www.slenterprise.com January 1, 2018 Volume 47, Number 23 $1.50 OF NOTE Utah jobless rate down another bit to 3.2% in November Utah’s unemployment rate — already among the best in the nation — took an- other dip in November to 3.2 percent, down 0.1 percent from October. The Department of Workforce Services said that means just over 50,000 people are still looking for jobs Use 'em or lose 'em in the state. Meanwhile, the annual job growth for If you’re coming back to work Utah reached 2.9 percent in November, add- from holiday vacations, you’re ing 42,100 jobs to the economy since No- not alone. A survey from Robert vember 2016. Utah’s current employment Half indicates that 65 percent of level sits at 1,498,100. The national unemployment rate re- Salt Lake City workers expected Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox speaks to the crowd at last year’s Silicon Slopes Tech Summit at the Salt to cash in their vacation time dur- Palace Convention Center. The inaugural event attracted 5,000 attendees — a fi gure that orga- mained unchanged in November from Oc- ing the holidays in order to use nizers expect to double at this year’s event, set for Jan. 18-19. tober at 4.1 percent. “The year is winding down on an eco- all of their 2017 days off. Of the nomic high note with the addition of more remaining 35 percent, the top than 40,000 jobs in the state,” said Carrie two reasons they worked were Economic & tech summits Mayne, chief economist at the Department that they wanted to save time for of Workforce Services. “Coupled with a low later or they did not have enough unemployment rate, Utah will transition to money to go on a vacation. 2018 on a strong labor market trajectory.” set to usher in new year Utah’s private sector employment grew Industry News Briefs More than 700 people are expected at by 3.1 percent year-over-year with the ad- Brice Wallace pages 6-7 the Jan. 16 summit, which takes place 7:30 dition of 37,200 positions. Eight of the 10 The Enterprise a.m.-noon at the Salt Lake City Marriott private sector industry groups measured in Business Calendar Downtown at City Creek, 75 S. West Tem- the establishment survey posted net job in- page 9 The new year was heralded with fi re- ple, Salt Lake City. It is hosted by the Salt creases in November as compared to last year, while the natural resources and min- Real Estate works, and January is offering the business Lake Chamber, in collaboration with the community a pair of bang-up events. Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the Uni- ing industry decreased by 400 positions page 14 The Utah Economic Outlook & Policy versity of Utah. and the information industry gained no po- Summit takes place Jan. 16 and will fea- Activities include a 2018 economic sitions. The largest private sector employ- ture a keynote presentation by former Mas- outlook by prominent economists, release ment increases were in leisure and hospi- sachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. That will of the initial Salt Lake Chamber CEOut- tality (9,000 jobs); trade, transportation and be followed up by the Silicon Slopes Tech look Confi dence Index, presentation of the utilities (6,500 jobs); professional and busi- Summit, set for Jan. 18-19 at the Salt Pal- “2018 Economic Report to the Governor,” ness services (6,200 jobs); and education ace Convention Center. Last year’s inaugu- Gov. Gary Herbert’s economic vision for and health services (6,200 jobs). The fastest ral summit attracted 5,000 attendees, and or- employment growth occurred in leisure and ganizers are expecting that fi gure to double hospitality (6.7 percent), construction (5.1 this year. see SUMMITS page 4 percent) and other services (4.9 percent). Is Utahns' optimism waning? Attitude index takes dip Could it be that Utah consumers are los- from 128.7 in November to 132.1 in De- ber and November and appear to be heading ing a little bit of their enthusiasm about the cember. This is the highest level that the back to more sustainable levels. economy? After consecutive record-setting Present Situation Index has ever recorded “The elevated levels of consumer confi - highs in October and November, the Zions since its inception six years ago. This sig- dence that we are seeing currently are espe- Bank Utah Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) nals strong positive consumer market per- cially important during the holiday season,” dipped slightly, decreasing from 124.4 in ception during the holiday shopping season, said Scott Anderson, Zions Bank president November to 118.7 in December. The over- according to Zions Bank economists. and CEO. “Almost 70 percent of the gross all Utah CAI now sits 1.1 points lower than Although perceptions of the current domestic p roduct nationwide comes from its level 12 months ago. An index level of state of the economy are at an all-time high, consumption and consumer spending. As 118.7 still indicates extremely positive con- expectations for the future trajectory of the consumers are more confi dent in the Utah sumer attitudes regarding the economy, the economy decreased 11.8 points to 109.7 in economy, I believe that GDP statewide will CAI pollsters said. December. Perceptions of future labor mar- continue to increase.” The Utah Present Situation Index, a ket trends, fueled by Utah’s 2.7 percent measure of confi dence in current statewide year-over-year labor market growth, were economic conditions, increased 3.4 points, highly elevated during the months of Octo- see CAI page 4 2 • January 1-7, 2018 • The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal

Peter Huntsman takes reins WABCO invests $10 million in Nikola The patriarch of the Utah family that founded the Hunts- to begin testing the trucks with tion and stability control technol- man Corp. has announced that he is stepping down as executive Belgian fi rm makes commercial vehicle fl eets in late ogies. chairman of the company. In Jon Huntsman Sr.’s place, son Peter huge commitment 2018 and launch full production “WABCO continues to stay Huntsman has been named chairman of the board of directors. in 2021. Nikola will offer Nikola at the vanguard of technology and Peter Huntsman has been serving as president and CEO, roles to future of electric One and Two, daycab and sleeper innovation,” said Nikola founder that he will maintain. The executive chairman position has been versions, respectively, that prom- and CEO Trevor Milton. “Here at eliminated, the company said in a press statement. The changes vehicles with ise to generate 1,000 horsepower Nikola, we are driving a paradigm were effective Jan. 1. purchase of 1 and 2,000 foot-pounds of torque. shift in the transportation indus- After serving as executive chairman of the company he The vehicle features a hydrogen try by creating the most advanced founded 48 years ago, Jon Huntsman Sr. will continue to serve percent of Salt fuel cell and an electric motor hy- semi-truck ever built. WABCO is on the board of directors as a director and chairman emeritus. brid setup that allows it to travel a vital business partner to enable “I am honored to be taking on this responsibility at a time Lake company 800 to 1,200 miles on a single fi ll- autonomous driving, electronic when the company has never been stronger and had more oppor- braking, and stability control for John Rogers up while operating free of emis- tunities before it,” said Peter Huntsman. “This will be a smooth trucks and trailers. WABCO is The Enterprise sions. transition as our founder, my father, will continue in a valuable recognized as a global leader in Nikola began selling its capacity as a board member, maintaining vital relations with cus- safety and effi ciency technolo- Nikola Zero 550-horsepower tomers, suppliers and policy makers as well as sharing his total WABCO Holdings Inc., the gies for next-generation commer- electric UTV to consumers in De- 56 years of industry experience.” parent company of Auderghem, cial vehicles. We have added a cember. The company purchased “It’s a high honor to turn the chairmanship role over to Peter Brussels-based WABCO Vehicle world-class supplier to the Nikola Huntsman, who I consider to be one of the world’s outstanding Control Systems, has purchased electric personal watercraft man- truck family and are looking for- CEOs,” said Huntsman Sr. “Huntsman Corp. will continue to a 1 percent stake in Nikola Motor ufacturer Free Form Factory Inc. ward to our collaboration to bring experience its sound growth and strong fi nancial controls under Co. The $10 million investment of Sacramento, California, in Oc- Nikola’s zero emission trucks to Peter’s experienced oversight. It has been both a great challenge tabs the worth of the Salt Lake tober. market.” and a special privilege to be chairman for almost half a century.” City-based developer of electric WABCO is a supplier of “We are excited to invest in Huntsman Corp. is a publicly traded global manufactur- vehicles at $1 billion, according technologies and services that Nikola Motor Co. to help the in- er and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with to industry analysts. improve the safety, effi ciency and dustry realize our joint vision 2016 revenues of approximately $7 billion. The company is now Nikola designs and manu- connectivity of commercial ve- of electrifi ed and autonomous based in The Woodlands, Texas, but maintains a strong presence factures hydrogen-electric vehi- hicles. In addition to the invest- trucks, buses, trailers and off- in Utah. The company’s products number in the thousands and cles, vehicle components, energy ment, WABCO and Nikola signed highway vehicles,” said Jacques are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving the consumer and storage systems and electric ve- an agreement to accelerate the de- Esculier, WABCO chairman and industrial end markets. Huntsman operates more than 75 manu- hicle drivetrains. The company is velopment of industry-leading CEO. “WABCO’s technologies facturing, R&D and operations facilities in over 30 countries and in the fi nal stages of development safety technologies specifi cally — notably industry-leading brak- employs approximately 10,000 people within four business divi- of the Nikola One Class 8 elec- designed for electric commer- ing, traction and stability control sions. tric truck, which was unveiled cial vehicles, including electronic systems — continue to advance in December 2016. Nikola plans braking systems as well as trac- the transportation industry.”

