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 | Sep 15, 2025 | Press Releases, UMA, UMA Blog
For Immediate Release Salt Lake City, Utah — September 15, 2025 — The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) announced today that nominations are open for the 2025 Coolest Thing Made in Utah competition. The competition, coming back after a brief hiatus, will lead...
by Jenn Sparks | Sep 11, 2025 | Recent, UMA Blog
What a day! The 2025 UMA Manufacturing Conference brought together nearly 200 manufacturers, leaders, and industry partners together to share ideas, celebrate successes, and look toward the future of Utah manufacturing. We kicked things off with our first powerhouse...
