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Business

Downtown Provo: A hub for BYU grad startups

By Mckenna Schmidt
March 19, 2024 12:00 AM
Downtown Provo is in a constant state of growth as it adds to its array of entirely locally-owned businesses.
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Social Media

Small business Madi Stitches thrives on social media

By Emma Everett Johnson
December 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Time on Instagram isn't always time wasted — scrolling through online feeds could be giving small businesses a boost.
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Video

Orem cafe honors memory of co-owners’ parents

By Trevor Myers
February 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Tucked behind University Mall in Orem, James & Joan Coffee Co. welcomes people in.
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Local

New Provo hangout provides unique atmosphere, supports new businesses

By Joshua Rust
January 25, 2023 12:00 AM
Patrons enjoy the pool table near the virgin bar at the new Provo hangout, The Social. The owners and employees of The Social want it to be a place to relax and socialize. (Photo courtesy of Trey Valdez)
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Local

Businesses owned by women of color connect at monthly Utah markets

By Kristine Kim
April 09, 2021 12:00 AM
Two Utah women are bringing the state's women of color entrepreneurs together through monthly small business markets.
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COVID-19

Opening during COVID-19: How some businesses are making it work

By Lauren Lethbridge
May 25, 2020 12:00 AM
Gerardo Munoz knew opening a business during a global pandemic would be stressful. On May 4, Munoz opened Nieves Allende's second location in the Provo Towne Centre.
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Business

Small businesses adapt, innovate in wake of COVID-19 restrictions

By Lauren Lethbridge
March 26, 2020 12:00 AM
Leer en español: Las pequeñas empresas se adaptan a las restricciones por el COVID-19
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Technology

Local stores hope to attract Black Friday shoppers online and in stores

By Lisi Merkley
November 26, 2019 12:00 AM
Black Friday shoppers traditionally saw sales in physical storefronts while online promotions dominated Cyber Monday. The line between the days is being blurred, however, as shoppers are starting to find sales online throughout the weekend.
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Local

Forbes ranks Provo No. 6 in nation for businesses, careers

By Emily Janeen Ashcraft
November 16, 2017 12:00 AM
Chip is a late-night cookie delivery business in Provo that opened last year. Provo is a good environment for small startup businesses because of the nearby universities and community resources, according to BYU Rollins Center for Entrepreneurship & Technology Director Jeff Brown. (Dani Jardine)
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Life

BYU student from Ivory Coast invests in home country

By Michaela Proctor
March 08, 2017 12:00 AM
BYU information systems student Stephane Akoki is the founder of Life Elevate, a nonprofit that invests in small businesses in the Ivory Coast. (Stephane Akoki)
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Art

Downtown gift gallery unites Provo community

By Kelsey Edwards
October 28, 2016 12:00 AM
Various artists' renditions of the Provo City Center Temple. These pieces of art can all be found at HERE, a local gift gallery on Center Street. (Jed Platt)
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State

Herbert: Utah has great business 'soil'

By Adam Richardson
September 02, 2015 12:00 AM
Governor Gary Herbert addressed a crowd of business men and women at the Utah Startup Festival in Provo Tuesday morning. His address focused on motivating, educating, and encouraging local business leaders in the State.
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