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The article focuses on the extension of the Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Market trade shows in Utah until 2016. It cites the economic importance of conventions to the state. The creation of an Outdoor Recreation Vision plan has been perceived as inducement to get the Outdoor shows to stay in the state. Governor Gary Herbert says it is great news for the state's economy and evidence that Utah is the premier place for outdoor recreation.

The author discusses the change in the performance of the Los Angeles Dodgers team as they coast to a division championship with the arrival of Yasiel Puig. He notes how Puig brought new blood and a new attitude to the team creating winning opportunities for a team that was going nowhere. He points out that an Yasiel Puig may already be existing in one's business. It suggests challenging the young people and helping them find the joy in winning again.

The article focuses on plans for oil-shale extraction in Uintah County, Utah by Enefit American Oil, a state-owned company of Estonia starting 2016. It discusses the opposition of environmentalists to the proposed operation because of the track record of Enefit in the oil-shale industry in Estonia. It offers information on the economic impact on Utah of the oil shale extraction and plans of Enefit to make the Utah operation environment-friendly.

The article reports on the new agreement between the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) and Anadarko Petroleum Corp. which was approved by the SITLA board of trustees in a meeting held on September 26, 2013 held in St. George, Utah.

The article focuses on energy company Energy Capital Group's Utah Solar I solar electricity generating plant in Utah to be launched in 2013.

The article announces the amended agreement between Utah's School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) and U.S.-based Anadarko Petroleum Corp. which will keep the oil and gas company out of Utah's Bogart Canyon area of the Book Cliffs until 2016. It says that the original plan was to open 96,000 acres of the Book Cliffs to energy exploration. It adds that the new agreement excludes the most sensitive area from development as agreed upon during a September 12, 2013 meeting.

The article reports on the move of the State Board of Education to support the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) decision to enter in an oil lease deal with Anadarko Petroleum Corp. It states that the deal calls for Anadarko to start the exploration of oil and gas in the Book Cliffs area of eastern Utah. It mentions that the terms of the lease contain a full 17 percent royalty and will benefit the permanent fund of the state's schools.

The article reports that Salt Lake City, Utah-based biotech firm BioFire Diagnostics will be sold to French competitor BioMerieux for an estimated 450 million U.S. dollars. According to the author, analysts view the deal as a sign of the trend in the biopharmaceutical industry toward the use of sophisticated biotechnology for better identifying the causes of diseases and design more targeted treatments.

The article reports on the criticism against the decision of the Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA) to lease 80,000 acres of land it controls to Anadarko Petroleum Corp. It states that the leases cover land in the Book Cliffs area which has no roads and is the home to diverse wildlife herds and fisheries. It mentions that many sportsmen organizations have lobbied for the area to remain undeveloped.

The article reports on the launch of the masterplan for the Highlands, a community project located in West Jordan, Salt Lake City, Utah that has the potential for over 2,900 homes, launched by Peterson Development in 2013.

The article focuses on the housing report for June 2013, which revealed the increase of home prices in northern Utah during the second quarter of 2013.

The article reports that Aereo, an online TV streaming service, is scheduled to launch in Utah on August 19, 2013, providing over 2.0 million Utahns with innovative antenna/digital video recording (DVR) technology to record and watch live television online.

The article discusses the success of Salt Lake City's new City Creek Center mall, the Latter-day Saints (LDS) Church-built project in Utah which was featured in the "New York Times'" business section just a little over a year since it opened in March 2012.

The article reports on the establishment by physician-owned medical group Ogden Clinic of its Professional Center Campus in Utah in 2013.

The article reports on the decision of Arch Coal, the largest coal producer in Utah, to sell its three mines to a new joint venture headed by Bowie Resources LLC and the Galena Private Equity Resource Fund, which operates out of Geneva, Switzerland. Bowie Resource Partners LLC (BRP) will acquire the three eastern Utah mines which operate as Canyon Fuel Co. for 435 million U.S. dollars. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2013.

The article reports that medical supplies and services firm Henry Schein will construct a building in American Fork, Utah to house employees under its Practice Solutions division.