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We accept most insurance plans It’s time to return to that healthier and youthful you! The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal • January 1-7, 2018 • 3 TravelPass buys travel planning website Pet Expo coming to Utah 300 potential destinations based The 2018 debut of Salt Lake City Pet Expo is set for July 14- on the consumer’s search criteria 15 at the Golden Spike Event Center in Ogden. The event runs 10 Jauntaroo becomes part of Lehi company's using professional reviews and a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday and is free to portfolio of travel & hotel booking products customer feedback. TravelPass the public. Pets are welcomed and encouraged to attend, according Group’s marketplace allows ho- to organizers. tels to maximize distribution, Lehi-based TravelPass Group, they start the booking process,” “After having significant success in cities like Denver, Phoe- while helping travelers find the a hotel-booking service serving said Daniel A. Nelson, executive nix and Las Vegas, we decided that Salt Lake would be another best rates. With the acquisition over 1 million properties world- chairman of TravelPass Group. logical location and strong addition to the lineup in 2018,” said of Jauntaroo, TravelPass Group wide, has acquired Jauntaroo, a “Jauntaroo’s unique technolo- Ethan Barnett, vice president of event management for Amazing is expanding its expertise in cus- travel planning and discovery gy will give TravelPass Group’s Pet Expos, producers of more than 30 annual pet expos across the tomizing its offerings and inter- website, from Vacation Travel platform the ability to move up United States. “We have heard wonderful things about the pet com- acting with consumers at every Match LLC of Smithfield. Terms the funnel and assist consumers munities in Utah and are excited to make a new set of friends and aspect of the travel booking pro- were not disclosed. at the critical point of inspiration pets.” cess. “The acquisition of Jaunta- and discovery and help them find Similar to other expos across the country, the expo will feature “When I founded Jaunta- an adoption event with a variety of adoptable animals. Attendees roo, as well as recent partnerships and book the best rates possible. roo, I wanted to help travelers can also attend a variety of features, including live presentations on with Best Day Travel and Secret We’re excited to have Jauntaroo answer the age old question of the entertainment stage, pet contests, free nail trims, low-cost vac- Escapes, showcases TravelPass be part of the TravelPass Group where they should travel on va- cinations, and events such as fly-ball, lure coursing and dock diving. Group’s commitment to expand- family.” cation,” said Chad Meyerson, Organizers expect there to be over 80 vendor booths featur- ing its offerings and its focus on Jauntaroo offers a channel founder of Jauntaroo and vice ing various pet products, pet clothing and accessories, pet treats destination travel and consumer for convention and visitor bu- president of strategic relations at and more. In addition, attendees can learn about exotic animals and facing experiences,” the company reaus to share their story and trav- TravelPass Group. “TravelPass wildlife conservation as well as local rescue organizations and how said in announcing the purchase. el destination, while also allow- Group’s technology, business they can help save, foster, adopt or care for local animals in need. “A lot of travel companies ing aspiring travelers to dream intelligence and leadership are “A huge part of our initiative is to help people become better concentrate on the booking aspect and discover without the pressure the industry standard. It’s a plea- pet companions,” said Barnett. “We’re so ecstatic to shine the spot- of the consumer funnel, but the of urgent “book now” messaging, sure to be part of such a well-re- light on Salt Lake City to highlight the local pet scene and those reality is many consumers don’t The company said. Jauntaroo’s nowned company, and help push doing amazing work within the community.” know where they want to go when unique algorithm ranks more than the brand.” North Salt Lake-based Orbit Irrigation names Eyring as president

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Ericksen, who ing and transitioned to chief oper- Prior to Orbit, Eyring spent both Orbit’s and Hydro-Rain’s tra- Salt Lake City, Utah 84103 will continue ating officer in 2014. over a decade at Ford Motor Co. as ditions of product and business in- 801-533-0556 FAX 801-533-0684 www.slenterprise.com to serve on the “It has been an honor to lead a member of the marketing leader- novation and extending our global board of Pro- this great company and to see it ship team where he served in roles influence in conservation through PUBLISHER & EDITOR Mark Inc., the become a global leader in irriga- throughout the world, including the application of smart technolo- R. George Gregersen holding compa- tion products,” Ericksen said. “I the U.S., Asia and South Amer- gies,” said Eyring. PRESIDENT ny of Orbit and David G. Gregersen sister company [email protected] Hydro-Rain. 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Two fi lms and a TV pilot set (GOED) board, at its December $50,000 to help the company ex- • Maple Leaf Co., Ephraim, meeting, endorsed Rural Fast pand and upgrade its current facil- Sanpete County, a $50,000 grant to receive cash rebates from Track grants for eight compa- ity by adding a dining area to dou- to help the seed company ex- nies. The grants had been ap- ble the current seating capacity, pand its capabilities by purchas- state for production in Utah proved by the Governor’s Rural and to obtain a walk-in refrigera- ing a seed color separator. The Incentives for two fi lm project and one TV production were Partnership Board. tor/freezer. The $128,900 project $130,000 project is expected to approved in December by the Governor’s Offi ce of Economic De- Recipient companies are: is expected to result in one new create one new full-time position. velopment (GOED) board. • National Vinyl Products, full-time position. • Raven’s Rim Zip Line Ad- A cash rebate incentive of up to $120,752 was approved for of Nephi, Juab County, for an • Rasmussen Custom Cabi- venture, Moab, Grand County, a Provenance Productions LLC for “Forger,” a feature documen- equipment/expansion project to- netry, Corinne, Box Elder Coun- $50,000 grant to help the com- tary about the Mark Hoffman criminal case. The production is taling $1.9 million ($409,000 for ty, a $50,000 grant to help buy pany expand its current facility expected to spend $603,758 in Utah and hire eight cast members, the equipment). The grant total is an edge-bending machine and a through the construction of a ga- 15 crew and 15 extras. Principal photography continues through $50,000. The project is expected boomerang return conveyor to in- rage/guide shop. The $140,000 Feb. 15. Locations will be announced. to result in nine new full-time crease manufacturing quality and project is expected to create one The director is Tyler Measom. Producers are Measom, Duane positions at the company. capability. The $135,650 project new full-time position. Anderson and JJ Neward. • Burns Management (do- The GOED board approved a cash rebate of up to $113,700 ing business as Burns Saddlery), Salina, Sevier County, a $50,000 for Clearstone Films LLC’s production of “Jane and Emma,” a founder; Kim Scott, best-selling grant to help expand the current feature drama expected to spend $568,500 in Utah. The produc- SUMMITS author of Radical Candor; Stew- building and add boot-making tion will have 15 cast, 48 crew and 40 extras. Principal photogra- art Butterfi eld, Slack chief exec- capability to existing production. from page 1 phy is set for March 19-April 6 at locations to be announced. utive offi cer; Caitlin Kalinowski, The $525,000 project is expected The fi lm will tell the story of Sister Jane Manning, one of Facebook/Oculus product design to result in six new full-time po- 2018, a 2018 legislative session the fi rst black Mormons, returning to Nauvoo to fi nd that prophet engineering director; Whitney sitions. preview by legislative leader- and friend Joseph Smith has been killed. She wonders if Smith’s Johnson, author of Disrupt Your- • Allred’s Amazing Maids, ship, and release of the Salt Lake promise to extend the blessings of eternity to her has died along self; author J.D. Vance; Ruzwana Roosevelt, Duchesne County, a Chamber’s 2018 legislative agen- with him. Bashir, Peek chief executive of- $50,000 grant to help the com- da. The Utah Legislature’s gener- The director is Chantelle Squires. The producer is Bryce Fill- fi cer; Jim Swartz, Accel Partners pany expand and buy a build- al session begins Jan. 22. more. founder; Omar Johnson, former ing in downtown Roosevelt. The Romney was the 2012 Re- Let’s Get Epic Pilot LLC was approved for a cash rebate of Beats by Dre chief marketing of- $330,000 project is expected to publican candidate for president. up to $40,000 for the pilot episode of “Let’s Get Epic,” a chil- fi cer; Alice Steinglass, Code.org result in three new full-time po- He also was a candidate for the dren’s show. The company is expecting to spend $200,000 in president; and Joey Zwillinger, sitions. 