village Kathleen Jensen Kids Village 300 E 11800 S 1641 N State St Draper, UT 84020 Orem, UT 84057 1641 N State St Orem, UT 84057 801.984.7650 801.235.9999 www.jdchs.org www.kidsvillage.com 801.235.9999 www.kidsvillage.com Public Preschool Program Adult Education Education Advisor Utah Community Action Odyssey House of Utah www.utahca.org 344 E 100 S Sarah J. Sandberg Navigate To College Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Public School K–12 801.322.3222 801.201.3847 http://navigatetocollege.com Davis School District www.odysseyhouse.org www.davis.k12.ut.us Alternative Education Educational Institution Southern Utah University Seminar Training/Education Odyssey House of Utah Renatus 344 E 100 S 351 W University Blvd Cedar City, UT 84720 1312 W 75 N Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Centerville, UT 84014 801.322.3222 435.586.7700 www.suu.edu 801.701.7337 www.odysseyhouse.org www.myrenatus.com Arts in Education Educational Service Odyssey House of Utah Special Education Utah Conservatory of Performing Arts Kids on the Move 555 E Main St, Unit G 344 E 100 S Salt Lake City, UT 84111 475 Hospital Dr American Fork, UT 84003 Orem, UT 84057 801.216.4625 801.322.3222 www.odysseyhouse.org 801.221.9930 http://utahcopa.com http://kotm.org Food & Beverage Service Education Charter School Special Interest Education Mountain Heights Academy Santa Clara Harmons Cooking School 3520 Pioneer Pkwy The Wizarding Academy 9067 S 1300 W, Ste 204 www.thewizardingacademy.com West Jordan, UT 84088 Santa Clara, UT 84765 801.721.6329 435.773.6200 www.harmonsgrocery.com/classes Student K–12 www.mountainheightsacademy.org Abigail Whittington K–12 Online Education Juan Diego Catholic High School College/University Student Class of 2019 Lavinia Anderl Mountain Heights Academy LDS Business College 9067 S 1300 W, Ste 204 West Jordan, UT 84088 Support Personnel Judy Wald College/University Teacher 801.721.6329 www.mountainheightsacademy.org Beehive Science & Technology Academy David F. Pack, Ph.D. www.beehiveacademy.org [email protected] Music Education - Private Teacher K–12 Community Education Christie K Sowby [email protected] Victor Williamson Utah State University Extension Renaissance Academy http://extension.usu.edu Music Education - Public https://renacademy.org/victor-williamson Continuing Education Angela Harman www.orchestraclassroom.com Teacher Training National Institute of Medical Aesthetics Wasatch Academy 10714 S River Front Pkwy 120 S 100 W South Jordan, UT 84095 On-line Education Western Governors University Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 800.280.7109 435.462.1400 www.nima.edu 4001 S 700 E, Ste 700 Salt Lake City, UT 84107 www.wasatchacademy.org Culinary Education 877.435.7948 www.wgu.edu Theatrical Instruction Park City Culinary Institute Utah Children’s Theatre www.parkcityculinaryinstitute.com 3605 S State St South Salt Lake, UT 84115 801.532.6000 http://uctheatre.org

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Vocational Training - Private Convention and Meeting Facilities Film Festival Odyssey House of Utah The Grand America Hotel FilmQuest 344 E 100 S 555 S Main St 3214 N University Ave, Ste 614 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Provo, UT 84604 801.322.3222 801.258.6000 801.362.0042 www.odysseyhouse.org www.grandamerica.com/meetings www.filmquestfest.com