The article reports on the signing by Digital Technology International (DTI) of a major long-term agreements with media companies MediaOne in Utah and Telegraph Media Group (TMG) of London, England. Under the terms of the deal, MediaOne will implement DTI Circulation through the DTI Cloud, the company's SaaS platform for its two daily newspapers while TMG will migrate its news and advertising content management to the DTI Cloud.

The article reports on the decision of Blackrock Microsystems to move into its new headquarters in the University of Utah's Research Park. The venue was developed to accommodate Blackrock's continued growth that has led to a consistent 20 percent year-over-year revenue growth in its core business. Blackrock President Florian Solzbacher commented on the new office. One of the firm's successes was the introduction of a long-term implanted patient using Blackrock technology.

The article presents the report issued by the Brooking Institute's Metropolitan Policy Program in early June 2013, which showed that 20% of jobs in Utah are considered science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) positions. The previous estimates by the National Science Foundation and others stood at 4-5%. The opinion of Brooking Institute's Jonathan Rothwell on the report is also cited.

The article reports that TipSoft, an online and mobile program for information and intelligence gathering developed by software company PublicEngines Inc., is in use by two of the three major military investigative services in the U.S.

The article reports that an extended-stay Hyatt House and a Courtyard by Marriott will be constructed in Salt Lake City, Utah to ease downtown room shortage. The project is a development of Alex Brown Realty, PEG Development and Blue Diamond Capital. The article also states that the project will complete an environmental remediation of the site in accordance with plans approved by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The article looks at the jumbo mortgage loans as a major indicator of the health of the U.S. housing market. It notes that jumbo loans are those made on homes for which the sale price exceeds the limit for government-backed mortgages. The variation in the limits for conforming loans, the criteria set by the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) in setting such limits, and the factors that contribute to the resurgence of jumbo products are also discussed.

The article discusses the initial construction phase of Wilmington Gardens, a mixed-use development located on property owned by the Redevelopment Agency (RDA) of Salt Lake City, Utah on Wilmington Avenue and abuts the city-owned Hidden Hollow Nature Park.

The article reports on restaurants, fashion retailers, gym and fitness centers that are scheduled to open at Farmington's Station Park in Utah.

The article reports on Salt Lake, Utah-based ConnorSports Court's shipment and installation of the first of 30 multi-sport courts to Afghanistan through the Afghan-owned enterprise Education Support Organization (ESO) in Kabul which purchased the courts with proceeds from a U.S. government grant.

The article features Utah mixing bottle manufacturer BlenderBottle as it consolidates its operations in May 2013 to a new distribution center, warehousing and office building in Lehi from Pleasant Grove. Founded in 2000 by Steve Sorensen, the firm operates with 45 people and its move reportedly reflects its plans for growth as other products are in the development stages with launch dates set for later in 2013. It describes the Lehi complex which includes exercise facilities for its employees.

The article reports on the acquisition of Lindon, Utah-based gold, diamond and gemstones mining equipment manufacturer Goldfield International Inc. by MineralRite Corporation.

The article recognizes the economic importance of the Bingham Canyon Mine of Rio Tinto's Kennecot Utah Copper operation following the massive earth slide at the area and as the company prepares to celebrate the 110th anniversary of the mine. It considers the potential impact of temporary or partial shutdown in Bingham Canyon on its workers and the economy of Utah. It shows the resilience of the mine operators as it works to overcome the current setback in mine operations.

The article reports on the coal production in Utah which declined in 2012. Utah Geological Survey coal specialist David Tabet predicts fluctuations in coal production in Utah. Six of the nine active coal mines are said to have contributed to the decline. The Energy Information Administration reported lower coal demand from U.S. power generation firms and forecasts the lowest coal consumption in 2013. Analysts cited logistic dilemma linked with coal export as another factor to low production.

The article focuses on Redmond Mining and its various product offerings for government, business and consumer use. The company markets a variety of agriculture products and its health care division produces dietary products, while other Redmond divisions market products unrelated to the salt mining operation. The history of Redmond Minerals highlights the efforts of brothers Milo and Lamar Bosshardt. The company implemented management changes and it also boasts its culture and work environment.

