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PRODUCT LEADERSHIP STRIVING TO BE THE BEST REQUIRES UNCEASING FOCUS AND EFFORT BY FRASER BULLOCK, CO-FOUNDER, SORENSON CAPITAL COO/CFO, SALT LAKE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES

any elements comprise the fabric of a successful enterprise: people, strategy, operations, sales, marketing, financial structure, and many more. Which are most important? One of the key components of strategy is resource allocation. What factors should be considered as resource allocation decisions are made? I define production leadership as having a superior product (goods, services, software, etc.) relative to competition. Superior products better meet customer needs and result in higher customer satisfaction. Product leadership can be manifest in the form of superior features and capabilities, lower cost, better service, and in many other ways. Product leadership facilitates marketing, sales, and growth, resulting in financial returns. Sales people would certainly rather be selling the best product available as opposed to dealing with questions about product inferiority. The marketing department would much rather promote industry-leading awards than try to spin answers to the media around product weaknesses. The momentum of product leadership moves the entire organization forward. When companies begin, they usually are productcentric. The product continues to develop over time and becomes better at satisfying customer needs. At some point, the company may emerge as a product

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leader. But as the company grows, demands for investment in other areas of the company are needed to develop sales, customer support, marketing, and operations. The danger is that the investment in product leadership diminishes such that the product does not achieve product leadership or that the leadership that is established is eroded. The foundation to any good corporate strategy is the vision and commitment to establishing and growing product leadership. Expanding the distance between a company’s product capabilities and its competitors should be central to its purpose. It is a continual journey. It is continual investment. It is continual reevaluation. It requires a deep understanding of the evolving market and customers’ current and future needs. The product strategy needs to “skate to where the puck is going to be.” The organization needs to continually look forward to anticipate needs, perhaps even before customers are aware of them, and then design the next iterations of the product to meet and exceed those needs. Although not your typical corporate experience, the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City allowed us to demonstrate product leadership in a unique way. For example, we wanted the athletes, who had trained for most of their entire lives for this moment, to have the best, most enjoyable and seamless experience of their lives. We wanted to set the stage so that they could put on their absolute best performances possible.

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We conducted in-depth research and interviews with athletes to understand every step of their journey and how we could make it the best possible. We mapped every critical hour of their experience at the Olympics, deciding where we needed to help: a perfect field of play for competitions; meals adapted to their training; comfortable, timely and easy travel across the Olympic theater for competitions and for viewing other events; entertainment; reasonable access by the media; and many more detailed elements.

When I talk to Olympians who have been to multiple Games, including those of 2002, they universally say that Salt Lake was by far the best in every dimension—that there was something magical about the Games. Our product was the best possible for our most important customer group—the athletes, and we became the product leader. The 2002 Olympic Winter Games became recognized as one of the best Olympics in history, especially for the athletes. Jean

Claude Killy, three-time Olympic gold medalist and vice-president of the International Olympic Committee, said, “Salt Lake, we will always remember you. These were perfect Games.” Product leadership is a deep corporate commitment that requires continual dedication to product vision and product investment. It is the foundation to strategy, and it facilitates improved performance throughout the organization. Product leadership provides the pathway to market leadership, a place we all strive to be.

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SOUTHERN UTAH'S ECONOMIC OUTLOOK CHARTING A COURSE TOWARDS A SUCCESSFUL ECONOMIC FUTURE BY LT. GOVERNOR SPENCER J. COX

As Utah’s Lieutenant Governor, I’ve had the opportunity to travel to every corner of the state. I’m proud of our rural

communities and their efforts in growing their economies. Washington County boasts its own growing metropolitan area, ripe with entrepreneurship. Iron County has become one of the state’s hubs for aerospace manufacturing. Kane County is a recognized leader in utilizing the film industry for economic development. Communities across the southern region of our state are seeing growth in technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and outdoor recreation. And to top it off, southern Utah is home to the Utah Shakespeare Festival, Tuacahn Amphitheatre, Kanab’s “Little Hollywood,” and several other-worldly state and national parks. By many accounts, southern Utah’s tourism industry as an economic driver is flourishing. You may know that Gov. Herbert recently launched the 25K Jobs Tour, which has the goal of creating 25,000 jobs in 25 counties by the year 2020. On this tour, we have highlighted the communities off the Wasatch Front—especially in southern Utah—which are growing rapidly. I’m proud to see that strong community leaders in these growing cities have demonstrated a sincere willingness to learn and implement best practices in economic development. Wasatch Front companies are turning to rural communities for expansion. Thanks to technology, physical distance is an obstacle

of the past. For example, the Draper-based HealthEquity saw a need for talent and realized we have plenty of it in Utah. Last year the health savings company opened a location in Price, starting with 28 employees and has quickly grown to over 60. The community impact has been incredible, and this partnership between urban and rural communities highlights an excellent solution for workforce challenges. Likewise, southern Utah can connect with talent in other regions statewide. Technology is a catalyst for business growth, and I encourage southern Utah to take advantage.

in Beaver as it grows. Local business leaders can be their community’s greatest champions for business growth. At the 30th annual Utah Rural Summit in August, the governor challenged every rural county to determine their priorities as well as what economic success looks like for their county. This means they must look honestly at their strengths and weaknesses and then focus their efforts on capitalizing their strengths. Community leaders must work with business leaders to chart a course for a successful economic future.

