Utah entrepreneurs are demonstrating the strength of our economy and the innovative strategic thinking found in Utah.

Entrepreneurs are not as optimistic as they were earlier in the year, which is an indication our economy may be leveling off to some extent, ... Certainly, small-business owners are experiencing more cost pressures than they were in the spring, and it is no secret small businesses are coping with rising gas prices.

Yet another survey of the economy is suggesting sustainable strength. Rates backed up a little because of this report, but you're treading water a bit because of payrolls data lurking on Friday.

We were quite surprised at the strength of the local economy. That is one of the main reasons we decided to build there. The population size was another factor. It seemed like a natural fit.

For the currency there is little reaction given that its strength is not dependent on the domestic economy at the moment.

Clearly the far more important factor for tech is the relative strength of the economy. It trumps the dollar situation. But if the dollar improves, it does take the bloom off the rose for some of the sales numbers that companies have reported.