September 2024

“That’s a Wrap” is your monthly dose of Utah Business highlights. We bring you a curated selection of our top five business stories from across the state. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor or simply passionate about the thriving business landscape in Utah, we’ve got you covered! Stay tuned as we wrap up the latest developments, trends and successes shaping Utah’s business community at the end of each month.

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Meet Utah’s Most Influential Women of 2024

Utah is a state known for its charitable spirit and community cooperation, and this year’s Most Influential Women honorees embody those qualities in spades. From breaking barriers in industries like tech, film and law to advocating fiercely for causes close to their hearts, these inspirational leaders serve as concertmasters and CEOs, judges and deans, entrepreneurs and public servants. But most of all, they are community champions dedicated to making Utah a better place for all who call it home. Read more »

How Ryan Gardner founded Bucked Up

Ryan Gardner founded Bucked Up in 2016 and has been the managing partner and CEO ever since. Under his supervision, Bucked Up has gone from a local supplement brand to the #1 best-selling pre-workout, available in over 20,000 stores worldwide. Read more »

9 expert tips to help avoid employee burnout

While “stressed” employees typically strive to stay engaged and connected to their work environment, those experiencing burnout often display signs of disengagement, lack of motivation, feelings of helplessness and a belief that improvement is unattainable. As a manager, it’s helpful to ask yourself these questions to get ahead of losing talent to burnout. Read more »

The 2024 Living Color Awards

In partnership with Living Color Utah, the sixth annual Living Color Awards honor individuals and organizations working toward a more equitable and inclusive state. From private companies to nonprofit organizations, universities and more, Utahns across sectors use their talents and influence to shape a better future for all. Read more »

How Jen Cohen Bogan founded Bluejay Electric Bikes

Jennifer Cohen Bogan is the founder of Bluejay Bikes, a sustainable and fashionable e-bike. She is a UCLA and Harvard Business School graduate and has a background helping companies such as Gilt Groupe and Kendo Brands achieve explosive growth. Following the births of her two children, she changed her trajectory and designed an e-bike that didn’t yet exist — one that was beautiful, powerful and easy to maintain, with more color combinations than any other e-bike on the market. Read more »