Expansion will support continued growth of Southern Utah’s aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — October 8, 2026 — Baxter Aerospace is preparing for its next phase of growth with a planned expansion in Washington City, adding to Southern Utah’s growing aerospace, defense and advanced manufacturing sector. Baxter Aerospace has longstanding ties to […]
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Utah Tech University to host Special Needs Halloween Carnival for the community
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Offering the Southern Utah special needs community a safe place to celebrate Halloween, the Service Branch of the Utah Tech Student Association is hosting its annual Special Needs Halloween Carnival. Featuring games, crafts, treats and karaoke, the carnival is set to take place from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 […]
United Way of Washington County – Day of Caring
Dear Nonprofit Partners, Our nonprofit partner breakfasts are one of my favorite opportunities to bring organizations from across Washington County together—to connect, share what we’re working on, and find ways to support one another. For October, I’d like us to do something a little different. Instead of gathering for our regular breakfast, I’m inviting all […]
U.S. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION FACT SHEET – ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS(SBA DISASTER DECLARATION DUE TO DESIGNATION BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE)
ARIZONA Declaration #21920(Disaster: AZ-20026)Incident: DROUGHToccurring: May 5, 2026 & continuingin Mohave County, Arizona; the contiguous Arizona counties of: Coconino, La Paz & Yavapai;the contiguous California county of: San Bernardino;the contiguous Nevada counties of: Clark & Lincoln;and the contiguous Utah counties of: Kane & WashingtonApplication Filing Deadline: May 17, 2027 Disaster Loan Assistance Available:Economic Injury Disaster […]
Business founders to share entrepreneurial advice at Utah Tech University’s Boost conference
ST. GEORGE, Utah — In partnership with Southern Utah’s most influential business founders and leaders, Utah Tech University’s Atwood Innovation Plaza and the Nucleus Institute are hosting the entrepreneurial focused conference Boost. Offering both Utah Tech students and community members an inside view into what it takes to be their own boss, Boost is set to […]
JustServe, St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Utah Tech University Sponsor Community Volunteer Fair
All community members are invited to the JustServe, St. George Chamber of Commerce, and Utah Tech University Volunteer Fair being held Monday, September 28th from 3-7 p.m. in the Gardner Ballroom on the campus of Utah Tech University, located at 225 South 700 East, St. George. Parking and entrance to the Volunteer Fair is free. […]
OCTOBER 2026 TABERNACLE EVENTS
THE FOLLOWING EVENTS ARE SCHEDULED AT THE ST. GEORGE TABERNACLE FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2026. ALL EVENTS ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC. BEGINNING THE LAST WEEK OF SEPTEMBER, RECORDINGS OF EVENTS CAN ALSO BE HEARD BY DIALING 435-677-6230 AND PRESSING #3 MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 – 12 NOON “LEGACY LECTURE SERIES” Barbara Jones Brown is […]
Utah Tech University President Shane B. Smeed shares about the success of hands-on learning
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Recounting some of the “active learning. active life.” opportunities that define the Utah Tech University experience, University President Shane B. Smeed delivered his inaugural State of the University Address on campus Wednesday morning. “As a polytechnic institution, Utah Tech University gives students the opportunity to learn by doing, turn ideas into action […]
Utah Tech University opens America First Performing Arts Center to the community
ST. GEORGE, Utah — Celebrating the community partnerships that made renovating and expanding the America First Performing Arts Center possible, Utah Tech University held a ribbon cutting and concert Friday, Aug. 28, to open the state-of-the-art facility to the community. “America First Performing Arts Center is a premier venue where people can come together to celebrate the arts, […]
Dixie Technical College Receives Nearly $1 Million Lowe’s Foundation Grant to Expand Skilled Trades Training in Southern Utah
St. George, Utah — Dixie Technical College has been awarded a nearly $1 million Gable Grant from the Lowe’s Foundation to expand hands-on training in its Construction programs, including electrical and plumbing apprenticeships and HVACR technician training. The investment will increase training capacity, modernize equipment, and prepare more skilled professionals for careers that are essential to […]