Business Headlines 12-29-14

Utah consumer index down slightly, still at peak level (Deseret News)

Utah consumer confidence dips, but up for year (Salt Lake Tribune)

2014 boom brings challenges for local construction industry (Park Record)

Go west — new cry for Salt Lake City’s downtown development (Salt Lake Tribune)

On the edge: Hopes high as branding effort enters second year (Logan Herald Journal)

USU, others offer startup cash for entrepreneurs (Associated Press)

Family-run business keeps public on their feet (Daily Herald)

Orem emerges from economic dearth (Daily Herald)

North Utah County: 2014 growth causes ripple effect (Daily Herald)

Tiny homes are becoming a bigger player in Utah (Salt Lake Tribune)