Utah Valley BusinessQ

Utah Valley BusinessQ A quarterly publication for business leaders in Happy Valley. https://businessqmag.com/ A quarterly publication for business leaders in Utah County.

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨   For more than 50 years, Doug Ford has forged his own “magic kingdom” in Spanish Fork with Mountain Co...
12/15/2025

✨ COVER REVEAL ✨

For more than 50 years, Doug Ford has forged his own “magic kingdom” in Spanish Fork with Mountain Country Foods.

Along with a handful of other companies that have been in business 50 years or longer, Doug shares tips for longevity and what it means to truly “go the distance.”

“We operate with the GSD philosophy: We ‘get s— done,’” Doug says. “We can have a product developed and ready to put on the market before most people can decide if it’s good idea. That’s what separates us and has helped us get where we are today. We can do things better than others can.”

⬇️ What else is in this issue? ⬇️

💯 Learn about how to building a business for the long haul from...
Clyde Companies, Inc. (100 years next year)
Redmond (67 years)
Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework (121 years)
Lehi Mills (119 years)
DHI Computing Service, Inc. (75 years)

🤩 Read how four local legends balance change with tradition and “Keep Main Street Alive” ⬇️
McGee’s Stamp and Trophy 🏆
Stone Drug 💊
Modern Shoe 👞
Duke’s Jewelers 💍

🤔 “What to do when it’s time to exit your business” — advice from Heather Griffith Barber, Jeffrey Payne, Reid Tileston, Alec Ferguson, CFA and Avereigh Clarke.

And last but absolutely not least: “Seven things to fix your marketing” by Levi Lindsay 💭.

Read any of these articles or order your copy of the magazine at the link in our bio!

Utah Valley’s No. 24 fastest-growing company: Heritage Meats and Fine Foods 🐄 LIGHTS CAMERA ACTION  “We knew growth was ...
12/10/2025

Utah Valley’s No. 24 fastest-growing company: Heritage Meats and Fine Foods 🐄

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“We knew growth was coming when we noticed that outbound sales calls had shifted to inbound calls. The word was out and business was coming our way. So I bought more phones!”

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“We are proud of the successful launch of UT47 Beef, Utah’s first certified Utah beef program. This is currently providing more than 20,000 pounds of great Utah beef a week to local restaurants and retail stores. We are all about ‘Utah Feeding Utah.’ We deliver weekly to hundreds of Utah restaurants, including Utah’s famous ski resorts, national parks and golf clubs.”

“As we prepare to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034, we have an opportunity to strengthen our state, inspire our yo...
12/08/2025

“As we prepare to welcome the world back to Utah in 2034, we have an opportunity to strengthen our state, inspire our youth, and showcase who we are.” 🏅  

In his article “Spirit of Service: Hosting the 2034 Olympic Games will renew our state,” Senator Mike McKell shared five reasons he believes hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games again will benefit Utah. ⛷️  

Read more at the link in our bio. 

SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL – pt. 2  Utah Valley entrepreneurs we’ve featured who make (or sell) really cool products that yo...
12/05/2025

SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL – pt. 2

Utah Valley entrepreneurs we’ve featured who make (or sell) really cool products that you can gift this holiday season. 🎁
Alixandra Lewis Burrows - LitJoy Crate 📖
Kimberly O’Connell - Brixley Bags 👜
Michael Sorensen - Trove Brands/Owala
Becca Mijares – Romp Stomp 👟
Sydney Bledsoe - Pip Pop Post 💎
Sun Choi – Yummy’s Korean BBQ 🍲
Olive Daphne Redd - Sønderhaus 🧣

Utah Valley’s No. 19 Fastest-Growing Company: Ovation 👏   3-year growth: 492% Founders: 🍽️Zack Oates🍕, Derek Morgan The ...
12/03/2025

Utah Valley’s No. 19 Fastest-Growing Company: Ovation 👏

3-year growth: 492%
Founders: 🍽️Zack Oates🍕, Derek Morgan
The Company: A two-question, SMS-based survey as a Digital Table Touch™ that has redefined restaurant guest feedback.