2008 GOP presidential nomina- Utah. Shooting took place November and early December in Utah Allbirds co-founder and chief ex- • Sam’s Body Shop, Ver- tion and served as the governor of County. The pilot included 18 cast, 24 crew and 30 extras. ecutive offi cer. nal, Uintah County, a grant of Massachusetts from 2003 through The pilot story involves two inept online survival experts An all-access pass for the $25,000 to help purchase equip- 2007. who accidentally thwart a mutant, rampaging alien in the desert summit costs $95. Details are at ment in order to add repair to Prior to his time as governor, and then are brought in by the government’s Department of Catas- siliconslopessummit.com. trophe to help stop the world’s MIAs (Mayhem Inciting Anoma- aluminum trucks as a service he was president and chief ex- lies). available in the Uintah Basin. ecutive offi cer of the 2002 Win- The director is Garrett Batty (“The Saratov Approach”). The $50,000 project is expected ter Olympic Games in Salt Lake CAI The producers are Brad Johnson (“Waffl e Street,” “Small Town to result in two new full-time po- City. His career in business start- from page 1 Crime”), Charan Probhaka and Jake VanWagoner. sitions. ed in 1978 as a vice president of • RL Operations (doing Bain & Co. Inc., a management Although positive consum- consulting fi rm based in Boston. er attitudes likely have increased He left the company in 1984 to spending this holiday season, co-found a spin-off private equity many Utahns are feeling the ef- investment company, Bain Capi- fects of economic growth in their tal, where he worked until 1998. everyday purchases. According General admission to the to the Wasatch Front Consum- Civil Engineering summit is $85. Details are at sl- er Price Index, prices are up 3.3 chamber.com. percent since December of last Structural Engineering Last year’s fi rst-ever Silicon year. In the most recent CAI sur- Slopes Tech Summit take place vey, nearly a quarter of Utahns after only a month of planning. Missing a Piece? Laser Scanning & Land stated that they anticipate spend- With more time this year, Silicon ing more on holiday gifts this year Surveying Slopes is hoping for turnout of compared to last year. Another We Have You Covered 10,000 or more. quarter of Utahns stated that they Paving & Roofing Consulting This year’s summit features anticipate spending more on win- more than 50 speakers, breakout ter sports activities this year com- sessions on fi ve tracks (creators, Landscape Architecture pared to last year. marketing, product and devel- “Utah’s sustained economic opment, leadership, and block- growth this year has caused in- chain), a Neon Trees concert Jan. fl ationary pressures to increase 18 at 7 p.m., and VIP networking the cost of living statewide,” and parties. said Randy Shumway, chairman The keynote speaker is Shan- and partner of Cicero Group, a tanu Narayen, president and chief Salt Lake City research fi rm that executive offi cer of Adobe. does data collection and analy- Other speakers are Sukhin- sis for the CAI. “Although high der Singh Cassidy, theBoardlist rates of infl ation across the state founder and chairman; Caryn Ma- may seem daunting, I believe that rooney, Facebook vice president wages within Utah’s robust job of global communications; Liz market will continue to increase, Follow Us On: Wiseman, the Wiseman Group offsetting many of the negative 801-255-7700 president and best-selling author; side-effects associated with infl a- Joel Spolsky, Stack Overfl ow tionary pressures related to eco- www.mcneilengineering.com chief executive offi cer and co- nomic growth.” The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal • January 1-7, 2018 • 5 For the new year: Eleven self-evaluation questions for today’s leaders The new year is a good time man nature to put off what we present and engaged, asking in- bring competent people together looking for improvement in our to look back on 2017 to evaluate don’t like to do, but generally it’s sightful questions and intently to produce desired outcomes and business model? ourselves. Such introspection is better to take on tough issues as listening to the responses of oth- cohesive, positive relationships? 10. Am I a wise organiza- especially appropriate for those soon as they emerge. ers? Do I seek to understand be- Have I utilized teams to assure tion builder? Do I carefully or- who carry the responsibilities of 2. How am I doing as a “di- fore being understood? When I that we enjoy diverse opinions, ganize to deliver the operational leadership. rection-setter?” Have I shared a speak or communicate through ideas and strategies? Do my and customer outcomes required Having had the privilege of clear, compelling vision and mis- written or electronic means, do people enjoy working togeth- of my company? Does our or- working as a coach sion with my team? Do I communicate clearly in words er in teams? Do they feel that ganizational structure, facilities to CEOs and busi- my words and actions that will connect, help and in- our company itself is a winning and other resources correlate di- ness owners for near- sync with that vision? spire others? team, of which they are proud to rectly with our vision, mission ly three decades, as Do I walk my talk? 5. How are my planning be a part? and values? Are we well-orga- well as assessing my 3. Am I a good del- skills? Do I regularly employ a 8. Am I an effective archi- nized to accomplish our goals? own personal growth egator? Do I delegate planning process for the strat- tect of our organization’s cul- 11. Am I still “green and and progress as a lead- with an eye toward A. egies of my organization? Do I ture? Do I have clarity regard- growing”? Am I a life-long er, I have developed RICH The development of oth- engage my team in that process ing what constitutes our culture? TYSON learner? Do I read and study with 11 questions for self- ers, and B. To free my- to assure that I enjoy their best Do I regularly reinforce and pro- an eye toward growing as a lead- evaluation. As you an- self up for other critical advice and obtain their buy-in? tect that culture with the things I er? Do I spend time with others swer each question, rate yourself tasks? Or do I garner too many Do I utilize a process for bring- do and say? Do I recognize team who stimulate my intellect, chal- on a 0-10 scale to identify areas tasks, failing to develop others ing our strategies down to earth members as they refl ect our cul- lenge my assumptions, and sup- for improvement in 2018. and creating stress for myself? in the form of monthly, weekly ture in what they do and say? Is port my growth? 1. How strong am I as a de- When assigning others, am I and daily initiatives and to-do our culture apparent to owner- While no one is perfect in all cision-maker and a doer? Do I thorough in explaining both the lists? ship, employees, customers, and 11 areas, a frank and honest self- hold myself accountable to make actions and desired outcomes 6. Am I an effective coach other stakeholders? assessment will provide insights decisions that will move my or- for that job? Do I provide the re- for my people? Do they seek 9. Am I a strategic innova- that may lead to signifi cant per- ganization forward? Am I will- sources to succeed in the job? Or my counsel or do they avoid me? tor? Am I a catalyst for change? sonal leadership goals for the ing and capable to do the things am I guilty of dumping assign- Do I sincerely listen to them? Do I create an environment that new year. that the job demands, even if ments on others without clear di- Do I show that I truly care about welcomes new ideas and innova- they are hard? Do I procrasti- rection, increasing the probabil- them, in both their work and per- tion? Am I observant of trends Richard Tyson is the founder, prin- nate? ity that they will fail? sonal lives? Do I make a positive in business and society that may cipal owner and president of CEO- One of my early mentors 4. Am I a strong commu- difference for them? signal the need for change? Am builder, which provides forums for counseled me to “eat the frog nicator? Do my communica- 7. Am I a strong team- I too comfortable with how we consulting and coaching to execu- fi rst.” He explained that it’s hu- tion skills begin with being fully builder? Have I been able to do business? Am I continuously tives in small businesses.

