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North Star Recovery & Wellness — Building Purpose-Driven Change in Behavioral Health
North Star Recovery & Wellness, a Utah-based company, is redefining behavioral health. Founded by Jay Tobey, the organization focuses on treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — while striving to improve behavioral health care. Jay’s entrepreneurial journey…
January 2, 2025

Revolutionizing Wallets: How Thread Wove Personality Into Practicality
Founded on the idea that carrying your necessities doesn’t have to be boring or inconvenient, Thread revolutionized the traditional wallet. The idea was formed after Colby Bauer, the company’s co-founder, lost his wallet in 2013. After searching for men’s wallets…
December 12, 2024

Utah-Based Strider Technologies Hits Milestone with Japan Expansion
In October 2024, Strider Technologies, a Utah-based intelligence leader, expanded its global presence by opening a new office in Japan. This significant milestone was cemented during the governor’s recent trade mission, in which 20 companies traveled overseas to build international relationships.…
December 4, 2024

Zia Zensations Brings Unique Essential Oil Blends to Utah’s Wellness Scene
Zia Zensations, a niche aromatherapy purveyor, has spent the last seven years working its way through the Utah market space. In addition to its high-quality oils, it offers various natural aroma-based products that aim to promote physical health and mental…
November 14, 2024

Consolve Empowers Startups To Grow Faster, Smarter, and With Confidence
Consolve, a Utah-based startup, empowers small businesses with streamlined marketing, sales, and customer management. By eliminating manual processes and inefficiencies, Consolve enables startups to focus on innovation and customer relationships. Despite its success, Consolve’s founder, Millika Grant, hadn’t always sought…
November 14, 2024

Utah’s Hockey Heritage Meets Zamboni’s Innovation
Utah professional sports made history in 2024 with the announcement that the National Hockey League was coming to the Beehive State. The expanding professional sports portfolio adds to the state’s hockey roots, including the humble beginnings of the man who…
October 10, 2024
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