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In-Depth

Bluff Dwellings has become a popular, unexpected vacation spot

Rory Hill
By Rory Hill
March 16, 2026 09:50 AM
In southeastern Utah, where red rock formations meet open desert and dark night skies, Bluff Dwellings Resort has established itself in one of the state’s most remote communities.
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Campus

Jardin Flora: A BYU alumna's unique small business

By Stephanie Sanders
February 02, 2026 09:37 AM
Jing Vanessa Harrison is a former BYU student who studied plant and landscape systems. Upon her graduation in 2024, she started her small jewelry business.
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Campus

BYU art major runs business selling art centered on the gospel of Jesus Christ

By Olivia Wettengel
March 11, 2025 12:18 PM
Jasmine Isom, a senior art student at Brigham Young University, is combining her passion for art, business and missionary work into one creative endeavor.
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Metro

Local vendors build community at Strength in Shades market

By Sierra Martin
March 06, 2025 05:49 PM
Four years ago, Alicea Arnold founded Strength in Shades, a market inspired by the experience-oriented markets and block parties in her native New York.
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Metro

Utah-based YouTuber, wife bring 'hope again' through off-road wheelchair company

Abi Falin Horspool
By Abi Falin Horspool
January 28, 2025 11:15 AM
YouTuber Zack Nelson (@JerryRigEverything) and his wife Cambry Nelson are aiming to mass produce affordable off-road wheelchairs through their company, Not a Wheelchair.
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Metro

Gooroo Games: How a small card game business supports a family

Emily May
By Emily May
October 29, 2024 01:52 PM
Small Utah-based business Gooroo Games makes card games and more for families to play, all while supporting a toddler’s health treatments.
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Life

Two new brands add feminine touches to the athletic wear space

By Sydnee Van Woerkom
October 25, 2024 11:21 AM
Two local companies, Lenna and Co and Saturday Strides, aim to add a female-oriented touch to the activewear market.
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Local

Provo family sells Christmas trees for more than 50 years

By Sydni Merrill
December 05, 2023 12:00 AM
Baum's Christmas Trees has been around for more than 50 years in Provo.
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Business

New student-run business works to bring cheer, connection to community

By Sydni Merrill
May 05, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU entrepreneurship student Gracie Hammond combined personal mental health experience and Utah-specific research to kickstart Project Cheers, a new Provo-based business that brings individuals affected by mental illness together in community and celebration.
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Featured

BYU students start tandem-bike rental business

By Ariel Harmer
February 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo has no shortage of date night ideas, from candle making to hatchet throwing. But if you've ever wanted to try a bicycle built for two, now is your chance.
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Business

BYU freshman, entrepreneur runs clothing company

By Abigail Gunderson
January 10, 2023 12:00 AM
BYU freshman Mia Schank is learning to balance college classes, homework and a social life — all while running a clothing company.
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Food

BYU's 'Bun Boiz' find balance between school and small business

By Emily Atwood
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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Art

Instagram influencers pave way for new business opportunities

By Jessica Smith
March 07, 2019 12:00 AM
Instagram influencer Justin Packer snaps a photo of his wife, Monica Moore Smith, for her own Instagram account with more than 46,000 followers. (Jessica Smith)
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Nation

Social web collects cash, crowdfunding soon legal in U.S.

By Casey Adams
June 12, 2012 12:00 AM
President Obama recently signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act into law, making crowdfunding legal so web users can expect a return on investments in business start-ups.
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News

Downtown Provo wins federal development grants

By Casey Adams
May 04, 2012 12:00 AM
Business owners in downtown Provoare grabbing at federal funds to renovate storefront facades in a city-led goal to secure economic vitality in the downtown commercial district.
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Life

Multi-millionaire and former BYU student teaches perseverance

By Austin Tenny
January 01, 1970 12:00 AM
Porter and his family spend a weekend in Salt Lake City to celebrate their son's mission homecoming. (Greg Porter)
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