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Better but not great • As recently as a few months ago, many economists and Utah business owners were looking ahead to 2011 as a bounce-back year, when the economy would regain the pep in its step. But as a new year dawns, optimism about the next 12 months is giving way to caution among those in key sectors of the marketplace. Hospitality • Early snow and renovated conference rooms are stoking optimism at Snowbird. › E2
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Agriculture • Everyone is hoping farmers' incomes continue an upswing that began in 2010. › E2
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Media • Sorenson Media rode a wave of success in 2010 that echoed the tech sector. › E3
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Manufacturing • Goods producers struggled with the recession's effects in 2010; 2011 looks no better. › E3