Art Raymond
Silicon Slopes unveils new program for Utah entrepreneurs
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 4 - 10:36 p.m.
On Wednesday, Silicon Slopes co-founder and CEO Clint Betts unveiled Start School, a new initiative free to participants and structured to avoid many common startup program features.
The biggest financial concern for Utahns may surprise you
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Feb. 4 - 8:05 a.m.
A new statewide survey not only revealed deep concerns among Utahns when it comes to the state of the economy and inflation, but also identified their biggest single worry — groceries.
Intermountain Health freezes pension plans. What does it mean for employees?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 31 - 5:02 p.m.
Utah-based Intermountain Health announced last week that it plans to bring its long-running pension program to an end. Here's what the move means for employees statewide.
Where is Utah's economy headed? Here's what state leaders had to say
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 24 - 12:04 p.m.
Utah's economy continued to outpace most of the rest of the country in 2025 despite persistent problems, and state leaders weighed in on it at a summit in Salt Lake City on Friday.
Holiday spending set records despite consumer pessimism
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 11 - 8:34 p.m.
In the face of an economy beset by persistent inflation and skyrocketing housing costs, a majority of Americans told pollsters that fiscal concerns would lead to tighter spending budgets at the start of the 2025 winter holiday shopping season.
AI technology set to transform drug prescription renewals in Utah
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 10 - 10:34 p.m.
Utah's Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy just announced its approval of a pilot effort for an AI-driven platform that provides select prescription renewal services, but medical experts are still wary.
What is a 'K-shaped' economy and why is it a concern?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 11 - 1:46 p.m.
Adopting letters as stand-in descriptors for economic conditions is a long-standing practice. So what is a "K-shaped" economy?
It's Cyber Monday, but is that still a thing?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:30 p.m.
The days of queueing up for "door buster" deals on Black Friday, and the occasional mayhem that sometimes ensued, are well behind us now, but is the recent king of holiday shopping — Cyber Monday — still a thing?
How a firefighter accidentally found the secret door to success
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 1 - 7:31 a.m.
Jeremy Barker set out to add a family theater space to his home in 2012, but was looking for a way to include a little kid-friendly pizzazz to the project.
The power of Utah college sports is more than money
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 30 - 12:04 p.m.
It's no secret that Division I college athletics in Utah are a pretty big deal, driven by thousands of premier athletes across two dozen sports that generate tens of millions in ticket sales and hundreds of million dollars in revenue every year.
Holiday blues? Here's what consumers say about holiday shopping plans
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 22 - 2:09 p.m.
Despite U.S. economic conditions that are pummeling consumers with persistent inflation, skyrocketing housing costs and a softening labor market, retail experts predict the 2025 holiday shopping season will easily top last year's spending volumes.
American families divided on technology impacts but united in protecting kids
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 12:03 p.m.
Latest American Family Survey explores how smartphones, AI, social media and more impact families across the country.
'Build here': 47G's aerospace and defense summit aims to make Utah premiere destination
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 5 - 11:00 a.m.
A gathering in Salt Lake City Tuesday aims to "unite one of the most dynamic aerospace and defense ecosystems in the U.S. and position Utah as the premiere destination for the future this industry."
Financial strain: Inflation and job market challenges hit home
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 3 - 12:00 p.m.
A growing number of Utahns are facing mounting financial challenges thanks to a convergence of issues that include persistent inflation, a weakening U.S. jobs market and more.
What's the coolest thing made in Utah? Time for you to be the judge
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:00 p.m.
The Utah Manufacturer's Association has rounded up the most unlikely companies with unlikely inventions to answer one question: What is the coolest thing made in Utah?
Utah business leaders unveil statewide chamber of commerce
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 5 - 4:10 p.m.
In a move that recognizes Utah's nation-leading economic performance and population growth, the Utah Chamber was announced on Tuesday by the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.
From magnets to millions: This Utah company just went public
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 p.m.
On a journey that launched over a decade ago with the most humble of pursuits — selling refrigerator magnets online — Pattern now finds itself at the top of its category as an e-commerce accelerator.
Unfolding the future: BYU student's origami discovery has space-age applications
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 25 - 6:18 a.m.
Brigham Young University student Kelvin (Zhongyuan) Wang's love of paper folding just led to a discovery that added a new chapter to an art form that can trace its roots back hundreds of years.
Core inflation spikes in July, but tariff price impacts still muted
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 12 - 10:34 p.m.
A Tuesday report from the Labor Department shows overall annual inflation held steady in July even as prices on consumer goods and services moved up slightly on a monthly basis.
Poll: How Utahns feel about the price of summer vacation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 7:00 p.m.
Perhaps not surprisingly, a new statewide poll found cost considerations were the biggest factors for Utahns when it came to how they planned vacation time over the summer.
How Utah figures into Apple's latest investment in US chip making
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 7 - 8:05 a.m.
Apple CEO Tim Cook joined President Donald Trump on Wednesday afternoon to announce plans by the U.S. computer and smartphone giant to increase previous commitments to investments in domestic manufacturing facilities by $100 billion.
How will Trump's new copper tariff impact Utah?
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 15 - 6:17 a.m.
Consumers could see higher prices from President Donald Trump's tariffs, but Utah's mining industry would get a boost.
Utah is the nation's top performer, but voters deeply divided about the US economy
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 12:32 p.m.
A new Deseret News poll found Utah voters are mixed on local versus national fiscal health.
Historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building reopens after extensive renovation
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 12:04 p.m.
Visitors to the historic Joseph Smith Memorial Building can once again enjoy access to the lobby and mezzanine levels of the building. The chapel and other parts of the building remain under renovation.