Vocational Training - Public Day Spas Fishing/River Outfitters Mountainland Technical College The Grand Spa Western River Expeditions/ 2301 W Ashton Blvd The Grand America Hotel Moab Adventure Center Lehi, UT 84043 555 S Main St 7258 Racquet Club Dr 801.753.6282 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 Salt Lake City, UT 84121 https://mtec.edu 801.258.6568 801.942.6669 www.grandamerica.com/grand-spa www.westernriver.com Volunteer Service Southern Utah University Destination Management Golf Courses 351 W University Blvd RMC Red Ledges Cedar City, UT 84720 1762 Prospector Ave 1851 E Center St 435.586.7700 Park City, UT 84060 Heber City, UT 84032 www.suu.edu 435.615.7228 877.733.5334 www.rmcdmc.com www.redledges.com

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL & Destination Spas Ground Transportation TOURISM Serenity Spa at Westgate Four Seasons Concierge Park City Resort & Spa 435.704.9361 Adventure Travel 3000 Canyons Resort Dr https://fsparkcity.com Western River Expeditions/ Park City, UT 84098 Moab Adventure Center 435.655.2266 Historical/Heritage Sites 7258 Racquet Club Dr www.wgparkcity.com Salt Lake City Cemetery Salt Lake City, UT 84121 www.slc.gov/parks/city-cemetery 801.942.6669 Entertainment Venue www.westernriver.com Red Giant Escape Rooms Hotels www.redgiantescaperooms.com The Grand America Hotel Air Transportation 555 S Main St SkyWest Airlines Event Cakes & Confections Salt Lake City, UT 84111 444 S River Rd Carrie’s Cakes 801.258.6000 St. George, UT 84790 1454 E Ridgemark Dr (9780 S) www.grandamerica.com 435.634.3000 Sandy, UT 84092 www.skywest.com 801.571.1620 Inns www.carriescakes.com Blue Boar Inn Attractions 1235 Warm Springs Rd SeaQuest Event Entertainment Midway, UT 84049 1201 N Hill Field Rd #1072 Utah Live Bands 435.654.1400 Layton, UT 84041 801.473.1502 www.theblueboarinn.com 801.544.4938 www.utahlivebands.com https://utah.visitseaquest.com Museums Event Games & Features Museum of Natural Curiosity Bed & Breakfast Red Giant Escape Rooms Thanksgiving Point Blue Boar Inn www.redgiantescaperooms.com 3605 Garden Dr 1235 Warm Springs Rd Lehi, UT 84043 Midway, UT 84049 Event Planner 801.768.2300 435.654.1400 Michelle Leo Events www.thanksgivingpoint.org www.theblueboarinn.com www.michelleleoevents.com Recreation/Activity Facility Bridal/Wedding Services Event/Performance Venue Mystery Escape Room Michelle Leo Events Thanksgiving Point www.mysteryescaperoom.com www.michelleleoevents.com 3003 N Thanksgiving Way Lehi, UT 84043 Ski Resorts Caterers 801.768.2300 Westgate Park City Resort & Spa Culinary Crafts www.thanksgivingpoint.org 3000 Canyons Resort Dr 801.225.6575 Park City, UT 84098 www.culinarycrafts.com Fairs, Festivals & Events 435.940.9444 Lagoon Amusement Park www.wgparkcity.com 375 N Lagoon Dr PO Box 696 Travel Agencies Farmington, UT 84025 Get Away Today 801.451.8000 1.855.GET.AWAY www.lagoonpark.com www.getawaytoday.com

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Vacation Rentals Construction - Residential Dietary Supplements Park City Lodging Davies Design Build USANA www.parkcitylodging.com 240 N 1200 E, Ste 201 3838 W Parkway Blvd Lehi, UT 84043 Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Vacation Resorts 801.592.6044 www.usana.com Paradise Village at Zion www.daviesdesignbuild.com 435.688.7263 Essential Oils/Botanicals http://paradisevillageutah.com Consumer Electronics dōTERRA PC Laptops 389 S 1300 W Wedding Venue www.pclaptops.com Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 River Bottoms Ranch 800.411.8151 1374 N River Rd Cosmetic Dentistry www.doterra.com Midway, UT 84049 Apex Family & Cosmetic Dentistry https://riverbottomsranch.com apexfamilydental.com Eye Care SouthWest Vision Cosmetic/Medical Spa 965 E 700 S MERCHANDISING & Elase Medical Spas St. George, UT 84790 CONSUMER SERVICES 801.495.2737 435.673.5577 www.elase.com www.southwestvision.org

