Grow America Springboard, launched by Alan E. Hall with the help of regional partners, is providing $1,000,000 in cash awards and resources over the course of three events in 2012 and a Utah state championship in January 2013.  The competitions are designed to support, encourage, and strengthen entrepreneurship wherever and whenever it is found.

The Spring 2012 Live Pitch and Final Pitch events will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center on May 21, 2012. The Live and Final Pitch events are a cross between the Shark Tank ™ and American ™ Idol. The community is welcome to network and participate in the Live Pitch beginning at 1:30. The Final Pitch event, in which the top twelve companies will make their presentations before a live audience and celebrity judges begins at 4:00 p.m. After voting by both the audience and judges, Grow America will name winners in three categories, idea, startup and growth.

Attendance to both the Live Pitch and Final Pitch are free and open to the public.  To RSVP for either May 21 event visit http://www.growam.com/rsvp_live_event/.

When:

Monday, May 21, 2012

1:30 pm – 6:00 pm

Where:

Salt Palace Convention Center

100 South West Temple

Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Who:

Alan E. Hall, Founder of Grow America

Scott Anderson, President & CEO of Zions Bank

Steve Lindsley, Regional Vice President, Comcast Spotlight

Contact:

Jeremy Kartchner

Snapp Conner PR

(801) 703-4092

Jeremy@snappconner.com

Utah Community Credit Union is a top lender of Utah County auto loans, the company revealed, an announcement that further strengthens its position in the regional mortgage and loan markets.

“Thanks to our competitive rates, quick approval process, and great customer service, we have become a premier direct supplier of auto loans in the valley,” said Ryan Howell, VP of UCCU Consumer Lending. “In fact the attractive nature of our auto loans has drawn a number of new members to UCCU as buyers become pleasantly surprised by the services UCCU provides.”

UCCU provides a full suite of financial services including loans, checking and savings accounts, debit/credit cards, retirement planning and investment services, and personal and business accounts. With their 56 years of experience and commitment to the community, UCCU has become a dependable financial partner through all stages of life.

UCCU has created an auto loan transfer rebate program that pays members and non-members 1% of their loan value when they transfer a loan from another institution to UCCU. For example, the program would pay a new member $250 for transferring a $25,000 auto loan to UCCU.

Members who have enjoyed UCCU’s services have stated:

• “UCCU did better than I expected.”
• “UCCU has been able to save us a lot of money, especially on the auto loan we just got.”
• “I just got a car loan with UCCU. UCCU staff is some of the most courteous and professional individuals I have ever worked with compared to other financial institutions.”
• “It is always a pleasure doing business with UCCU. I look forward to continuing my relationship with UCCU.”

In addition to being Utah County’s premier source of direct auto loans, UCCU has expertise in mortgage, home equity, and personal and business lines of credit, which members can easily apply for and access online or by phone.

About UCCU
Utah Community Credit Union is your dependable community partner, pairing unmatched personal support with a broad suite of innovative financial services that are available live or through our online interface anywhere and anytime. For more information, visit www.uccu.com or call 800-453-8188.

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PR Contacts:

Cheryl Conner or Randy Scott
Snapp Conner PR
801 994-9625
Cheryl@snappconner.com or randy@snappconner.com

One of the most remarkable tools the company has launched is available to everyone, free: The Profit Proposal Generator (PPG) helps anyone–even with no financial or accounting background–turn their cost saving or profit producing idea into a board level proposal. Participants enter their idea into the online tool and answer a few simple questions. The expertise is built into the system, and the result is a detailed proposal for making that revenue real.

More or Less is headed by business strategist Larry Myler, who recently sold his idea to a leading publisher in the space of 10 minutes, without an agent. Wiley & Sons will release Myler’s new book, Indispensable by Monday, in January, 2010.

The consulting arm of More or Less is available to help companies find new profit and improve bottom line revenue through means they had never thought of before. The company can teach businesses to engage employees at every level to think and act like senior executives, and give them the tools to measure and track their results.

