Utah Valley

2023 Success Positions Five Star Franchising for Explosive Growth in 2024

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is marking a year of unprecedented achievement in 2023 and looking ahead to continuing its remarkable success in 2024. Over the next 12 months, the company will continue driving industry-leading growth and affirm its commitment to its franchise brands and franchise owners.

Key Points: 
  • "We saw amazing results in 2023 at the platform level and across our portfolio of brands," said Scott Abbott, co-founder and CEO of Five Star Franchising.
  • The explosive performance of Five Star Franchising and its brands earned widespread national and regional recognition and empowered a year of rapid growth for the platform across a range of metrics in 2023.
  • 2023 was a record year for Five Star Franchising's franchise development efforts, as the company demonstrated phenomenal growth across all brands.
  • For more information about Five Star Franchising, visit Five Star Franchising .

Hafen Named to UVU Board of Trustees

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

OREM, Utah, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies is pleased to announce its president and CEO, Jeremy Hafen, is the latest addition to the Utah Valley University Board of Trustees.

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, Dec. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clyde Companies is pleased to announce its president and CEO, Jeremy Hafen, is the latest addition to the Utah Valley University Board of Trustees.
  • "The momentum at UVU is undeniable," Hafen said.
  • With President Tuminez at the helm and such outstanding fellow board members, the future is truly bright for every Wolverine."
  • "UVU has given so much to our company," Hafen said.

Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 list of fastest-growing companies

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising, an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is among the most dynamic companies in Utah for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50.

Key Points: 
  • SPRINGVILLE, Utah, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Star Franchising , an innovative, growing platform of home service brands, is among the most dynamic companies in Utah for the second consecutive year, according to the 2023 Utah Valley BusinessQ UV50 .
  • Five Star Franchising ranks 11th on the prestigious annual list of the fastest-growing companies in the area.
  • Five Star Franchising offers industry-leading tools and support to empower and inspire franchise owners throughout North America.
  • Every year, the magazine's UV50 list ranks the area's 30 fastest-growing companies as well as the 10 leading large businesses and 10 startups to watch.

UVU School of Aviation Sciences Becomes First in Nation to Fully Use Unleaded Fuel

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Provo, Utah, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University (UVU) will be the first collegiate flight training program in the nation to switch to fully unleaded aviation fuel (UL94) for its training fleet.

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  • Provo, Utah, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University (UVU) will be the first collegiate flight training program in the nation to switch to fully unleaded aviation fuel (UL94) for its training fleet.
  • Partnering with Swift Fuels, a fuel research and development company based in Indiana, the first shipment of unleaded aviation fuel known as UL94 arrived at UVU’s fuel farm on April 13.
  • Unleaded fuel, while used in cars for the past 50 years, is not the standard in piston-engine aircraft.
  • Nick Marsh, supervisor of aviation operations at UVU, said he is looking forward to the change to unleaded fuel.

Wilford W. Clyde Retires from Clyde Companies

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Monday, January 23, 2023

OREM, Utah, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilford W. Clyde has announced his retirement from Clyde Companies (CCI), effective February 3, 2023; however, Clyde will retain his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors.

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wilford W. Clyde has announced his retirement from Clyde Companies (CCI), effective February 3, 2023; however, Clyde will retain his position as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
  • "It's been an honor to work alongside so many outstanding people, both at Clyde Companies and in the community, "Clyde said.
  • Clyde began his 45-year career with Clyde Companies as the controller of CCI subsidiary Geneva Rock.
  • In 2001, Clyde was named president and CEO of Clyde Companies before transitioning to chairman and CEO when Hafen became president.

Hafen Named CEO of Clyde Companies

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

OREM, Utah, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clyde Companies (CCI) Board of Directors unanimously approved promoting Jeremy Hafen to CEO, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • OREM, Utah, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Clyde Companies (CCI) Board of Directors unanimously approved promoting Jeremy Hafen to CEO, effective immediately.
  • Hafen will still serve as president of Clyde Companies.
  • "As a $2.5 billion enterprise with nearly 5,000 employees, Clyde Companies has never been stronger or better positioned for success," Hafen said.
  • Prior to his current role as president of Clyde Companies,Hafenserved as president of CCI subsidiaries Sunroc and Sunpro,and as vice president of Administrative Services for Clyde Companies.

Stratton & Brätt Gifts $5000 in Trees to Utah Valley for Arbor Day

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Marking National Arbor Day, Stratton & Brtt announced today the gifting of mature trees to interested public Utah Valley organizations.

Key Points: 
  • Marking National Arbor Day, Stratton & Brtt announced today the gifting of mature trees to interested public Utah Valley organizations.
  • The five trees, valued at $1000 each, are currently 20 feet tall and are the same variety Stratton & Brtt is currently installing as part of the St. George Temple remodeling project.
  • The largest privately held family of such companies in the region, Stratton & Brtt creates and manages beautiful landscapes for clients ranging from large commercial properties to high-end residential homes.
  • Founded in 1967, Stratton & Brtt is now in its fourth decade of creating stunning landscapes using sustainable practices.

Utah Valley Sends Three Teams to the Finals of the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition April 28!

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) is excited to announce the teams scheduled to present in the Finals of the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition on April 28 in Cincinnati, OH.

Key Points: 
  • MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (IARFC) is excited to announce the teams scheduled to present in the Finals of the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition on April 28 in Cincinnati, OH.
  • "From our perspective, having three teams from the same university is unprecedented," remarked Vicki Caplinger, IARFC NFPC Coordinator.
  • "Congratulations to the Utah Valley participants and thanks to Dr. Luke Dean for encouraging his students to participate in our Competition".
  • For more information on the IARFC National Financial Plan Competition, visit https://www.iarfc.org/events/nfpc .

Utah Valley University adopts Passport mobile pay solution for parking

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Thursday, September 17, 2020

OREM, Utah, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students and faculty at Utah Valley University can now pay to park using the Passport Parking mobile app.

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  • OREM, Utah, Sept. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Students and faculty at Utah Valley University can now pay to park using the Passport Parking mobile app.
  • Passport Parking is powered by the Passport Operating System that enables over 1,200 cities and universities to manage vehicle interactions on streets and sidewalks through one comprehensive back end.
  • In addition to supporting Utah Valley University, Passport partners with Salt Lake City to provide a convenient payment option for parking through the city's private label, ParkSLC.
  • "Utah Valley University was in search of a mobile pay solution with a more robust and comprehensive back office system," said Mollie Bolin, Passport sales executive.

Richmond American Homes Announces New American Fork Model

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Utah, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce an Open House event at its Cityscape at Mahogany Row community ( RichmondAmerican.com/MahoganyRow ) in American Fork.

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  • AMERICAN FORK, Utah, Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Utah, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce an Open House event at its Cityscape at Mahogany Row community ( RichmondAmerican.com/MahoganyRow ) in American Fork.
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    Close proximity to Utah Valley University, Brigham Young University, and tech and business hubs in Lehi and Provo
    Cityscape at Mahogany Row is located at 411 South 610 East, American Fork, UT 84003.
  • Operating under the name Richmond American Homes , MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 210,000 homes since 1977.
  • Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company.