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Imagine riding in a clean-air electric bus – aided by dedicated bus lanes along the way – between Ogden FrontRunner Station, Lindquist Field, the Junction, Downtown Ogden, 25th Street, Weber State University, and McKay Dee Hospital.

Bus Rapid Transit or BRT combines the capacity and speed of light rail with the lower cost construction of an integrated bus system. Once complete, Ogden BRT(formerly route 603) will provide riders a clean-air ride in an electric bus from the Ogden FrontRunner Station, through downtown, along dedicated bus lanes in the center of the road on Harrison Boulevard and through the Weber State University campus, and to McKay-Dee Hospital. When operational, riders will be able to catch the bus every 10-15 minutes on weekdays and 15-30 minutes on weekends. The project will benefit the community by reducing vehicle trips, supporting the economy and providing transportation choices.

Utah Transit Authority, Jacobs Engineering, AECOM, WCEC, and Stacy and Witbeck have partnered to design and construct the Ogden BRT line over the next three years. Project segments will be constructed simultaneously in multiple locations to ensure project completion in a timely manner.

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Snowbasin Resort placed season passes for the 2021-2022 season on sale, March 1. Guests who purchase a Value or Premier Pass for next winter will receive the lowest price and will be able to enjoy free skiing for the rest of this winter’s season. With an anticipated closure date of April, 2, guests can enjoy up to six weeks of bonus access.

Davy Ratchford, General Manager, comments, “We have seen over 13 feet of snow in the last five weeks and invite new and current guests to come join us for our legendary spring skiing and riding. Purchasing a Snowbasin Resort season pass now offers you the lowest rate for next season while also enjoying benefits this season with complimentary access until closing day.”

Snowbasin Resort 2021-22 Premier Passes

Adult Premier Pass | $899 (Ages 27-64)
Young Adult Premier Pass l $699 (Ages 19-26)
Teen Premier Pass l $439 (Ages 13-18)
Youth Premier Pass l $299 (Ages 5-12)
Senior Premier Pass l $699 (Ages 65+)
Military Premier Pass l $329 (active/retired)

Snowbasin Resort 2021-22 Value Passes

Adult Value Pass l $649 (ages 27-64)
Adult Midweek Value Pass l $529 (ages 27-64)
Senior Value Pass l $299 (ages 65+)
Child Pass l $29 (ages 0-4)

Snowbasin Resort 2021-22 Sun & Snow Passes

$399/Adult and $105/Youth (Ages 12 & below)

To purchase Snowbasin Resort season passes please visit www.snowbasin.com or call 801-620-1000.

NEW: Corporate Transferable Passes

Transferable passes are tied to your business, not an individual. This allows you to distribute season passes to employees, clients or vendors to use. It is the responsibility of the corporation to manage season pass distribution.

Passes do not have blackout dates. They include lift access for the Summer 2021 and Winter 2021-22 seasons. As a bonus, if you purchase a pass now and pay in full you can utilize it for the remainder of the current ski season.

For hosting additional employees or clients, Corporate Pass Holders also receive unlimited discounts on the following:

25% off the window rate for all-area, full-day lift tIckets.
25% off group or private lessons
25% off rentals

As a bonus, businesses can use their pass for the rest of this ski season for free once it is paid in full.

To purchase Corporate Transferable Passes or group lift tickets, please contact our private events team at 801-620-1075 | events@snowbasin.com

Next winter, Snowbasin Resort continues their multi-year partnership with the Epic Pass. Epic Pass holders receive limited days at Snowbasin Resort and Snowbasin’s Premier Pass holders receive unlimited 50% off at Vail owned and operated resorts. For more information about Epic Passes visit www.snowbasin.com/epic

Snowbasin will be offering a payment plan for guests who would like to purchase their season passes in three installments. However, these guests will not be able to utilize the ‘ski free this spring’ promotion. Premier Passes on the payment plan will be able to utilize summer access in 2021. If guests participate in the payment plan, guests place 1/3 down payment, pay 1/3 on July 31, and finish paying it off on October 31, 2021.

Bank of Utah is bringing together two outstanding educators and experts on land development and investment to speak to business leaders during the 2021 Real Estate Economic Forecast virtual event, March 4, at 10 a.m. Keynote speakers Neil Walter and Jon Walter, who happen to be brothers, will provide insight and analysis on the residential and commercial real estate markets along the Wasatch Front and in Southern and Northern Utah. The free Economic Forecast event can be accessed at www.bankofutah.com and will be broadcast through Zoom. Attendees can sign up in advance and receive a reminder.

