Pub. 3 2021-2022 Issue 2

04. WHO WE ARE 05. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE RIKKI HRENKO-BROWNING According to a GEO ExPro Magazine, in 1857, a man named Preston Barmore lowered gunpowder into a well at Canadaway Creek, NY, and dropped a red-hot iron down a tube, resulting in an explosion that fractured the rock and increased the flow of gas from the well. 06. APPRENTICESHIP UTAH Utah is recognized as business-friendly for many reasons, such as the economic outlook and an educated workforce. But as the U.S. ages, older workers retire and graduating high school seniors continue to opt for something other than learning a trade. Summary FUELING UTAH’S GROWTH AND PROSPERITY 09. SAVE THE DATE Stroke of luck charity golf mixer. 10. UTAH OUTLOOK The U.S. has had a difficult couple of years because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the pandemic recession and a larger-than-expected cohort of retirees. 13. UPA SHOP WITH A COP AND HOLIDAY VOUCHER PROGRAM The 2021 year is over, but that doesn’t mean we are done trying to serve and help others. 14. UPA ANNUAL MEETING We hope you will join us for our annual meeting, rescheduled from January to March 24th and 25th. 10. UTAH OUTLOOK UPDATE 2

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