Stevens-Henager College in Provo, Utah
Stevens-Henager College was founded in
Ogden, Utah, in September 1891 by Professor J.A. Smith as the
Intermountain Business College. The school's purpose was to
teach commercial subjects and place graduates in business
positions. In 1959, the name was changed to Stevens-Henager
College. A branch was established in Provo/Orem, Utah, in June
1978. Today Stevens-Henager College is widely recognized for
its strict adherence to high educational standards. Its
academic programs are designed specifically to meet the
changing trends and requirements of the modern business world.
Business leaders have come to appreciate Stevens-Henager
graduates for their superior training.
Orem has experienced explosive development and growth in
recent years as a center of computer technology and
development. The April 23, 1994 issue of The Economist
described the 40-mile strip between Salt Lake City and Provo
as "the world's second-biggest swathe of software and
computer-engineering firms after California 's Silicon
Valley." Fortune magazine once called Novell, Inc. "the only
competitor with the clout to challenge Microsoft." The area is
home to more than 80 software companies. This may be the best
educated county in all of the nation as well." (Money,
September 1991)
Provo consistently receives media attention from the
business community both nationally and internationally.
Previously named America's Most Livable City, Provo continues
to appear on impressive lists for job growth, quality job
force and other business accomplishments. The recognition as a
quality place to do business continues to draw companies and
employees.
Best Cities for Business and Careers
Provo was ranked sixth in 2003 and 2004 in Forbes'
Best Places for Business and Careers survey, which weighed job
and income growth, cost of doing business and work-force
qualification of the 150 largest metropolitan areas. It also
considered crime rates, the number of college graduates,
advanced degree holders and housing costs. Also mentioned was
the outdoor environment and mountain recreation as a major
draw to Utah County.
Provo Named Least Stressful City in America
January of 2004, Provo received the top spot for
Least Stressful midsized city in the nation in Sperlings Best
Places annual survey for Most and Least Stressful cities.
Most Secure City in America
Farmers Insurance recently named Provo the number one
most secure metropolitan place to live in America based on
crime statistics, risk factors of natural disasters and job
loss numbers in areas with 200,000 residents or more.
An Entrepreneurial Hotspot
The National Commission for Entrepreneurship ranked
Provo as the No. 1 entrepreneurial city among comparable areas
for the most of the 1990's."Utah Valley is a place where
entrepreneurs thrive." Utah Valley BusinessQ, "An
Entrepreneur Hotspot", Spring 2003, pg. 24
Among America's Most Livable Cities
In 1991, Provo was named America's most livable
metropolitan area by Money Magazine. Since then, Provo has
consistently placed in the Money magazine top 35. Provo scores
high in Money's criteria of economy, housing, education,
health and crime. Money reports that "corporate transferees
find the Utah Valley a delightful surprise."
