> Economy Skiers enjoy a run at Solitude's Ski Resort Monday Nov 9, 2009. Solitude has the Moonbeam Express lift and the Link lift running that accesses the lower runs at the ski area.
Upturn in indicators could mean better year for resorts.(Steve Grifffin / The Salt Lake Tribune)
Salt Lake third ranked U.S. city for economic activity Utah's economy may be beat up and bruised by the nation's recession, but the three major metropolitan areas along the Wasatch Front actually have performed relatively well when it comes to creating or sustaining jobs. Full Story
A two-for-one: Dip in cost of living and deals, deals, deals One of the positive aspects for consumers in these tough economic times is that inflation is well under control. And in one key area of consumer spending in particular -- food -- it's almost impossible not to save money these days. Full Story
Housing plan reaches 1 in 5 borrowers Washington » The Obama administration's mortgage relief program has reached 1-in-5 eligible homeowners, a government report says, but most of those borrowers are on temporary trial plans that have yet to be made final. Full Story
Cell phone shield maker Zagg opens first store Zagg Inc., which produces popular accessories for consumer electronics items, opened its first bricks-and-mortar store Monday.
The company with headquarters in South Salt Lake said the store in the University Mall in Orem is operated through a licensed vendor. Full Story
