Wasatch Front

USANA to Continue Investing in Local Community after Decades-Long Amphitheatre Sponsorship Ends

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 20-year sponsorship, the USANA Amphitheatre will sport a new name.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- After a 20-year sponsorship, the USANA Amphitheatre will sport a new name.
  • "USANA is proud to be a Utah-based company, and investing in the betterment of our state is a top priority," said Jim Brown, USANA president and CEO.
  • We've also worked to improve our community as a top employer and through our non-profit USANA Foundation and its local USANA Kids Eat program.
  • The global USANA® Foundation began to make a strong, local impact in Utah in 2019 by partnering with two smaller charities to form USANA® Kids Eat .

Apple Hospitality REIT Completes Acquisition of Embassy Suites by Hilton South Jordan Salt Lake City

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 192-room Embassy Suites by Hilton South Jordan Salt Lake City (the “Hotel”) for approximately $36.8 million, or $191,000 per key.

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  • Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) (the “Company” or “Apple Hospitality”) today announced that it has completed the acquisition of the 192-room Embassy Suites by Hilton South Jordan Salt Lake City (the “Hotel”) for approximately $36.8 million, or $191,000 per key.
  • “We are pleased to expand our portfolio with the acquisition of this ideally located Embassy Suites by Hilton in South Jordan,” said Nelson Knight, President, Real Estate and Investments of Apple Hospitality.
  • We have two additional hotels under contract for purchase and continue to underwrite numerous opportunities.”
    The Embassy Suites South Jordan Salt Lake City opened in March 2018 and is located at 10333 South Jordan Gateway, South Jordan, Utah.
  • Following the acquisition of the Embassy Suites South Jordan Salt Lake City, the Apple Hospitality hotel portfolio includes 224 hotels with 29,601 guest rooms geographically diversified throughout 37 states.

Ekinops Selected by Strata Networks for System-wide Upgrade

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Monday, November 13, 2023

Strata continues to expand and improve its fiber footprint to remain at the forefront of providing best-in-class residential and business services including phone, television, broadband Internet and mobile.

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  • Strata continues to expand and improve its fiber footprint to remain at the forefront of providing best-in-class residential and business services including phone, television, broadband Internet and mobile.
  • Strata's service area is characterized by difficult terrain and includes a diverse demographic including mid-sized urban and remote rural areas.
  • Celestis' easy-to-use interface gives Strata the ability to monitor, troubleshoot and upgrade services at any node from a centralized network operations center, minimizing truck rolls, helping Strata to reduce its carbon footprint.
  • For more information about the Ekinops360 portfolio, please visit https://www.ekinops.com/solutions/optical-transport
    For more information on Ekinops, visit http://www.ekinops.com/
    For more information on Strata, visit https://stratanetworks.com/
    All press releases are published after the close of trading on Euronext Paris.

The Larry H. Miller Company and the Salt Lake Bees Break Ground on New Ballpark

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

SOUTH JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Larry H. Miller Company broke ground on a new, privately funded ballpark for the Salt Lake Bees (Bees), the Triple-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels located within Downtown Daybreak in South Jordan, Utah.

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  • "We felt their enthusiasm and commitment to the Salt Lake Bees and our entire sports community during every conversation.
  • "As we met with the Larry H. Miller Company, it became clear that the new Salt Lake Bees ballpark would be more than just a sports venue and entertainment plaza.
  • "The Salt Lake Bees and the Larry H. Miller Company are dedicated to delivering best-in-class experiences and memories for our fans and guests.
  • "We are proud to leverage partnerships across our organization, with the Salt Lake Bees, Larry H. Miller Megaplex and Larry H. Miller Real Estate, to deliver a sports and entertainment-anchored, master-planned development in the heart of South Jordan," said Smith.

Granite Selected for Approximately $73 Million CM/GC Water Project in Utah

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Granite (NYSE:GVA) is proud to announce its groundbreaking Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project to fortify and modernize the iconic Deer Creek Dam & Reservoir in Heber Valley, Utah.

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  • Granite (NYSE:GVA) is proud to announce its groundbreaking Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) project to fortify and modernize the iconic Deer Creek Dam & Reservoir in Heber Valley, Utah.
  • The approximately $73 million project was awarded and funded by the Provo River Water Users Association (PRWUA).
  • A cornerstone of essential infrastructure for over eight decades, the Deer Creek Dam & Reservoir is a lifeline for more than 1.5 million residents on the Wasatch Front.
  • The project began in May of 2023 and is expected to be completed in March of 2026.

