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Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. To date, more than 12,8000 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

Through the program, you will gain skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth – for free.

Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, the business owner must have:

Been in business for at least two years

Have over $75,000 in annual revenues

Have two employees (or partners, etc.)

A desire to grow and contribute to their community


What is provided to participants?

A scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition and materials ($15,000 value)

A highly practical course to develop skills for business growth (using subject matter experts as instructors)

Lessons that can immediately benefit each business

A business Advisor to meet with 6-8 times during the program


What is required of Selected Participants?

Commit to attend 12 learning sessions over 14 weeks (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Participation in clinics and workshops (4)

Meeting with a Business Advisor 6-8 times

Completion of a personalized growth plan

Interested can apply now to see if they eligible for the September start.

On-site Information Sessions

April 19th, 9 a.m. Registration Open

May 9th, 9 a.m. Registration Open April 22nd

OGDEN, Utah – Ogden School District will break ground on a new facility housed on the campus of Ogden-Weber Technical College (OTECH). “Pathways High School” is a new concept that will allow high school students unprecedented access to OTECH programs. Representative Blake Moore is scheduled to be a featured speaker during the groundbreaking program.

“Ogden School District has aggressively sought additional opportunities for our students to enhance their college and career readiness,” says Superintendent Luke Rasmussen. “Pathways High School represents a significant step forward in creating access to highly sought skills and certifications. Students won’t need to ask the questions, ‘why do I need to know this?’ because they will be putting their knowledge into practice every day. The integrated programs will give students the option to accelerate high school and college competition.”

Many Ogden School District students are already taking OTECH programs. But Pathways High School aims to increase enrollment numbers by making participation even easier.

“Each year, approximately 900 Ogden School District students already enroll in early college courses at OTECH,” says College President Jim Taggart. “Having a project-based high school on the OTECH campus permits students to blend their college coursework with their core graduation requirements. As the rest of the nation struggles with a large population of adults who fall into the category of ‘some college, no credential,’ these students will graduate with high-tech, high-demand skills that will permit them to start a career immediately, without having spent a single penny on tuition. The graduates can also leverage their technical college certificate toward accelerating degree completion as part of a stackable credential with Weber State University or Utah State University.”

Connecting high school students with college and university programs is not a new concept. But Pathways High School will offer students unprecedented access to all of the OTECH programs and resources combined with a facility designed to provide an individualized approach to the needs of high school students.

“The foundation of a child’s future prosperity is, in part, excellent schools and outstanding teachers. Hogan Construction is proud to provide the educational facilities that house the dreams of students and the efforts of the educators of the Ogden School District,” says Dave Andersen, Vice President of Hogan & Associates Construction.

WHAT: Pathways High School Groundbreaking Event

WHEN: Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Ogden-Weber Technical College, Health Tech Building, 200 N Washington Blvd, Ogden

WHO: Representative Blake Moore, Ogden School District Administration & Educators, Ogden-Weber Technical College Administration & Board, Pathways High School Construction Partners – Naylor Wentworth Lund Architects, Hogan & Associates Construction, BDK Construction Management


Jer Bates

Communications Specialist
Ogden School District

Salt Lake West, UT (Grassroots Newswire) – Bin There Dump That, a residential dumpster rental franchise company with locations in the U.S. and Canada, has been recognized by Forbes HOME as a Best Dumpster Rental Company for 2023. Local entrepreneurs Jason & Harmony Faga are proud to be part of this success story.

Forbes Home Improvement editorial team commended “Bin There Dump That” for the most thorough services included in a residential dumpster rental package, including driveway protection and sweep up after every job.”

Forbes Home “Why We Picked It” recommendation provides insights into their selection process. “Admittedly our choice for the best pun in its name, Bin There Dump That offers 21 years of industry experience to clients of its 124 franchise locations. Out of our top five picks, this company offers the most of what’s included in a rental: protective boards under the dumpster so it never touches a driveway, sweeping up after every job, next day or same day service, delivery and pickup (also available on Saturdays), Dumpster Consultants to detail everything you need to know about renting a dumpster and more.”