Make no mistake: southern Utah and its Equally important to a spirit of innovation citizens are absolutely critical to the state’s is a strong sense of community involvement. overall success. Together, we can elevate On a recent stop of the 25K Jobs Tour businesses—and people—throughout all in Iron County, Tracy Davis, president of Utah. of Phone Skope, offered a compelling presentation. This company’s innovative products are designed to enhance digiscoping and image capturing for activities such as hunting, birding, and astronomy. W hat started as a father-son LEARN ABOUT FUNDING INCENTIVES AND OPPORTUNITIES, GET IDEAS project in Beaver has AND ASSISTANCE FROM ORGANIZATIONS THAT CAN HELP GROW expanded. Mr. Davis YOUR COMPANY, TALK TO COMMUNITY LEADERS AND MORE! was born in Beaver Join us on our tour and through County and is proud social media with the hashtag of that heritage. The company intends to keep all of its jobs Source: http://25kjobs.com/#about

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ST. GEORGE IS

GROWING HOW OUR CITY HAS MANAGED GROWTH THROUGHOUT THE YEARS BY JERIAH THRELFAL Photo by Nicole Winona Burt, Wi9 Photo

e have all read the headlines: “St. George ranked fastest growing metropolitan area in the country.” We can see and feel the growth every single day as we drive around town. New buildings for schools, hospitals, industrial parks, retail stores, and houses are under construction on what seems like every corner. To put our current growth in perspective, consider that from 1870 to 1970, the population in Washington County grew from approximately 3,000 to 14,000 people. During the nearly 50 years since then, we have grown to a population of around 160,000. Additionally, some studies project that we will have a population of 472,000 by the year 2050! Along with the increasing population numbers, the local economy has grown and evolved over the years as well. When early Utahns settled this community, the local economy was based on agriculture, just like it was for the Anasazi and the Paiute when they occupied this area before the pioneers blazed a trail to the St. George area. Growth remained slow for decades as early settlers painstakingly carved out the foundation of the prosperous area we now call home. The growth was slow during those first 100 years; however, things were beginning to change.

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Around the 1960s, local organizations raised funds for a new campus location for the college; the land was secured, and the state funded the construction of five new buildings, including a gymnasium. Dixie College, now known as Dixie State University, had achieved the secure financial footing for which locals had been fighting. The school continued to move forward and never looked back in its growth and progression, serving as an economic driver and becoming the community pillar that it is today. During this time, home air conditioning became increasingly more available and affordable. Improvements to roads and highways reduced travel time between St George and our neighbors to the north and south. These and many other factors made it easier to live in this area and increased economic opportunities for our residents. Our location on I-15 between larger cities to the north and south became an advantage for us and lent itself to the logistics and distribution industries. The local economy grew and diversified, gaining in tourism,

According to new 2017 estimates from the Census Bureau, St. George was named the fastest-growing metropolitan area in the United States. Approximately 165,662 people reside in the designated metro area – up 4% from 2016.

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construction, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and other industries.

citizens, donating time and resource to local charities and organizations.

About 25 years ago, community leaders came together and formed an economic development group in an effort to attract more manufacturing and value-added businesses to the area. In fact, several groups have been formed over the years in the private and public sectors with this same goal in mind. This effort has proved successful: manufacturing, distribution, and other value-added industries have become a large part of our local economy. These industries provide jobs and also build up the tax base of our community. They increase economic stability by selling to customers outside our region. The taxes that they pay provide financial support to the local and state school systems, county and city budgets, and many others. Many of these companies are also great corporate

With growth seemingly at full throttle, our local economy continues to evolve. With expansive growth comes both opportunities and obstacles that we as a community must face and overcome in order to continue to thrive in our desert home. We need to look toward the next 25 years and make sure that we have a planâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; one that will allow us to expand and evolve while still maintaining as many of the benefits and blessings that we now enjoy as a community. It is a real challenge for a community to come together to manage this type of growth while preserving their cultural identity. Looking at our past history, current leadership, and future potential, things look favorable for the people living in Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dixie.

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BEYOND SILICON The future of business in southern utah looks diverse and bright BY HOLLIE REINA, STGNEWS.COM

s the growing southern Utah community turns a collective eye toward the future, business and area leaders see a region with diverse opportunities for job growth—a region with the potential to attract businesses that can offer higher wages and ultimately, close the wage gap. While the tourism, construction, and manufacturing industries continue to be key players in the southern Utah business arena, other industries, including technology, medical research, and the maker movement, are on the rise. Such diversification paves the way for high-paying jobs and provides opportunities for entrepreneurs and for women in business.

IT STARTS WITH TECHNOLOGY “Technology is a big part of our future,” said Pam Palermo, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce President. “It is extremely important.” Attracting technology-based businesses to the area is an integral part of the vision for southern Utah, and it starts with educating the youth. “We educate for technology,” Palermo said, adding that community and school programs, such as Dixie Technology College, LEGO Robotics, coding camps, and Girls Go Digital, go a long way toward preparing the youth for the way business will look in the future. These thriving tech programs are evidence of the importance of gearing toward technology focused education. City of St. George Economic Director Matt Loo said that attracting technology-based businesses is the next step in bringing jobs to the city. “One of our biggest priorities is closing the wage gap,” Loo said, adding that southern Utah has already had good success with manufacturing and development businesses. He is quick to point out that the area is now primed to take the next step toward bringing in high-paying technology industries, which would encourage families and the younger generation to stay in the area instead of leaving for more competitive markets. With the City of St. George in the process of developing Tech Ridge and with the possible influx of tech companies looming on the horizon, the comparison between southern Utah and California’s Silicon Valley has already been tossed about. But both Palermo and Loo say, “Not so fast.” Technology is only one facet—though a large and important one—of southern 14 Southern Utah Business Magazine

