Gov. Herbert to Host 13th Annual Utah Economic Summit
What: Gov. Gary R. Herbert will host industry and thought leaders during the 13th annual Utah Economic Summit. During the premier business event, leaders will share insights and engage in discussions on economic trends, challenges and successes that impact Utah. In addition, Gov. Herbert will ceremonially sign H.B. 286, Financial and Economic Literacy Education Amendments, following his keynote address.
Carly Fiorina, chairman of Carly Fiorina Enterprises, will deliver the morning keynote address during the plenary session. Breakout sessions will highlight leading topics in the business community including workforce, Utah’s housing gap and entrepreneurship.
When: Friday, May 17, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Where:
Grand America Hotel
555 S. Main Street, Salt Lake City
Interview opportunities:
Media availability:
Carly Fiorina: 10:15 a.m.
Mexican Consulate Undersecretary Jesus Seade: 11:00 a.m.
Gov. Herbert: 1:00 p.m.
Ceremonial signing of H.B. 286 at 1:00 p.m.
Agenda:
8:00 a.m. Morning plenary session speakers: Val Hale, Miles Hansen,
Stephanie Hewlett, Lt. Gov. Spencer Cox, Dan Gelston, Shawn
Newell, Damien Patton, Rich Choppa, Natalie Gochnour and
9:45 a.m. Keynote speaker Carly Fiorina
9:25 a.m. Gov. Herbert offers remarks
10:00 a.m. Media availability with Carly Fiorina
10:30 a.m. Breakout sessions begin
11:00 a.m. Media availability with Undersecretary Jesus Seade
11:50 a.m. Awards presentation
12:05 p.m. Gov. Herbert offers remarks
1:00 p.m. Media availability with Gov. Herbert
1:00 p.m. Ceremonial signing of H.B. 286 (Imperial D)
2:45 p.m. Closing reception
3:45 p.m. Conclude
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ew Award Jerseys Show Off Distinctive Features of State
at Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
Daily Fan Favorite Category Returns with Online Voting During Race Week
SALT LAKE CITY (May 16, 2019) – Want to easily spot the overall race leader in this year’s Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah? Look for the one-of-a-kind yellow jersey emblazoned with the skyline of Salt Lake City. The six Tour of Utah award jerseys have been redesigned to recognize classification leaders and fan favorites during race week on Aug. 12-18.
Five jerseys will be presented daily for top performers in the peloton, which include the General Classification (G.C.) leader, sprint leader, best climber, most aggressive and best young rising star. The America First Credit Union Fan Favorite jersey will be awarded daily in special categories using online voting by fans.
The updated designs showcase classic landscapes of the state of Utah from the Bonneville Salt Flats to Arches National Park. A distinct color is paired with the featured design to identify each unique jersey. It is the ninth year that Tour organizers have partnered with Utah-based DNACYCLING for design and production of all award jerseys.
Here are the award jerseys with presenting sponsor and scenic image:
“The Tour of Utah has been proud to pass many of these iconic locations during the race in the past several years, and for our 15th edition we wanted to pay tribute to many of these scenic sites. DNA Cycling has done a great job with award jersey designs to commemorate what makes Utah special,” said John Kimball, managing director of the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah.
All award jerseys will feature branding for three Tour Partners -- Larry H. Miller Dealerships, Utah Sports Commission and the Utah Office of Tourism, an agency of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development -- on the collar, sleeves and side panels.
The Larry H. Miller Group of Companies General Classification (G.C.) jersey is worn by the overall race leader, determined by the lowest accumulated time. The yellow color replicates the same type of G.C. jersey used by the Tour de France, which began this tradition in 1913. Last year, American Sepp Kuss of Team LottoNL-Jumbo secured the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies G.C. jersey after winning three individual stages.
