As a small business owner in Provo, I’ve witnessed the incredible synergy between technological innovation and our state’s flourishing business landscape. However, there’s a pressing issue that threatens this growth and requires immediate attention — the critical need to safeguard ...
With the explosion of internet content creation as a feasible career option, more Americans than ever are relying on fame, influence and their personal brand online to earn a living. Unfortunately, many don’t fully consider how to protect themselves in the event that their content is ...
What comes to mind when someone says “college town”? Do you think of Ogden? I do. The sign on Washington Boulevard that reads “It Pays to Live in Ogden, Home of Weber State University” affirms I live in a town that takes pride in its local university. It makes me feel part of a ...
Walk into any elementary school right now and on some wall in some hall you’ll see construction paper turkeys posted with colorful paper tail feathers. On each feather is written something the turkey’s young creator is thankful for. The more common “My Family,” “My Friends” and ...
When my daughter, Catherine, was in elementary school, she once brought home some information about fire safety. She was supposed to nag us to change the batteries in our smoke alarms. I can’t stress enough how important this is. Did you know that if you let the batteries die, the smoke alarm ...
Utah takes pride in health. In 2023, Utah ranked second in the nation in the health of our population. Utah is also the happiest state in the country, flowing from our community-oriented culture, stunning natural landscapes and strong civic institutions. As a result, we have the lowest rates ...
STEM gets a lot of coverage nowadays, even as the acronym is decades old. This quick stand-in for “science, technology, engineering and math” gets stamped on all kinds of things: kits you can order for kids, festivals for students to attend or big initiatives to develop interest. Since I ...
Most people reading this article have never heard of My Hometown Ogden. It is an initiative that crosses religious boundaries, ethnic discrimination and financial strength or weakness. In the past two years, My Hometown Ogden has been operating here in Ogden City. My Hometown has called and ...
Current and former members of the military make great entrepreneurs. The resilience, determination and fortitude they acquired while in uniform is a great training ground for becoming a successful small business owner. Veteran-owned small firms are a critical part of the economy, employing over ...
If you don’t know, synchronicity is the simultaneous occurrence of events which appear significantly related but have no discernible causal connection, per my Google search. When the universe sends you a message, I believe it behooves you to listen and reflect. And if you’re me, you write a ...