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Utah’s future, and neither Loo nor Palermo are ready to be tied down to a label. “We are better than Silicon,” Palermo insisted. “We are unique, and we can do better.” Loo echoed Palermo’s sentiments, saying that southern Utah needs a vision that will stand the test of time—one that will push the limits and keep the community striving to do better while maintaining what is unique and good about it. A SPACE FOR MAKERS That vision includes a space for makers and entrepreneurs. In Cedar City, industrial manufacturing industries, like foodservice packaging giant Genpak, continue to provide the biggest job growth. But Shannon Morlock, office manager at the Cedar City Chamber of Commerce, emphasizes that small business entrepreneurs are part of a growing business trend in Iron County. “There are lots of little entrepreneurs opening shops and start-ups,” Morlock said. While most of these young start-ups are less than a year into their business ventures and are still in what Morlock calls a “trial period,” small business owners are moving to the area and staying. This trend seems to be continuing in Washington County as well and is part of an organic growth movement known as the “maker movement.” Simply put, a maker is “anyone who makes things,” said Palermo, describing the growing movement. Makers are an eclectic group of tinkerers, independent inventors, and designers that work largely out of their own homes or

garages. Successful businesses, like St. George’s own Squatty Potty, started as part of the maker movement. Squatty Potty’s success, along with the success of other companies like RAM Company —which began over 40 years ago in the garage of founders Ray and Melzie Ganowsky —are prime examples of how a person can turn an idea or skill into a profitable business. According to Palermo, an important part of the future of business in southern Utah is to help more tinkerers and dreamers out of their garages by giving them the tools for efficient business growth.

business minds,” Palermo said, adding that she is a firm believer that a woman should be able to do whatever she chooses, whether it is staying in the home, working outside the home, or becoming an entrepreneur. And the Women’s Influence Center and the Chamber of Commerce are ready to help. It’s all part of the bigger picture for southern Utah’s future. And as far as Loo can see, the future of business in southern Utah looks bright.

One positive effect of creating space for makers and entrepreneurs is the rise in the number of women entering the business and entrepreneurial world. Morlock noted that women operate many of the small shops and start-ups in the Iron County area, and in Washington County, the story is similar. The new Women’s Influence Center, operating out of the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce office, provides a myriad of resources and tools for working women, particularly those who have or wish to start their own businesses. “Women have great

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What is the Tech Talent Pipeline? The Tech Talent Pipeline is made up of many tech experiences for youth, providing them with “tech touches” that will better prepare them for careers in computer science, bioinformatics, information technology, software development, design–UI/UX, web and mobile app development, and engineering. What problem does the Tech Talent Pipeline try to solve? Almost every day, I receive phone calls, texts, and emails from private sector companies and individuals seeking tech talent: “I need a programmer;” “I need a designer for our interface;” “I need a mobile app built. Who do you know?” Clearly, there is significantly more private sector demand for tech talent than is available. The Tech Talent Pipeline was started to provide children and youth access to opportunities with tech so they can build skills at a young age. We now have thousands of students engaging in experiences and activities that lead to tech careers and that meet private sector demand for tech talent.

BY BRIAN TENNEY

If you have paid attention to anything technology-related at Dixie State University in the last few years, it is possible you’ve heard the term “Tech Talent Pipeline.” It is also possible you passed it off as techy jargon that didn’t interest you. What in the world does it mean? Why is it important to know?

In a nutshell, it’s all about getting children involved and interested in technology at a much younger age so that more will want to pursue careers in technology to meet the ever-growing demands of the private sector.

When did the Tech Talent Pipeline start? About 5 years ago, Dixie State University initiated many new programs and academic offerings in an effort to help solve the lack of tech talent by increasing the number of programmers and developers. One of the reasons we started the Tech Pipeline initiative was to provide career opportunities for our children that would allow them to someday provide well for their families in tech careers while remaining in St. George. Currently, we are working to attract new tech companies to the area as well as working with the entrepreneurship community to nurture and grow companies locally.

I caught up with Dr. Eric D. Pedersen, Dean of the College of Science and Technology at Dixie State University, to ask a few questions, to get an idea of how the pipeline works, and to understand the positive impact it will have on our community. He provided some very insightful information that applies to all of us. Spring 2018

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YOUNGER GENERATIONS NEED EXPERIENCES WITH TECH TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT SKILLS NEEDED IN OUR TECH-PROGRESSIVE ECONOMY

Why is the Tech Talent Pipeline important? Research has shown that youth are making decisions about going into tech or not going into tech when they are young. Without these experiences, the choices they make are limited to what they know. They need experiences with tech to make informed decisions about skills needed in a tech-progressive economy. It’s exciting to note that we are moving toward more offerings in math, engineering, and biotech. As we expand, it will provide even more educational opportunities to explore talents and interests in critical need areas. Also, we refer to the pipeline as being geared specifically toward the youth, but in reality, there are several experiences for adults available as well. Who is working to make these opportunities available? The Washington County School District and Dixie State University’s College of Science and Technology are cooperatively engaging in and developing activities and programs that will significantly expand and enhance the pipeline of students. All of the courses, degrees, camps, events, and schools we sponsor provide critical skills needed by this “high tech, high paying, high demand” jobs cluster.

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Will you give us an example of a current pipeline success? Our Girls Go Digital program has really taken off in the last three years. Girls, ages 8 through 18, attend a week-long camp where they engage in activities involving circuits, programming, design, and web. They spend the entire week creating with technology, developing their creativity, and having hands-on experiences that build their confidence in tech. In addition to the camps here at Dixie State University, we also take programs on the road to Southern Utah University, Snow College,and Weber State University and to tech companies such as Instructure and Vivint. Girls Go Digital is just one example of the many camps and programs we offer.

For more information on Tech Pipeline programs, go online to: cit.dixie.edu

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Girls Go Digital! is a program designed to provide opportunities for girls to learn about computers, programming, technology, and design. Girls Go Digital! holds events, workshops, and camps for girls, providing them with projects tailored to their unique abilities in these areas. Projects are selected and designed by girls for girls and presented by women who support the endeavor to engage girls in activities that promote greater involvement in computer science and technology.

