February 2020
License and Acquisition, Please: What to Look for When Acquiring a Company With IP Licensing Agreements
By Michael Howell Acquiring a company can be done for numerous reasons, and may be driven in part by a desire to acquire valuable intellectual property rights. These intellectual property rights may include patents, trademarks, and [...]
Financing Energy Efficiency Upgrades
By Amy Tieu & Jeff Eades Reducing energy costs is a major consideration for many businesses and government entities because lower energy costs translates into improved profitability and cash flow, and investments in sustainability can add [...]
January 2020
Public-Private Partnerships Help Drive Utah’s Economy
By Val Hale Utah has one of the best economies in the nation. The state is currently ranked No.2 for “Best State for Business” by Forbes magazine and has been ranked No. 1 six out of [...]
November 2019
Opportunity Zones and Funds in Utah
By David G. Angerbauer As part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a new tax incentive program was created to encourage economic development in distressed communities. Within these communities, specific “qualified opportunity zones” or [...]
October 2019
MountainWest Capital Network Names Podium as Utah’s Fastest-Growing Company at 25th Annual Utah 100 Awards
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) today announced Podium is the fastest growing company in Utah at the annual Utah 100 Awards event. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Utah 100, MWCN’s annual list of [...]
5 Reasons Risk Management Matters to a Startup Business
By Kevin Jessop Entrepreneurs are optimists and always see the glass half full. Being an optimist does not require that an entrepreneur ignore risks. Good risk management prevents the alligator in the swamp from taking [...]