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HEALTHCARE CONTESTS by Morgan, Wasatch, Salt Lake, • Neumont College of • The Hall Global Entre- • Empiric Health, Salt Lake Davis, Grand, Cache, Duchesne, Computer Science has been grant- Melanie Grayson Robert Lamb preneurship Center at Weber City, has hired Becca LaFond Beaver and Sevier counties. ed accreditation by the Accrediting Corporate prac- State University will host its first as chief service officer. Empiric Details are at https://smartasset. Commission of Career Schools tice group. He “Outdoor Weber” contest, spon- works with hospitals and health com/checking-account/savings- and Colleges (ACCSC). The represents and sored by Camping World, this systems to reduce clinical varia- account-comparison#Utah. accreditation is granted for a four- counsels com- spring. College students from tion and unnecessary cost while year term. ACCSC standards note panies at all around the country are invited improving outcomes in healthcare that although the initial term of stages of growth to present their ideas for out- delivery. LaFond will focus on accreditation through the commis- and develop- door recreation products or ser- the implementation of and support sion is typically three years, a ment, and is an vices. Finalists will compete at for Empiric’s software applica- four-year term may be granted in expert in com- the Snowbasin, Wolf Creek and Everything for the tion, designed to help health sys- Andrew Sellers exceptional cases. plex internation- Powder Mountain resorts in the Contractors tems identify variations in proce- al structures for tax and liability Ogden Valley of northern Utah dures and improve outcomes using planning. His education includes from March 22-24. The winner We rent the best EXPANSIONS proprietary analytics to facilitate a B.A. from the University of will receive $30,000 to develop • Pluralsight, a Farmington- data-driven insights. LaFond most Utah. Sellers is a member of the their business concept. The chair based enterprise technology recently was managing direc- firm’s Business Transactions & of Camping World Holdings and 4343 Century Drive learning platform, has announced tor and national practice lead for Corporate Law, with a specialty star of CNBC’s “The Profit,” Salt Lake City, UT 84123 plans to open an EMEA (Europe, clinical operations performance in developing strategies for clients Marcus Lemonis, will be the key- Middle East and Africa) headquar- improvement at Accenture. She 801- 262-5761 related to tax and business plan- note speaker during the awards ters in Dublin, Ireland, in early also was a managing director at ning. He received his J.D. from banquet March 23. Beginning Jan. www.centuryeq.com 2018. It will house the company’s Huron Healthcare. the J. Reuben Clark Law School at 5, students can submit videos out- strategic business operations for Brigham Young University and his lining their proposals to outdoor- the region and support its grow- INVESTMENT B.A. from BYU. weber.com. The 25 semifinalists ing customer base in Ireland and • OptConnect LLC, Kays- • Snell & Wilmer has hired will be determined by the greatest throughout Europe, Middle East ville, has received an investment Olivia Crellin, Kristen Overton number of online votes each video and Africa. Pluralsight plans to from Graham Partners, a private and Gary K. Wilkinson for its submission receives between Jan. hire 150 people in Dublin over the investment firm based in subur- Salt Lake City office. Crellin’s 26-Feb. 15. Ten finalists will be next three years across a variety of ban Philadelphia. The amount of EDUCATION/TRAINING principal areas of practice are cor- selected. • The Governor’s Office of roles, including sales, marketing, the investment was not disclosed. operations, finance and customer porate finance and securities law Economic Development (GOED) OptConnect provides managed support. Mike Featherstone has with an emphasis on corporate has announced the expansion cellular wireless connectivity DIRECT SALES been named the head of business governance, mergers and acquisi- • Young Living Essential of the Utah Diesel Technician solutions for unattended equip- operations of the EMEA head- tions, private placements, securi- Oils, Lehi, has hired Mike Green (Tech) Pathways program to ment in the machine-to-machine quarters. (M2M) and the emerging Internet ties law compliance, joint ventures as senior vice president of infor- include Alpine, Nebo and Provo and general corporate matters. of Things (IoT) marketplaces. mation technology. Green has school districts. In addition to She previously was a legal clerk GOVERNMENT Members of Grant Victor, the 16 years of IT leadership experi- the new school districts, Geneva at Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & • Salt Lake City has launched prior parent company representing ence in the direct-selling industry. Rock and its sister companies Rosati and a paralegal at Vivint an online tool to make the zon- the founders and previous leader- He most recently served as chief W.W. Clyde & Company and Solar. Crellin received her B.A. ing and permitting process easier ship of OptConnect, will retain information officer for Plexus Sunroc have joined the program’s from Brigham Young University and more efficient for custom- an investment in OptConnect. Worldwide, and he also held vice 11 existing industry partners to and her J.D. from BYU’s J. ers. OpenCounter is a custom- OptConnect was advised by R.W. president-level positions with support and train students. The Reuben Clark Law School. ized guide to help applicants Baird. Origami Owl and Melaleuca Inc. Diesel Tech Pathways program is Overton is a member of the firm’s achieve their project goals by • Tower Arch Capital, designed to provide Utah students litigation group. Her practice is clearly outlining the permit and Salt Lake City, has announced ECONOMIC a direct pathway from high school focused primarily in complex zoning requirements for starting that it has recapitalized KNS and college to the workforce. It’s commercial litigation, real estate, INDICATORS a business in Salt Lake City. In International LLC, a Salt Lake • Summit County has topped part of Talent Ready Utah, a pro- financial services and direct sales. OpenCounter, customers can now City-based designer and distributor a list of “saving” Utah counties, gram to improve both the educa- She previously worked at Hansen easily learn where different use of branded footwear, jewelry, and according to a study of income, tion system and workforce in Utah Wright PC. Overton received her types are permitted, details on all home goods products. Financial tax, spending and savings rates in by focusing on developing and city permits and their associated terms were not disclosed. counties across the nation com- enhancing job-training programs processes, and fees required. The see BRIEFS next page piled by financial technology to meet current industry needs tool is at https://slcgov.opencoun- company SmartAsset. Summit’s for more qualified workers. The LAW ter.com/. savings index was calculated goal with Talent Ready Utah is to • Fabian VanCott has elected Ask • Utah consumers who may Melanie S. Grayson, Robert B. about have lost money in scams using Lamb and Andrew B. Sellers as our Western Union money transfer shareholders. All three work in services have until Feb. 12 to file the firm’s Salt Lake City office. engine a refund claim with the Federal Grayson is a member of the rebuild Trade Commission. Consumers firm’s Litigation, Employment, services! who used Western Union between and Environmental & Natural Jan. 1, 2004, and Jan. 19, 2017, in Resources practice groups, and money transfers that turned out to has expertise assisting employers be fraudulent are eligible to apply in harassment and discrimination online with the court-appointed cases, and individual and class claims administrator. The Utah action suits related to wage and Division of Consumer Protection hour issues. Her education includes said 3,790 Utah consumers filed a J.D. from the S.J. Quinney HONNEN EQUIPMENT complaints alleging over $4.6 mil- Law School at the University of lion in fraudulent wire transfers. Utah. Lamb is a member of the 1380 S. Distribution Dr., SLC Those consumers and others may firm’s Business Transactions & 801-262-7441 The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal • January 1-7, 2018 • 7 Industry Briefs