The idea for Girls Go Digital! was born out of founder Rachel Ramsay’s pursuit of a Masters in Fine Arts degree. At that time, the graduate program was designed in such a way as to cause artists to reflect on what drove them to create and to reflect on how they could contribute to others. During this reflection, Rachel began to wonder what made her the artist and the person that she was. In her graduate thesis, Rachel coined the phrase, “Positive Disruption.” This phase describes the influences in our lives that cause

GIRLS GO DIGITAL! EXPOSES GIRLS TO STEM SUBJECTS, WHICH THEY MIGHT NOT NATURALLY CHOOSE TO EXPLORE, DUE TO GENDER NORMS OR FEAR OF THE UNKNOWN.

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us to think, grow, and change for the better. Rachel was able to identify “Positive Disruptions” in her own life that propelled her in a positive direction and had an influence on choices that defined her. One of these disruptions occurred in a high school yearbook class. Her teacher congratulated her on her hard work and success and mentioned that she should become a graphic designer—a career path Rachel had never considered.

In a desire to create opportunities for the young girls in her own life, Rachel developed the Girls Go Digital! program. One of the main goals of Girls Go Digital! is to expose girls to STEM subjects, specifically technology and computer science, which they might not naturally choose to explore due to gender norms or fear of the unknown.

Girls, ages 8 through 18, come to camps and learn about computer programming, design, robot programming, e-textiles, microcontrollers, soldering circuit boards, and more. It is Rachel’s hope that she might be able to cause a “Positive Disruption” in the lives of the girls who attend. What started in 2013 as an experiment during her thesis research has grown exponentially. Girls Go Digital! fills a growing need for girls to choose STEM subjects as careers. For more information on camps and how to get involved, visit Girls Go Digital! on the web at www.girlsgodigital.org.

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Rachel Ramsay Q: Why did you start GGD? What was the motivation behind it?

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that I wish I had as a girl. If I’m doing a class for 3 or 7, why not 20 or 100? What about southern Utah or the state of Utah? We’ve grown from 6 girls at one camp at Dixie State University in 2013 to almost 650 girls at eight events across the state of Utah this last summer.

Q: What kind of skills do the girls learn at GGD, and what are the

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girls to think creatively with the things around them, to plan and design projects and systems, to learn the language of technology through code, and to make things that have value. Really, it’s about building a sense of self-efficacy in the minds of young girls. Let them know they can do hard things; let them see other girls and women making mistakes, learning new things, and persevering.

Q: What difficulties or obstacles did you encounter when you first started GGD? A: There was a push back in terms of, “Why don’t you do a camp for boys, too?”

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There were assumptions that the quality or the “rigor” of the things we were teaching weren’t as advanced as a camp that had boys and girls. Women in STEM or Women in Tech is a hot topic right now; a lot of people are speaking to the subject, but very few are putting real time, energy, support, or money into play.

Q: Why is it important to close the gender gap in STEM fields?

A: About 50% of the world’s population is female, but only 24% of STEM workers are female. By excluding half the available talent, we are limiting our abilities to further research and development.

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Certified Public Accountants

Tadd W. Hafen, CPA Hafen|Buckner

Ryon Bowler InfoWest

90 East 200 North St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-6167 www.hbeg.com

435 East Tabernacle #201 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 674-0165 www.infowest.com

ABOUT We help businesses and individuals become more profitable by having accurate accounting records. Accurate records help business owners to better manage their business. We also prepare income tax returns for individuals and businesses. SERVICES Business accounting services: audit, review, compilation, payroll, payroll tax, sales tax, income tax, bookkeeping, software support, and other services - Individual income tax and multiple State returns - Forensic Accounting - Business Valuation Litigation Support - Equipment Appraisal BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST YEAR My wife, my two sons, and I traveled to Kentucky last summer to visit my daughter. She is attending the North American Racing Academy to learn how to train and ride race horses. While there, we enjoyed the greenery that is Kentucky—grass and trees everywhere with no sprinklers! We visited Churchill Downs race track, the Mohamed Ali Museum, the Keeneland race track (a much prettier race track than Churchill Downs), the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park, and Mammoth Cave. While we had a good time visiting my daughter and seeing new things, we were glad to get back home to Utah. The freeways are very winding in Kentucky—you can’t see much more than a quarter mile ahead of you (and usually less). Also, Kentucky has no mountains, which can be disorienting when you are used to getting your bearings based off of Pine Valley Mountain.

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ABOUT Providing the ultimate internet experience, one customer at a time. Also providing IT and security solutions for your home and business for over 20 years. SERVICES Internet/Data solutions Wireless & Fiber Optic Networks Security Systems Automation and Video Surveillance for home and business SKILL I AM GRATEFUL FOR I am thankful to have great parents who taught me the importance of having a good attitude, working hard, being kind, and serving others. This belief has helped me to provide for my family and to have a little fun along the way. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to fix or repair things. I went to college to become an A&P (aircraft) Mechanic, and then I worked at Ford for a number of years. Becoming an ASE Auto Master Mechanic has always been something that I have loved. Nowadays, my skills are often put to use by helping fix or patch someone’s car or truck. Working at the family shop is also very rewarding and a great skill that I like to use to help others when I can. It’s also nice knowing that I can keep my own equipment running. 4-wheelers and side-by-sides are fun, but snowmobiles are my favorite. As InfoWest grows their fleet of vehicles, I’m grateful to be able to provide car advice in a tech-based world.