“Our customers and bankers look forward to our annual Economic Forecast events that we have sponsored for several years in Logan, Ogden, Salt Lake and Provo,” said Douglas L. DeFries, president of Bank of Utah. “But of course this year we have had to avoid large gatherings to keep everyone safe. So, we’re hosting a virtual event that anyone can join to hear economic predictions for Utah’s real estate market. We have two excellent speakers, Jon and Neil Walter. These brothers have taught real estate, economics or finance at Dixie State University and have been working very successfully for many years in real estate development and investment.

“We’re hosting the event because it’s important to be informed about Utah’s real estate and the housing market as they are a key part of Utah’s economic growth,” added DeFries. “We hope our virtual event gives our customers and bank employees a deeper understanding of the economy as a whole and provides ideas for possible commercial and residential real estate investments that help build wealth.”

Neil Walter is a partner and CEO of Brokers Holdings. He earned a B.S. in finance from B.Y.U., an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst. He is a licensed real estate broker focusing on investment properties, development land, special use assets and difficult-to-sell REO properties. Neil’s experience is built on a capital markets foundation of deal structuring, cash flow modeling and asset pricing. He has worked on projects in development land, multifamily and student housing, convenience and grocery stores, motel/hotel properties, manufacturing, transportation, wind farms and more. He taught economics and upper division finance at Dixie State University for nine years.

Jon Walter, COO at NAI Excel and NAI Vegas, has completed several hundred transactions over the last decade and is a valuable resource for clients across the Mountain West. Jon enjoys finance, analyzing deals and adding value to existing assets. He has valued, marketed and sold many small businesses and has vast experience in mergers and acquisitions. Jon received his MBA from B.Y.U. and a B.S. from Dixie State University where he taught real estate finance. He is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a member of ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers) and is licensed in Utah and Nevada.

For more information about the Economic Real Estate Forecast event visit www.bankofutah.com.

About Bank of Utah

Whatever your Utah is, Bank of Utah gives you the financial tools and guidance you need to enjoy it. Established in 1952 in Ogden, Utah by the Frank M. Browning family, Bank of Utah has grown to become one of the strongest banks in the country with more than 380 employees and $1.8 billion in assets. Bank of Utah provides the personal touch of a community bank with all the convenience of innovative online and mobile banking. With 17 full-service branches throughout Utah and trust teams in Ogden and Salt Lake City, Bank of Utah offers business and personal banking, mortgage and commercial lending, and trust and investment services. We’re here to serve our thousands of customers for years to come. Your goals are our goals, and together, we are Utah. For more information call 801-409-5000 or visit bankofutah.com

About Brokers Holdings, LLC

Neil Walter, Jon Walter, Matt Walter, and Thayne Houston own and operate Brokers Holdings, LLC. The entity operates commercial real estate brokerages in Lehi and St. George as NAI Excel and in Las Vegas as NAI Vegas. It operates 12 residential real estate brokerages from Ogden to Las Vegas as ERA Brokers Consolidated. With over 600 licensed real estate professionals, the organization closed $1.7 billion in real estate transactions in 2020 and manages approximately $400 million in real estate assets for clients. In addition, they own and operate ARTI® Academics, the state’s highest rated real estate school.

The Ogden School District Board of Education has approved a proposal to establish a wireless network that can provide free internet access at home to any Ogden student in need.

Chief Technical Officer Casey Bowden delivered the presentation during the Feb. 18, 2021 Ogden Board of Education meeting. The proposal was unanimously approved by all board members present. LTE is a term used in cellular communications to refer to Long Term Evolution, the current global standard in high-speed cellular technology. “Ogden SD LTE” (Ogden School District Learning & Technology Elevated) will create a mesh network providing coverage throughout all of Ogden City.

Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic Ogden School District had been working towards the goal of 1:1 technology; one personal technology device such as a tablet or Chromebook for every student in the district. With the state directive for all schools to switch to remote learning in March 2020, Ogden School District accelerated the process and achieved 1:1 status during the 2020-2021 school year. Ogden School District also acquired over 1,000 mobile wireless hotspots to provide internet access to every family that indicated they did not have reliable internet access outside of school. These third-party mobile hotspots, while a helpful temporary solution, are not viewed as an ideal long-term solution.

“Right now hotspots with unlimited data… from [a third-party vendor] cost about $20 per month. Looking at this model we’re looking at about $2 per month. Imagine what you could do with unlimited internet to any number of students in the district… it’s so amazing!” Bowden said during his presentation to the board.

This is the culmination of a process which has taken over a year to develop. Now, with board of education approval, the will move from concept to implementation with the first of several radio towers transmitting the wireless signal expected to be functional in approximately eight weeks with the entire network expected to be online in less than 12 months.