Top Rail Fence expands into Utah with customer-focused Wasatch Front location

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Friday, July 28, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Top Rail Fence, the on-time professionals in fence design, quality, installation, and service, announced today the opening of its first Utah branch with a location in the Wasatch Front corridor.

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  • "Top Rail Fence allows us to tailor our services to meet the unique needs of each customer," said owner Rudy Bennett.
  • Top Rail Fence has a direct economic impact on the community by providing employment opportunities, as well."
  • He foresees his Top Rail Fence location becoming an integral part of the community.
  • To learn more about Top Rail Fence Wasatch Front, please visit https://toprailfence.com/locations/wasatch-front/ .

Master Electrical Service in Salt Lake City Area Joins Wrench Group

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Wrench Group, LLC (“Wrench”), a national leader in home services, announced that Master Electrical Service of Ogden, Utah, has joined the Wrench Group family of brands.

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  • Wrench Group, LLC (“Wrench”), a national leader in home services, announced that Master Electrical Service of Ogden, Utah, has joined the Wrench Group family of brands.
  • Master Electrical Service offers professional electricians serving the Salt Lake City area's homeowners and businesses.
  • With last year’s addition of Mountain Air, Wrench Group companies now offer HVAC, plumbing and electrical services to the Salt Lake City area, with a service area that covers 90 percent of the state’s population.
  • With three locations in the Salt Lake City area, homeowners in the region can learn more about Master Electrical or schedule service at https://masterelectrical.com/ or by calling 866-935-1699.

Synthetic Grass Putting Green Wows Guests with a Backyard Oasis

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Thursday, May 25, 2023

One Highland homeowner tasked Backyard Greens with installing a personal synthetic grass putting green in their backyard so they could practice their swing any time they pleased.

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  • One Highland homeowner tasked Backyard Greens with installing a personal synthetic grass putting green in their backyard so they could practice their swing any time they pleased.
  • Backyard Greens recently installed more than 2,250 square feet of Synthetic Grass Warehouse's True Putt , Nature's Best , and Pet Turf artificial grass in a home in Highland, UT.
  • TigerTurf True Putt artificial grass, used for the putting green surface, features vibrant field green blade tones and has a pile height of one inch.
  • Backyard Greens proudly serves clients in Utah and throughout the western United States, offering residential and commercial artificial grass installation with a focus on synthetic turf putting greens.

D.A. Davidson, Petros PACE Finance and Summit Vista Close Record-setting $160 Million C-PACE Financing Deal

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Monday, May 22, 2023

Davidson’s Special District Group , in partnership with Petros PACE Finance , has successfully priced and closed $160 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for Summit Vista , Utah’s first life plan retirement community.

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  • Davidson’s Special District Group , in partnership with Petros PACE Finance , has successfully priced and closed $160 million in Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing for Summit Vista , Utah’s first life plan retirement community.
  • Representing the largest C-PACE deal in history, the proceeds will be dedicated towards ongoing construction with a focus on enhancing the development’s energy efficiency, renewable energy and water efficiency.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230522005603/en/
    Following recent, historical C-PACE financing , this deal is a significant expansion of D.A.
  • Davidson’s and Petros’ C-PACE portfolios and reinforces the partnership’s proven track record across amenity-rich residential communities.

BYU Law to Host Inaugural Design Thinking Competition, Furthering Commitment to Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

PROVO, Utah, March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BYU Law, a global law school focused on leadership and innovation in the legal field, today announced that it will hold the inaugural Design Thinking Competition on Saturday, March 11 at its campus in Provo, Utah. Organized by the school's Law, Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship (LITE) Group in conjunction with the LawX legal design lab, the one-day, hackathon-style competition will introduce students to problem solving with design thinking, enable them to showcase their skills, and allow them to connect with peers and experts who share their interest legal industry innovation.

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  • "BYU Law students have really embraced the notion that user centered design and legal technology is poised to play a role in the future of the legal field," said Shawn Nevers, Deputy Director of the BYU Law Library and the faculty advisor for the LITE Club.
  • This year's Design Thinking Competition is open to BYU Law students with plans to expand the competition into an annual event that welcomes competitors from other law schools.
  • Since 2018, BYU Law has participated in the Global Legal Hackathon, the largest legal hackathon in history.
  • The students utilize design thinking to research, ideate, prototype and test a solution in a fast-paced environment.