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Koby Taylor, PharmD Fusion Pharmacy

Jared G. Brande Gurr & Brande, PLLC

1100 North Canyon View Dr Santa Clara, UT 84765 (435) 703-9680 www.fusionspecialtypharmacy.com

491 East Riverside Dr #4B St. George, UT 84790 (435) 634-8868 www.gurrbrande.com

ABOUT Fusion Pharmacy is dedicated to formulating creative, individualized, and compounded medications that can improve compliance, maximize the potential for therapeutic success, and reduce the overall cost of healthcare. One of our goals is to offer a personalized service to our patients and help them understand their core ailment. This allows us to work closely with physicians and create customized formulations. Fusion differs from other pharmacies, as we offer personalized attention that other pharmacies are often unable to provide. SERVICES Custom Compound Medications Regular Medications Medication Counseling for Patients and Providers A TIME I WAS INJURED One of my favorite things to do every year is to rent a cabin and go snowmobiling in West Yellowstone. Because the roads aren’t plowed, the only way to access the cabins is by snowmobile. I upgraded to an 850, which was heavier and more powerful than what I was used to riding. I decided to see what my machine could do, so I pushed the throttle all the way down and went off a jump. The machine was moving so fast that the force launched it 20 feet in the air. When it hit the ground, I slammed into the steering wheel so hard that I dislocated my shoulder. My friends used their scarves to reset my shoulder. One pulled my body in one direction, while another pulled it in the opposite, setting my shoulder back in place. I rode back to the cabin on the back of their snowmobile with my arm in a makeshift sling.

ABOUT The purpose of my business is to help entrepreneurs and families plan for their future. I strive to simplify complex legal issues for clients and work to get them the best possible outcome. SERVICES Legal services in the areas of estate planning, business transactions, and intellectual property matters. WHEN IT TURNED OUT FOR THE BEST During my first semester of college, I was driving down the road in the small town of Ephraim, Utah. Suddenly, a truck backed out right into my car. Fortunately, nobody was injured, and the police cited the driver of the truck. I contacted my insurance company to evaluate the damage. They estimated it to be greater than the value of the car. I knew I wouldn’t be able to replace my car with the money they were offering me, and I was so frustrated because I was a poor college student who was trying to do the right thing. I couldn’t believe the “universe” was punishing me like this. I decided I would keep the car because it still ran; I would just have to deal with the significant cosmetic damage. Eventually, I was put in touch with a mechanic that my brother knew. He agreed to repair the damage at a substantial discount. After he worked his magic, you couldn’t even tell my car had been in a collision! I actually made money on the accident and was able to use it to help pay for my next semester’s expenses! I learned a significant lesson: I wasn’t being “punished,” and I needed to focus on the positive things in life instead of dwelling on the negative. Spring 2018

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William Plumb, DDS Plumb Dental

Jared DuPree, PhD, MBA St. George Health & Wellness Magazine

427 West 100 South St. George, UT 84770 (435) 673-9606 www.plumbdental.com

1173 South 250 West Bld 1 #208 St. George, UT 84770 (435) 319-0273 www.saintgeorgewellness.com

ABOUT We are a general dental office striving to provide a higher quality of life through improved dental health. We can accommodate any dental need, from simple cleanings to implants and oral surgery. We love helping our patients comfortably achieve the smile of their dreams using the latest technology and best cosmetic techniques.

ABOUT We seek to be the premiere communication resource for health and wellness providers and their communities. We strive to provide positive, evidence-based information that emphasizes a holistic, person-centered approach to health and wellness. We strive to use beautiful design and imagery, innovative technologies, and inspiring writing to engage in effective messaging.

SERVICES Preventative Care Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry Same-Day Crowns Implants Sedation

SERVICES St. George Health & Wellness Magazine Southern Utah Health & Wellness Directory Stghealth.com Stgwellness.com Print & Online Marketing and Design

MEMORABLE OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE I love the outdoors, and getting lost in the backcountry is one of my favorite things to do. I have successfully navigated a lot of the major slot canyons and drainage systems in Zion and other nearby parks.

BEST THING THAT HAPPENED TO ME LAST YEAR As a family, we visited the Czech Republic, the black forest area of Germany, and Switzerland—where my ancestors originated. On two separate occasions, I experienced a strong presence of my ancestors. The first, I was hiking alone, high in the Alps, and felt my grandmother who had passed away a year prior. I left the mountain with a greater understanding that I am more than myself.

My most recent rappel was in Snow Canyon State Park. Near Johnson’s arch, this technical hike peaks at close to 200 feet high. After connecting all the ropes appropriately, I tossed the ends over the side. Unfortunately, I forgot that my cell phone and water bottle were in the bag that I had just tossed over with the pull cord. As soon as the bag left my hand and disappeared over the edge, I remembered what I had done. I watched helplessly as it fell those 200 feet and landed hard on the ground below. Needless to say, my phone and water bottle did not survive the fall. Thank goodness for the cloud backup!

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The second experience occurred in eastern Switzerland while I was looking for evidence of my family. A fire had burned most of the town records, so I visited a local castle hoping the stone had protected some of them. After searching and feeling disappointed, I laid down to have a nap in the 7th floor tower. I woke up with a picture in mind of a different part of the castle. I spoke with the caretaker who took me to the original banquet room, with murals dating back 700 years, outlining the history of the area. The first mural had the name, date, and coat of arms of my known ancestor—likely the only evidence that remains. I left feeling grateful knowing that my family on the other side continues to guide me.

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Lance Syrett Ruby's Inn Inc.

Paul Hatch Corporate Alliance

26 South Main St Bryce Canyon, UT 84764 (866) 866-6616 www.rubysinn.com

eric@granogi.com

ABOUT We offer the finest in hotel accommodations and RV park/campground amenities in the Bryce Canyon region. Ruby’s Inn at Bryce Canyon is also a destination in and of itself. You’ll enjoy horseback riding, mountain biking, guided ATV rides, and helicopter tours along with western experiences, such as rodeos and more. SERVICES Hotel Accommodations Restaurants Conference & Meeting Space Retreats Tours A FUNNY STORY PEOPLE TELL ABOUT ME My senior year in high school, a girl developed a clever scheme to ask me to Sadie Hawkins. She had seen me showing off by spinning my tires in the parking lot after class and came up with a story that my tire flung a rock at the car of an old man who lived nearby, breaking a window. She arranged for a police officer to show up after school and give me a “ticket” from her, asking me to the dance. I had already gotten a ticket that year, so another would’ve been really bad! I heard the officer was coming to ticket me, so I skipped class and went to the old man’s house to talk him out of pressing charges. The girl had told him I was coming, so he played along and wouldn’t agree to dropping the charges. Thinking he was an unreasonable old coot, I left upset and went back to school to face the music. When the officer showed up with the balloons and a note from the girl, I was relieved, to say the least! We ended up having a good time at the dance!