Animal Feed & Supplies Credit Unions Flooring The Dog’s Meow Goldenwest Credit Union Carpet Diem www.dogsmeow.com 801.621.4550 12382 S Gateway Park Place www.gwcu.org Draper, UT 84020 Animal Hospital Animal Care Center Team Dental Services Floral Design 698 W 500 S Burg Children’s Dentistry and Orthodontics Olive & Cocoa West Bountiful, UT 84087 www.burgchildrensdentistry.com 800.538.5404 801.294.5960 www.oliveandcocoa.com www.utahanimalcarecenter.com

Animal Training Ty the Dog Guy 449 E 3900 S BEST OF STATE Salt Lake City, UT 84107 801.895.2731 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 https://tythedogguy.com

Art Gallery/Broker The Frame Works www.reparteegallery.com

Assisted Living Facilities The Wellington - MBK Senior Living 4522 S 1300 E Salt Lake City, UT 84117 385.743.9459 www.mbkseniorliving.com

Auditory Services Timpanogos Hearing & Balance http://utahhearingaids.com

Auto Dealers - Used Kentson Car Company 801.936.1886 www.kentsoncarcompany.com

Automotive Services LUXE Auto Spa 49 E 3300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84115 801.739.3844 https://luxeautospa.com

Budget Funerals Affordable Funerals and Cremation s www.affordablefandc.com

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Funeral Services Home Decor Optical Care Memorial Mortuaries & Cemeteries Osmond Designs SouthWest Vision 801.262.4631 www.osmonddesigns.com 965 E 700 S www.memorialutah.com St. George, UT 84790 Hospice/Home Health Care 435.673.5577 Furniture Valeo Home Health & Hospice www.southwestvision.org Osmond Designs 1376 E 3300 S www.osmonddesigns.com Salt Lake City, UT 84106 Orthodontics 801.639.0020 Apex Orthodontics General Merchandising www.valeohh.com https://apexfamilyortho.com Overstock.com 799 W Coliseum Way Independent Senior Living Personal Care Products/Cosmetics Midvale, UT 84047 The Wellington - MBK Senior Living USANA 801.947.3100 4522 S 1300 E 3838 W Parkway Blvd Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Gifts/Household Goods 385.743.9459 www.usana.com Minky Couture www.mbkseniorliving.com www.softminkyblankets.com Plumbing Interior Design Friendly Plumber Heating & Air Grocery Osmond Designs 801.923.6355 Harmons Neighborhood Grocer www.osmonddesigns.com https://friendlyhomeservice.com www.harmonsgrocery.com Jewelry Preparedness Foods & Supplies Hair/Beauty Salons Brian Baity Studio Nitro-Pak Preparedness Center Ottalaus Salon 3624 W Bawden Ave www.nitro-pak.com 3300 N Running Creek Way, Ste A2 West Valley City, UT 84120 Lehi, UT 84043 801.541.3330 Remodeling/Home Improvement 801.901.6045 www.brianbaitystudio.com Jackson & LeRoy www.ottalaus.com 4980 S Highland Dr Landscape Services & Supplies Salt Lake City, UT 84117 Health Care Services Tuck Landscape 801.277.3927 Ogden Clinic 237 W Berger Ln www.jacksonandleroy.com www.ogdenclinic.com Murray, UT 84107 801.266.1802 Repair & Restoration Services Health/Nutrition Beverage www.tucklandscape.com BELFOR Property Restoration USANA 870 W Robinson Dr, Ste F 3838 W Parkway Blvd Laundry/Cleaning Services North Salt Lake, UT 84054 Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Village Cleaners VILLAGE CLEANERS 801.936.1212

