Guest opinion: Don’t yank the rug out from under small businesses like mine
by Travis Nicolaides
As the CEO of a newly launched small business (GOGO EV Corp.), I know all too well how much work and planning goes into the process of creating, developing, and managing a business. While Congress and President Trump look to balance the budget it’s imperative that their actions consider small businesses like mine.
Reigning federal spending and cutting wasteful programs is a goal that we all get behind. But this should be done carefully with a scalpel, not a chainsaw. The Inflation Reduction Act created investments that have allowed companies, & nonprofits to purchase EVs through credits. These credits have allowed us to launch and operate and taking them away could make the difference between success and closing...
We can all agree that the budget deficit is a problem that requires urgent solutions but yanking the rug out from under customers like ours is not going to bring economic benefits to the country. If anything, it will wreak havoc, costing America and Utah thousands of jobs as businesses would be forced to curtail spending or hiring to cope with the loss of business. (Read More)
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Utah’s long-standing relationship with Peru was celebrated at Utah Global Diplomacy’s annual Dining Around the World Gala on Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center. The event spotlighted Peruvian culture, music, and cuisine, while honoring prominent Utah-Peruvian leaders who have helped build lasting ties between Utah and Peru.
With an estimated Peruvian-Utah population of 40,000 to 50,000 individuals, Utah shares deep ties and a rich history with Peru. In 2023, local leaders launched the Peru-Utah Chamber of Commerce to facilitate increased trade and cultural connections. In 2024, Peru established a consulate office in downtown Salt Lake City to serve the Peruvian-Utahn population. In addition, the State of Utah has led trade missions to Peru, while religious and nonprofit organizations have sent humanitarian workers and missionaries to the country. Utah Global Diplomacy has also welcomed more than 56 Peruvian delegates to the state over the past five years. (Read More)
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