The Ogden SD LTE is not a competitor with commercial internet access. The network will be available only through school-issued devices and will provide high-speed CIPAcompliant internet access via the UEN network. This means that students will have unlimited access to educational resources, but will be restricted from commercial and recreational internet access such as game and video streaming services.

“All of our Chromebooks would be preconfigured with our hotspots and our hotspots would be on our LTE back to our network, through our firewalls, our filtering; all of the safety precautions we have at school, they would get instantly at home,” Bowden explained. He added, “this technology has the potential to change Ogden School District forever.”

About Ogden School District:

Ogden School District serves the city of Ogden, educating approximately 11,500 students. The district has a tradition of academic excellence enhanced by the values of a culturally rich and diverse community. Roughly 55% of Ogden students are ethnic minorities and approximately 75% come from low-income homes. For more information visit www.ogdensd.org.

Coldwell Banker Realty unveiled their prestigious “Rookie of the Year” award last week as part of their companywide annual awards gala for the Utah Metro. The gala was in a virtual format this year. The award is presented to an individual agent, in Utah, who has entered into the real estate business in the past 18 months, and produced the most in sales volume.

“This year we are delighted to honor Jenny Scothern, from the Ogden office, for this award. Jenny not only turned in the best performance in terms of sales, but was also recognized by the company and her clients for her outstanding service throughout the year. We are proud to have Jenny on our amazing sales force. Her attention to detail, and the caring way she handles her business, exemplifies the high standards of Coldwell Banker Realty and its colleagues,” said Chris Jensen, President of Coldwell Banker, Utah.

Scothern, most recently, served as the CEO of a local Ogden non-profit, The GOAL Foundation, a dynamic volunteer organization that produces the Ogden Marathon and supports World-Class Athletic events that choose Ogden as their destination. Prior to the GOAL Foundation, Scothern was the COO of a family owned business, Fran Brown College of Beauty, in Layton, Utah.

Scothern has served the Northern Utah community in many capacities, and most recently serves on the Weber State University Alumni Association Executive Committee, and is a “Spiker”, for the Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce.

“It is an honor to be recognized by Coldwell Banker Realty for this prestigious award. I would like to thank all of my friends, family, and mentors who have supported me in my real estate career. My business is built on providing extraordinary customer service and client care and I am committed to building a 100% referral-based business, so the support I have been given my ‘rookie year’ has meant the world to me,” said Scothern.

Scothern also qualified for the Coldwell Banker Realty, International President’s Circle and the Northern Wasatch Association of Realtors, Top 250 Producers.

The Salvation Army in Utah is pleased to announce that Lisa McDonald has accepted the new role of Grant and Community Development Manager for the Salt Lake City Corps, Ogden Corps, and St. George Outpost.

She will be responsible for grant writing, community development, and corporate partnerships throughout the State of Utah.

McDonald brings 35 years of social service and non-profit experience to The Salvation Army. She previously served as Executive Director of The Christmas Box International which serves 10,000 children annually experiencing abuse, neglect, or homelessness. In addition, she worked at Utah Foster Care and the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program with the Utah Guardian ad Litem Office. She also was a foster parent for teens. A graduate of Brigham Young University, she received a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology.

“We are excited to have Lisa assist us in developing community relationships with corporations, groups, and individuals to generate donations and volunteers,” said Captain Rob Lawler, SLC Basin Coordinator for The Salvation Army in Utah. “Her tremendous knowledge and skill in non-profit management and coordination will greatly enhance our ability to serve the community more effectively.

The Salvation Army has been supporting those in need without discrimination since 1865. Thousands of Utahns receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, utility assistance, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children.

For more information visit: saltlakecity.salvationarmy.org

Chamber President & CEO, Chuck Leonhardt is a guest on Forging the Norsatch Podcast. He shares information about the history of the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce and its impact on the local community then and now.

Forging the Norsatch Podcast is presented by the Economic Development Office of Weber State University for entrepreneurs, start ups, small business owners and the supporters of the Northern Utah entrepreneurial ecosystem. In each episode, listeners learn about news and upcoming events, an interesting topic of the day and an enlightening interview with a new company or organization that supports business in the Norsatch.

Consider tuning in for inspirational stories from small businesses and organizations that support them in creating a cohesive environment in northern Utah.

Listen to Episode 13 on Spotify or Anchor. We invite all community members to join our community Facebook group, Ogden-Weber! Shout It Out! to share why Weber County is a great place to live, learn, shop, work, and play.

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