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Health/Nutrition Products Village Cleaners provides Salt Lake City residents Residential Architecture USANA with free pick-up and delivery laundry and dry Western Timber Frame 3838 W Parkway Blvd cleaning services. 181 S 1200 E Salt Lake City, UT 84120 Lehi, UT 84043 www.usana.com Medical Equipment/Supplies 801.331.6690 Alpine Home Medical www.westerntimberframe.com Heating & Air Conditioning www.alpinehomemedical.com AK&R Whipple Plumbing Heating & Air Residential Building Subcontractor Conditioning Medical Services RGS Exteriors and Construction 963 Folsom Ave Ogden Clinic www.utahgutter.com Salt Lake City, UT 84104 www.ogdenclinic.com 801.355.4433 Residential Maintenance & Repair whippleplumbing.com Mental Health Services Tuck Landscape Weber Human Services 237 W Berger Ln Whipple has been the best in the business www.weberhs.net Murray, UT 84107 since 1947. We satisfy every customer, every 801.266.1802 time – guaranteed. Miscellaneous Merchandising/Services www.tucklandscape.com Tuck Landscape Home & Appliance Services 237 W Berger Ln Skilled Nursing Facilities AK&R Whipple Plumbing Heating & Air Murray, UT 84107 Mission Health Services Conditioning 801.266.1802 www.missionhealthservices.org 963 Folsom Ave www.tucklandscape.com Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Vehicle Customization 801.355.4433 LUXE Auto Spa whippleplumbing.com 49 E 3300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Whipple has been the best in the business 801.739.3844 since 1947. We satisfy every customer, every https://luxeautospa.com time – guaranteed.

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Vehicle Maintenance Electrical/Power Products Fabrication LUXE Auto Spa Powerblanket Western Timber Frame 49 E 3300 S 3130 S 1030 W, Ste 1 181 S 1200 E Salt Lake City, UT 84115 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Lehi, UT 84043 801.739.3844 866.945.4203 801.331.6690 https://luxeautospa.com www.powerblanket.com www.westerntimberframe.com

Women’s Apparel Electro/Mechanical Food Manufacturing/Processing Cariloha Intermountain Electronics Lehi Mills www.cariloha.com www.intermountainelectronics.com 833 E Main St Lehi, UT 84043 Youth Treatment Center 877.311.3566 Alpine Academy www.lehirollermills.com http://alpineacademy.org

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING

Aerospace Northrop Grumman www.northropgrumman.com

Apparel SymbolArts 6083 S 1550 E Ogden, UT 84405 801.475.6000 www.symbolarts.com

Beverage Apple Beer Corporation 801.870.3320 http://applebeer.com

Candy/Confectionary V Chocolates www.vchocolates.com

Chemicals and Related Products Dynamic Blending 523 E 1750 N, Ste 100 Vineyard, UT 84057 BEST OF STATE 844.822.1665 https://dynamicblending.com

Components/Fabricating Tycon Systems 14641 S 800 W, Ste A 2 YEARS IN A ROW Bluffdale, UT 84065 801.432.0003 http://tyconsystems.com Educational Institution • Curriculum Development Volunteer Service Consumer Electronics PC Laptops www.pclaptops.com

Dairy Products Heber Valley Artisan Cheese 920 N River Rd Midway, UT 84049 435.654.0291 www.hebervalleyartisancheese.com SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY SUU.EDU

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Gourmet/Artisan Foods Miscellaneous Production & Manufacturing Wholesale Goods Pepperlane Products Industries Wheeler Machinery Co. 380 E Main St #C RB Health Production & Manufacturing 4901 W 2100 S Midway, UT 84049 2002 S 5070 W Salt Lake City, UT 84120 435.671.6701 Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801.974.0511 https://pepperlane.com 801.975.5000 http://wheelercat.com