“The difference with our dumpster experience goes beyond ease of delivery in space-restricted neighborhoods and our clean, attractive containers,” says Mike Kernaghan, CEO of Bin There Dump That. “Our franchisees are local business owners, serving their local communities. Their focus is on providing the best solution and the best service to each customer, based on the customer’s project, property configuration, and budget.”

“Our franchise offers home and business owners a unique dumpster rental experience with an attention to detail which is not common in the dumpster rental industry,” say Jason & Harmony Faga. “We want that final step in your cleanup or renovation project to be easy, convenient, and professional. It’s clear that our customer-focused approach works because our business continues to grow.”

To learn more about renting a dumpster, or to discuss a project with a Bin There Dump That Dumpster Consultant, please contact Bin there Dump That of Salt Lake West at (801) 631-8187 or saltlakewest@bintheredumpthat.com.

Division of Air Quality (DAQ), in partnership with SLC, is launching a new exchange program today for lawn care businesses to replace their gas powered leaf blowers and string trimmers with electric. Each lawn care business may receive between $500 and $3,000 to be used toward an online purchase of electric equipment; that value is dependent on the number of gas powered units recycled ($500/unit). Below you will find details of this new incentive program.

Charge Your Yard application period: April 6 – 24

Rank and selection week: April 24 – 28

  • See chargeyouryard.utah.gov for priority and eligibility criteria

  • A minimum of 375 lawn care businesses will be invited to participate

Selected lawn care businesses will be notified during the week of April 24th with an invitation to participate. They have 48 hours to accept the invitation by submitting an RSVP form; spots not claimed after 48 hours will be given to the next business in line. No invitations will be sent beyond Friday, April 28.

Only gas leaf blowers and string trimmers can be recycled for credit; recycling any other equipment will not yield credit

  • Recycling must be completed by May 21, 2023

  • Recycling gas powered leaf blowers and string trimmers will yield $500 credit per unit recycled. Lawn care businesses may recycle multiple units and combine credits up to a maximum of $3,000 per business. More than 6 units recycled will only result in $3,000 credit

  • Credit will be given in the form of a coupon code to be used toward an online purchase of electric leaf blowers and string trimmers at the retailer of their choice

  • Recycling must take place at one of 12 eligibility recyclers, mapped on chargeyouryard.utah.gov
    • Wilkinson Supply is an eligible retailer that is also operating as an eligible recycler for this program

  • Only electric leaf blowers, string trimmers, and associated batteries and chargers are eligible for this program

  • Purchases must be made from one of 7 eligible retailers
    • Ace, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Redback, Cutler’s, Al’s the Chainsaw King, or Wilkinson Supply

    • A coupon code to one of these retailers will be provided to the participant by DAQ

    • The last day to use the coupon code is May 31, 2023.

  • Only lawn care businesses that have an active business license and operate in one of the five ozone non-attainment counties may participate

  • Lawn mowers are not eligible for credit

You can help shape the future of high-speed internet in Weber County. Is your internet service slow, nonexistent or too expensive? Your input is needed! Here’s how you can help get all of Utah online:

  • Take the 60-second Utah Internet Speed Test at speedtest.utah.gov. Information gathered from the tests will impact where broadband expansion occurs. At least 3,618 more speed tests are needed in Weber County by Friday, April 28. The testis available in English and Spanish. If you don’t have internet, please share your input by calling (435) 264-8880.
  • Share your story by taking the High-Speed Internet Survey at allonline.utah.gov. The survey and website information is also available in Spanish.
  • Encourage your family, friends, neighbors and colleagues to take the speed test and survey. The more you help spread the word, the greater impact it will have on the future of high-speed internet in your community.

Connecting Utah, an initiative of the Utah Broadband Center, is helping to make high-speed internet available, accessible and affordable for every Utahn.

To learn more about Connecting Utah and other ways you can help, visit allonline.utah.gov. For questions, contact a Connecting Utah representative at (435) 264-8880 or connectingutah@utah.gov. Translated materials are available upon request.

There is also funding available now through the Affordable Connectivity Program to help those who qualify access high-speed internet. This program provides eligible households $30 off their monthly internet bill. Visit acp.utah.gov for more information.

OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University and Ogden City are making contemporary art exciting and accessible to the local community with new, video game-inspired sculptures and a video exhibition at the Dumke Arts Plaza.

