Archive for April, 2011

Preventis Medical launches new technology to prevent infections in premature infants

Saturday, April 30th, 2011

Breakthrough is based on invention from Intermountain Healthcare

An innovation developed in an Intermountain Healthcare Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) to reduce the incidence of pneumonia in premature babies has now become a product that a Utah-based company will sell nationwide.

Preventis Medical, LLC has announced the release of Respia TM, a physiologically balanced, low sodium solution for airway care designed to mimic the properties of normal protective respiratory secretions. Preventis will immediately begin marketing Respia to acute care hospitals throughout the U.S.

In 2010, Preventis entered into a licensing agreement with Intermountain Healthcare’s Invention Management Office for the exclusive right to manufacture and market Respia, developed by Dr. Robert D. Christensen, Diane Lambert, Scott Scoffield, and Daniel Woodhead from the Neonatal Research team at Intermountain Healthcare’s McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, UT.

Dr. Christensen stated “I anticipate that Respia will significantly reduce the number of infections for patients on ventilators as well as reduce the number of patients that are sent home with oxygen support.”

Dr. Christensen’s team formulated the solution based on the fact that the high sodium concentration in sterile normal saline, when used to thin tenacious secretions prior to suctioning the endotracheal tubes of ventilated patients, damages the protective lining of the airway inactivating naturally occurring proteins that have potent antimicrobial properties.  This loss of natural protection can lead to a life-threatening infection such as Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP).

Dr. Christensen’s team developed Respia patterned after the natural, low-sodium secretions found in the airways.  In a multi-center study, the team determined the rate of VAP was significantly reduced in NICUs that used Respia for airway care when compared to NICUs using normal saline. The incidence of VAP decreased from a mean of 4.2 incidents per 1000 ventilator days to a mean rate 1.6 incidents per 1000 ventilator days.*

“We are extremely excited to begin marketing Respia to hospitals across the country,” said David Dowsett, CEO of Preventis Medical.  “Cost effective infection prevention technologies like Respia are increasingly more critical as our healthcare system struggles to reduce overall costs while improving patient care.” 

Along the way to launching Respia, Preventis Medical received assistance from Weber State University and the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) initiative. A USTAR Technology Commercialization Grant funded product development and testing efforts at Weber State. “Weber State’s efforts made it possible for Preventis Medical to manufacture the product and bring it to market quickly,” Dowsett said. “The USTAR grant was the key ingredient enabling us to develop and launch Respia so quickly.”

About Preventis Medical
Preventis Medical, LLC, is a Utah-based medical device technology company focused on improving patient safety by reducing the incidence of Healthcare-Acquired Infections (HAI’s) through clinician-focused, innovative product development and commercialization.  For more information please visit www.preventismedical.com

About Intermountain Healthcare
Intermountain Healthcare is a system of nonprofit hospitals and clinics that provide medical care to residents of Utah and southern Idaho.  Intermountain’s physicians, nurses and other caregivers are recognized national leaders in providing high quality care.

* Christensen RD, Henry E, Baer VL, Hoang N, Snow GL, Rigby G, et al. A low-sodium solution for airway care: results of a multicenter trial. Respiratory Care. 2010;55 (12):1680-5.

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Gut Reaction: USTAR researcher investigates intestinal microbes’ impact on overall health and well-being

Friday, April 29th, 2011

By Jacoba Mendelkow Poppleton, USU

Michael Lefevre, a Utah State University USTAR researcher, and a team of USU faculty have begun working in a novel area. They are studying how intestinal or “gut” microflora —bacteria living inside the colon— may impact overall health.

Lefevre isn’t starting from scratch.

“Much of the ground level research has been done,” said Lefevre. “Scientists around the world have done the basic research. The role for us is to extend and translate that research into viable commercial applications.”

Lefevre, a USTAR professor in the department of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Sciences within the College of Agriculture, came to Utah State University three years ago from Pennington Biomedical Research Center in Baton Rouge, La. His research interests include personalized nutrition—where diet might be matched to an individual’s specific genetic makeup to optimize health. Recently Lefevre began studying gut microflora because of its potential impact for personalized nutrition.

“Most people don’t realize that trillions of microbes inhabit our gut and are involved in many functions on our behalf, from extracting additional energy from the food we eat, to priming our immune system to fight off infection,” said Lefevre. “Our gut microflora thumbprint arises from complex processes involving genes, environment and diet.” 