Grains/Forage Crops Outdoor/Recreational Equipment Winery Lehi Mills Western Timber Frame La Caille at Quail Run 833 E Main St 181 S 1200 E 9565 Wasatch Blvd Lehi, UT 84043 Lehi, UT 84043 Sandy, UT 84092 877.311.3566 801.331.6690 801.942.1751 www.lehirollermills.com www.westerntimberframe.com www.lacaille.com

Greenhouse/Nursery Printing/Publishing Wood Products BioGrass Sod Farms Aspen Press and Packaging Western Timber Frame 9980 S State St 3555 W Ninigret Dr, Ste 400 181 S 1200 E PO Box 708280 Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Lehi, UT 84043 801.562.9090 801.748.2522 801.331.6690 http://biograss.com www.aspenpress.com www.westerntimberframe.com

Hardware Produce Monnit Corporation Petersen Family Farm 801.561.5555 11887 S 4000 W SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY www.monnit.com Riverton, UT 84096 801.999.8548 Analytical Laboratory Large Format Printing https://petersenfamilyfarm.com Utah Valley University Vision Graphics UVU Neuromarketing SMARTLab 2525 S 900 W Promotional Products 815 W 1250 S, Rm 118 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 SymbolArts Orem, UT 84058 801.973.8929 6083 S 1550 E 801.863.6886 www.visiondoesit.com Ogden, UT 84405 www.uvu.edu/smartlab 801.475.6000 Livestock www.symbolarts.com Applied Science/Technology Smithfield Smart Rain PO Box 100 Protein/Health Food 86 S 1250 W 341 S Main St Capstone Nutrition Centerville, UT 84010 Milford, UT 84751 900 S Depot Dr 877.346.3333 435.387.6001 Ogden, UT 84404 www.smartrain.net www.murphybrownllc.com 801.337.9400 www.capstonenutrition.com Civil Engineering Machinery Anderson Engineering Company Wheeler Machinery Co. Signage/Display 2053 N Hillcrest Dr 4901 W 2100 S Allotech Saratoga Springs, UT 84045 Salt Lake City, UT 84120 2300 S 3600 W 801.972.6222 801.974.0511 Salt Lake City, UT 84119 www.andersoneng.com http://wheelercat.com 801.973.7915 http://allotech.com Computer and Software Providers (VARS) Medical Production & Manufacturing Executech American Biotech Labs Tailoring 10813 S River Front Pkwy #410 705 E 50 S Sue’s Alteration South Jordan, UT 84095 American Fork, UT 84003 2129 E 2100 S 801.253.4541 801.756.1000 Salt Lake City, UT 84093 www.executech.com www.ablsilver.com 801.800.0141 www.suesalteration.com Computer Network Solutions Microelectronics Executech Tycon Systems Textile Products 10813 S River Front Pkwy #410 14641 S 800 W, Ste A Del Sol South Jordan, UT 84095 Bluffdale, UT 84065 280 W 10200 S 801.253.4541 801.432.0003 Sandy, UT 84070 www.executech.com http://tyconsystems.com 800.884.5815 www.delsol.com Computer Related Services Mining/Quarrying Executech Staker Parson Materials & Construction 10813 S River Front Pkwy #410 2350 S 1900 W South Jordan, UT 84095 Ogden, UT 84401 801.253.4541 888.90.ROCKS www.executech.com http://stakerparson.com

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Electrical Engineering Solar Technology Web Design BNA Consulting Blue Raven Solar EKR 635 S State St 1220 S 630 E, Ste 430 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Salt Lake City, UT 84111 American Fork, UT 84003 Provo, UT 84601 801.532.2196 800.377.4480 801.377.9321 www.bnaconsulting.com https://blueravensolar.com http://ekragency.com

Energy Products Structural Engineering Web Development Tycon Systems Wright Engineers EKR 14641 S 800 W, Ste A 801.352.2001 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Bluffdale, UT 84065 https://wrightengineers.com Provo, UT 84601 801.432.0003 [email protected] 801.377.9321 http://tyconsystems.com http://ekragency.com

