Shopping and Services

Reporters' Roundtable: Checking in with Facebook and Foursquare

3 Sep 2010

The new hotness in tech investing today is the location check-in app. From social services like Foursquare and Gowalla to shopping-focused business like Shopkick, investors love check-in. And why not? They're making money already, even though but a tiny fraction of the population has ever used a check-in app. But there are issues: Privacy. Crime. And: Why have Google and Twitter not been ...

Provo food bank filling $12K grocery list thanks to businesses

3 Sep 2010

Many families could really use a grocery shopping spree right now. Thankfully, Community Action Services and Food Bank in Provo were able to use a major donation to go on 20 shopping sprees at local grocers to help feed hungry families.

GSA to Upgrade Federal Travel Management Service

3 Sep 2010

WASHINGTON - The U.S. General Services Administration announced it is shopping for an upgraded E-Gov Travel Service that will maximize taxpayer value for government agencies. The government is looking to increase cost savings in federal travel purchases and improve end-user service for federal travelers.