Gut microflora don’t come exclusively from the foods humans eat. Colonies of gut microflora develop before birth and impact overall health throughout the course of an individual’s life. Early factors that contribute to gut microflora colonization include delivery method of the infant, formula vs. breastmilk feeding choices and the use of antibiotics after birth.

Animal models and human studies have demonstrated that a number of diseases are linked to gut health. Diets high in fats and sugars cause a lack of diversity in gut microflora; healthy diet choices such as reintroducing plant-based foods into the diet may help to promote a more productive gut microflora profile.  

According to the National Institutes of Health, it is estimated that there are 10 times more bacteria located in the intestines than human cells exist in the body. The push for researchers, including Lefevre and other USU faculty, is to better understand the connection between nutrition and gut bacteria and the impact it has on overall health. 

Lefevre is capitalizing on existing USU resources and expertise. The newly constructed USTAR BioInnovations Center on the USU Innovation Campus provides the state-of-the-art facility for gut microflora research, and a gene sequencer, located within the Center for Integrated BioSystems at USU, further supports Lefevre’s research.

The interdisciplinary research team includes faculty members Jeff Broadbent, associate vice president for research, who studies probiotics and immunity; Bob Ward, who studies links between food chemistry and nutrition; Korry Hintz, who studies gastrointestinal inflammation and permeability; Giovanni Rompato, a post–doc fellow in the Center for Integrated BioSystems who studies microbial communities; and Abby Benninghoff, who researches gene expression and cancer.

Lefevre and his Applied Nutrition Research team have partnered with USU Commercial Enterprises to accelerate the process of working with industry partners and to create market-ready products for consumers.  One Utah company, USANA, is excited about the work that is being done.

“We recently met with representatives from the Applied Nutrition Research team at Utah State University and had a chance to hear about their work on the interactions between phytonutrients and gut microflora. This is an exciting area and one that has real potential for the supplement industry,” said Tim Wood, Executive Vice President of Research and Development at USANA Health Sciences.

A pilot research project aimed at surveying the intestinal microbial community of residents of Cache County is the first step for Lefevre and members of the research team to better understand the role and diversity of gut microflora. Individuals from northern Utah are invited to participate in the pilot research project. Participants receive a free nutritional analysis and blood work, as well as an opportunity to earn a modest stipend. Active recruiting efforts are underway. Interested parties may contact Janet Bergeson, janet.bergeson@usu.edu, for more information.   

For USU USTAR information, visit on the web: http://ustar.usu.edu or follow on Twitter: http://twitter.com/USU_USTAR.

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USTAR Team uses Space Weather forecasting to help with Japan’s disaster relief efforts

Wednesday, April 27th, 2011
The USTAR Space Weather Center at Utah State University is assisting with Japanese disaster relief efforts by providing data maps outlining the best frequencies for radio communication within the islands of Japan. Storms in space, in the ionosphere, can adversely impact communication and complicate the coordination rescue teams.

The Space Weather Center at USU can forecast solar flares and geomagnetic storms using the Global Assimilation of Ionospheric Measurements system to provide a physics-based, data-driven of the ionosphere, coupled with Space Environment Corporation’s ABBYNormal model. The two-model system is designed to produce alternative frequencies and can easily be used during emergency situations, even during periods of very active space weather.

Because of the two-model system, the Space Weather Center is able to accurately interpret how space weather impacts high frequency communication being used in disaster relief efforts in Japan. Maps of Japan are updated with real-time communication data specifying which frequencies are best to use for high frequency radio communication.

“During times of disaster management, communication connections are important to maintain,” said W. Kent Tobiska, director of the Space Weather Center at Utah State University. “Our goal is to provide information that allows volunteers assisting with the relief effort to communicate in a timely fashion to best help the people of Japan.”

To view the maps, visit https://spaceweather.usu.edu/htm/japan-emergency-response.

The Space Weather Center was created by the USTAR initiative at Utah State University in 2009. The Space Weather Center develops innovative applications for mitigating space weather in technical systems and is committed to providing operational, real-time products that will help mitigate adverse space weather effects on global communication and navigation systems. Learn more about the Space Weather Center online at http://spaceweather.usu.edu/htm/aboutus.

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Utah Innovation Awards

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

The ninth annual Utah Innovation Awards Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at the Little America Hotel. To register, click here by Thursday, April 28, 2011. Clark Gilbert, president and CEO, Deseret News and Deseret Digital Media, will deliver the keynote address.

