How to get the most out of a temp jobHow to get the most out of a temp job
Updated Jul 26, 2010 11:38AM MDT
Explain why temporary assignments are not only for clerical or lower-skilled positions.
The fastest growth in the temporary industry is in professional and technical occupations, as both businesses and professionals have realized the benefits of greater flexibility.
Nap Nanny recliners recalled after deathNap Nanny recliners recalled after death
the associated press
Updated Jul 26, 2010 09:59AM MDT
Washington • Portable baby recliners that are supposed to help fussy babies sleep better are being recalled after the death of an infant.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall Monday of 30,000 Nap Nanny recliners made by Baby Matters LLC of Berwyn, Pa.
CPSC says it’s investigating a report that a 4-month-old girl from Royal Oak, Mich., died in a Nap Nanny th
Piuran Delegation from Northern Peru Visits UtahWith a focus on promoting public and private investment, and creating equal opportunity for all citizens of the region, the Piuran Regional government was launched in 2004 and has already demonstrated significant improvements in many sectors of life for the people of northern Peru.
Read more » American Chamber of Commerce of Peru Signs MOU with SL Chamber and Utah Hispanic ChamberDuring a recent visit to Utah, Mr. Aldo R. Defillipi, Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce of Peru (Cámara de Comercio Americana del Perú) signed Memoranda of Understanding with the Salt Lake Chamber and Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and discussed mutually beneficial projects that would provide a better understanding of market opportunities in Utah and in Peru, help identify reliable partners and facilitate trade missions.
Read more » Zions Bancorporation Board Declares Dividend of $0.01 Per Common ShareSALT LAKE CITY, July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Zions Bancorporation (NASDAQ:ZION) announced today that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.01 per common share. The dividend is payable August 25, 2010 to shareholders of record on August 10, 2010.
Read more » Rio Tinto's Kennecott and Verite Win the Prestigious 2009 Stevie Award for Best Public Information ProductionSANDY, UT--(Marketwire - July 22, 2010) - Rio Tinto's Kennecott Utah Copper and Kennecott Land, and Vérité, a digital communications agency, announced that they were presented with a Stevie™ Award for the Best Public Information production in the public relations category.
Read more » Parsons Behle & Latimer Attorneys Ranked by Chambers USAThe 2010 edition of Chambers USA lists Parsons Behle & Latimer commercial litigators Raymond J. Etcheverry, Michael L. Larsen and Francis M. Wikstrom.
Read more » Park City Group Files Application for NASDAQ Capital Market ListingPARK CITY, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Park City Group, Inc., a Software-as-a-Service provider of unique supply chain solutions for retailers and their suppliers, today announced that the Company has filed an application to list its common stock on the NASDAQ Capital Market.
Read more » NextPage Makes Migration to Microsoft SharePoint ManageableDRAPER, UT--(Marketwire - July 22, 2010) - NextPage is making it easier and less costly for companies to take advantage of the powerful collaboration features in Microsoft SharePoint by helping users intelligently migrate their existing documents into SharePoint and manage those documents going forward.
Read more » Second Report on Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises Shows Trade Benefits, Identifies Key Export BarriersWashington, D.C. – United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk said today that the new report from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) identifies top export barriers reported by U.S. small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and highlights the benefits of U.S. trade agreements to American small businesses.
Read more » Nation's Top-Scoring Students Awarded Opportunity to Compete in Worldwide Competition on Microsoft OfficeSALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Certiport today announced the top finalists in the United States Competition on Microsoft® Office.
Read more » ProPay Debuts Merchant Security and Risk ResourcesLEHI, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ProPay is proud to debut a suite of resources designed to help educate merchants and help them more easily address data security, regulatory compliance and risk issues. Among these resources are a blog, newsletter and a series of whitepapers.
Read more » GM, eclipsed at home, banking on ChinaGM, eclipsed at home, banking on China
By DAVID BARBOZA
and NICK BUNKLEY
The New York Times
Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:12PM MDT
Shanghai • A decade ago, this city had five car dealerships selling Buicks, the top-selling General Motors brand in China.
Companies hesitant to hire despite piling up cashCompanies hesitant to hire despite piling up cash
By Jia Lynn Yang
The Washington Post
Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:13PM MDT
Corporate America is hoarding a massive pile of cash. It just doesn’t want to spend it hiring anyone.
Nonfinancial companies are sitting on $1.8 trillion in cash, roughly one-quarter more than at the beginning of the recession.
Utah company looks to revolutionize Internet useUtah company looks to revolutionize Internet use
By Tom Harvey
The Salt Lake Tribune
Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:12PM MDT
Apple rolled out the slogan “This Changes Everything” when Steve Jobs introduced the latest edition of new iPhone in June. Fine, but that’s the trademarked slogan for a Utah company.
Apple used the phrase to promote the iPhone 4 as a game-changer in the realm of smart phones and their capabilities.
For Utah banks, crisis is past but concerns remainFor Utah banks, crisis is past but concerns remain
By paul beebe
The Salt Lake Tribune
Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:12PM MDT
Utah banks are showing signs of breaking a spiral of loan delinquencies that led regulators to close several lenders and place others on a watch list.
“It depends on the specific bank, of course. But in general [banks] are getting back to normal.
Motorola, its glory days gone, is breaking upMotorola, its glory days gone, is breaking up
By PETER SVENSSON
The Associated Press
Updated Jul 24, 2010 09:13PM MDT
New York • For decades, Motorola Inc.’s products told the story of the march of electronics into the hands of consumers — car radios in the 1930s, TVs in the 1940s and cell phones starting the 1980s.
Now, the iconic company is breaking up, the victim of changing markets and the need to present simpler stories to investors.
Motorola’s cell phone bus
The Week AheadUpdated Jul 24, 2010 12:08AM MDT
Convention Calendar
Today
Summer Institute 2010
Snowbird
Runs through • Friday
Planned Attendance • 220
Association of Public Health Laboratories
Hilton Salt Lake City Center
Runs through • Friday
Planned Attendance • 500
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Economic Calendar
New economic numbers to be released this week include:
Monday
Commerce Department • New-home sales for June
Tuesday
Standard & Poor’s • Index of home prices for May