The article reports on changes to the expansion plan of Great Salt Lake Minerals Corp. (GSL) that includes reduction of the scope of development consisting of expansion of the firm's solar evaporation pond system.

The article reports that Trolley Square in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah has been sold to S.K. Hart Properties LC and plans to make upgrades to the shopping and entertainment center.

The article reports that Dallas, Texas-based investment fund Sporting Ranch Capital has purchased a 206-acre tract of property along the upper Provo River that it intends to improve and resell at a profit. According to Sporting Ranch Capital founder and general partner Jay Ellis, the company will convert the property into the finest fly fishing ranch in Utah.

The article reports that Franz Bakery of Portland, Oregon has acquired some properties of Hostess Brands Inc. in Salt Lake City, Utah and other cities. The sale of Wonder properties of Hostess in four cities for 30.9 million dollars has been approved by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York. It was noted that some jobs that were lost when Hostess went out of business could be restored as the Salt Lake plant is expected to begin operating on May 13, 2013.

The article reports that Texas-based pizza chain Pie Five Pizza will be rolling out eight locations in Utah in 2013, with the first opening on April 26 in Holladay.

The article reports that the low inventory of resale homes is hampering housing recovery in Utah. Current resale home inventories along the Wasatch Front reportedly stand at a 15-year low, making it difficult to purchase a home. Factors contributing to the lack of resale homes include the current economic recovery and hope by potential sellers that prices will continue to increase. A chart showing homes listed per quarter in Salt Lake County for 1997-2012 is presented.

The article offers information on the efforts being made by Cottonwood Partners Management Ltd., a real estate investment, development and management company, to build the Geneva Steel plant site in Utah County in Utah.

The article reports that the company Kisco Senior Living engaged in offering independent and assisted living services will start the construction of a senior living facility of 230,000 square foot at Daybreak community in South Jordan, Utah at the end of April 2013.

The article discusses the recovery of Utah printing companies from the recession and the failure of some companies due to their inability to adapt to market changes resulting from the increased use of digital technology.

The article reports on temperature control systems company Thermo King International's relocation to the Warner Truck Center in West Valley City, Utah.

The author comments on the services that can be provided by the Utah District of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Topics discussed include the challenges encountered by entrepreneurs, the story of Global Consulting International founded by Sandeep Sharma and the access of small business to operating capital. Also mentioned are the counseling provided by SBA for small businesses and the creation of the Voice for Small Business office.

The author discusses how to prepare for the tax deadline on April 15, 2014. According to the author, intent is a primary factor in determining whether or not an expense is deductible, particularly when deducting business expenses. The author adds that if charitable deductions are disproportionately large compared with one's income, it raises the flag at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) auditing department.

The author discusses taxation laws in the U.S. Topics discussed by the author include the amendment of House Bill (HB) 358 in Utah for 86 percent tax on expensive cigars by capping it at 50 cents each, the 33 percent tax imposed by California on fruit bought from vending machines, and the state taxes on food retailers in Colorado.

The author discusses aspects of the 2014 Olympic Winter Games held in Sochi, Russia. Among the topics discussed include statements from Russian President Vladmir Putin, criticisms to the 2014 Olympic Winter Games venue, and anti-gay policies of Russia. The author says that Putin invested his personal political capital for the success of Russia's bid to host the 2014 Olympic Winter Games.

The author discusses the importance of honesty in business, in which he relates his retired U.S. Air Force colonel friend Mac. He mentions a column written by Mac regarding his honesty with the Air Force, pointing out the importance to establish and maintain trust in the workplace. He mentions that Mac's honesty should be applied in employment process of business.

The article presents questions and answers related to language problems including the difference between "you're" and "your," the features of a formal invitation and the terms use for an operations manual for hazardous waste disposal operation.

The author discusses Jack LaLanne who has changed his life around to become a fitness guru and includes information regarding key fitness terms such as aerobics, eating right, and the four basic food groups.

The author discusses concerns raised by the public regarding the implementation of the U.S. federal health care legislation Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).

The author reflects on the role of humor during a difficult time, which according to President Dwight Eisenhower is part of the leadership, of getting along with the people and of getting things done.

The article presents the author's suggestions on Thanksgiving Day cooking.