A year of growth and expansion.

• Author: Urie, Sam
• Position: From the Publisher - Editorial

Welcome to the 2016 Book of Lists! This year marks our 18th annual issue of the Book of Lists, and it also marks Utah Business magazine's 30th anniversary. For three decades, Utah Business has served as Utah's most trusted resource for business news and information, and our annual Book of Lists follows in that tradition as the most comprehensive business resource of its kind available in the state.

In these pages, you will find information about the leading companies in dozens of industries, from commercial real estate and construction to finance to information technology and more. The lists contain a wealth of information about industries and companies in Utah, and for that reason, our annual Book of Lists has long been a sought-after resource for executives and professionals in the state. Our goal is that you can put these lists and data to work for your company.

As always, the Book of Lists also contains data for each market segment. Turn to the Market Facts at the beginning of every section for an overview of the trends impacting that market. The overall picture is one of economic growth and expansion-a message we've heard loud and clear from business leaders throughout the state.

In our Banking & Finance roundtable, published in the January 2015 issue of Utah Business, Daniel Briggs with Bank of America Merrill Lynch said, "Our clients are showing their optimism in the economic outlook each time they decide to buy an extra piece of equipment or every time they decide to buy a building instead of rent the building. They are...