The Utah Innovation Awards program, presented by Stoel Rives LLP and the Utah Technology Council (UTC), is the state’s premier innovation awards program that recognizes innovations and the companies that created them.

More than 300 representatives from Utah’s technology, business and academic communities are expected to attend the Awards Luncheon to honor and recognize the finalists and winners. Among this year’s finalists, eight winners will be announced during the Awards Luncheon.

USTAR would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners who were highlighted May 3 in Salt Lake City. USTAR Technology Outreach teams have assisted a number of the honorees through consulting, grants and research funding, including Domain Surgical, Monnitt, Sensimat, Veritract, Vutara, Xandem, and Utah State University’s Energy Dynamics Laboratory.

Schedule:

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Innovation Showcase
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Awards Luncheon

Cost:      
$40 for UTC members
$60 for non-UTC members
$400 for a Table of Ten

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Salt Lake Tribune – Energy investment editorial

Tuesday, April 26th, 2011

On April 25, the Salt Lake Tribune ran an opinion on the state’s investment in energy technology. USTAR is mentioned prominently. You can read it here. http://tinyurl.com/3cordp2

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Spring Business Expo at Salt Lake Community College

Wednesday, April 20th, 2011

BizNet Connect is hosting the 4th Annual Spring Business Expo on Monday, May 16, to kick-off National Small Business Week.

The Spring Expo highlights Utah’s growing businesses and is offered in partnership with Entrepreneur Launch Pad, Local First and Utah’s Own. The event gives you the opportunity to network with other businesses while promoting your own products or services.

New this Spring is the addition of an outdoor Farmers Market on the patio as well as several free small business workshops. Additional information about other events for National Small Business Week will also be available at the event.

Date:
Monday, May 16

Cost:
Free for Attendees and Workshops
$75 for full 6′ x 2′ exhibitor (white linen cloth included) or Farmers Market table.

Time:
Expo is from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Free Small Business Workshops are from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm.

Workshop Topics: 

  • How to Bootstrap Your Business — Ron Porter, author of Bootstrap Business: A Step-by-Step Business Survival Guide
  • Managing Cash Flow — Kent Thomas, CPA, Advanced CFO Solutions
  • Network Like a Rock Star — Carlos Linares, President and CEO, Linares Consulting Group, Inc.
  • Social Media Marketing Strategies — Kevin Davis, Owner, Gurus for Hire

Where:
Salt Lake Community College – Miller Campus
Karen Gail Miller Conference Center
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070

For more information, visit http://www.mbrcslcc.com/expo

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Tridex Solutions launches 1 million hectare mapping project in Gabon

Thursday, April 14th, 2011

No machetes needed for this jungle survey. Thanks to technology developed at Utah State University, Tridex Solutions, a Salt Lake City-based company in the geomatics market, has begun a comprehensive 3D survey of the west central African country of Gabon.

After a successful pilot project in January that provided 3D renderings of nearly 70,000 hectares, this week Tridex launched a more ambitious imaging project to map 1 million hectares (nearly 2.5 million acres). A multi-spectral camera developed under the leadership of Robert Pack, USU associate professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is the prime data capture device.

Geomatics is the discipline of gathering, storing, processing, and delivering geographic information. Worldwide, geomatics represents a $1 billion market, according to Tridex CEO Robert Vashisth.

The Gabon contract has several components, Vashisth said, but the most important aspect is to provide the data the country needs for economic development. Gabon is a financially stable country, however its oil industry has hit a plateau in production and revenues, which has impelled the government to seek ways to diversify its economy, Vashisth noted.

“The 3D data and interfaces we’re providing will help the government in promoting eco-tourism, developing sustainable forestry, and expanding infrastructure such as roads and railways. To accomplish the strategy takes detailed maps that not only show geographic features but also hydrology, historical site mapping and biomass inventories. Our technology and services facilitate that data capture, analysis and delivery,” he said.

Some of the project components Tridex will undertake include scanning of all the country’s national parks and creating an online, interactive 3D map of the capital city Libreville. “We are helping the government build the core of services that tourists want, such as trip planning tools,” Vashisth said.

In addition to Utah, Tridex has offices in the United Kingdom, India, Australia and now Africa. It is a relatively small player in the geomatics market. Nonetheless its association with USU gives it an advantage. “The technology developed at USU allows us to compete with much larger companies. We can deliver complex projects in a shorter timeframe at lower cost.”

