Slopes Summit News Today

Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense contractors and fintech companies.

Utah, with its emphasis on research, entrepreneurship and quality of life, has become one of the top states for high-tech industries. Arkansas is looking to borrow from the western states playbook.

Kado, based in Salt Lake City, opens its equity crowdfunding to the public, encouraging students to participate and become an investor and a part of the job seeking platform.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is a variety three-pack of Utah fry sauces richer after speaking at the 2021 Silicon Slopes Tech Summit in October.

Sen. Mike Lees office is reporting that the states senior senator recently put a care package together to thank Cook for his visit to Utah last month.