The Utah Sports Commission Sprint jersey is awarded to the rider who specializes in speed. Each day, riders can accumulate points for this classification along the route at designated points, as well as bonuses at select finish lines. The top sprinter from the 2018 race was American Travis McCabe of UnitedHealthcare Pro Cycling Team, who captured the Utah Sports Commission Sprint jersey for a second consecutive year.
The Utah Office of Tourism King of the Mountain (KOM) jersey will return with its popular motif of blue snowflakes and the Ski Utah brand. Designated KOM climbs along the route will provide points for this classification. The rider with the most accumulated points is awarded the KOM jersey each day as the best climber. Overall winner Kuss proved to be the best climber in the peloton and earned the Utah Office of Tourism KOM title last year.
The WCF Insurance Best Young Rider jersey goes to the foremost up-and-coming rider under the age of 24. This light blue jersey recognizes the qualified rider with the lowest accumulated time in the G.C. standings each day. Mexican Luis Villalobos of Aevolo Cycling won this jersey in 2018.
The Larry H. Miller Dealerships Most Aggressive Rider jersey is awarded to one rider each day who is judged by a panel of race officials to have exhibited a courageous or decisive performance. There is no overall champion for this award jersey since the selection is based on voting rather than G.C. standings. There were seven different riders to wear this award jersey last year, including American Nathan Brown of EF Education First-Drapac presented by Cannondale on the final stage in Park City.
The America First Credit Union Fan Favorite jersey returns for a sixth year as fans choose to recognize rising stars, past champions and inspirational riders. Each day a different category is named online at TourofUtah.com, with a winner tabulated by popular votes. Last year, American Taylor “TJ” Eisenhart of Holowesko-Citadel presented by Arapahoe Resources received the most votes to capture the Overall Fan Favorite prize. Voting for the daily America First Credit Union Fan Favorite award will be begin on the opening day of racing on Aug. 12.
The Tour of Utah is one of the premier events in North America for men’s professional cycling teams, ranked 2.HC by the Union Cycliste Internationale and positioned on USA Cycling’s Pro Road Tour. The Tour of Utah will begin on Aug. 12 with a prologue (short time trial) at Snowbird Resort, one of four ski resorts that is part of the event. The Tour will conclude on Aug. 18 in Park City. Additional host venues are North Logan City, Brigham City, Powder Mountain Resort, Antelope Island State Park, North Salt Lake, Salt Lake City, and Canyons Village at Park City Mountain.
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is free to all spectators, making professional cycling one of the most unique professional sports in the world today. It remains a 2.HC-rated stage race on the UCI America Tour, making it one of the premier events for professional cycling teams in North America. The Tour is also part of the USA Cycling Pro Road Tour. More information about the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com, as well as social channels Facebook (tourofutah), Twitter (tourofutah), Instagram (thetourofutah) and YouTube (Tour of Utah).
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About the Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah
The Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah, referred to as "America's Toughest Stage RaceTM," is a week-long, professional cycling stage race for the best men’s teams in the world. The 2019 event will be held Aug. 12-18. Last year the Tour covered 548 miles of racing and 43,780 feet of elevation gain. Now in its 15th year, the event was elevated in 2015 as a 2.HC-rated UCI stage race, making it one of the premier events in North America. The Tour of Utah is owned by Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment. More information about the Tour of Utah and host venues can be found by visiting www.tourofutah.com.
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Point of the Mountain State Land Authority selects executive director
Head of Utah Department of Environmental Quality to take new position guiding land development
SALT LAKE CITY (May 16, 2019) – Gov. Gary R. Herbert has announced that Alan Matheson, current executive director of the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, will conclude his service leading the department and accept a new position as executive director of the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority.
“Alan has been an invaluable asset to my cabinet and senior team during his years of service at the Department of Environmental Quality,” Gov. Herbert said. “I have appreciated his firm focus on improving our air quality, as well as all aspects of the environment. He has been and will continue to be a trusted advisor, and I wish him all the best as he accepts this new position guiding important land development projects at the Point of the Mountain.”