(435) 557-0467 www.granogi.com

ABOUT

We help accelerate your ability to build a network of individuals who will advocate for your success. We help you create the only kind of relationships worth cultivating: the kind that last.

SERVICES

Different levels of eligibility provide opportunities to get out of the office and create long-lasting relationships: breakfast and lunch meetings to help you make connections with individuals from other businesses; summits, retreats and peer groups; and bootcamp training meetings to teach members how to get the most out of their Corporate Alliance experience.

A TIME I GOT AWAY WITH SOMETHING

Years ago, my dad purchased two tickets to the Brigham Young University vs. New Mexico football game for himself and my mother. She wasn’t interested in going, so he asked me to go in her place. He had already purchased 2 plane tickets to New Mexico for the both of them. When he called the airline to change the name on her ticket to mine, they informed him that there was a $500 name change fee. Of course he was upset and refused to pay. He asked the airline employee “Well, what if my son dressed up as my wife, and we just went that way?” The person on the other line said that was the only way I was going to be able to use the ticket. On the day of our flight, I wore a trench coat, sunglasses, make-up, and a wig. No one seemed to suspect a thing, and I got through security dressed like a woman! (This was before 9/11, mind you). When my dad checked us in at our gate, I stood back so that they couldn’t get a good look at me. He was handed our boarding passes, and we were ushered onto our plane with no problem! However, when we were starting to board, I was approached by an employee who asked to see my ID. I showed her my moms, and she said, “No, I need to see your REAL ID.” Thinking we were busted, I complied. After checking my real ID, she looked at me and said, “Well, now I’ve seen it all!” She ended up changing the name on the ticket without charging the $500 fee. I was grateful that I didn’t have to dress up like a woman to come back home! Spring 2018

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FI NAN CE

The

BY DR. JARED DUPREE

itcoin, Ripple, cryptocurrency…these words were not part of public discourse on such a national level until recently. It is not uncommon these days to come across a news article discussing the ups and downs of a particular cryptocurrency or the risks involved in cryptocurrency investment in general. I’m going to be honest; after studying cryptocurrency and discussing the ideas with family members in technology and with professionals in finance, I still don’t fully get it. In many ways, the whole notion of cryptocurrency sounds like it could come straight out of a science fiction novel. And yet, there are billions of dollars being transacted daily suggesting this isn’t just a small blip on the radar.

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What is cryptocurrency? It’s kind of a weird story. A man named Satoshi Nakamoto developed Bitcoin with no intention of actually creating a currency. He was trying to create a system where people could exchange cash digitally without a central entity. In the end, a currency was created. This is where it gets a little crazy, sci-fi, and down the rabbit’s hole deep for me, since cryptocurrency challenges the conventional notion of money. You have to ask yourself, “What is a currency?” In simple terms, a group of people (usually a government, country, or group of countries) decide that a particular note is of a certain value. The dollar, the yen, the euro, and other currencies all have large groups of people agreeing that the note is worth something. It is not gold backed; we don’t carry precious metals or stones to offer up as currency anymore, so we agree as a group that a piece of paper has value.

In many ways, the whole notion of cryptocurrency sounds like it could come straight out of a science fiction novel.

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Cryptocurrency is similar in the sense that a large group of people have agreed that Bitcoin has value. The crazy thing is that the people have decided the value with no governments or countries involved. Who would have thought that a person in an apartment could develop a currency and convince millions to agree on its value? Today there are hundreds of cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin being the first) with many more coming out daily. Because no governments or countries are involved, the cryptocurrency is often judged based on the security of the currency and whether or not people begin to use it. Many believe the cryptocurrencies that have come after Bitcoin are more secure because the technology involved in creating secure cryptocurrencies has improved. Different groups are becoming more and more creative to prevent hacking, thus protecting cryptocurrency owners from losing all their money instantly. If you want to find out more about cryptocurrencies and how they work, you will need to speak with a technology expert.

Cryptocurrency |n.|

pto urrency [krip-toh-kur-uh n-see]

1. a digital currency or decentralized system of exchange that uses advanced cryptography for security.

Craze

Is cryptocurrency investing risky? Big yes! It is a crazy, volatile market where you could make a lot of money or lose your shirt. My personal view on it is if I do invest in it, I’m accepting the fact that I might never see that money again. If my investment pays off, it is an “extra bonus.” Since there are definitely no guarantees, you should talk to a finance professional about the risks before investing in the cryptocurrency market. What is cryptocurrency mining? This is where it gets even weirder. You can “mine” Bitcoin and some cryptocurrencies. Without going in to all the complicated details, you can set up a machine through your computer to provide computing power and time to help with the security of the cryptocurrency. By doing so, you get a certain amount of cryptocurrency for the computing time and energy you give. A family member of mine has several machines connected to his computer pulling in about $500 to $700 in cryptocurrency a month. He had to pay for the machines, which cost quite a bit,

and he has a high electric bill to pay for the power used, but he is turning a profit based on the current prices. Final Thoughts We live in a different world now with cryptocurrency coming on board. This article could be pages long, but at least it gives you a taste of what is going on. Even if cryptocurrency doesn’t last (Warren Buffet and others believe that it won’t), it is amazing that something like this has come along and changed the game. The innovation and the “power of the people” concept behind cryptocurrency is impressive. I’m intrigued to see where it all goes next!