“Gabon is about the size of Colorado. An on-the-ground field survey would take years – the ‘surveyors hacking with machetes’ problem. Satellite imagery is another option, but that requires clear days, which can be unpredictable given Gabon’s climate. In contrast, we can produce a baseline map in a matter of months,” Vashisth said.

In part through funding from USTAR, Pack engineered a multi-spectral camera that uses light detection and ranging (LIDAR) sensing, a form of laser. The camera is mounted to a fixed-wing plane or a helicopter. With a single pass, the camera can collect 3D data in the visible and infrared bands. To get the same amount of information with competing devices would require multiple flights, greatly adding to the time and cost of data collection.

“There is plenty of competition and LIDAR technology is not new to the market. What Bob Pack’s technology brings is a multi-spectral camera that collects more data more quickly. It uniquely integrates multiple functions into one component,” Vashisth said.

In January, Pack assisted in first phase of the Gabon project. “We were able to fly in a small helicopter just below the clouds as we mapped the jungle terrain with the camera,” Pack said.

This pilot phase demonstrated the ability of laser signals to penetrate jungle canopy and to provide data-rich images of the terrain, even when cloudy weather persisted. One particularly striking find, Pack said, was the way the laser signals provided high-resolution 3D images of trees more than 200 feet high (20 stories).

Pack and his team at USU are joining Tridex staff in Gabon for the larger project this month.

For more information, visit www.tridexsolutions.com and https://research.usu.edu/index.cfm?news-media-and-events&sunrise-session&robert-pack

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Christian Volmar joins USURF as Director of Business Development

Monday, April 11th, 2011

Utah State University’s Office of Commercialization and Regional Development hired Christian Volmar as director of business development for Utah State University Research Foundation Commercial Enterprises.

“The addition of Christian to the Commercial Enterprises team is a significant step to expand USU’s commercial ventures,” said Vice President for Commercialization and Regional Development Robert Behunin. “Christian brings with him both experience and ingenuity.”

As a member of Commercial Enterprises, Volmar will facilitate key partnerships with local industry, secure private funding for USU technology development and create business plans for a number of entrepreneurial ventures.

Volmar joined Commercial Enterprises in February 2011. Commercial Enterprises, a division of the newly reorganized Office of Commercialization and Regional Development at USU, will serve the university faculty and staff as they disclose and develop intellectual property.

Volmar comes to USU from USTAR (the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative) where he served as the associate director of Northern Utah Technology Outreach based at Weber State University since 2007,where he worked with private companies and university technology to help grow Utah’s knowledge economy.

Volmar and others from the Commercial Enterprises team will assist USU faculty members as they collaborate with universities in the state, as well as with companies who can move the technology into market.

“I am excited to be a part of the Commercial Enterprises team at USU,” said Volmar. “I feel confident that we will soon be making connections within the Intellectual Property portfolio that will increase the university’s economic impact in the state of Utah. Our role is to facilitate connections and move technology forward.”

For more information on Commercialization and Regional Development, visit online http://crd.usu.edu

Contact:  Jacoba Mendelkow Poppleton, jacoba.mendelkow@usu.edu

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3rd Annual Milford Renewable Energy Fair- Hosted by SUTREC

Friday, April 8th, 2011

The 3rd Annual Milford Renewable Energy Fair will take place on April 28th.  Sponsored by the Southwest Utah Renewable Energy Center (SUTREC), the fair is expected to attract 800 people from all across Utah, Colorado and Arizona. The highlight of the fair is an electric vehicle endurance race that pits high school teams against each other in a battle of engineering, science and driving skill.

Andy Swapp, a career and technical education instructor at Milford High School, originally organized the fair to help students connect with major players in the growing field of renewable energy. “It’s meant to be a lot of fun, but it’s also a look at the future of energy,” he said.

As home First Wind’s Milford Wind Project, the Blundell Geothermal plant and the Raser Technologies Geothermal plant, Beaver County and the city of Milford is a logical choice to host the energy fair.

The Milford Fair also includes over 40 vendors displaying the latest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and alternative fuel technologies. The world’s only hybrid Le Mans race car will be displayed along with several other natural gas and electric powered vehicles. Breakout sessions will feature two 30-minute overviews of wind energy, solar energy and a demonstration on thermal imaging. Universities, government agencies, energy industry leaders, students and scientists will all have displays to educate the public on the latest advances in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The crowd will also enjoy watching several high schools compete in six renewable energy related contests.