Matheson’s resignation from his post at the Department of Environmental Quality is effective June 30. He is anticipated to begin work with the authority on July 1.
“We’re at a decisive moment in Utah’s history. Wise planning will make all the difference in helping us build the future we want for our kids and our grandkids,” said Lt. Gov. Spencer J. Cox, co-chair for the Point of the Mountain Authority. “I am grateful to have found an invested, experienced leader to guide the Point of the Mountain Authority board through this crucial phase of investment and development. Alan’s work for the Department of Environmental Quality has been invaluable, and Utahns can expect the best from him as he serves in this critical new role.”
“Governor Herbert gave me a gift - the opportunity to work with dedicated professionals in the Governor's Office and at DEQ to protect public health and Utah's treasured natural environment. I'm deeply grateful,” Matheson said. “I take on this new role with humility and hope. Beyond a significant development project, the Point of the Mountain presents a generational opportunity to improve lives. I'm excited to work with the board and many partners to set the standard for well-planned, sustainable development that drives economic opportunity, solves transportation challenges, and respects the environment.”
The Point of the Mountain State Land Authority was created by the Utah Legislature during the 2018 General Session to create a strategic development plan for land that currently houses the Utah State Prison, but which will be left empty once the prison relocates to its new site. The prison’s move is anticipated to occur in approximately two years.
Matheson will work with the authority’s board and other stakeholders to create a strategic plan for the approximately 700 acres, and will help facilitate the development of the land once the prison has been moved.
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NEW YORK (16 May 2019) — The International News Media Association (INMA) elected 18 executives to its Board of Directors at its annual business meeting in New York.
Elected president for a two-year term was Damian Eales, chief operating officer, publishing of News Corp Australia. Eales has worked across retail, financial services, and media industries, including one of Australia’s leading retailers and leading banks. The Sydney-based Eales joined News Corp in 2013 and has served as strategic partnerships director, group marketing director, and managing director of metro and regional publishing before assuming his current role in 2017. He serves on the NewsMediaWorks Board of Directors in Australia. Eales joined the INMA Board of Directors in 2014, spending the past two years as vice president.
Also elected to officer terms were:
Twelve executives were elected to Board terms:
Meanwhile, Gerold Riedmann, managing director of Austria-based Russmedia, joined the INMA Board of Directors in recent months as the association’s Europe Division president.
Five executives are departing the INMA Board after many years of service, including Ross McPherson, managing director of McPherson Media Group in Shepparton, Australia; Mark Challinor, CEO of Media Futures Ltd. In London, United Kingdom; Paulo Mira, CEO of PHD Mobi based in Miami, USA; Changhee Park, chief executive officer USA for South Korean publisher JoongAng Ilbo; and Chris Blaser, vice president of audience and circulation for the Las Vegas Review-Journal in the United States. Two executives departed the INMA Board in recent months: Olivier Bonsart, CEO of 20 Minutes in Paris, France, and Gregory Hywood, CEO of Fairfax Media in Sydney, Australia.
The INMA Board of Directors is the fiduciary and strategic body that guides the 89-year-old non-profit association.
The International News Media Association (INMA) is a global community of market-leading news media companies reinventing how they engage audiences and grow revenue in a multi-media environment. The fast-growing INMA community consists of more than 10,000 executives at 700+ media companies in 70 countries. INMA is the news media industry’s foremost ideas-sharing network with members connected via conferences, reports, Webinars, and an unparalleled archive of best practices.
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USDA Enhances African Swine Fever Surveillance Efforts
Washington, D.C., May 16, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is furthering its overall African Swine Fever (ASF) preparedness efforts with the implementation of a surveillance plan. As part of this plan, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will work with the swine industry, the states, and veterinary diagnostic laboratories to test for ASF.
ASF is a highly contagious and deadly disease affecting both domestic and feral (wild) pigs. It does not affect human health and cannot be transmitted from pigs to humans. ASF has never been detected in the United States.
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