The plaza will celebrate this new exhibition with a Season Kick-off on April 7 from 6-9 p.m. at 445 25th Street. The exhibition is curated by Weber State’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and features art from Utah artists.

An arts-focused community space, the Dumke Arts Plaza represents a special collaboration between WSU and Ogden City. The Shaw Gallery and a committee of Weber State faculty work to develop the plaza’s programming, taking into consideration artistic practices, technologies and ideas of contemporary artists.

“On behalf of Weber State University, and with the support of the Matthew S. Browning Center for Design, it’s been a pleasure for the Shaw Gallery to lead curatorial programming efforts at the Dumke Arts Plaza,” said Lydia Gravis, director of Art Exhibitions & Public Programs at the Shaw Gallery. “We’re pleased to continue a strong tradition of programming world-class art right here in Ogden.”

Created by Michael Whiting over the course of 15 years, the plaza’s newest free-standing exhibition “Level Up” features sculptures inspired by the pixelated art of retro video games. The sculptures are constructed using steel and automotive paint, and are placed throughout multiple levels of the plaza.

The plaza will also host “Cauldron,” a video exhibition curated by Tyrone Davies that includes 10 short works by eight video makers.

Gravis said the Shaw Gallery is excited to showcase the work of talented artists so close to home.

“As we continue to bring visibility to public art in Ogden, we invite the community to join us in celebrating the creative energy of this dynamic outdoor space,” she said.

Matt Choberka, director of Weber State’s Matthew S. Browning Center for Design, said it’s rewarding to be involved in a project that brings the university and community together.

“The city has been very ambitious in the establishment of the Nine Rails Creative District, recognizing that the arts not only enrich and educate, but are also major drivers of economic development and community revitalization,” he said. “The plaza is in the heart of Nine Rails, and so provides a focal point for creativity and community.”

Choberka said the curation committee is working on bringing a “very exciting range of art experiences to the plaza.”

“I’m looking forward to seeing how the plaza and Mike Whiting’s new pieces interact,” he said. “I think much of the public has yet to really see how much the plaza can offer and how much of a true public space it has become.”

The plaza also represents the continuing philanthropy of the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation, the main funder of the project. Since its founding, The Dumke Foundation has gifted over $40 million toward the betterment of communities in the Intermountain West.

“Weber State and Ogden City have benefited enormously from the vision and generosity of the Dumke family,” Choberka said.

The Foundation, Ogden City, RAMP, Weber State and Ogden Contemporary Arts, along with community stakeholders, collaborated closely to develop the vision for the Dumke Arts Plaza.

Friday’s kickoff event will feature performances by Tribal Love and Infusion Rock, and is part of Ogden’s monthly First Friday Art Stroll.

More information on the upcoming exhibit is available on the Shaw Gallery website and more on the Dumke Arts Plaza can be found on Ogden City’s website.

Jessica Kokesh

Social Media Editor

FORT HALL, IDAHO – The Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel is excited to announce that Dustin Lynch will perform live on stage at our outdoor concert venue on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Dustin Lynch has “built one of the most consistent recording careers in modern country music” (Billboard), achieving eight #1s, four Top 5 albums, ten gold, and platinum-certified singles, and tallying over 4.04 billion global on-demand streams. Recently releasing slow burner “Wood On The Fire” and wrapping the expanded Party Mode Tour, Lynch’s fifth studio album, Blue in the Sky, features platinum, six-week #1 “Thinking ‘Bout You (feat. MacKenzie Porter),” Top 15 neon-buzzed single “Party Mode,” and “Fish In The Sea.” “Dustin Lynch’s new music will have you embracing the Party 24/7,” hails E! News, as the good time follow-up to Tullahoma – which delivered consecutive platinum chart-toppers: “Ridin’ Roads” and “Good Girl,” in addition to gold, Top 5 hit “Momma’s House.” Since his platinum “Cowboys and Angels” breakout in 2012, Lynch headlined packed venues and toured with Country’s biggest names like Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Brad Paisley, and Kane Brown this spring. Likewise, the Tennessee native has earned industry recognition as a Grand Ole Opry member and high-profile nominations for the American Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and CMT Music Awards.

