NRV Utah, a newly formed empowerment and data-strategy firm led by TestOut founder Noel Vallejo, has acquired Bennett Communications, publisher of Utah Valley BusinessQ and Utah Valley Magazine.

Club Ability, Weber State University, and Rancho Markets host a free, inclusive “Triumph in Technology” event September 20 in Salt Lake City, offering STEM zones, résumé reviews, and 3D printing for all ages.

Colgate-Palmolive senior leader Maria Del Pilar Mora Saavedra shares with SheTech Intern, Siya Jain, her approach to balance, routine, and visualization, and the impact she’s making in global manufacturing and mentorship.

The largest U.S. Parkinson’s light therapy trial led by PhotoPharmics (American Fork, UT) surpasses 300 participants, expands to 19 states, testing an FDA-designated, non-invasive device aiming to improve movement, sleep, and quality of life.

Eric Hilton becomes partner in Sorenson Capital’s $150M Fund III, focusing on Utah and national early-stage B2B software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure investments, including Jump, a stealth AI healthcare startup, and other high-growth ventures.

Vottiv (Provo, UT) is a SaaS startup transforming Republican campaign tech with data-driven voter outreach software, overcoming resource limits to boost efficiency and impact. The One Enterprises-funded company recently secured a major California contract.

ValorC3 (St. George, UT) backed by CVC DIF, is expanding AI-ready, liquid-cooled data centers in Utah and beyond, leveraging low-cost power, existing grid capacity, and a high-touch approach to serve enterprise clients in secondary markets.

Apple’s $100 billion investment boosts confidence in Lehi’s Texas Instruments chip plant, known as LFAB2. City officials anticipate job growth, water reuse innovations, and sustained operations—avoiding past missteps like Micron’s stalled facility.