Salt Lake City — Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) launched a multi-phase survey that invites fans to help pick the name of Utah’s newly established NHL franchise. The first round was issued today and will be open for voting until May 22. Fans are encouraged to select up to four preferred names from the list of 20 options, which was compiled following the initial survey issued on social media.  In their inaugural season (2024-25), Utah’s NHL franchise will don jerseys that display UTAH across the front as a reflection of the team’s new roots in the state and dedication t ..read more

Salt Lake City — Utah soccer’s two most prominent properties – Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake and the National Women’s Soccer League’s Utah Royals FC – are proud to announce a continuation of their partnership with Alsco Uniforms.  Alsco Uniforms provides linen, floor mats, first aid and restroom supplies to America First Field and Zions Bank Training Center. “As longtime sponsors of Real Salt Lake, we eagerly embraced the chance to support the Utah Royals, kicking off our commitment to advancing women’s sports in Utah.” Stated Ben Fox, Vice President, Sales &am ..read more

Salt Lake CIty — SkyShare, a leader in private aviation, is proud to announce an innovative financing program for its fractional aircraft ownership plans. This groundbreaking initiative coincides with SkyShare’s 15th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its history of providing premium aviation solutions. Recently, SkyShare launched the SFX+ program, expanding its fleet with Gulfstream G450s and Challenger 300s, in addition to its existing fleet of Pilatus PC-12s, Citation CJ2s, and Citation Excels under the SFX program. The new finance options make it easier than ever for lead ..read more

Salt Lake City — This week, Utah Symphony leadership, Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), and Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson met to collaborate on proposed developments that would serve to create a Sports, Entertainment, Culture, and Convention District (SECC) in downtown Salt Lake. The district is envisioned to prioritize each of these four elements while opening an east-west corridor that will improve the connectivity of downtown and increase its vibrancy. While much public attention has focused on a new sports arena as part of the downtown revitalization proposal, all parties are aligned ..read more

The Woodlands, TX — UTOPIA Fiber, the nation’s largest and most successful community-owned Open Access network, announced at Broadband Communities Summit the addition of three new residential Internet Service Providers (ISPs). As of May 1, the UTOPIA Open Access Marketplace now offers Utah communities a choice of 18 residential providers with a new 2.5 Gbps internet option and a 10 Gbps symmetrical plan for under $150. “Joining the UTOPIA Fiber network has never been more advantageous,” said Roger Timmerman, Executive Director, UTOPIA Fiber. “We are championing th ..read more

Lehi, UT — Gabb®, the leading kid-safe technology company, announced today the launch of Gabb Music+, a premium version of the safe music streaming service that previously debuted on Gabb phones. Gabb recruited top music industry talent to open a Nashville office and lead the first-of-its-kind kid-safe music streaming service. Gabb Music® and Gabb Music+ are the epitome of Gabb’s goal to help kids reap the benefits of technology without exposure to inappropriate content. Unlike other streaming options that have limited parental settings—or that only include songs in the children’s music g ..read more

The Founder Series is a column by and about Utah founders and how they got to where they are today. Click here to read past articles in the series. In a rapidly changing world where technology is evolving further and faster than ever before, bikes are here to keep us grounded — a technology that helps us escape technology. They help us to be in the moment and enjoy the “now.” That’s the philosophy driving us here at Ari Bicycles, formerly known as Fezzari. From the beginning, I wanted to do things differently and think outside the box. The traditional methods of manufacturing ..read more

This article is sponsored by VanTrust Real Estate. VanTrust Real Estate, a Kansas City-based, full-service real estate development company, announced the opening of its newest regional office in Salt Lake City. Since its founding in 2010, VanTrust has grown into one of the largest privately held commercial real estate companies in the nation. Specializing in office, industrial, multifamily, science + technology and mixed-use development, the company has developed more than $6.9 billion of product nationwide. VanTrust has built a portfolio of development assets across the country, including ..read more

Mickey with her mom. When I think of my professional career and where I’ve learned the most about business, it wasn’t in school or any one specific role. It was when I worked as a floral shop delivery driver in Burke, Virginia, with my mother — the new shop owner.  My mother grew up around flowers her entire life, working in her own parents’ shop when she was young. When my dad’s Navy career brought us to Washington, D.C., she took a job at Burke Florist. The next year, she bought the business. The shop itself was old and dated; Florists’ Transworld Delivery (FTD) ads of funeral arran ..read more

Salt Lake City — Cupbop, the nation’s first fast-casual Korean Barbeque in a cup concept, is thrilled to announce a strong first quarter of 2024, marked by continued franchise growth, menu innovation, and a focus on operational excellence within the leadership team. The brand continued its impressive franchise expansion, opening two new locations in their home state of Utah, one at Salt Lake Community College and another at the Hill Air Force Base in Layton. Looking ahead, additional openings are planned in Spanish Fork and Bountiful, UT in Q2, with Tucson, AZ; Pocatello, ID; and Boise, ID sla ..read more