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article should not be relied upon for purposes of transacting securities or other investments. You must assess the risk of any trade with your broker and make your own independent decisions regarding any securities mentioned herein. Spring 2018

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I NNOVATO RS

BY KYLE WELLS, PHD

The inhabitants of this area always had to be innovators. The Virgin River Anasazi left dwelling structures that took advantage of the winter sun from the south and that used native materials for cooling during the hot summers. Later the Paiutes hunted and grew corn, wheat, and melons along the river beds. Due to frequent flooding, the Paiutes developed irrigation systems to grow crops in the higher areas. From 1857‒1858, the LDS Church set up experimental farms in the St. George Valley. Irrigation was required to water the arid soil. After many attempts to dam the Virgin River, the Washington Field Canal Company was incorporated in 1875. On December 7, 1889, the largest flood in the history of Washington County destroyed the dam and some of the canal. Despite being insolvent, the Canal Company rebuilt the dam and canal using modern technology, including a spillway to regulate the variation in the river flow. That dam and canal system served the agriculture community until 2005 when it was buried in underground culverts.

INNOVATION IS IN OUR BLOOD TODAY’S INNOVATORS AREN’T PRESSURED BY THE BASIC NECESSITIES BUT HAVE A DRIVE TO CHANGE THEIR ENVIRONMENTS FOR THE BETTER.

The inhabitants of this area have always had to be innovators.

Today St. George and the surrounding area benefit from the warm winters and proximity to five national parks. This area has a thriving recreation and hospitality industry. It has led to growth that puts St. George at the top or near the top of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. Last year, Zion Park alone welcomed nearly four million visitors. Despite this remarkable growth, St. George was recently ranked as having the second lowest wages in the United States 28 Southern Utah Business Magazine

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by Pew Research. Part of the problem is the need to attract and provide a skilled labor force for prospective employers. We also need to encourage the type of innovation that builds companies that require skilled labor.

INNOVATION PLAZA

Entrepreneurial education is more than just teaching about business start-ups. It is building a culture of entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial thinking benefits both small and large businesses. Thinking entrepreneurially is about questioning every process and finding ways to do things better, faster, and more efficiently. Recently, Dixie State University announced the creation of Innovation Plaza in the building previously known as East Elementary. The building is currently being remodeled and will house academic programs in the original west wing, including a new technology focused secondary school. The “newer” east wing will take advantage of the high ceilings and open floorplan to house a combination of maker spaces. The maker and design movement encourages experimentation with frequent opportunities for feedback. Innovation Plaza will be a nexus for innovation. In short, the space will be designed to bring innovators into a common space that encourages serendipitous connections between like-minded thinkers. Innovation Plaza will be a place of support that encourages innovation, incubates ideas, mentors entrepreneurs, and grows business. The ancient inhabitants of Washington County were innovators out of survival. Today’s innovators aren’t pressured by the basic necessities but have a drive to change their environments for the better.

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G ROU ND- BREAKERS

Miraculous Medicine WHY GENOMIC ADVACEMENTS ARE THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL CARE BY KELLY B. KENDALL, HEALTH & WELLNESS SOLUTIONS, LLC Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, exectuive director of Precision Genomics at the Intermountain Precision Genomics laboratory, St. George, July 6, 2017 | Photo by Mori Kessler, St. George News

Every once in a while, something momentous is discovered that is a game-changer in healthcare— something as miraculous as penicillin, x-ray, surgical anesthesia, or in vitro fertilization. Precision genomics is one such discovery, and Intermountain Precision Genomics, based in St. George, Utah, is uniquely positioned to advance this research and monitor outcomes. This time, the industry leaders are in our own backyard: an

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amazing team of people who live and work under the Dixie sun. Intermountain Precision Genomics is the only entity in the nation that tests, treats, measures outcomes, and improves care (including length of survival, cost, and side-effect reduction) for cancer patients. In addition, Intermountain owns the nation’s largest bio-repository, which stores more than 4.3 million tissue

samples used for the advancement of cancer (and other) research.

“ Pr e c i s i o n Genomics gives new hope and new opportunities for treatment to patients who are running out of options,” said Dr. Lincoln Nadauld, Executive Director of Intermountain Precision Genomics. “That means patients can go on living their lives, spending time with their families, and focusing on the things they want to do.” In addition to being an MD, Dr. Nadauld earned a PhD in cancer genomics and remains a consulting assistant professor at Stanford University. According to Dr. Nadauld, the team in St. George sequences DNA from a patient’s tumor, looking for mutations in the gene. The sequencing results are reviewed by a molecular tumor board, and the board recommends targeted treatments. This sequencing is done for

An early study, published in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology Conference in June, showed that stage four patients undergoing Intermountain Precision Genomics’ treatments lived nearly twice as long as those who received traditional cancer treatments. In addition, the side effects of treatment were greatly reduced, and the cost remained about the same as traditional cancer therapies. When Dr. Nadauld, Dr. Haslem, and Gary Stone, Intermountain Operations Officer, collaborated to implement DNA sequencing at Intermountain, it was truly inspirational. “This really is a scientific revolution,” said Stone. “What we are doing is on the leading edge of care.” The future promises similar genomics advancements for the treatment of conditions like multiple sclerosis, heart disease, autism, blindness, cystic fibrosis, and hundreds—if not thousands—of health issues without a current cure. It is exciting to be living in a time and place where new medical procedures and treatments are being advanced

patients all over the nation. Physicians send tumor samples to the St. George lab for processing, and the results and recommendations are communicated online. “Our testing is accurate, sensitive, and as specific as possible,” said Dr. Derrick Haslem, medical oncologist and Medical Director of Intermountain’s Southwest Regional Cancer Clinic. “We test for all known cancer-causing mutations. No other entity has comparable success.”

