Fort Lauderdale, FL – Peter Makowski, Business Recruitment and Retention Manager for Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has been selected as a winner in the economic development profession’s 40 Under 40 awards, the only award of its kind recognizing young talent in the economic development industry. An independent five-member selection committee chose the […]
Mayor’s Office mourns the loss of community activist Archie Archuleta
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and members of her staff remember the life and work of Archie Archuleta, who died Friday. In October, Mayor Biskupski presented Mr. Archuleta with the ‘Key to the City’ for his decades-long work on behalf of those experiencing homelessness, Chicanos and other communities of color, LGBTQ people, and women. Mr. Archuelta was […]
New SLC Eatery brings modern American fare with traditional Chinese flare
A new restaurant in town is bringing the world of American dim sum to Salt Lake City. The new SLC Eatery located at 1017 South Main Street provides fast-casual lunch options and a fine dining experience for dinner unlike other SLC restaurants. Owner Paul Chamberlain and Chef de Cuisine Logen Crew have worked in the […]
Salt Lake City Mayor addresses housing, transit, clean air, and public safety in 2019 State of the City address
Tonight, Salt Lake City Mayor, Mayor Jackie Biskupski, addressed the challenges, successes, and opportunities facing the Capital City. