Pro’s goal: ‘When they think golf, they think Birch Creek’
Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 Posted in Business, Sports | 1 Comment »By Elizabeth Grewe SMITHFIELD--This city's Birch Creek Golf Course has provided a top-notch golf experience combined with stunning views of Cache Valley for over 30 years. The 18-hole year-round course was designed by Bill Hall and Ray Howard and bought by Smithfield ...
Freshness is the key to Logan Produce’s success
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Freshness is the key to Logan Produce’s successStory and photos by Satenik Sargsyan LOGAN--If unhealthy substances at the State Liquor Store leave one hoping for the best, the fruit and vegetable store across the street may be a good starting point to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Logan Produce. ...
Millions of Goldfish come from Pepperidge Farm’s Richmond plant
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Millions of Goldfish come from Pepperidge Farm’s Richmond plantBy Tim Russell RICHMOND--Sweet, savory and wonderful, the Pepperidge Farm production plant, located at 901 W. 200 North, is snack food heaven. It all began in 1937, when Margaret Rudkin developed a recipe for preservative-free bread. Since then, Rudkin sold the company ...
Somebody’s Attic: ‘Secondhand store with a first-rate cause’
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Somebody’s Attic: ‘Secondhand store with a first-rate cause’By Elizabeth Grewe SMITHFIELD--Somebody's Attic thrift store provides a glimpse into a community that loves to give. The merchandise is all donated, the employees are all volunteers and all of the profit goes to benefit local charities like Community Abuse Prevention ...
Zeppe’s Italian ices now open in Providence
Saturday, September 18th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Zeppe’s Italian ices now open in ProvidenceBy Shannon McCleve PROVIDENCE--Zeppe’s, an Italian water ice shop, had its grand opening in Providence last night. Manager Mike Andrade said it was about time to get into the scene. After spending over a year and a half looking all over the ...
Huntsman students get inside Brazilian companies during South America tour
Monday, June 21st, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Huntsman students get inside Brazilian companies during South America tourBy Satenik Sargsyan RIO DE JANEIRO, BRASIL—The team of business students from the Huntsman South America Program completed the Brazilian phase of their trip across the continent this week with vivid business impressions. USU students visited major corporation in Rio de Janeiro ...
Cache Valley ‘soapers’ enjoy healthy business
Friday, May 7th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Cache Valley ‘soapers’ enjoy healthy businessBy Jen Stevenson Each morning when you get in the shower, lather the soap and shampoo your hair, do you understand what kinds of chemicals are being put onto your body? Look at the label and try to pronounce all ...
Citrus and Sage serves up coffee once more
Thursday, May 6th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Citrus and Sage serves up coffee once moreBy Cody Littlewood LOGAN--Citrus and Sage, a unique cafe experience, re-opened its doors for business in February. This happened not a moment too soon with spring arriving and coffee houses' busy season coming up. The shaded patio and ritualistic summer crowd ...
Chamber of Commerce seeking tech businesses
Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Chamber of Commerce seeking tech businessesBy Cathy Morgan LOGAN--With the recent struggles in the economy, the Cache Chamber of Commerce is still hoping to pull in new technology businesses to our area. The Cache Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, private organization that aims at guiding ...
East to West Antiques marks six months on Main Street
Monday, April 12th, 2010 Posted in Business | 1 Comment »By Cathy Morgan LOGAN--The Lil Ol' Shoppe of East to West Antiques will soon celebrate their six-month anniversary of being open here in Logan. Co-owner Hank Schilder retired from the police force and soon opened up a boutique for his wife, Brenda, ...
Student PR Agency means real-world experience
Sunday, April 4th, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Student PR Agency means real-world experienceBy Melanie Klein LOGAN—Forget classrooms, 50-minute lectures, textbooks and multiple-choice bubble sheets. For about 20 senior public relations students at USU, the world is their classroom. And these newborn PR professionals are teaching the world a thing or two as they tackle ...
Even in bad economic times, Career Fair makes connections
Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Even in bad economic times, Career Fair makes connectionsBy Chelsey Gensel The economy may be ailing, but that doesn’t mean employers aren’t still looking for new prospects at USU. More than 100 companies came to USU's recent Career Fair—the 21st such event, said assistant Career Services director Randy Jensen. Many of ...
Winter still a busy season at Zollinger’s farm
Friday, April 2nd, 2010 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Winter still a busy season at Zollinger’s farmStory and photo by Tyson Thorpe RIVER HEIGHTS--The 50 acres of Zollinger Fruit and Tree Farm are currently covered in snow, but that does not stop work on the farm. Ron Zollinger, who owns and runs the farm, said there is only ...
Dear Santa: Something handmade, please
Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Dear Santa: Something handmade, pleaseBy Candice Mattson This year for Christmas, you may want to consider asking Santa for something handmade. If you do, you might find your present among many other similar items in his bag. Many people are buying and asking for ...
Second-hand stores find silver lining in hard times
Monday, December 14th, 2009 Posted in Business | 1 Comment »By Katie Krusi LOGAN--While the recent economy has had a negative impact on many of the larger retailers, second-hand stores are flourishing as shoppers look for ways to save their money and find bargains. Logan resident Zachary Bosch said he only shops ...
Craving pizza? Find your fix at Fox’s
Friday, November 27th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Craving pizza? Find your fix at Fox’sBy Kara Kawakami LOGAN--Unique in Utah, Fox’s Pizza Den offers Cache Valley residents something new, intriguing, and delicious. Fox’s Pizza Den is spacious and open, as well as contemporary and welcoming. With reddish-orange and green painted walls, there are tables for ...
Lee’s holiday food show lets customers sample foods, go bowling with frozen turkeys
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Lee’s holiday food show lets customers sample foods, go bowling with frozen turkeysBy Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD--What do turkey bowling, flying monkeys and heavy handbags have in common? Answer: Lee’s Marketplace Holiday Food Show. The event was filled with free samples, crazy games, and a lot of holiday food ideas. Store director Pete Krusi said ...
Liz Butcher’s Bunches: Thinking ‘outside the jar’ about jams
Sunday, November 15th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on Liz Butcher’s Bunches: Thinking ‘outside the jar’ about jamsBy Cassidee Cline LOGAN--Jam has been the favorite toast and waffle topper for many years. One Logan resident has decided to turn the table on traditional jams by mixing the fruit with more than just sugar. Liz Butcher has been canning and ...
‘Every Bloomin’ Thing’ in Smithfield takes pride in locally grown flowers
Friday, November 6th, 2009 Posted in Business | Comments Off on ‘Every Bloomin’ Thing’ in Smithfield takes pride in locally grown flowersBy Katie Krusi SMITHFIELD--Colorful flower arrangements, antiques and locally made crafts are just some of the things you’ll see as you walk into Every Bloomin’ Thing. This isn’t your typical floral shop. “One thing that makes us really unique is that we ...
‘Cheeky and Swank’ baby clothes make a booming business for Logan mom
Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 Posted in Business | 1 Comment »By Catherine Meidell LOGAN--Stay-at-home moms all over Cache Valley are engaging their creative minds by building their own businesses from the ground up, like Logan resident Jennifer Johnson, founder and creative director of an apparel company called Cheeky and Swank. Johnson concocted the idea for ...