Author: Bryan

Haven Ranch

Charity, Utah County

Haven Ranch Animal Sanctuary is a nonprofit refuge in Eagle Mountain dedicated to giving animals safety, care, and dignity while creating a welcoming place for the people who love them. Home to more than 200 animals including ducks, chickens, pigs, alpacas, cows, horses, goats, sheep, geese, yaks, and more, Haven Ranch offers visitors a chance…
Young Electric Sign Company: Lighting the West, One Landmark at a Time

100 Years

If you’ve spent any time in Utah—or anywhere across the western United States—you’ve seen the work of Young Electric Sign Company, better known as YESCO. Even if you didn’t realize it at the time, their signs are part of the visual language of the region: bold, iconic, and often unforgettable. Founded in 1920 by Thomas…
What Small Businesses Actually Need From a CRM

CRM, GoHighLevel

Most small businesses don’t fail because they lack effort. They fail because information is scattered, follow-up is inconsistent, and good intentions fall through the cracks. A CRM is often sold as a cure-all, but too many systems are built for enterprises with departments, not local businesses with limited time, staff, and energy. What small businesses…
ProKool HVAC Services • Salt Lake & Tooele County

Furnace, HVAC, Salt Lake, Tooele

When your air conditioner quits in the middle of a Utah summer or your furnace starts acting up on the coldest night of the year, you don’t want a call center or a sales pitch — you want someone local, honest, and dependable. That’s exactly what Pro Kool Inc. has built their reputation on. Founded…
LOCAL SPOTLIGHTER: PARSONS’ BAKERY (BOUNTIFUL, DAVIS COUNTY)

Davis County, Utah

THE QUICK SPOTLIGHT Location: 535 W. 2600 S, Bountiful, UT 84010Phone: (801) 298-3059Hours: Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–6:00 PM • Sun closedKnown for: Old-school neighborhood bakery energy, pastries, breads, cakes, cookies, pies, donutsEstablished: “Baking memories since 1945” ABOUT There are places that feel like part of a town’s nervous system — not flashy, not trying to be…
LOCAL SPOTLIGHTER: LARKLEAN

ABOUT Larklean makes affordable, sustainable, ecological cleaning supplies designed to give you a “kleaner” clean without the harsh stuff. Their lineup includes an effervescent botanical scrubbing cleaner and non-toxic laundry detergent in a few crowd-favorite scents. WHY WE’RE SPOTLIGHTING THEM If you’ve been trying to reduce toxins at home, you already know the tradeoff: “clean”…
Cache Valley Dies: Color, Craft, and Community with Riley Parkinson

Artisan, Cache Valley, Clothing, Handmade, Utah

Cache Valley Dyes: Color, Craft, and Community with Riley Parkinson In a world of mass production and fast fashion, there’s something quietly powerful about work that is made slowly, by hand, with intention. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Cache Valley Dyes, the natural dye studio and creative project run by Riley Parkinson. Based in…
Local Calendars!

Utah

AlphaGraphics let us know about this year’s beautiful photo calendar by Christian Paul, a local scenic photographer and youtuber well worth checking out if you’re into the spectacular nature that surrounds us here in the mountain west.
Getting the Word Out: How Local Handymen Can Stay Busy During Slow Seasons

When work slows down, many local handymen find themselves wondering how to keep the phone ringing. The truth is, even during quieter months, homeowners still have long lists of repairs waiting for the right moment — or the right person — to get them done. The challenge isn’t a lack of work. It’s visibility. With…
Herm’s Inn — Breakfast Where the Canyon Begins

Cache Valley, Lunch, Restaurant, Utah

What makes Herm’s special isn’t just the food, or even the building — it’s the feeling. The staff greets you like you’ve been there before. The owners talk about their recipes the way musicians talk about songs. Everything here is done with care, but without pretense. It’s comfortable, genuine, and local in the truest sense…

Local Spotlighter is a blog, directory and resource spotlighting local business, history and people. It’s written and managed by locals in each area, usually by local marketers with a passion for local community. Currently getting started along the Wasatch in northern Utah in 2026 with more to come.