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In the Wire rope is where we office, with a • CBRE has promoted list of small and medium-sized Heather England started. focus on agen- Patrick Juhlin, a land specialist companies are No. 5 Gavan One of the largest shops cy growth and in the Salt Lake City office, to Thorpe, Boostability, Lehi; No. strategy and strengthening the vice president and Vickey Walker 16 Rob Vandenberg, Lingotek, Olivia Crellin Kristen Overton in the Intermountain core leadership team as the agency Lehi; No. 23 Mark Leck, REDX, West. Slings made to associate broker in the Salt Lake B.S. from BYU enters its next phase. Formerly the City office. Juhlin is a partner on Orem; and No. 36 Ben Peterson, and her J.D. to your specifications. executive vice president of human the local land services team and BambooHR, Lindon. The lists from BYU’s Our staff has over 60 resources and operations at The has been meeting the needs of cli- were derived from sentiment rat- J. Reuben OutCast Agency, England joined ents since 2007. He has experience ings provided by employees who years of experience. as senior School of Law. Method in July 2014 in residential anonymously rated their employ- vice president of operations. Wilkinson and commercial ers on Comparably.com during the focuses his building ins- 2017 eligibility period. practice in OUTDOOR PRODUCTS/ pection and in Gary Wilkinson litigation. He RECREATION/SPORTS Geographical RETAIL Information received his • Ski Utah has announced • Swedish Lodge, a pop- B.A. from Utah State University improvements to the Ski Utah Systems (GIS). up Swedish-inspired shop, has and his J.D. from the University app’s “Ride the Bus” tab. It allows Walker focuses opened at 577 Main St., Park City. Radio of Utah, KRCL 90.9 FM, of Utah’s S.J. Quinney College of any user to use their location on investment Through March 15, the store will has named Tristin Tabish as gen- Patrick Juhlin Law. to find the fastest public tran- properties, sell décor and will feature snus, eral manager of the 38-year-old • Durham Jones & Pinegar sit route to any Utah ski resort. serving local a type of smokeless tobacco. The nonprofit station. Tabish began has hired Dana T. Farmer Also, new this year, bus riders can and national lodge will provide guests with her 27-year public radio career as a shareholder in the firm’s We carry more than purchase ski bus fare using the clients in the a hangout spot featuring comfy at KRCL, and most recently has Litigation Section. His practice free UTA GoRide app. Users will disposition and and oversized chairs, blankets beenheavy content construction director at KUER, focuses on construction, real need to purchase two tickets to acquisition of and rawhide rugs. Complimentary the University of Utah’s NPR estate and tax, including both liti- make a round-trip on the ski bus. real property. amenities include Wi-Fi access, equipment.radio station, gation and transactions in those Purchases can be made in advance During the wooden board games, reading a position she practice areas. Farmer previously Light equipment in and users can buy tickets for mul- past six years, materials and refreshments. held since 2011. was a managing partner at Smith tiple riders. Tickets are activated Vickey Walker Walker has stock. Mixers,She saws,began Knowles in Ogden. when users show the activation concentrated on RURAL pumps, generators,her career in servicing the back end of invest- screen to their bus driver as proof • Claudia O’Grady, a Utah KRCL’s mem- ment transactions, managing the MANUFACTURING jumping jacks, and of fare. resident, has been elected to bership depart- marketing, bid, due diligence and • Varex Imaging Corp., Salt the board of directors of Rural much morement .in 1991 settlement processes, as well as Lake City, will have its 2018 Tristin Tabish PHILANTHROPY Community Assistance Corp. and hosted two forging strong client relations. annual meeting of stockhold- • The Jon M. Huntsman (RCAC). Board programs on Previous to that, she spent nearly ers at 4:30 p.m. Feb. 15 at the Family Foundation has commit- members serve the station. In 1997, she accepted 25 years in the commercial title company’s headquarters, 1678 ted to donate $1.2 million to sup- three-year a position with KUER. While field. S. Pioneer Road, Salt Lake City. at the UofU, she received her port The Road Home as part terms and may Stockholders of record at the close of the charity’s Holiday Media- remain on the M.S. in communication and RECOGNITIONS of business Dec. 18 will be able taught writing and public rela- a-Thon that took place in late board for up • ChamberWest has an- to vote upon matters considered tions classes for the Department December. It is the largest fund- to four con- nounced that its board of direc- at the meeting. The company of Communication. raiser for the nonprofit social ser- secutive terms. tors has selected Harmons Claudia O'Grady designs and manufactures X-ray • Method Communications, vices agency and provides funding RCAC pro- as the recipient of the 2018 imaging components. with main offices in Salt Lake support for programs and services vides training, Hall of Fame Award. It also City and San Francisco, has pro- to help Utahns overcome home- technical and financial resources announced the finalists for sev- MEDIA/MARKETING moted Heather England to the lessness. The 2017 holiday season eral other awards, with recipi- and advocacy for rural communi- • Listeners Community newly created position of chief began the 26th year of matching ties. It serves rural communities funds from the family for the non- ents to be announced at a Feb. 21 awards gala at the Maverik in 13 western states and certain profit’s homeless programs in Salt Pacific islands. O’Grady has been Lake City. Center. Finalists for Business of involved in community develop- • Kneaders Bakery & Café the Year are Kenworth Sales Co., Ken Garff West Valley and ment, and particularly affordable recently raised $9,000 for local housing solutions, for more than children’s hospitals through sales InterContinental Hotels Group. 20 years. She began her career For all your trailer needs of its Chunky Cinnamon French Finalists for Small Business of the working for a Utah-based nonprof- Toast at 59 locations across eight Year are Chick-fil-A, Maxtec and New & Used trailer sales it affordable housing developer states. That included over $3,400 Salt Lake City Stars. Finalists (Tanks, lowboys, slide axles, belly dumps, tag trailers, vans & ats) and later was the executive direc- during a two-hour “Evening with for Best New Business are Snap Brands: Heil, J&L, LBT, Landoll, XL Sepicalized, Trailmax, Trailking Shop Photo The Joint Kid tor for more than a decade. Since Santa” event that will be donated , and State of the art repair & paint facility Curry Distillery 2009, she has served as the vice to Primary Children’s Hospital . Finalists for Best Place to Work are Aspire president of multifamily financ- Parts sales & show room in Salt Lake City. Home Health & Hospice, City ing for Utah Housing Corp. She • Dansie Orthodontics, Journals and Ken Garff West oversees the state’s low-income Salt Lake City, has committed COME SEE US! Valley. Finalists for Volunteer of housing tax credit program and to donate orthodontic care to up the Year are Katharine Newton, other multifamily lending pro- to 50 children during the holi- Granite Education Foundation; day season through the nonprofit grams. O’Grady also serves on Maggie Mills, Hunter Library; Smiles Change Lives. To qualify, the Salt Lake City Redevelopment and Monica Gayden-Sadyr, a child must be age 7-21, have Advisory Commission, where she TownePlace Marriott-West Valley 4285 West 1385 South good oral hygiene, not be wearing helps guide redevelopment strate- City. 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Calendar listings are provided Jan 5, 8-10 a.m. Jan. 10, 5-7 p.m. of Utah. Event features a keynote Jan. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. as a free service to our read- First Friday Face-to- Business After Hours, presentation by former Massachu- Tax Planning Clinic, a Small ers. Information about upcoming Face, a West Jordan Chamber of an Ogden-Weber Chamber of setts Gov. Mitt Romney, a 2018 Business Development Center events may be sent to brice@ Commerce business-to-business Commerce event. Location is economic outlook by prominent (SBDC) event. Location is the slenterprise.com. The submission economists, release of the initial deadline is one week before pub- networking event. Location is the Kubex Fitness, 1186 E. 4600 S., Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., lication. Megaplex Theatres at The District, Ogden. Free for chamber members. Salt Lake Chamber CEOutlook Orem. Details are at https://utahs- 3761 W. Parkway Plaza Drive, Details are at ogdenweberchamber. Confidence Index, presentation of bdc.org/trainings. the “2018 Economic Report to the Jan. 3, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. South Jordan. Free. Details are at com. westjordanchamber.com. Governor,” Gov. Gary Herbert’s Professionals Networking Jan. 18-19 Jan. 11, 5:30-6:30 p.m. economic vision for 2018, a 2018 Silicon Slopes Tech Group, a ChamberWest legislative session preview by leg- event. Location is Golden Corral, Jan. 5, 8:30-11:30 a.m. WordPress Workshop, Summit 2018, featuring keynote “Grow Your Business: islative leadership, and release of 3399 W. 3500 S., West Valley a Small Business Development presentations, breakout sessions Phase 1,” a Small Business Devel- Center (SBDC) event. Location is the Salt Lake Chamber’s 2018 on fi ve tracks (creators, marketing, City. No RSVP required. Details opment Center (SBDC) event. the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., legislative agenda. Location is product and development, are at chamberwest.com. Location is the Orem SBDC, 815 Orem. Details are at https://utahs- Salt Lake City Marriott Down- leadership, and blockchain) and W. 1250 S., Orem. Details are at bdc.org/trainings. town at City Creek, 75 S. West more. Speakers include Shantanu Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. https://utahsbdc.org/trainings. Temple, Salt Lake City. Cost is Narayen, chief executive offi cer Networking Lunch , a Mur- $85. Details are at slchamber.com. of Adobe; Sukhinder Singh ray Area Chamber of Commerce Jan. 11, 6-8 p.m. Jan. 9, 7:45-9 a.m. “Business Essentials,” Cassidy, theBoardlist founder event. Speaker Marlin R. Clark of ACG (Association for a Small Business Development Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and chairman; Caryn Marooney, Salt and Pepper Communications Silicon Safety Symposium, Corporate Growth) Utah Center (SBDC) event. Location is Facebook vice president of global LLC will discuss “Customer presented by the Utah Coalition Breakfast