By Elainna Ciaramella    Michael Harper is an associate professor in digital media at Utah Valley University (UVU). In a recent discussion about UVU’s Extended Reality & Simulations track and the future degree the university is working on (projected to be finalized by the fall of 2024), he says, “I’

Lucidpress, an intuitive design and brand templating platform, rebrands to Marq, signaling a new era for the company.  The rebranding includes a new name, a new color palette, and a revived platform. Lucid Software first launched Lucidpress in beta in 2013. Lucidpress operated with relative autonomy within Lucid Software, and

By Elainna Ciaramella     Homelessness is not the effect of a life of crime or addiction, it’s much deeper than that. According to Joseph Grenny, chairman of the board of The Other Side Village, a master-planned neighborhood heading to Salt Lake City providing permanent housing for men and women coming

Just six months ago Gyvr was an idea thrown out during a planning meeting. Now, the business hub for eCommerce companies and contractors has raised just under $1 million dollars, found a space, gained 22+ clients, deposits, or commitments, and plans to open officially on August 11th, with a Grill

In 1998 Cindy Packard, a midwife from Arizona, learned about the devastating poverty and lack of women’s health practices from a friend who visited Africa. She set out on a trip to Mozambique to see how she could help.  As Packard immersed herself in the culture and lifestyle, she

Today Kizik, a hands-free shoe brand started by HandsFree Labs Inc., announced its $20 million Series B round, led by The Newcastle Network (Boston). The round closed in April 2022.  The Lindon, Utah-based company plans to use the raise to launch a children’s shoe line and open its first

Reptrics, based in Tampa Bay, Florida and Lehi, Utah, raised a $600K Seed round led by TampaBay.Ventures. The round is still open, and the company plans to raise a total of $1 million before closing the round with potential investors in both Florida and Utah.  “Reptrics provided an exciting

Nomi Health Acquires Everyone Health and Sano Surgery Nomi Health (Orem) announced on July 15, 2022 it has acquired sister companies Everyone Health and Sano Surgery in a $26.5 million purchase. Everyone Health has agreements with self-funded employers and third-party administrators for pre-negotiated, all-inclusive prices that save employers up