Profire Energy, Inc. announced it has purchased a warehouse and office space as part of its expansion into U.S. markets. The facility located at 321 S. 1250 West will serve as the U.S.-based headquarters of the company. The Canadian headquarters will remain near Edmonton, Alberta.

Specialized Bicycle Components' decision to keep its western distribution center in Salt Lake City is the kind of story state economic development officials love to tout.

The California company opened the facility on Salt Lake City's west side in 1999, liking the location for its relatively inexpensive square footage, its proximity to two Interstate highways and an international airport, and the character of the workforce.

As Specialized's 10-year lease neared its end, the company took a second look at the decision, a review affected by the economic downturn.

Its conclusion was to move -- not out of Salt Lake City, but to a much larger building.

Richard Bradford, Economic Director from Pleasant Grove City, was elected President of the Utah Alliance during the annual meeting of the Alliance. Along with Mr. Bradford, DeLynn Fielding, Economic Director, Carbon County, was elected Vice Chair.

Board members for 2010 include:

Richard Bradford, President

DeLynn Field, Vice President/President Elect
Marian Hein, Past President

Paul Kennard, Secretary

Les Prall, Treasurer

Dixon Holmes

Brad Markus

Russ Fotheringham

Alan Rindlesbacher

Kent Sulser

Bill Comeau

Linda Gillmor

Kevin Hamilton

Julie Sumsion