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Provo City Council cracks down on digital signage

April 05, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo City Council voted unanimously in favor of an ordinance requiring businesses with electronic signs to implement a one-minute minimum hold time for each message in order to keep city drivers focused and safe.
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BYU students can access resources during tax season

March 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Students can turn to different resources as they file taxes for the 2020 tax year, including the BYU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and IRS Free File Online programs.
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BYU students lift others through start-ups

March 10, 2021 12:00 AM
BYU students from different backgrounds are aiming to lift and help others through start-up companies that have diverse solutions for distinct problems.
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Provo-Orem rated #1 'top-performing economy'

March 02, 2021 12:00 AM
The Provo-Orem metropolitan area placed first for the 'top-performing economy' for 2021 in the annualMilken Institute's Best Performing Cities index.
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Some stores pay employees to receive COVID-19 vaccine

February 12, 2021 12:00 AM
Trader Joe's, Dollar General and other companies are incentivizing their employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine with a cash bonus.
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BYU's 'Bun Boiz' find balance between school and small business

February 11, 2021 12:00 AM
Two BYU students got a taste of being student small business owners last weekend as they opened up their new fusion bao bun restaurant, Bun Boiz.
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BYU alum takes Qualtrics from Provo basement to stock market

February 10, 2021 12:00 AM
The experience management company Qualtrics officially went public on Jan. 28, smashing Utah's record for highest IPO.
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GameStop stock mania sparks interest in investing

February 09, 2021 12:00 AM
The last week of January finished with an unexpected stock market mania many are calling the viral 'GameStop Saga.'
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BYU hosts Sports Business Summit for second year in a row

February 01, 2021 12:00 AM
The BYU Sports Business Club is bringing the largest sports networking conference in Utah back for its second year after a successful inaugural event in 2020.
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BYU alumni launch OutdoorPals app, new outdoor social media community

January 28, 2021 12:00 AM
A group of recent BYU graduates are launching an event-based app designed to help people find outdoor activities, make new connections and get outside.
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Google Fiber and Provo City negotiate new agreement

January 15, 2021 12:00 AM
Google Fiber and Provo City recently decided to make changes to their negotiation, without removing their low bandwidth free internet option.
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COVID-19 pandemic alters the Utah film industry

December 30, 2020 12:00 AM
See also: BYU filmmakers adapt to COVID-19 challenges
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Computer science students explore business world, become entrepreneurs

December 21, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU computer science students learn to apply business strategies to the creation and development of their own software ideas to better prepare them for future careers in a computer science class 'Creating and Managing a Software Business.'
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Vivint: The humbling story behind the big name

November 17, 2020 12:00 AM
Todd Pedersen started his entrepreneurial journey cleaning toilets and is now the CEO of a multi-billion dollar home security company. He continues his journey with a gritty, passionate and expansive mindset.
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BYU students invent snow gloves, help developing country entrepreneurs

November 11, 2020 12:00 AM
Two BYU students have invented a product that keeps snow from seeping through users' coat sleeves as winter approaches and ski season rolls in.
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U.S. economy has changed 180 degrees since January: How will it impact the election?

October 27, 2020 12:00 AM
Editor’s note: As the Nov. 3 election draws near, the Daily Universe is exploring different national and local issues impacting voters in a series of stories.
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BYU club partners with Phoenix Suns and Ballard Center for case competition

October 02, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU club partners with Phoenix Suns and Ballard Center for case competition
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BYU Store reduces textbook prices, seeks to regain student business

August 28, 2020 12:00 AM
The BYU Store is promising to offer the lowest textbook prices with its new Student First initiative. The program, which includes a price-match guarantee for rented textbooks and early order pickup, was designed to attract students who have taken their business elsewhere for textbooks.
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