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Compass Minerals Announces Suspension of Lithium Project Pending Regulatory Clarity in Utah

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that, until it has clarity on the evolving regulatory climate in Utah, it will be suspending indefinitely any further investment in its planned lithium project.

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  • Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP), a leading global provider of essential minerals, today announced that, until it has clarity on the evolving regulatory climate in Utah, it will be suspending indefinitely any further investment in its planned lithium project.
  • It is anticipated that the lithium project would create in excess of an additional 100 jobs in the area.
  • As a result, Compass Minerals will be indefinitely suspending any further investment in its lithium project in Utah beyond certain already committed items associated with the early stages of construction of its commercial scale demonstration unit.
  • “First, our board will only authorize further investment in this project if the evolving regulatory climate in Utah encourages responsible lithium development like we have been pursuing.

Kent Outdoors Moves Headquarters to Park City, Utah

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seawall Capital, the private equity owner of Kent Outdoors, announced today that Kent Outdoors will be relocating its headquarters to Summit County, Utah. Through an agreement with the State of Utah, Kent Outdoors projects to add 84 new, high-paying jobs over the next five years, enabling the company to continue to grow and support its employees and world-class roster of brands.

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  • Hybrid HQ Model Will Unite Teams from Kent's 15+ Outdoor Brands While Maintaining Hub Offices in Key Locations Across the U.S.
    PARK CITY, Utah, Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seawall Capital, the private equity owner of Kent Outdoors, announced today that Kent Outdoors will be relocating its headquarters to Summit County, Utah.
  • Originally Kent Watersports, with the acquisition of Kona Bicycles and BOTE in 2021, the company rebranded to Kent Outdoors to signify its expanded focus on the full-breadth of outdoor activities and serving America's growing passion to get outdoors.
  • "We're thrilled to move Kent Outdoors' headquarters to Utah to embrace the state's vibrant business environment and cherished outdoor lifestyle," said Matt Eby, Chairman of the Seawall Board of Directors.
  • By design, each Kent Outdoors brand will have team members at the new Utah headquarters location, while other roles and departments will remain at their original hubs.

Blink Charging Awarded Utah State Contract Making EV Charging Procurement Easier and More Convenient for Government Agencies

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”). The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.

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  • As a direct result of the contract, Blink was selected by Salt Lake City International Airport for their EV charging needs.
  • Miami Beach, Fla., Sept. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced it has been selected as a State Contract Awardee by the Utah Division of Purchasing (the “Blink Utah State Contract”).
  • The contract prioritizes Blink products and services for government, non-profit, K-12, and higher education agencies in Utah, preparing their properties and facilities for the growing demand for EV charging nationwide.
  • Salt Lake City International Airport ( “ SLC International ” ) has already utilized Blink’s Blink Utah State Contract.

The State of Utah Launches CSS IMPACT! Financial Cloud for its Office of State Debt Collection's Platform

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Monday, July 24, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Utah, recognized as a prominent technology hub, has launched their new Cloud Collections Financial Ecosystem, CSS IMPACT!

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The State of Utah, recognized as a prominent technology hub, has launched their new Cloud Collections Financial Ecosystem, CSS IMPACT!
  • CSS, Inc., a leader in innovation in the financial services, proudly delivers enterprise-grade financial ecosystems and omnichannel contact engagement solutions, catering to all verticals of the financial industry.
  • The State of Utah is a vibrant tech hub rapidly expanding and quickly becoming synonymous with cutting-edge technology.
  • This revolutionary platform empowers the State to optimize its workforce resources, driving new revenue management strategies, prioritizing customer service, and ultimately fueling exceptional revenue growth.

Compass Minerals Reports Fiscal 2023 Second-Quarter Results

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Tuesday, May 9, 2023

All amounts in this press release represent results from continuing operations, except for amounts pertaining to the fiscal 2022 condensed consolidated statements of cash flows which include results from discontinued operations, unless otherwise noted.

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  • All amounts in this press release represent results from continuing operations, except for amounts pertaining to the fiscal 2022 condensed consolidated statements of cash flows which include results from discontinued operations, unless otherwise noted.
  • In the second quarter, Compass Minerals continued to progress on all milestones with its lithium project on the Great Salt Lake.
  • The significant items affecting year-to-date results include the $252 million gross ($240.7 million, net of fees) strategic equity investment by Koch Minerals & Trading (KM&T), partially offset by debt reduction of $123.1 million.
  • The company has provided updated commentary regarding its fiscal 2023 financial outlook.