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every day. “The medical community is just now scratching the surface as to how precision medicine can benefit our patients who suffer from cancer, genetic disorders, chronic conditions, behavioral health conditions, heart conditions, and more,” Stone said. “For us, the future of cancer care has begun. Dr. Nadauld and our team are leading the way.” For the dynamic Intermountain Precision Genomics team, the work they do is much more of a mission than a job as they help people with stage four cancers live longer and enjoy a better quality of life. They are giving people hope and changing the world, one patient at a time.

WHAT IS AN

ACTIONABLE MUTATION?

An actionable mutation is a gene mutation that has a specific target that can be acted upon by a drug therapy. Not all gene mutations have targets; however, Intermountain Precision Genomics is successful about 80% of the time in matching a person to a drug treatment. Source: intermountainhealthcare.org

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ST. GEORGE AREA

SMALL BUSINESS SUMMIT & EXPO BY DAVID CORDERO, DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP ST. GEORGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Small businesses are the backbone of our community. The St. George Area

Chamber of Commerce believes the overall prosperity of our local economy hinges largely on their successes, which is why, on June 13, small businesses will converge at the Dixie Convention Center when the Chamber hosts the Small Business Summit and Business Expo. The Summit will provide the opportunity for small business owners, managers, and entrepreneurs to network; learn new tools, tactics and strategies; gain practical skills; make invaluable connections; and support the growth and prosperity of small business in Utahâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;especially southern Utah. This full-day conference, sponsored by Innovation Plaza at Dixie State University, will feature keynote speakers and breakout sessions designed to inspire, inform, and provide businesses with the tools they need to succeed.

The Summit will also feature a panel of representatives from the Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Economic Development, World Trade Center Utah, EDCUtah, Dixie Tech, and others. Registration and pricing information on the Summit can be found at www.stgeorgechamber.com. Participation on this day is not limited to the business community. In conjunction with the Small Business Summit, the Chamber will also host the Small Business Expo at the convention center, providing a stage for businesses to display their products and services to the public and to other businesses. The Expo will feature a prize-filled balloon drop and hourly drawings. Many individual vendors will conduct promotional giveaways at their individual booths. Featuring businesses by industry in pods, the Expo is sponsored in part by Boulevard

BREAKOUT SESSIONS Marketing Human Resources Getting Your Business Online Tax Laws Cybersecurity Emergency Preparedness How To Protect Your Business AND MORE! Home Furnishings, Mountain America Credit Union, and the Washington County Convention and Tourism Office. Businesses from hospitality, healthcare, communications, finance, real estate, construction, retail, non-profit, and education are expected to participate.

To learn more about the Small Business Summit and Expo and to get Business Expo information on how to participate is FREE and open to or sponsor, call the St. George the public! Area Chamber of Commerce at 435-628-1650. Chamber members WEDNESDAY JUNE 13TH receive discounted rates on admission to the Summit as well as AM PM discounts on booth-space rental at the Expo. Sign up for membership online at www.joinchamber.com, or stop by the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce at 136 North 100 East in St. George, UT.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAY 2018 MAY Corporate Alliance C4 2-4 Executive Escape Location: San Francisco, CA For more information call (435) 256-6225 or go online to corporatealliance.net

MAY Corporate Alliance Rise 9-11 Care Summit Location: Baja, Mexico For more information call (435) 256-6225 or go online to corporatealliance.net

MAY 15th Annual Chamber 9 Classic Golf Tournament 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM Sunbrook Golf Course - 2366 W. Sunbrook Dr. St. George, UT 15th Annual Chamber Golf Classic sponsored by The Puppy Store. Win airfare for 2 through SkyWest Airlines to Phoenix OR a golf package for 2 to Torrey Pines! Fees/Admission: $150 per player, $500 for a team of 4 Includes 18-holes of golf, breakfast, beverage cart, hot-dog special, catered lunch, golf package at check-in and more! For more information, call Susi Lafaele at (435) 628-1650, or go to stgeorgechamber.com

MAY SHE Sparks Business 11 Summit

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Barn at Cedar Meadows - 1419 W. 3000 N. Cedar City, Utah 84720 A fun evening filled with live music, hors d'oeuvres and beverages, all while mingling with musicians. Silent auction and sales benefit the Orchestra of Southern Utah. Tickets: $10.00 per person - Must be purchased in advance before the day of the event. Purchase through OSU members, or call (435) 233-8213

The SHE Sparks Business summit is directly for business women. Come get connected and network with other professional business women, learn about what is happening in the business world, hear about other’s experiences and ideas, and develop growth in entrepreneurial skills. Follow on FB and Instagram @SHEsparksbusiness Admission: $50 For more info, call or go online: (307) 248-3479 SHEsparksBIZ.com

MAY 2018 Utah Governor's 22-23 Public Safety Summit Dixie Convention Center 1835 S. Convention Center Dr - St. George, UT “Standing Together for Public Safety and Stronger Communities" - Speakers will present on how collaboration and partnerships have helped them in their duties and responses. Admission: Ticket prices vary, go online to register For more information, call Patrice Thomas (801) 244-0071, or go online to publicsafety.utah.gov

For more info, go online to cedarcitychamber.org

MAY Chamber Connect 16 Intergenerational Poverty 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM The Falls Event Center - 170 S. Mall Drive St. George, UT Featuring Victor Iverson with the Washington County Commission will address the efforts to reduce the number of youth who will remain in poverty situations adults. 8% of youth live in intergenerational poverty, and another 30% are atrisk of living in intergenerational poverty as adults. Fees/Admission: $15 Chamber Members $20 Non-Members For more information, call Susi Lafaele at (435) 628-1650, or go to stgeorgechamber.com

MAY Issues Over Eggs 17 w/Wash.Co. Commissioners 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM IHC Foremaster Auditorium 1424 E. Foremaster Drive - St. George, UT

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM The Falls Event Center - 170 S. Mall Drive St. George, UT

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MAY Orchestra of Southern Utah 11 Silver & Gold Soiree