Salt Lake City, UT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/17/2015 -- Utah is a place of beautiful landscapes and an unparalleled quality of life. The annual Utah Business Green Business Awards celebrate those who are making strides in protecting and preserving the environment—helping create a healthier place for all of us.

Utah Business will honor 16 companies, organizations and individuals at the Green Business Awards luncheon on November 19 at The Grand America. The honorees range from corporations to nonprofit executives to local restaurants who are doing their part to cut down on waste.

"Through their innovative green practices, these businesses are leading the charge in making sure our residents and visitors can continue to enjoy a healthy Utah," said Sam Urie, publisher of Utah Business magazine. "It is our goal with these awards to encourage a growing band of companies and organizations to seek ways to combine good business goals with environmental aims."

The Green Business Awards event begins with a networking reception at 11 a.m. The luncheon runs from 12 – 1:30. For more information, visit http://www.utahbusiness.com/events.

2015 Green Business Award honorees:

Corporate Excellence
EMC
Hunt Electric
Malouf
Pago Restaurant Group
University of Utah

Leadership
Edward Blake, CEO, Salt Lake Valley Habitat for Humanity
Hanko Kiessner, CEO, Packsize International

Sustainable Building/Design
Envision Engineering
Hamlet Homes

Waste & Recycling
Republic Services
Taqueria 27

Air Quality
Utah Transit Authority

Renewable Energy
Real Salt Lake & Auric Solar
Smith's Food & Drug

Innovation
Renewable Tech Ventures

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Utah Business magazine honors 20 of the state’s most successful Millennials

Salt Lake City, UT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/13/2015 -- Young, ambitious and on-the-move professionals were honored at the first-annual Utah Business "20 In Their 20s" event on November 5, 2015 at The Tower at Rice Eccles Stadium.

20 In Their 20s celebrates dynamic, ambitious professionals who are already taking the business world by storm. A list of the honorees can be found at the end of this release.

The chosen honorees come from a variety of industries and backgrounds. From founding their own companies to ascending the corporate ladder at record speed, these young, business-savvy execs are bringing new ideas and a fresh approach to their organizations.

"We issued our 20 In Their 20s call for nominations earlier this year without really knowing what to expect," said Sam Urie, publisher of Utah Business. "We received an avalanche of truly impressive nominations; this year's 20 In Their 20s honorees are talented and driven, and they are already making waves in Utah's business and nonprofit communities. With such an impressive array of accomplishments already under their belt, I can't wait to see what the future holds for these outstanding millennials."

Anyone interested in learning more about the event and this year's honorees can read about them in the November 2015 issue of Utah Business or online at http://utahbusiness.com/articles/view/twenty_in_their_20s_1

You can also find a variety of video interviews, photography and digital content by following the hashtag #Utah20InTheir20s on social media.

The 20 In Their 20s honorees:

Michael Ramon Aguilar, Program Director, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Elli Bishop, Outreach Manager, CLEARLINK
Cody Chamberlain & Matt Sneyd, Co-founders, The Muve Group
Tony Christensen, Wealth Adviser, Statera Wealth Management
Kainoa Clark, Vice President of Global Marketing, Wendia International
Katie Cockrell, Co-founder, katieandkellie
Ammon Cunningham, Vice President of Emerging Channels/Advisory Board Member, Simplus
Evan James Griffin, Director of Marketing, MityLite
Juel V. Iverson, Director of Learning Solutions, Allen Communication Learning Services
Rudy Larsen, Founder/CEO, Scandia Company
Shan Shan Li, Senior Director of Integrated Media, Alliance Health
Matthew C. Martinez, Sales Executive, ADP and Ute Athlete Connect
Nelson Mills, Director of Training and Innovation, SmartMouth Communications
Sidharth Oberoi, Co-founder/President, Zaniac
Jonathan Owens, Associate Director, Cushman & Wakefield | Commerce
Sable Petersen, Brand and Consumer Insights Manager, Progrexion
Kevin W. Phelps, Co-owner, Big Leap
Wayne Sleight, COO, 97th Floor
Blair Spence, Vice President of Operations, Avant8
Winslow Young, Managing Director, Oz Marketing

About Utah Business
Utah Business is Utah's leading source for business news and information and we aim to always provide the best quality news and information to our readers in both print and digital formats. Utah Business is also committed to recognizing leaders across all industries through a variety of award events.

For more information, visit http://utahbusiness.com

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The daylong Summit will bring together industry stakeholders and thought leaders to take on the healthcare issues most important to employers.

Salt Lake City, UT -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/25/2015 -- Aron Ralston, adventurer and subject of the film 127 Hours, will offer a gripping keynote address at the first-annual Utah Healthcare Summit, capping off a day filled with presentations and panel discussions on the healthcare issues most important to Utah's employers. The day's first keynote address will be provided by Rich McKeown, who, as CEO of Leavitt Partners, leads a group of experienced professionals who help their clients understand and navigate value-driven healthcare.

The Utah Healthcare Summit, presented by Utah Business magazine, will be held on October 6 at The Grand America in downtown Salt Lake City. The daylong summit will feature presentations and panel discussions on topics ranging from wellness programs to escalating pharmaceutical costs to innovative medical technology—and more. This dynamic event will gather all the major stakeholders, including healthcare providers, insurance carriers and brokers, and employers. The results from a statewide survey of employers and healthcare industry stakeholders will also be revealed.

The summit will also include the annual Utah Business Healthcare Heroes Award Luncheon, celebrating excellence and innovation within the healthcare system. The honorees include physicians who go the extra mile, administrators who've helped transform their organizations, compassionate volunteers and others who have made a meaningful impact on healthcare in Utah.

For a detailed agenda of the Utah Healthcare Summit, visit http://utahbusiness.com/events or follow the hashtag #UtahHealthcare.

About Aron Ralston
An experienced climber and avid outdoorsman, Aron Ralston was descending a remote Utah canyon alone when an 800-pound boulder broke loose, crushing his right hand and pinning him against the canyon wall. After nearly five days—without water and with no hope of escape—Ralston made a life-or-death decision. He chose life by severing his arm below the elbow, rappelling a 65-foot cliff out of the canyon, and trekking seven miles to find his rescuers. Ralston documented his life-altering experience in the New York Times best-selling memoir, Between a Rock and a Hard Place, which was adapted for the big screen in the 2010 film 127 Hours staring James Franco. An ordinary man pushed to the limits, Ralston demonstrates the human capacity for the extraordinary.

About Rich McKeown
Rich McKeown is the CEO of Leavitt Partners, which he co-founded with former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, EPA Administrator, and Governor, Michael O. Leavitt. McKeown leads a group of experienced professionals who help their clients understand and navigate value-driven healthcare.

About Utah Business
Utah Business (http://utahbusiness.com) is Utah's leading statewide source for business news and information, and we aim to always provide the best quality news and information to our readers in both print and digital formats and through informative events. Utah Business is also committed to recognizing leaders across all industries through a variety of premiere award events.

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