“I had the benefit of being tutored in these concepts by Larry Myler himself over a period of 10 years,” says Joseph Grenny, owner of a leading consulting firm. “My company, VitalSmarts, has grown both revenues and profits at an average of 25 percent per year over the past decade. And I am convinced that if you seriously infuse these ideas into the DNA of your organization, so will yours.”

For a limited time, companies who book Profit Jumpstart events and individuals who purchase consulting sessions will receive advance copies of Indispensable by Monday for free.

About More or Less

More or Less, Inc. is a privately-held company in Salt Lake City that offers business training and consulting in the areas of profit enhancement, sales expansion, market positioning, and employee engagement.  The company’s online Profit Proposal Generator (PPG) lets anybody create a board-level proposal out of their money saving or profit producing ideas for free. To find out more about More or Less Inc., or to try out the Profit Proposal Generator, visit www.moreorlessinc.com.

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PR Contact:

Snapp Conner PR

Cheryl Snapp Conner or Cory Maloy

801 994-9625

cheryl@snappconner.com or cory@snappconner.com

Register for the UTC Public Relations Clinic.

Social media is all the rage, with people around us talking about Twitter, Blogs, Facebook, RSS, YouTube, DIGG, Linkedin, etc. How can you leverage these new vehicles for your company’s PR? Can a thoughtful, well-developed social media plan really enhance your PR? Come listen to guest presenter Jack Hadley, owner of Cowork Utah and founder of Utah’s new Academy of Social Media, talk to you about how you can put these strategies to use for any business—large or small.

Jack and I have worked together pretty closely for over a year and I can honestly say there are few people around who ‘get it’ like he does. Jack combines an uncanny understanding of messaging with a remarkable aptitude for social media strategies to come up with ways you can actually use these new online tools to build your brand, get attention, and grow your presence on the Web. Coupled with the online prowess of Snapp Conner PR, this should be a must-see event. I’ll be there. —Cary

UTC clinics are reserved for members of the UTC only.
For more information on membership, please contact Mark Lehnhof at mark(at)utahtech.org or 801-568-3500.

Details:

When: Thursday, July 9, 2009 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Where:  Snapp Conner PR, 1258 West 10400 South, Ste 301
Directions: From I-15 take the 106th South Exit #293 West. Turn right onto 1000 West. Turn left onto 104th South. Park.

Here’s a Map to Snapp Conner PR.

Cost: Free to UTC Members

AxisPointe , Inc. , the leader in facility asset management software and outsourced post-construction customer service, announced today a partnership with BYU-Idaho to provide a Work Order Management system to better allocate resources and man power, increase efficiencies and reduce operating costs.

“AxisFM’s product aligned with our overall goal of providing the highest standard in campus maintenance to enhance the learning environment,” said Wayne Clark, BYU-Idaho Physical Facilities Operations Director. “They provide a solid technology that will be an integral part of effectively managing our facilities and staying cost effective.”

In the current unstable market, BYU-Idaho is making cautious, long-term decisions that are going to have significant impact on their overall budget. The continued growth of their campus offers new challenges for each department..

“The BYU campuses have long been an example of outstanding facilities practices and BYU-Idaho is no exception,” said Andrew Smith, AxisPointe President. ”It’s an honor for us to enter into this relationship and we are confident that the AxisFM system will produce the results BYU-Idaho is looking for.”

The implementation of the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) started this summer and will continue over the next two years.

About AxisPointe
AxisFM by AxisPointe is a facility asset lifecycle management system that enables controlled and organized growth, all-inclusive visibility, data-driven decision making, and bridges the gap between business officers and facility managers. Specializing in capital asset management, work management, and space management, AxisFM has fused and simplified the core facility management functions into a single, web-based, on-demand system. With AxisFM, organizations of all types and sizes can optimize their facility portfolios and eliminate the need for costly, on-going facility condition assessments.

AxisPointe’s outsourced post-construction services eliminate the hassle, risk, and unnecessary cost during the builder warranty period. The company specializes in customized closing packets, buyer orientation and walkthrough, punch list management, warranty callback processing, service ticketing, work order management, and other warranty-related items.

