Logan Simpson Design Inc. has acquired Bear West Company, the oldest continuously operating planning firm in Utah. Bear West brings in-depth local knowledge of Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, where Bear West worked extensively with local and state clients for almost three decades. The acquisition expands LSD’s ability to provide planning and public involvement services throughout the Intermountain West, generating significant new business and revenue opportunities. In the acquisition, LSD acquired GovComments.com® and CommentPro®, web-based software that automates and streamlines collection, analysis, and management of public comments required for compliance with regulations such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). http://www.logansimpson.com/news.html