Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski will address the major challenges and opportunities facing the Capitol City in her State of the City speech on Jan. 31. Her presentation at the Horizonte Instruction and Training Center will include updates on affordable housing, transit, infrastructure and public safety. Guests at the speech will also enjoy cultural […]
Environmentally-friendly coolant company relocates to expandable warehouse in Salt Lake City
An international company that manufactures environmentally-friendly industrial lubricants and coolants is moving its U.S. headquarters from West Valley City to Salt Lake City. Oemeta’s new facility will include a water filtration system designed to leave all waste water produced cleaner than it came in. Oemeta’s expansion to 5655 West 610 South is expected to bring […]
Salt Lake City and Urban Food Connections announce latest awardees of the Local Food Microgrant Program
Applications are now open for local commercial farmers to seek assistance in expanding their operation and production of more organically-grown fruits and vegetables. Salt Lake City launched the Local Food Microgrant Program in February 2017 in partnership with Urban Food Connections of Utah, the non-profit organization that runs the Downtown Farmers Market, Rio Grande Winter […]
Salt Lake City advises residents of wintertime curbside compost collection suspension
Temporary suspension saves fuel and emissions during period of extremely low demand Salt Lake City is reminding residents of the six-week suspension of compost can collection beginning the week of January 22. Each winter, the City temporarily suspends collection of the brown yard waste containers during a period of very low use, in order to […]
New tech-focused creative co-working community set to open in Salt Lake City
Kiln announced today it has signed a lease agreement to open a new location in Salt Lake City. In addition to a location in Lehi, the new co-working community will have a space at The Gateway, set to open this summer. Kiln’s location at The Gateway – which has seen significant revitalization thanks to improvements […]
Plan approved for developing Salt Lake City’s Northwest Quadrant
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) announced today a major step in the strategic development of the Northwest Quadrant (NWQ), a 3,000-acre area north of Interstate 80 at the western boundary of Salt Lake City. At today’s RDA Board and Salt Lake City Council meetings, the RDA and Salt Lake City were authorized […]
Salt Lake City’s RDA and Arts Council Release RFQ for Regent Street Public Art Project
SALT LAKE CITY – The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and Salt Lake City Arts Council announced today the release of a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a public art project on Downtown’s Regent Street. This project is the final element of the RDA’s reconstruction and revitalization of the street and has a […]
Arts for All Program to provide FREE Broadway experiences
Tonight, the Salt Lake City Council approved the Arts for All program, a joint City-County initiative that provides eligible residents free tickets to Broadway performances at the Eccles Theater. The program will launch February 2018 with ticket distribution starting with The Sound of Music. Other confirmed titles include Riverdance, Hamilton, Jersey Boys, Daniel Tiger, and […]
Expanding national lawn care company relocates to Salt Lake City
Currently located in Millcreek, Utah, TaskEasy is set to move their U.S. headquarters to downtown Salt Lake City on January 15, 2018. The lawn care company’s new location is located off 700 South and West Temple. The 39,500-sq. ft. building gives TaskEasy much-needed space to add nearly 200 jobs over the next year, with an […]
Salt Lake City 911 Director Scott Freitag fired from position following drunk driving arrest
Mayor Jackie Biskupski has fired Salt Lake City 911 (SLC911) Director Scott Freitag, effective immediately, following news of Freitag’s arrest for drunk driving on January 3rd. “There is no acceptable reason for anyone to put innocent lives in danger by getting behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated, especially an individual leading a critical […]