HEALTHCARE AND TECH LEADERS COME TOGETHER TO ARCHITECT A BETTER PATIENT PORTRAIT AT THE 2022 HIT CONFERENCE

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Monday, November 7, 2022

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UHIN, leaders in healthcare interoperability, will host the 2022 HIT (Health Information Technology) conference on Thursday, Nov. 10 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown. The conference will convene professionals across healthcare and information technology to "Architect a Better Patient Portrait."

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  • $70 general admission tickets include access to all tracks and sessions, the exhibitor hall, lunch, and free parking.
  • To register, contact Scott Hazleton, Marketing Director, [email protected]
    Rich Saunders will open the conference with a welcome keynote address.
  • Healthcare Landscape track sessions and speakers - Focus on healthcare, technology and leadership topics on national and regional levels.
  • UHIN focuses on creating electronic exchange solutions that work for the entire healthcare community, from single-provider practices to large integrated healthcare systems.

DRONEUP PARTNERS WITH UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, DIVISION OF AERONAUTICS FOR AIR MOBILITY & URBAN PLANNING

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --  DroneUp, LLC, an autonomous drone delivery platform and leading drone services provider, today announced it joined the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group. The objectives of this group are to study and strategize on policies around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).

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  • VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DroneUp, LLC , an autonomous drone delivery platform and leading drone services provider, today announced it joined the Utah Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics Utah Advanced Air Mobility Working Group .
  • The objectives of this group are to study and strategize on policies around Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
  • Members of the AAM include the Utah legislature; the Utah business community; local city planners and sub-groups, MPOs (metropolitan planning organizations), Utah economic development organizations, academia, OEMs (original equipment manufacturers); and service providers.
  • In 2021, DroneUp received a significant investment from the #1 retailer in the world, Walmart, Inc. DroneUp was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

RCLCO Real Estate Consulting Serves as Consultant for Development Team Selection Process for Utah's Point of the Mountain State Land Authority

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Thursday, July 28, 2022

BETHESDA, Md., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the wake of the recent announcement from The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority that a developer has been selected for Phase 1 at The Point, RCLCO Real Estate Consulting is pleased to share this significant project milestone with the rest of the project team.

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  • It's gratifying to see the project take a giant step towards implementation," said Erin Talkington, Managing Director of RCLCO.
  • Going forward, RCLCO will continue to play a key role in negotiating the development agreement, advancing the public finance strategy, and ensuring the Hub development plan supports the broader site's goals.
  • Development strategy for public sector and non-real estate entities is a key focus area for RCLCO.
  • RCLCO is headquartered in Bethesda, MD, and has offices in Los Angeles, CA, Orlando, FL, Austin, TX, and Denver, CO.

State of Utah Approves Funding for Continued Use of YouScience Discovery Statewide

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Tuesday, March 29, 2022

AMERICAN FORK, Utah, March 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- YouScience, the only provider of a fully-integrated platform for aptitude-based assessments, personalized career guidance, and industry-recognized certifications, today announced that the Utah State Legislature has approved funding for the continued use of YouScience Discovery through the 2022–2023 school year. As part of Utah's Student Credential Account and Aptitude Assessment, nearly 300,000 middle and high school students as well as teachers, counselors, and administrators will have access to YouScience Discovery in addition to Precision Exams by YouScience.

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  • "We would like to thank the State of Utah for recognizing the importance of YouScience Discovery along with Precision Exams by YouScience.
  • A recent analysis by YouScience highlighted the impact of YouScience Discovery in the state.
  • The company analyzed the anonymized YouScience Discovery test results of more than 23,000 Utah middle and high school students.
  • In addition, YouScience has been the chosen provider of industry-recognized certifications, through Precision Exams by YouScience, in Utah since 2006.

AEGIX Global to Deploy Active Incident Management System, AIM at Utah State Capitol One Year Following Events of January 6

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Thursday, January 6, 2022

AEGIX Global today announced it has contracted with the State of Utah to deploy AIM (Incident Management System), powered by DIR-S, a fully customizable active incident management system, at the Utah State Capitol Building complex.

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  • AEGIX Global today announced it has contracted with the State of Utah to deploy AIM (Incident Management System), powered by DIR-S, a fully customizable active incident management system, at the Utah State Capitol Building complex.
  • The AIM system directly addresses some of the toughest challenges of emergency management in a sophisticated, yet extremely easy to use app.
  • It will naturally streamline and improve how emergencies are managed room-by-room and building by building throughout the State Capitol complex.
  • AEGIX serves local, tribal, state and federal law enforcement departments and agencies, humanitarian groups, militaries, NATO and major non-NATO allied governments worldwide.