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“The first sign that growth was about to take off came when some of the country’s most recognizable restaurant brands started reaching out to us — not because we had a big sales team or flashy marketing, but because they had heard about the results from other operators. Our response was to double down on listening so we could keep earning that trust. We are proud of partnering with large enterprise brands like Domino’s CA, Dave’s Hot Chicken and Blooming Brands.”

See the full feature here at the UV50 link in our bio.

SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL 🛍️ pt. 1Utah Valley entrepreneurs we’ve featured in the past year who make really cool products (...
12/02/2025

SHOP SMALL, SHOP LOCAL 🛍️ pt. 1

Utah Valley entrepreneurs we’ve featured in the past year who make really cool products (or sell really cool products) that you can gift this holiday season. 🎄

Lexi Petersen (Springville) – Cords Club 💎
Ali Perry-Hatch, MPH (Mapleton) - Earth Harbor Naturals 🧜‍♀️
Isaiah Price (Spanish Fork) - Sophos Survival 🧭
Whitney Gallegos (Spanish Fork) - Poppy Books & Gifts 📖
Karalynne Call (Orem) - Just Ingredients 🥕
Josh Mendenhall (American Fork) - Spylt 🥛

Utah Valley’s No. 14 Fastest-Growing Company: Senya! 🎒  Teachers have heavy loads on their shoulders, and when they burn...
11/24/2025

Utah Valley’s No. 14 Fastest-Growing Company: Senya! 🎒

Teachers have heavy loads on their shoulders, and when they burn out, classrooms suffer.

That is why ensuring that capable substitute teachers are available on demand is critical — and it’s why the Senya team is bullish about providing a better experience for both subs and students.

The company started under different ownership in 2018 as Ready to Teach. When Dave Wilson joined the crew as CEO, the team reworked their old business model to create Senya — so schools can “say adios to sub shortages.” Senya’s model allows substitute teachers to earn bonuses on top of the rates they receive from schools, motivating them to sub more consistently and receive high ratings from the schools. Happier subs, happier schools, happier students. Sounds like an A+ model. 📝

3-year growth: 938%
City: Springville
Employees: 19

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“When we first interviewed schools, our fill rates were in the 40 percent range. We would love to make sure partner schools have fill rates as close to 100 percent as possible — and for the quality of the subs coming in to be the best possible.”

Read the full story at the UV50 link in our bio.

Glow-in-the-dark indoor snowball fight + capture the flag + a food drive to help hungry families? ☃️🥫Get your mittens re...
11/21/2025

Glow-in-the-dark indoor snowball fight + capture the flag + a food drive to help hungry families? ☃️🥫Get your mittens ready. 
 
WHEN 🗓️  Dec. 8 @ 12 p.m. 
WHERE 📍 Maverik Center 
COST🥫Just bring 1-2 (or more) non-perishable food items. That’s it. 

Tacos Together, Commerce Catalyst, FailedFest, People Pitch, Third Thursday, Silicon Slopes and many other communities are joining forces to support Stand4Kind and the local SLC community fight hunger this holiday season! 🥊
 
“This latest government shutdown was truly eye-opening to see how many people in OUR local community are food-insecure. Let’s make sure they have full bellies this Christmas!” 🎁 - Paul Shin and Uriel Cantarero

Only around 50 spots left! Register at the link in our bio.
 

“I’m on the phone with Guy Kawasaki’s business partner. (Yes, the Mac evangelist under Steve Jobs). He is THE Guy, and I...
11/20/2025

“I’m on the phone with Guy Kawasaki’s business partner. (Yes, the Mac evangelist under Steve Jobs). He is THE Guy, and I am … a guy.

“The stress is causing me to spin in the high-back executive chair I’m kneeling in. Very professional, I know. A grown man in an upwards fetal position.

“It’s more deposition than conversation. He’s grilling me. I’m doing my best to absorb the blows. With every query about cap tables, total addressable market, and go-to-market strategy, a voice in my head taunts me:

“‘You have no right to be here.’ ‘You are a fraud.’ ‘Stop talking. He knows you’re faking it.’

This is just a piece of Morgan Snyder’s experience with imposter syndrome, and how he worked to overcome it — getting to a mindset of, “I have no right to be here, but I’m doing it anyway.” 💪

Read his full story at the link in our bio.

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