The event will begin at 9 am on April 28th at Milford High School in Milford, Utah (62 North 300 West).  Booth displays will be open until 2:30 pm with the electric car race beginning at 11 am. Attendance is free, and the public is encouraged to participate and learn more about the future of renewable energy in Utah.

The Milford Renewable Energy Fair has quickly turned into an iconic rural event for Utah promoting energy, education and the economy.  In April 2009, SUTREC hosted the 1st Annual Renewable Energy Fair at Milford High School which was attended by over 300 people including: The Utah Renewable Energy Zone Task Force; numerous members of the Executive and Legislative branches of the Utah State government including former Governor Jon M. Huntsman; six high schools, one middle school and three universities; and renewable energy industry leaders from dozens of companies. Five electrathon cars and two hybrid fuel cars participated in an hour-long race. Governor Huntsman signed Senate Joint Resolution 10, which provided legislative support to establish a renewable energy center in Beaver County.

The 2nd Annual Renewable Energy Fair at Milford High School was even more successful. A freak April 29th snow storm dumped four inches of snow the morning of the event but over 650 individuals still attended including students from several high schools, faculty and students from five colleges/universities and industry leaders from all over Utah. The fair included 41 booth displays from industry leaders, state agencies, colleges and universities, a hybrid Le Mans race car and the award winning film “Wind Uprising”. Despite the snow, a solar electric car race was also held for four high schools. Dianne Nielson, Energy Advisor to Governor Herbert addressed the crowd regarding ‘energy, education and the economy.’

The fair’s host, the Southwest Utah Renewable Energy Center (SUTREC), is a partnership consisting of: Beaver County Economic Development, Beaver County School District, Milford High School, Southern Utah University’s Office of Government Relations & Regional Services, the Southern Utah University Business Resource Center, Southwest Applied Technology College, the Department of Workforce Services and the Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative.

SUTREC showcases and promotes renewable energy in the resource‐rich area of Southwest Utah. SUTREC Partners cooperate to advance renewable energy education, training, research, technology and production leading to high‐skill, high‐wage employment, career and entrepreneurial opportunities.

For more information on the Milford Renewable Energy Fair, contact Jake Hardman, SUTREC Coordinator, 801-891-9969 cell, Jhardman@swatc.edu

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Serial entrepreneur to head WSU Innovation Center

Tuesday, April 5th, 2011

Alex Lawrence to serve as USTAR regional Technology Outreach director

Alex Lawrence, a serial entrepreneur, has been named vice provost for Innovation & Economic Development at Weber State University. In this role he will lead the Technology Outreach Center on campus that supports the Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) technology economic development initiative.

“I believe the past 17 years I’ve spent as a serial entrepreneur and business owner will serve me well in this new role,” Lawrence said. “As a graduate of Weber State, I’m excited to come back here and pursue these new opportunities to connect and engage the community and local industry with the expertise and resources at the university.”

Alex Lawrence

Lawrence’s most recent success has been as a partner with Lendio, a company that matches businesses with the right funding and loan options. In 2010, Inc. 500 ranked Lendio as the fastest-growing company in Utah, second in the nation in its business services category, and 34th overall.

“As an entrepreneur, Alex brings to this role first-hand experience in a variety of fields, from retail to information technology. His breadth of experience is truly outstanding and will be a great asset to us,” said WSU Provost Mike Vaughan. “It’s especially satisfying to have an alumnus from our MBA program leading our center and building on the strong foundation already in place.”

Lawrence is founder and owner of Lawrence Capital Management, a multi-industry holding company started in 1998, which invests in a variety of start-up, growing and mature businesses including TwitJump, Franchise Foundry, TGIFridays and more. For the past decade, Lawrence has been the author and owner of The Entrepreneurs Blog, an online resource where he shares his business experiences and expertise. His Twitter account is consistently among the most popular in Utah, with more than 39,000 followers. A natural teacher, Lawrence has volunteered for seven years with the Junto Partners entrepreneurship program and teaches an Internet marketing course for the John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics at WSU.

“We’re excited to have Alex join the USTAR team. He inherits an outreach center that has been a leader in promoting regional economic development,” said Ted McAleer, USTAR executive director. “Since 2009, Weber State has had 17 projects funded the through the Technology Commercialization Grants program, more than any other outreach center.”