Environmental Science Smart Rain 86 S 1250 W Centerville, UT 84010 877.346.3333 www.smartrain.net

Interactive/Multimedia EKR 250 W Center St, Ste 320 Provo, UT 84601 801.377.9321 http://ekragency.com

Landscape Engineering Smart Rain 86 S 1250 W Centerville, UT 84010 877.346.3333 www.smartrain.net

Mechanical Engineering Colvin Engineering Associates 244 W 300 N #200 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 801.322.2400 www.cea-ut.com

Medical Innovation Blackrock Microsystems 630 Komas Dr, Ste 200 Salt Lake City, UT 84108 801.582.5533 http://blackrockmicro.com

Research and Development RB Health Production & Manufacturing 2002 S 5070 W Salt Lake City, UT 84104 801.975.5000

Smart Homes & Buildings Smart Rain 86 S 1250 W Centerville, UT 84010 877.346.3333 www.smartrain.net

Software Development/Publishers Weave www.getweave.com

© 2020 BEST OF STATE 49 SPORTS & RECREATION Motorcycles Sporting Goods/Firearms Harrison Eurosports Ready Gunner 339 W 9000 S 1066 S State St Dance Studio Sandy, UT 84070 Orem, UT 84097 C&C Ballet Academy 801.618.2700 801.607.5363 10128 S Redwood Rd www.harrisoneurosports.com www.readygunner.com South Jordan, UT 84095 801.254.0112 Personal Training Sports Complex http://candcballet.com Alpine Fitness Salt Lake City Regional Athletic Complex 75 W Main St, Court Ste 100 2280 N Rose Park Ln Equestrian Sports Alpine, UT 84004 Salt Lake City, UT 84116 Wasatch Academy 801.216.4299 www.slc.gov/parks/regional-athletic-complex 120 S 100 W www.alpinefitness.com Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 Sports Injury Rehab/Recovery 435.462.1400 Private Fitness/Recreation Facility Recharge Sports Performance www.wasatchacademy.org Ogden Athletic Club 656 E 11400 S, Ste K 801.479.6500 Draper, UT 84020 Family & Group Sports Facilities www.ogdenathletic.com 801.878.9140 FatCats Entertainment www.rechargesportsperformance.com www.fatcatsfun.com Public Fitness/Recreation Facility Washington City Community Center Water Sports Golf Program 350 N Community Center Dr Olympus Aquatics Water Polo The Ridge Golf Club Washington, UT 84780 801.918.5021 5055 S Westridge Blvd 435.656.6360 www.olympusaquaticswaterpolo.com West Valley City, UT 84118 www.washingtoncity.org/ 801.966.4653 communitycenter Winter Recreation www.golftheridgegc.com Rancho Luna Lobos Recreation/Sports Program 4733 Browns Canyon Rd High School Coach Club V Volleyball Peoa, UT 84061 Coach John Colosimo www.clubvvolleyball.com 435.783.3473 Juan Diego Catholic High School https://lunalobos.com 300 E 11800 S Draper, UT 84020 Recreational Attraction www.jdchs.org Red Giant Escape Rooms www.redgiantescaperooms.com Business Innovation Award Male Amateur Athlete Eric Randall Johnson Recreational Coach Zangerine [email protected] David F. Pack, Ph.D. 466 N 900 W, Ste 201 [email protected] American Fork, UT 84003 Male High School Athlete 800.757.4548 Talmage Brown Sporting Event www.zangerine.com Summit Academy High School Huntsman World Senior Games 1070 W 1600 S #A103 Martial Arts Studio St. George, UT 84770 Denda Academy of Martial Arts 435.674.0550 9251 S 700 E www.seniorgames.net Sandy, UT 84070 801.553.1464 The HUNTSMAN WORLD SENIOR GAMES www.dendamartialarts.com continues to host this one of a kind celebration promoting worldwide Peace, Health, Friendship, and as founder John Morgan reminds us, “Fun! Don’t forget the Fun!”

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