All Dustin Lynch concert tickets will go on sale Friday, March 31, at 10 a.m. All event tickets and information can be found at shobangaming.com.

About Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel
Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel is home to an 85 thousand-square-foot gaming operation, 156 hotel rooms, the largest ballroom in the region at 15 thousand square feet, full-service Cedar Spa, six food and beverage outlets, and High Stakes Bingo Hall.

The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes owns and operates three gaming properties, including the Shoshone-Bannock Casino Hotel, Sage Hill Casino and Travel Center, and Bannock Peak Casino and Truck Stop. The Economic Growth Plan continues to evolve for the health and benefit of the Tribal membership and the Eastern Idaho Region.

OGDEN, Utah – The community is invited to celebrate the Dumke Arts Plaza Season Kick-Off on Friday, April 7, from 6-9 p.m. The venue is located at 445 25th Street, on the corner of 25th Street and Ogden Avenue.

The event which is curated by Weber State University will serve as the plaza’s second exhibition launch, featuring selected work by renowned Utah artists Michael Whiting and Tyrone Davies. Performances by Tribalovedancer and music by Infusion Rock will showcase the versatility of programming in this space. Speakers will provide remarks at 6 p.m. Performances will immediately follow for the duration of the evening in conjunction with Ogden City’s First Friday Art Stroll.

The Dumke Arts Plaza serves as a venue to share world-class art exhibitions with the community in an outdoor civic space. Weber State University’s Mary Elizabeth Dee Shaw Gallery and the Department of Visual Art & Design proudly curate exhibitions at the Dumke Arts Plaza. A selection of work by renowned Utahn sculptor Michael Whiting and Utahn filmmaker Tyrone Davies will be displayed during the exhibition. The exhibition includes LEVEL UP by Whiting, and Davies’ curated video installation, CAULDRON.

LEVEL UP is a 15-year retrospective of Whiting’s distinctive style characterized by steel minimalist pixelated abstract sculptures inspired by early video games.

The highest level I’ve ever gotten on Ms. Pac-Man is level 12. It is the fourth maze and just a couple of mazes after the cutscene of a stork bringing a baby Pac-Man to Ms. Pac-Man and Pac-Man. Early video games were all about High Scores, and with each level, you went up and things got harder. You, the player, had to “level up” your playing ability to keep going. My work explores the visual connection between minimalism and early video games. The sculptures in the Plaza represent animals, figures, and objects as pixelated abstractions. I limit my image-making to the same constraints that governed early pixel-based technologies. I use a minimal number of squares to create an image. The works I create are constructed using steel and automotive paint- materials traditionally used to build the minimalist sculpture. The pixelated sculptures have been placed in the Plaza on multiple levels. They are the digital made physical. And the viewer can move up and down the levels to interact with them – more like Donkey Kong, but without a giant gorilla throwing barrels at you… I like seeing them together. It feels like leveling up. – Michael Whiting.

Davies’ film curation CAULDRON is an amalgamation of various video styles by an array of U.S. and international artists. Davies states:

This collection is an international mix… that includes ten short works by eight video makers: Tony Gault (Denver, CO), Elizabeth Henry (Denver, CO), Van McElwee (St. Louis, MO), Tim Sullivan (San Francisco, CA), Rosa Menkman (The Netherlands), Carlos Castro (Bogota, Columbia), Ryan Wylie (San Francisco, CA), and Timothy David Orme (Marina, CA). From art jokes to deep transcendental projects, each maker offers something very different. The best way to appreciate this program is to stand (or sit) still, watch, and listen.

For more information about the Whiting and Davies exhibitions presented by Weber State University, please visit https://weber.edu/shawgallery.html. These exhibitions will be on view to the public from April 7, 2023, through August 4, 2023. The exhibitions are presented in partnership with Ogden city and is made possible by the generous support of the Dr. Ezekiel R. and Edna Wattis Dumke Foundation, the Matthew S. Browning Center for Design, and the Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities.

The Dumke Arts Plaza is an arts-focused community space, a dynamic outdoor gallery, and an intimate performance venue. It was designed to inspire creativity, elevate diverse perspectives, and anchor Ogden as a hub for contemporary art featuring major art installations, as well as community-led arts programming ranging from small concerts, to dance performances, to video art. The evening’s presentation of dance company Tribalovedancer and Latin Rock band Infusion Rock will showcase this versatility and serve as creative fodder for future community-led programming.