Meeting. Speaker is the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., communications; Liz Wiseman, Against Sexual Assault featuring Service: Being Nice is Not Case Lawrence, founder and chief Orem. Details are at https://utahs- the Wiseman Group president strategies to combat the rise of Enough.” Location is Brio Tuscan executive offi cer of CircusTrix. bdc.org/trainings. and best-selling author; Joel Grille, Fashion Place, 6173 S. Location is Marriott City Center, online misogyny, harassment Spolsky, Stack Overfl ow chief State St., Murray. Details are at 220 S. State St., Salt Lake City. and violence by using prevention Jan. 12, 7:30-8:30 a.m. executive offi cer and co-founder; murraychamber.org. Details are at www.acg.org/utah/ strategies and proven intervention, Eggs & Issues, a Murray and Kim Scott, best-selling author events. and a discussion about how of Radical Candor. Location is the Area Chamber of Commerce technology impacts the lives Jan. 4, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. event. Speaker is Ginette Bott, Salt Palace, 100 S. West Temple, Strictly Networking Lunch- Jan. 10, 8-9:30 a.m. of survivors of sexual assault Salt Lake City. Cost is $95 for chief executive officer of the Utah and harassment. Location is the eon, a West Jordan Chamber 2018 Legislative Priorities an all-access pass. Details are at Food Bank. Location is Mimi’s University of Utah Student Union of Commerce event. Location Breakfast, a Utah Valley siliconslopessummit.com. Café, 5223 S. State St., Murray. Building, Saltair Room, 200 is SpudToddos, 7251 Plaza Chamber event. Location is Utah Free (pay if ordering from the Central Campus Drive, Salt Lake Center Drive, No. 120, West Valley University’s Culinary Arts menu). Open to the public. Details City. Free. Details are at http:// Jan. 18, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Institute, 661 E. Timpanogos “Coaching: Partnering for Jordan. Free (pay when ordering are at murraychamber.org. www.ucasa.org/silicon. from the menu). Details are at Parkway, Building L, Orem. Performance,” an Employers Details are at thechamber.org. westjordanchamber.com. Council event. The class explores Jan. 12, 7:45-9 a.m. Jan. 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. supervision from the mindset of Women in Business Net- Professionals Networking Jan. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. a coach, where employee devel- Jan. 4, 6-7:30 p.m. working Group, a ChamberWest Professionals Networking , an Ogden-Weber opment is the focus, and where “Start Smart,” a Small event. Location is Golden Corral, Group, a ChamberWest Chamber of Commerce event. a partnership supportive of Business Development Center 3399 W. 3500 S., West Valley event. Location is Golden Corral, Location is the chamber offi ces, employee development is desired. (SBDC) event. Location is the City. No RSVP required. Details 3399 W. 3500 S., West Valley 2380 Washington Blvd., Suite 290, Location is Employers Council, Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., are at chamberwest.com. City. No RSVP required. Details Ogden. Free for WIB members. Utah Office, 175 W. 200 S., Suite Orem. Free. Details are at https:// are at chamberwest.com. Details are at ogdenweberchamber. 2005, Salt Lake City. Cost is utahsbdc.org/trainings. com. Jan. 17, noon-1 p.m. $200. Details are at https://www. Professional Development Jan. 10, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. employerscouncil.org/training- Series, a Utah Valley chamber Jan. 5, 7:30-9 a.m. “Let’s Do Lunch,” a Sandy Jan. 12, 8-9:30 a.m. catalog. Early B.I.R.D. Business Area Chamber of Commerce “Dale Carnegie: Setting event. Location is the Provo LDS Primer, an Ogden-Weber Cham- event. Location is the Park City the Appointment,” a Salt Employment Resource Center, ber of Commerce event. Speaker Lake Chamber event focusing 702 W. Columbia Lane, Provo. Jan. 18, 9-11 a.m. Culinary Institute’s Salt Lake City “Doing Business in Mexico” Steve Songer, a renowned artist, on learning and practicing a Free. Details are at (801) 818- Campus, 1484 State St., South Salt Seminar, a World Trade Center conversation-fl ow technique. 6161 or http://bit.ly/1tDS04k. will discuss “Turning Your Passion Lake. Cost is $20 for members, Utah event in partnership with Location is Salt Lake Chamber, into a Business.” Location is Weber $25 for nonmembers. Details are the Consulado de Mexico featur- 175 E. 400 S., Suite 600, Salt Lake Center, 2380 Washington Blvd., at sandychamber.com. Jan. 17, 3-4:30 p.m. ing a market overview that will City. Cost is $15. Details are at “Jump Start: Intro to Ogden. Free for chamber members discuss business opportunities in slchamber.com. Entrepreneurship,” a Salt Lake and fi rst-time guests. Details are at Jan. 10, 3-5 p.m. Mexico, followed by a panel that Chamber seminar taught by Deb ogdenweberchamber.com. “Business Graffi ti: Create will feature experts who can share Bilbao, business consultant at Your Visual Road Map,” a Jan. 12, 8:30-10 a.m. their experiences about entering 2018 Legislative Preview, the Women’s Business Center Jan. 5, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Salt Lake Chamber “Business or expanding into Mexican mar- a Sandy Area Chamber of (WBC). Event is designed for all Eggs & Issues, a Murray Area Essentials” event featuring a kets. Event will also feature infor- Commerce event featuring an entrepreneurs: those looking to go Chamber of Commerce event. discussion about the Lean Model mation about a trade mission to update and insights on what is to into business, early startup stage Murray Police Chief Craig Burnett Canvas and Business Model Mexico led by Gov. Gary Hebert come for the 2018 session and the or those looking to improve an will discuss “Crime Prevention in Canvas and how they are being in April. Location is World Trade used in lean business startups. opportunity to ask state legislators existing business. Location is the Murray City.” Location is Mimi’s Center Utah, 60 E. South Temple, Location is the Women’s Business about key issues. Location is Women’s Business Center, 175 E. Café, 5223 S. State St., Murray. No. 300, Salt Lake City. Free. Center, 175 E. 400 S., Suite 600, Alta View Hospital, Oquirrh 400 S., Suite 600, Salt Lake City. Free (pay if ordering from the Details are at wtcutah.com. Salt Lake City. Cost is $25. Details Mountain Classroom, 9660 S. Free. Details are at slchamber. menu). Open to the public. Details are at slchamber.com. 1300 E., Sandy. Free. Details are com. are at murraychamber.org. at sandychamber.com. Jan. 18, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. “Multiplying Lasting Jan. 10, 4-6 p.m. Jan. 17, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Profi table Relationships,” a West Jan. 5, 8-10 a.m. UTC Open House, a QuickBooks Workshop, Jan. 16, 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jordan Chamber of Commerce Friday Forum, a Utah Valley Utah Technology Council Utah Economic Outlook & a Small Business Development event. Workshop leader Clay Neves Chamber event. Location is Utah event. Location is UTC, 2755 Policy Summit 2018, hosted by Center (SBDC) event. Location is of Personal Sales Dynamics will Valley Convention Center, 220 W. Cottonwood Parkway, No. 500, the Salt Lake Chamber, in collabo- the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., Center St., No. 200, Provo. Details Salt Lake City. Free. Details are at ration with the Kem C. Gardner Orem. Details are at https://utahs- see CALENDAR page 10 are at thechamber.org. utahtech.org. Policy Institute at the University bdc.org/trainings. 10 • January 1-7, 2018 • The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal Economic Development and the an Ogden-Weber Chamber of Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m. CALENDAR Salt Lake Chamber. Theme is “The Commerce event. Location is Professionals Networking Legal Clinic, a Small from page 9 Future of Transatlantic Trade: Timbermine Restaurant, 1701 Park Group, a ChamberWest Business Development Center Views from Europe: Denmark, Blvd., Ogden. Cost is $20. Details event. Location is Golden Corral, (SBDC) event. Location is the discuss how to turn networking U.K. and Greece.” Location is are at odgenweberchamber.com. 3399 W. 3500 S., West Valley Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., into sales. Location is West World Trade Center Utah, 60 E. City. No RSVP required. Details Orem. Details are at https://utahs- Jordan City Hall, Community South Temple, No. 300, Salt Lake are at chamberwest.com. bdc.org/trainings. Room, 8000 S. Redwood Road, Jan. 24-26 City. Cost is $22. Registration can 2018 Winter Innovation West Jordan. Free for members, be completed at Eventbrite.com. Summit, a Sorenson Impact Jan. 24, 3-5 p.m. Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m. $15 for nonmembers. Details are Health Insurance Clinic Center cross-industry event “Financial Statements: , at westjordanchamber.com. a Small Business Development Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. focused on social impact, inno- Do’s and Don’ts for Your Small Wasatch Choice 2050 Center (SBDC) event. Location vation and investing. Location Business,” a Salt Lake Chamber Jan. 18, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Mayor’s Metro Solutions, is the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 is the University of Utah, 1375 event. Location is the Women’s Business Boot Camp, a presented by Salt Lake County S., Orem. Details are at https:// Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. Business Center, 175 E. 400 S., Cottonwood Heights event with Regional Development, Wasatch Suite 600, Salt Lake City. Details utahsbdc.org/trainings. the theme “Effective Networking.” Front Regional Council, the Cost is $527. Details are at https:// sorensonimpact.com/winter-inno- are at slchamber.com. Business relationship profession- University of Utah’s Department Jan. 26, 6-9 p.m. vation-summit-2018/. al Clay Neves will discuss how of City & Metropolitan Jan. 25, 5-7 p.m. Business Awards Banquet, to create instant rapport and trust, Planning, Envision Utah, and Business After Hours, a Davis Chamber of Commerce and build referral partnerships or the Mountainland Association Jan. 24, 8-9:30 a.m. a Salt Lake Chamber event. event. Location is the Davis explore new client opportunities. of Governments. The combined Chamber Launch, a Salt Location is Lake Effect, 155 W. Conference Center, 1651 N. 700 Location is Cottonwood Heights event brings together stakehold- Lake Chamber networking event. 200 S., Salt Lake City. Cost is $7 W., Layton. Cost is $75. Details City Hall, 2277 E. Bengal Blvd., ers from across the region to dis- Location is the chamber, 175 E. for early-bird registration, $10 for are at davischamberofcommerce. Cottonwood Heights. Free. cuss how to increase access to University Blvd. (400 S.), Suite members the week of the event, com. RSVPs can be completed by jobs and educational opportuni- 600, Salt Lake City. Free. Details $15 for nonmembers. Details are emailing [email protected]. ties through the development of are at slchamber.com. at slchamber.com. Jan. 27, 7:15-9 a.m. the WC2050 Preferred Scenario. “Eggs and Issues 2018,” Jan. 18, 6-9 p.m. Keynote speakers are Bruce J. Jan. 24, 8-9:30 a.m. Jan. 25, 6-7 p.m. a Utah Valley Chamber event 30th Annual “Share Katz and Jeremy Nowak, co- “The ADEA at 50: More with the theme “Is Your Business The New Localism: Accounting Clinic, a Small the Magic” Event, a West authors of Relevant Than Ever,” an Affected?” and offering a chance How Cities Can Thrive in the Business Development Center Jordan Chamber of Commerce Employers Council event that to meet with legislators to Age of Populism. Location is Salt (SBDC) event. Location is the event featuring dinner, is part of the organization’s discuss issues affecting business Palace Convention Center, 100 Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., live entertainment, a silent Legal Breakfast Briefing Series S. West Temple, Salt Lake City. Orem. Details are at https://utahs- auction and awards ceremony designed to help company lead- see CALENDAR page 14 recognizing the achievements Registration can be completed at bdc.org/trainings. ers face developing and press- of the stars in the community. Eventbrite.com. ing legal challenges with con- Location is The Gathering Place fidence. Location is Radisson accounting and finance in myriad at Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. industries. Prior to joining Coda S., West Jordan. Details are at Business Women’s Forum. Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, BRIEFS Octopus Group, he had his own westjordanchamber.com. Location is 50 West Club & Café, 215 W. South Temple, Salt Lake from page 7 50 Broadway, Salt Lake City. City. Cost is $99 for this session CPA practice based in Salt Lake City. From 1995-2008, he served Jan. 19, 8-9:30 a.m. Cost is $27 for members, $35 only, $396 for all five sessions. for nonmembers. Details are at Remaining sessions take place SERVICES as a software installation con- Diplomatic Breakfast, • Silvercar has announced slchamber.com. in March, May, September and sultant. He served as president presented by World Trade Center a new airport location in Salt November. Details are at https:// and CFO of Covol Technologies Utah and the Center for New Lake City. The app-based car www.employerscouncil.org/train- Inc. from 1991-1995 and CFO of American Security, in partnership Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. rental service, acquired by Audi Human Affairs Inc. from 1986- 2018 Athena Luncheon, ing-catalog. with the Governor’s Office of in 2017, plans to double its air- 1991. He attended the University port travel operations by the end of Utah. of 2018. The Salt Lake City loca- • Qualtrics, Salt Lake City, tion will open Jan. 8. To date, has appointed Julie Larson- nearly 70 million miles have Green as been logged by drivers using chief experi- the company’s platform. With ence officer. ADDICTION the addition of Salt Lake City, Prior to join- Silvercar locations will total 18 ing Qualtrics, nationwide. Larson-Green spent 25 years PROBLEM? TECHNOLOGY/LIFE at Microsoft, Julie most recently SCIENCES Larson-Green • The board of directors of as its chief Unsure whether you Coda Octopus Group Inc. has experience officer. have an addiction problem with appointed Michael Midgley as • Grow Inc., Orem, has hired the group’s chief financial officer. Richard Tripp to accelerate busi- drugs, alcohol or sex? Midgley has served as the compa- ness intelligence for small and ny’s acting CFO since 2013, and medium-sized businesses. Tripp has been with the Coda Octopus will oversee product management Worried you could lose Group for nearly 10 years. In addi- and engineering for the business all that’s important to you? Your tion to his responsibilities as CFO, intelligence startup. He has more spouse, children or career? Midgley will continue to serve than 15 years of executive experi- as chief execu- ence, including starting several tive officer of successful companies and 15-plus the company’s years in software development. wholly owned He joins Grow after serving three “I have helped hundreds of professionals just like you save subsidiary, years as chief product officer, everything that is important to them. Let me help you too! Coda Octopus vice president of product, vice I am Dr. Steven Chen. For a FREE fully confidential session to Colmek president of strategy and vice Inc., based in president of customer success at evaluate your needs, at no obligation, contact me today!” Michael Midgley Murray. He Infusionsoft. He also worked four (P) 801.718.1609 (E) [email protected] (W) stevenjchen.com/addiction has held that years at Intuit. Tripp has a bach- position since 2010. Midgley’s elor of arts degree from Brigham 42-year career spans business, Young University in English. 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a fun discussion about the healing Jan. 31, 8 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Feb. 1, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Orem. Free. Details are at https:// CALENDAR powers of laughter. Location is “Key Utah Employment “Supervisory Skills Pro- utahsbdc.org/trainings. from page 10 myBusinessBar, 4535 S. 2300 E., Rules,” an Employers Council gram,” an Employers Council Salt Lake City. Cost is $25 (lunch event. Location is Employers event that will provide participants Feb. 2, 7:30 a.m.-noon in Utah County. Location is is included). Reservations may be Council, Utah Office, 175 W. 200 with a foundation of critical skills “Small Business Summit: Utah Valley Regional Medical made at lifeandlaughterjan.event- S., Suite 2005, Salt Lake City. necessary to become an effec- Ignite & Inspire,” a Salt Lake brite.com. Chamber event. Keynote speakers Center, Northwest Plaza, Clark Cost is $185. Details are at https:// tive workplace leader. Location is are Bryan Trussel, co-founder and Auditorium, 500 West and www.employerscouncil.org/train- Employers Council, Utah Office, chief executive officer of Glympse Bulldog Boulevard, Provo. Free. Jan. 31, 7:30-9 a.m. ing-catalog. 175 W. 200 S., Suite 2005, Salt Breakfast Safety Seminar, Lake City. Cost is $740. Details Inc.; and Carine Clark, president Details are at thechamber.org. a Utah Safety Council event with are at https://www.employer- and chief executive officer of the theme “Physical Therapy in Jan. 31, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. scouncil.org/training-catalog. Banyan. Location is Radisson Jan. 30, 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. the Workplace.” Location is Utah Professionals Networking Hotel Salt Lake City Downtown, “Life & Laughter” Safety Council, 1574 W. 1700 Group, a ChamberWest Feb. 1, 6-7:30 p.m. 215 W. South Temple, Salt Lake Luncheon Workshop. Award- S., Salt Lake City. Free for two event. Location is Golden Corral, “Start Smart,” a Small City. Cost is $79. Details are at winning humor columnist Peri people per member organization, 3399 W. 3500 S., West Valley Business Development Center slchamber.com. Kinder and stand-up comedian/ $10 for nonmembers. Details are City. No RSVP required. Details (SBDC) event. Location is the actor Heather Mabbott will lead at utahsafetycouncil.org. are at chamberwest.com. Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., see CALENDAR next page March 6, 2017

