Business & Economy

Utah’s economy is starting to return to pre-pandemic levels. But as businesses rebound, some are having trouble finding the workers they need.

Utah’s tech industry needs out-of-state talent in order to continue growing, according to industry lobbyists. Making Utah an attractive place to live is critical to that recruitment effort, they say.

The top two reasons women gave for leaving was caring for their kids and an employer's reduction in business.

Tourism in southern Utah was almost completely wiped out last spring, but it came roaring back in the fall, as people looked for ways to get out of their houses. And things are looking up for the season ahead.

The pandemic-induced recession has weighed heavily on small businesses across the state, but many have been resilient. And after a year of COVID-19 they are starting to catch a break.

In an effort to attract and retain workers, Panguitch Innovation Hub will offer remote co-working space and resources for business start ups.

Lifting the statewide mask mandate could put business owners in a tough position, leaving decisions over requiring or enforcing mask use up to them.

The San Juan School District is close to completing a project to bring the internet to its students on the Navajo Nation. Not all students are online yet, but teachers said it’s already making a difference.

The teen treatment industry is bigger in Utah than anywhere else in the country. KUER and The Salt Lake Tribune released a database Thursday containing the past five years-worth of inspection reports and confirmed investigations for every residential teen treatment program currently operating in the state.

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, the trading card industry has exploded. In Utah, card collectors said they’ve never seen anything like this.

Sundance normally has a major impact on Utah’s economy. But it’s virtual this year, leaving many businesses that rely on the festival in a tough place.

The next round of federal COVID relief is finally on its way. That has some Utah business owners hopeful they might just be able to outlast the pandemic. The money won’t solve all their problems though.