Utah Business

Same same, but different ?? Utah Business is happy to introduce new branding and design! Have you noticed the changes in our magazine, and most recently, on our website? Stay tuned for more details into the reasons for these changes, but in the meantime, enjoy our new look and feel. Thank you for reading!

Looking to acquire a company? Experts say there’s no better time than right now. Thanks to the “silver tsunami” — a term describing the high number of people from the baby boomer generation entering or preparing to enter retirement — more companies are going on the market than ever before. *This article spotlights esteemed M&A experts slated to present at Utah Business Forward. ??: https://lnkd.in/gN-ii5kA ??: Rachel Barnes

In search of a unique and memorable venue for your company holiday party? With an array of magical venue options, Snowbasin Resort boasts the perfect setting for any event, from a simple holiday lunch to a night filled with festivity at one of our luxurious mountain lodges.

Sherrita Magalde bakes the best baklava you've ever tasted, is a self-published author, Habitat for Humanity board member, Utah Black Chamber of Commerce award winner, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses graduate...shall I go on? I can't wait to interview her at this month's Founder Friday. Come hang out with us (there may be sweet treats involved)! Reserve your free ticket: https://lnkd.in/gRvFGcHn

We have an update to our program for Founder Friday this week, on October 18th! Dave Wright will not be able to join us, but keep an eye out for him on our 2025 Founder Friday schedule. We are thrilled that Sherrita Magalde, Founder and CEO of Sheer Ambrosia will be our speaker this Friday! Reserve your free seat at the link below, you won't want to miss it.

Southern Utah is slated to welcome a new era of hospitality with the soft preview opening of Black Desert Resort on October 16, 2024. Set to become Utah’s largest resort when complete in Spring 2025, the resort’s preview period will introduce a collection of guest rooms and suites, seven food & beverage dining outlets including a statement-making steakhouse and a family-friendly open-air dining experience, along with 45,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor meeting and events space.

A peek into the exclusive spaces where the city’s power players connect, collaborate and chart the course for Utah and beyond. ??: https://lnkd.in/gzRKe-6Q ??: Mekenna Malan Alta Club Mac's Place Ken Garff University Club Edison House

"When the challenges really got hard, and I even half considered giving up, I always knew I couldn’t. That would be an insult to my mom and her legacy. That refusal to stray from high quality in all we do is why we’ve been so successful." Tommy Higham is the co-founder and creative director at Lola Blankets. Growing up in Shelley, Idaho, Tommy developed a love for golf, which led him to play college golf at Brigham Young University (BYU). His diverse experiences in athletics, service and education have contributed to his innovative approach and leadership with the company. Learn more in this week's edition of the Founder Series: https://lnkd.in/gH2sQEvD

We're pleased to announce that Omar Melo, Director at Crewe Capital, will be leading a session titled “Accelerating Growth: The Power of Acquisition Funding" in the Acquisitions track at Utah Business Forward! This session, tailored for forward-thinking entrepreneurs, demystifies the basics of institutional acquisition funding and introduces strategies for robust business growth. What you will learn: ?? How to capitalize on the wealth transfer of $84 trillion of assets from baby boomers selling off their successful businesses ?? Fundamentals of acquisition funding ?? Executing a rollup strategy ?? Navigating challenges and risks ?? Case studies of successful strategies Register now: https://lnkd.in/d7htRR_u Presented by Dentons

Melanie Paris Jones, Editor-in-Chief at Utah Business, speaks on the branding and design changes of our magazine and website ?? What changes have you noticed? Which changes do you like most? Let us know in the comments! If you haven't seen our new website, check it out at utahbusiness.com ???