For more information about the Dumke Arts Plaza, please visit ogdencity.com/DumkeArtsPlaza. Ogden City encourages community members and organizations interested in hosting arts programming and events at the Dumke Arts Plaza to attend this event and/or visit the website for more information.

Haynie & Company is proud to announce that we have been recognized by Accounting Today as a Top 100 Firm for the second consecutive year. This year we are ranked 84 in the nation, from 93, and the second-largest CPA firm in the Mountain Region. There are over 46,000 public accounting firms in the United States, ranging in size from small local accounting practices to large international CPA firms. Joining the Top 100 makes us part of an exclusive group.

Exceeding Expectations
Being named Top 100 for the second consecutive year will continue to be a goal for Haynie & Company for the years to come. There are several key reasons growth is a primary goal for our firm. Growth allows us to offer extended services for our clients. It also allows us to retain and attract top talent, tools, and resources. We are here to exceed expectations for our clients. Offering diverse services and an exceptional staff allows us to do that.

Firm Highlights
Haynie & Company has experienced a significant increase in revenue growth of nearly 23%, which can be attributed to its focus on a new management structure toward “a one-firm-feel driven by line of business.” Haynie & Company has expanded its services by introducing new services such as R&D, fund accounting, and wealth management. We’re excited to stay on this trajectory by bringing in talented firms and team members who fit our unique culture.

Haynie Culture
Growing a firm is only as effective as the team members who make it happen. Our focus on employee retention translates into long-term, satisfied customers. We’ve found that focusing on relationships and showing people we care is a surefire way to run a happy and successful business. We value and appreciate each client and employee in the Haynie & Company family. Thank you to everyone who helped move Haynie & Company forward in 2023!

Learn more about Haynie & Company at www.haynieCPAs.com.

Julianne Gale

Marketing Coordinator

Wildcat MicroFund expands with $1.2 million gift from America First Credit Union


OGDEN, Utah – Weber State University’s Wildcat MicroFund has received a $1.2 million gift from America First Credit Union to expand its services throughout Utah.

The Wildcat MicroFund focuses on serving socially and economically disadvantaged communities throughout northern Utah, offering cash grants of up to $3,000 and additional networking opportunities to Weber State students and area entrepreneurs.

The $1.2 million gift will allow the fund to expand its services to Utah communities beyond Weber, Davis, Morgan and Box Elder counties.

“We serve the next generation of entrepreneurs by giving them a platform to test their ideas in a real-world setting and bring brand awareness to their local communities,” said Catherine Holbrook Clark, manager of the Wildcat MicroFund. “The opportunities that this funding provides not only make a profound impact on the entrepreneurs themselves, but on their families and the community as well.”

Since 2018, the microfund has awarded over 300 grants to businesses in a variety of industries, including construction, education, outdoor recreation and tourism.

Ogden resident Tania Rodriguez is a recent recipient of a microfund grant. Rodriguez operates Los Churros del Norte, a traveling food stand that serves up churros, buñuelos and other Mexican food. SHe worked several different jobs before she decided to pursue her true passion – cooking. Learn more about her in the video below.

“My churros are made from scratch, by hand, and they taste just like a small piece of my beautiful country of Mexico,” she said. “Making churros gives me the opportunity to share something special.”

When the truck that transports her churro cart broke down, Rodriguez couldn’t afford to fix or replace it. A friend told her to apply to the microfund, and she received enough money to buy a new truck to keep working at local events.

America First Credit Union “could not be happier to partner with the Wildcat MicroFund,” said Tammy Gallegos, AFCU’s chief strategic engagement officer.

“The Wildcat MicroFund is an incredible opportunity for entrepreneurs to launch, build and grow their venture,” she said. “We’re thrilled that through this program we get to be part of the journey for individuals furthering innovation here in Utah.”

“The most fulfilling part of being a small business owner is that I’m a step closer to making my American dream a reality,” she said.



For more information, visit the Wildcat MicroFund website.

Bryan Magaña

Publice Relations Director, bryanmagana@weber.edu

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