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Meaningful research May 6, 2021 The best-known examples of technology-based knowledge economies built through higher education, scientific research and innovation are the Silicon Valley and the Boston’s Technology Corridor, which each contribute more than $275 billion and $ 400 billion annually to the US economy. Many universities contribute to the success of both these regions. A 2012 study estimated that the companies formed by Stanford entrepreneurs generate $2.7 trillion in annual revenues. A 2009 study showed MIT alumni had founded 25,800 active companies worldwide, employing 3.3 mil...

Like spring flowers popping up in gardens and lots around town, what can be called “Industrial Mesa” is in bloom. In the southeastern corner of the city, big chunks of land remain undeveloped – but not for long. Development plans zipped through approval phases for multiple projects that will throw up huge warehouses and other industrial buildings. Mayor John Giles, Economic Development Director William Jabjiniak and others have joked about “landing some big fish” with recent deals. Google, the prized marlin, has been hard to reel in. Earlier this year, Jabjiniak said ...

As bulldozer wheels begin churning on the slow-motion construction of State Route 24, commercial and residential developers are lining up near the new stretch of highway. As Economic Development Director William Jabjiniak put it, “There’s a whole bunch of things going on in southeast Mesa.” The proposed extension of SR24 runs smack through the Cadence at Gateway development, planned for 3,500-plus homes on 465 acres. The developer is asking for a change from commercial zoning to residential in a 20-acre section of the development near Ray and Crimson roads. Some residents of Ca...

Some of the biggest stories to come out of northern Utah County included the announcement and groundbreaking of Intermountain’s Children’s Primary hospital in Lehi, the opening of the I-15 Technology Corridor, and the retirement of the general manager at the Utah County staple Lehi Roller Mills. Here are the top stories in 2020 from northern Utah County: IHC breaks ground on Lehi Primary Children’s Hospital After the announcement in January that Lehi would be the spot for the new Intermountain Children’s Primary Hospital in Utah County, the virtual groundbreaking was celeb...

Carlos Braceras today as the executive director of the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT). For the past seven years, Braceras has been responsible for UDOT's more than 1,700 employees and the design, construction and maintenance of Utah's 6,000-mile system of roads and highways. As a member of Governor-Elect Cox's new cabinet, Braceras will continue to lead UDOT in enhancing the quality of life for all Utahns through transportation. This includes ongoing work to build a smart transportation system that connects communities through roads, transit, and cycling and walking paths. This deli...