Learn more at http://www.axispointe.com/

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PR Contacts:
Snapp Conner PR
(801) 994-9625
Cheryl Snapp Conner or Jamie Kaneko
cheryl@snappconner.com or jamie@snappconner.com

Managing Partner Cheryl Snapp Conner said the agency finalized plans to purchase space that will become the agency’s new headquarters at the Jordan Professional Plaza, 1258 W. 104th S.

Snapp Conner PR plans to move into its new location around Dec. 1.

The appointment of Maloy brings nearly 20 years of PR experience to Snapp Conner PR. He has served in both agency and corporate capacities for global companies including Dayna Communications, Iomega Corporation, Plantronics, Maxtor, Cobalt Networks (Sun), silex technology, Travelers, ArtStamps, Podfitness, and others. Most recently, he served as Senior Director of Public Relations/Corporate Communications for MediConnect Global. Prior to MediConnect, Maloy served for two years as Senior VP for PR and ad firm Adams & Knight in CT.

You can find Maloy on LinkedIn at http://tinyurl.com/6rllzg

In addition to serving as a senior strategist for Snapp Conner’s growing roster of clients, Maloy will play a lead role in the business development efforts that will be essential for the agency’s next phase of growth.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Cory to our senior executive team,” said Conner. “I have had the great opportunity to work directly with Cory and also to collaborate with him during many of his prior roles. I know the extent of his experience and background first hand, and I know that our clients will benefit greatly from the strategy and knowledge he brings. Our whole team looks forward to working with him.”

About Snapp Conner PR
Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology, health and wellness and life sciences space. Snapp Conner PR assists organizations in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. For more information about Snapp Conner PR please visit www.snappconner.com.

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PR Contacts:
Cheryl Snapp Conner or Jeremy Kartchner
Snapp Conner PR
801 994-9625
Cheryl (at) snappconner.com or jeremy (at) snappconner.com

SALT LAKE CITY—August 11, 2008 — AxisPointe, Inc., the leader in outsourced post-construction customer service and facility asset management, has been named one of the hottest providers in the residential construction market by Constructech magazine.

“As solution providers strive for success in the residential construction market, they must consistently remain dynamic to best serve their customer base,” said Mike Carrozzo, editor of Constructech magazine. “AxisPointe’s technology stays innovative and profitable in today’s construction space and we are pleased to award them as one of the seven Hottest Companies this year.”

The participating companies are judged by the Constructech editorial staff based on a range of criteria, including the description of the company’s product and/or service, significant accomplishments in the past year, the growth record for the past three years, noteworthy customer wins, and new products impacting the marketplace.

“We are honored to receive this prestigious award from Constructech,” said Andrew Smith, AxisPointe CEO. “In a downturn industry, it is essential to be innovative and provide builders with tools to be more efficient, save money and provide top-notch customer service to their homeowners. We strive to stay ahead of the market with solutions for all aspects of the post-construction phase and we’re pleased to be recognized for our efforts.”

About AxisPointe
AxisPointe’s outsourced post-construction services eliminate the hassle, risk, and unnecessary cost during the builder warranty period. The company specializes in customized closing packets, buyer orientation and walkthrough, punch list management, warranty callback processing, service ticketing, work order management, and other warranty-related items.

AxisFM by AxisPointe is a facility asset lifecycle management system that enables controlled and organized growth, all-inclusive visibility, data-driven decision making, and bridges the gap between business officers and facility managers. Specializing in capital asset management, work management, and space management, AxisFM has fused and simplified the core facility management functions into a single, web-based, on-demand system. With AxisFM, organizations of all types and sizes can optimize their facility portfolios and eliminate the need for costly, ongoing facility condition assessments.

Learn more at http://www.axispointe.com/

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PR Contacts:
Snapp Conner PR
(801) 994-9625
Cheryl Snapp Conner or Jamie Kaneko
cheryl@snappconner.com or jamie@snappconner.com