News Releases Sen. Romney statement on anniversary of January 6 U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today released the following statement on the anniversary of January 6. âToday, we call to mind the memory of those who were tragically lost on the 6th and in the following days, and we reflect with gratitude on the heroic efforts of those who protected the U.S. Capitol and all of us inside the building. It is because of their courage that Congress ultimately fulfilled its responsibility to count the votes and that the transfer of power continued unimpeded. âWe ignore the lessons of January 6 at our own peril. Democracy is fragile; it cannot survive without leaders of integrity and character who care more about the strength of our Republic than about winning the next election. I said last year that the best way we can show respect for voters who are upset is by telling them the truth. The responsibility that elected officials have in this regard is fundamental to reversing the malaise gripping our current politics and ensuring that our democracy endures.â Salt Lake Chamber & Gardner Policy Institute to host Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit The Salt Lake Chamber, Utahâs largest and longest-serving statewide business association, will host the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute on January 13, 2021, at the Grand America Hotel. This event is the stateâs premier economic forecasting and public policy showcase and will be attended by notable policy and academic thought leaders from across the state. The Summit presents an unrivaled opportunity for attendees to gain insights on the future of Utahâs economy and the business communityâs policy priorities for the upcoming legislative session. The Summit will be Thursday, Jan 12. (Read More) Go Utah responds to the Salt Lake Tribune Domo incentive article In an article published Wednesday morning by The Salt Lake Tribune, âDOMO got $23 million in incentives from GOEO, whose chair sits on the DOMO board,â author Bryan Schott waited until well into the article to state that there was no indication that Chair Carine Clark had any undue influence on the process of awarding tax credits. The Utah Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity condemns the misleading nature of the article published by The Salt Lake Tribune. Ms. Carine Clark has served honorably as our Board chair since March 2020. As a matter of procedure, our Board members recuse themselves whenever any issue connected to personal interests is discussed and voted upon. One of the stateâs assistant attorney generals participates in each of our Board meetings to help ensure weâre following this protocol. In the case of the Jan. 14, 2021, Domo incentive, the public record shows that Chair Clark did just that: recuse herself. âCarine Clark represents the best of Utah,â said Dan Hemmert, Go Utahâs executive director. (Read More) Go Utah completes Domo EDTIF investigation The Utah Governorâs Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah) was made aware of comments made by a Domo senior executive at a Silicon Slopes Summit event on Oct. 13, 2021, related to an Economic Development Tax Increment Finance (EDTIF) incentive... The statement made by the Domo executive at the Silicon Slopes Summit triggered an investigation of a potential breach of the EDTIF contract... Our office did not find evidence of a breach, and Go Utah has recommended continuing the tax credit incentive as agreed in the contract. (Read More) Nathan Peterson named Tax Partner at Tanner LLC Tanner LLC, a certified public accounting firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nathan Peterson to Partner in Tannerâs Tax Services practice. Nathan specializes in serving companies with pass-through entities (Partnerships, LLCs, and S-Corporations), mergers and acquisitions, and high-net-worth individuals. He frequently consults on pass-through purchase and sale transactions, complex partnership allocation structures, and equity compensation planning. Nathan joined Tanner in October of 2012, and has been in public accounting for over 15 years. (Read More) | 