The Enterprise - Utah's Business Journal • January 1-7, 2018 • 15 can provide temporary or perma- Award, the Athena Leadership CALENDAR nent work authorization. Location Award and the Wall of Fame. from previous page is Employers Council, Utah Location is Peery’s Egyptian Office, 175 W. 200 S., Suite 2005, Theater, 2415 Washington Blvd., Feb. 2, 7:30-8:30 a.m. Salt Lake City. Cost is 59. Details Ogden. Cost is $100. Details are CLASSIFIED Eggs & Issues, a Murray are at https://www.employer- at ogdenweberchamber.com. Area Chamber of Commerce scouncil.org/training-catalog. CAREERS event. Murray Police Chief Craig Feb. 10, 7:15-9 a.m. Burnett will discuss “Crime Feb. 7, 3-4:30 p.m. “Eggs and Issues 2018,” Prevention in Murray City.” “Jump Start: Intro to a Utah Valley Chamber event Location is Mimi’s Café, 5223 Entrepreneurship,” a Salt Lake with the theme “Is Your Business S. State St., Murray. Free (pay if Chamber seminar taught by Deb Affected?” and offering a chance ordering from the menu). Open Bilbao, business consultant at to meet with legislators to to the public. Details are at mur- the Women’s Business Center discuss issues affecting business raychamber.org. International Relief Teams Seeks Skilled (WBC). Event is designed for all in Utah County. Location is Construction Volunteers entrepreneurs: those looking to go Utah Valley Regional Medical Feb. 2, 8-10 a.m. into business, early startup stage Center, Sorenson Tower, Ashton International Relief Teams (IRT) is seeking volunteers with construc- Friday Forum, a Utah or those looking to improve an Auditorium, 1134 N. 500 W., tion skills (handypersons or licensed contractors) for one week de- Valley Chamber event. Location existing business. Location is the Provo. Free. Details are at ployments to U.S. flood affected areas to help those families who can- not financially recover on their own, get back into their homes. is Utah Valley Convention Center, Women’s Business Center, 175 E. thechamber.org. 220 W. Center St., No. 200, Our construction teams are currently working in Louisiana in the af- 400 S., Suite 600, Salt Lake City. termath of last year’s record floods, and anticipate we will be needed Provo. Details are at thechamber. Free. Details are at slchamber. Feb. 10, 9-10:30 a.m. in Texas in the near future. org. com. Fourth Annual Breakfast Although skilled construction volunteers are our first priority, we will with the Candidates, a Murray be adding a limited number of unskilled volunteers to each team. All Feb. 2, 8-10 a.m. Feb. 8, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Area Chamber of Commerce volunteers accepted for this assignment will be flown commercially First Friday Face-to- WordPress Workshop, event featuring state legisla- from an airport near their home to an airport near the job site, leav- ing on a Sunday and returning the following Sunday. IRT will provide Face, a West Jordan Chamber of a Small Business Development tors providing a legislative Commerce business-to-business minivans for volunteers to use to for local transportation to and from Center (SBDC) event. Location update and having an audience the arrival airport and to and from the job site. networking event. Location is is the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 Q&A. Location is Intermountain Teams will be housed at local churches or other suitable facilities. Vol- the Megaplex Theatres at The S., Orem. Details are at https:// Medical Doty Education Center, unteers are responsible for bringing their own bedding, towels, and District, 3761 W. Parkway Plaza utahsbdc.org/trainings. 5121 Cottonwood St., Murray. toiletries. There is a $150 volunteer participation fee to help cover Drive, South Jordan. Free. Details Free, and open to the public (no airfare and local transportation costs, and volunteers are responsible are at westjordanchamber.com. Feb. 9, 7:30-8:30 a.m. young children, please). Details for their own meals while on assignment. Work is performed Monday through Friday (full days) and a half day Eggs & Issues, a Murray are at murraychamber.org. on Saturday. Job assignments generally include installing windows, Feb. 3, 7:30-9 a.m. Area Chamber of Commerce doors, kitchen cabinets; laying tile, linoleum, or wood flooring; build- Bagels and Bills 2018, event. Speaker is from Feb. 14, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. ing handicap ramps to the home; roofing; drywall and mudding; finish a Spanish Fork Salem Area International Health Partners. “Sweet Success,” a Women’s carpentry work, finishing plumbing; and other related tasks. We ask Chamber of Commerce event. Location is Mimi’s Café, 5223 Business Center event. Location each volunteer to bring basic hand tools, such as a tool belt, hammer, Location is Nebo School District S. State St., Murray. Free (pay if is the center, 175 E. 400 S., Suite pliers, putty knives, tape measure, etc. Power tools, generators, com- offices, 350 S. Main, Spanish ordering from the menu). Open 600, Salt Lake City. Details are at pressors, and other large specialty tools are provided by IRT and our Fork. Free. Details are at to the public. Details are at mur- slchamber.com. local agency partners. thechamber.org. raychamber.org. For more information, contact Brett Schwemmer (bschwemmer@ irteams.org), or to apply for an assignment, fill out an online volunteer Feb. 15, 5-7 p.m. application (www.irteams.org). Feb. 3, 9:30-11 a.m. Feb. 9, 7:45-9 a.m. Business After Hours, a Salt About IRT: Since 1988, IRT has been actively involved in helping fam- “Politics and Pancakes Women in Business Net- Lake Chamber event. Location ilies in need in 68 international disasters, and 24 U.S. disasters. IRT 2018,” an American Fork working, an Ogden-Weber is Radisson Hotel Salt Lake City construction teams worked for more than six years repairing and re- Chamber of Commerce event. Chamber of Commerce event. Downtown, 215 W. South Temple, building homes in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, and four years Location is American Fork Location is the chamber offices, Salt Lake City. Cost is $7 for in New Jersey after Superstorm Sandy, and is now working in Louisi- Hospital, 170 N. 1100 E., 2380 Washington Blvd., early-bird registration, $10 for ana after last year’s record floods. American Fork. Free. Details are Suite 290, Ogden. Free for members the week of the event, at thechamber.org. WIB members. Details are at $15 for nonmembers. Details are the Women’s Business Center Off Your Boots.” Harmons will ogdenweberchamber.com. at slchamber.com. (WBC). Event is designed for all receive the 2018 Hall of Fame Feb. 6, 8 a.m.-noon entrepreneurs: those looking to go Award. Winners will be disclosed “New Perspectives on Feb. 9, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Feb. 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. into business, early startup stage for Business of the Year, Small 34th Annual Investors Women’s Business Lead- Change in the Workplace,” a or those looking to improve an Business of the Year, Best New Choice Venture Capital ership Conference, a Utah Salt Lake Community College existing business. Location is the Business, Best Place to Work, and Conference, a Venturecapital.org Hispanic Chamber of Commerce event. Participants will learn Women’s Business Center, 175 E. Volunteer of the Year. Location is about tools for lessening feelings event with up to 25 companies event. Theme is “Women on 400 S., Suite 600, Salt Lake City. the Maverik Center, 3200 Decker of resistance, stress and being pitching to investors. Skiing and the Move: A Strategic Path for Free. Details are at slchamber. Lake Drive, West Valley City. overwhelmed when obstacles snowboarding are Feb. 8, 9 a.m.-4 Personal and Business Success.” com. Details are at chamberwest.com. occur; and will develop skills p.m. at Solitude Mountain Resort. Location is the Utah Cultural that support taking control of Investor reception is Feb. 8, 6-8 Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 Feb. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Feb. 22, 7-8:30 a.m. situations, greater self-empower- p.m., at the Zions Bank Founders S., West Valley City. Registration QuickBooks Workshop, UTC Legislative Breakfast, ment, confidence and productiv- Room, 1 S. Main St., Salt Lake can be completed at Eventbrite. a Small Business Development a Utah Technology Council event ity. Location is Salt Lake Com- City. Location is Hilton Salt Lake com. Details are at http://www. Center (SBDC) event. Location featuring a discussion of the latest munity College’s Miller Campus, City Center, 255 S. West Temple, utahhcc.com/. is the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 policy issues that affect the local 9750 S. 300 W., Sandy. Cost Salt Lake City. Registration can S., Orem. Details are at https:// tech industry and a chance to hear is $300 ($150 for qualified Salt be completed at Eventbrite.com. Feb. 21, noon-1 p.m. utahsbdc.org/trainings. Lake County companies). Details Cost is $495. Registration can be Professional Development from local legislators. Location and registration are available completed at Eventbrite.com. Series, a Utah Valley chamber Feb. 21, 5:30-6:30 p.m. is the East Senate Building, Utah by contacting Debbie Patten at event. Location is the Provo LDS Tax Planning Clinic, a State Capitol, 350 State St., Salt [email protected] or (801) Feb. 9, 6 p.m. Employment Resource Center, Small Business Development Lake City. Details are at utahtech. 957-5244. 2017 Annual Gala, an 702 W. Columbia Lane, Provo. Center (SBDC) event. Location org. Ogden-Weber Chamber of Free. Details are at (801) 818- is the Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 Feb. 6, 8-9:30 a.m. Commerce event with the theme 6161 or http://bit.ly/1tDS04k. S., Orem. Details are at https:// Feb. 22, 6-7 p.m. Employment-Based “A Night to Celebrate.” Awards utahsbdc.org/trainings. Accounting Clinic, a Small Immigration Briefing Session, will be presented by Small Feb. 21, 3-4:30 p.m. Business Development Center an Employers Council event pro- Business of the Year, Large “Jump Start: Intro to Feb. 21, 6-9 p.m. (SBDC) event. Location is the viding participants with a basic Business of the Year, Volunteer of Entrepreneurship,” a Salt Lake ChamberWest Chamber Orem SBDC, 815 W. 1250 S., understanding of employment- the Year, Chairperson of the Year, Chamber seminar taught by Deb of Commerce Annual Awards Orem. 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