USTAR's Southern Utah TOIP team has published a report that provides an overview of Utah's renewable energy resources. In addition to data on the state's opportunities in geothermal, wind, solar, and biomass energy generation, there are brief technology assessments, and a chart (slide 13) indicating potential collaborations with USTAR Research ...

By Scott Kerbs skerbs@thespectrum.com   ST. GEORGE - The economic landscape of Southern Utah has seen dramatic transformation in recent months and event coordinators said the 2009 Washington County Economic Summit has been designed to reflect the recent activity. Presented by the Washington County Economic Development Council and the Dixie Business Alliance, the ...

By Scott Kerbs skerbs@thespectrum.com ST. GEORGE - The minds behind Efficient Fueling Systems were awarded the top prize in the Southern Utah Concept to Company Contest at the Washington County Economic Summit on Wednesday, and local economic development leaders said they expect the budding technology company to strengthen the local economy. The ...

Finalists selected BY SCOTT KERBS skerbs@thespectrum.com 3 local entrepreneurs edge closer into business ST. GEORGE - Three finalists for the Southern Utah Concept to Company Contest were announced Thursday, as local entrepreneurs presented their technology-based business ideas to a panel of judges. The contest, sponsored by Grow Utah Ventures, Zions Bank, USTAR, SEED Dixie ...

The "Concept to Company" competition is an ongoing innovation contest held in the various regions across the state of Utah.  The main objective of the contest is to encourage and support Utah's entrepreneurial innovators with the intent of helping them turn their concepts into a company. The contest is organized ...