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Provo & Utah offer stellar business environments

By gbennett • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Good News

When the going gets tough, perhaps the tough should head to Provo. It is, after all, a nationally recognized city of opportunity.



Timpanogos FBLA

By gbennett • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Money

Each issue, Utah Valley Magazine features a UCCU partner or member. This time we hear from Tiffany Peterson, a member of the Timpanogos (High School) Future Business Leaders of America.



The Long Haul

By gbennett • Sep 2nd, 2010 • Category: Features


7 Tips to Teaching Kids During Summer

By gbennett • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Prosperity

Summer is here and school is out, but it doesn’t have to mean that learning stops. There are opportunities to learn from life experiences — especially related to finances — that help adults and children alike. It’s up to parents to teach children the dollars and cents of finances. Every day has opportunities for conversation [...]



The Volunteer State

By gbennett • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Good News

Eat your heart out Tennessee.
You may have the nickname “The Volunteer State” and you may even have the university mascot to prove it, but Utah is the country’s undisputed champion of volunteerism.



Why Straighten Teeth?

By gbennett • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Health

For many parents, investing in orthodontic care may seem like only a mechanical fix. Straight teeth help an individual to effectively bite, chew and speak. Straight teeth contribute to healthy teeth and gums. Properly aligned teeth and jaws may alleviate or prevent physical health problems. However, teeth that work better also tend to look better. [...]



Benjamin Barton

By gbennett • Jul 1st, 2010 • Category: Money

Each issue, Utah Valley Magazine features a member of UCCU. This time we hear from Orem-native and recent Orem High School graduate Ben Barton, who earned a $500 scholarship from UCCU’s high school essay contest. He will attend BYU this fall.



A Team Approach To Athlete Treatment

By gbennett • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Health

Kent and Judy Van Leeuwen know that catching touchdown passes doesn’t start when you lace up the cleats under the bright Friday night lights at Timpview High School. The Van Leeuwens’ three sons lace up first at Utah Valley Sports Medicine Acceleration on the campus of Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo. They spend [...]



Utah By the Numbers

By gbennett • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Good News

As the nation continues to experience difficult financial challenges, Utah is positioned to capitalize on the situation.



David A. & Karrie McDougal

By gbennett • Apr 30th, 2010 • Category: Money

Each issue, Utah Valley Magazine features a member of UCCU. This time we hear from Provo business owner David A. McDougal and his wife, Karrie.