by Jenn Sparks | Dec 22, 2025 | Recent, UMA Blog
SALT LAKE CITY — This holiday season is already far more festive for Addie Morley. The Salt Lake County resident took a major step Friday toward independence and a promising career in a high-demand industry. Morley is one of six adults with autism who graduated as...
by Jenn Sparks | Dec 15, 2025 | Press Releases, UMA Blog
Salt Lake City, UT — December 11, 2025 — Columbus Community Center, in partnership with the Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) and Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), is proud to announce the graduation of the first cohort of the Utah Uniquely Abled...
by Jenn Sparks | Nov 13, 2025 | Recent, UMA Blog
Salt Lake City, UT – On Friday November 7, 2025, manufacturers across the state of Utah gathered to celebrate what has turned out to be an unusual and eventful year. We understand that while it is only November, we wanted to have a night to celebrate all things...
by Jenn Sparks | Nov 12, 2025 | UMA Blog
Smith Optics has been crowned the winner of the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Utah competition, following an intense Sweet 16-style voting bracket that saw thousands of votes cast. In a too close to call final round, the victory was secured by just a 4% margin,...
by Jenn Sparks | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Round 2 of the Coolest Thing in Utah is in the books and boy were there some tight races! We are so excited for these companies that are advancing to the Final Four. Voting will begin on Monday and last until 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday. Good luck!...