USTAR encourages and fosters research and development in Utah in an effort to create more high-paying jobs for the state. For more information, visit www.innovationutah.com

Visit weber.edu/wsutoday for more news about Weber State University.

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Southern Utah general technology ‘Concept to Company’ contest hits halfway

Friday, April 1st, 2011

A total of $40,000 in cash and services for entrepreneurs is up for grabs in Utah’s Dixie

The Grow Utah Ventures, SEED Dixie, and Zions Bank ‘Concept to Company’ Innovation Contest has reached the halfway point. Contestants have until April 15, 2011 to submit their ideas for consideration. This ‘Concept to Company’ Contest focuses on general technology and is for any new product or service innovation that use any form of technology as their core process.

The main objective of the contest is to encourage and support entrepreneurs with the intent of helping them turn their concepts into a company. “Southern Utah is full of wonderful technology innovations and ideas,” said T. Craig Bott, President and CEO of Grow Utah Ventures. “With this contest our hope is to identify the entrepreneurs with the most potential and provide valuable services to them to help them harness and direct their ideas into successful companies. We have had great success with the past two contests in this area and we know this year will be no exception.”

The contest is open to any Utah-based entrepreneur or small businesses with a product or service innovation in technology. Although the contest is open to all Utah entrepreneurs, for this specific contest a point preference will be given to businesses and individuals from Southern Utah. After an initial screening, selected finalists and judges will meet in St. George, Utah on May 13, 2011 for the final presentations. Innovations and ideas will be presented throughout the day where judges will ask questions and select the winners after the final presentation.

One grand-prize winner and two runner-up winners will be selected. Winnings for the grand prize will be $20,000 in cash and services while the runners-up will each receive $10,000 in cash and services. “There is more than just money to be gained in this contest,” said Jill Elliss, Director of SEED Dixie and USTAR’s Southern Utah Tech Outreach team.”

All of the finalists will gain valuable insight and advice from our expert panel of judges that can help them build a successful business. Regardless of whether they win or not, we will continue to work with all the finalists to make sure they have the support they need to succeed.”

While the $20,000 cash prize is being offered by an anonymous donor, the service sponsors of the contest include:
• Durham Jones and Pinegar – Providing $5,000 in startup legal services.
• Savage Esplin and Radmall – Providing $5,000 in accounting services.
• OverActDev Web Development – Providing $5,000 in web development services.
• USTAR – Providing $5,000 in consulting & market research services.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.concepttocompany.org. Applicants who apply before April 8 are eligible for assistance and feedback from USTAR and the Small Business Development Centers at Dixie State College, Snow College and Southern Utah University (SUU).

“We want to help our applicants submit their best entries,” said Elliss. “If applicants wish to take advantage of this service, we are here to help.”

For information on how to contact these people, please visit the Concept to Company website listed above.

About Grow Utah Ventures: Grow Utah Ventures, is a privately funded not-for-profit organization dedicated to stimulate, unlock and develop the entrepreneurial talent and early stage business opportunities for value creation across Utah. Comprised of a team of successful and experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and private investors, Grow Utah Ventures accomplishes its mission by: Identifying, selecting and recognizing accomplished and promising Utah entrepreneurs, Building a statewide community of outstanding entrepreneurs and those interested in promoting entrepreneurial development, Partnering with organizations, companies and investors seeking to support Utah’s best entrepreneurs, Rallying community leadership and financial resources to support entrepreneurial developmenOhtt. For more information about Grow Utah Ventures, visit www.growutahventures.com.

About SEED Dixie: Through an initiative sponsored by the Washington County Economic Development Council, the SEED Dixie project has established a strategic direction for the Washington county area and surrounding region for fostering entrepreneurial development and the creation of growth and high growth businesses. The overall objective is to strengthen the regional economy by creating a diversified economy. http://www.dixiebusinessalliance.com/seed/index.php

About Zions Bank: Zions Bank is Utah’s oldest financial institution, and is the only local bank with statewide distribution of branches, operating 114 full-service branches throughout Utah. Zions Bank also operates 24 full-service branches in Idaho, and nearly 200 ATMs throughout Utah and Idaho. In addition to a wide range of traditional banking services, Zions offers a comprehensive array of investment and mortgage services, and has a network of loan origination offices for small businesses nationwide. The company is also a leader in providing electronic banking services, including electronic municipal bond trading. Founded in 1873, Zions has been serving the communities of Utah for more than 135 years. Additional information is available at www.zionsbank.com.

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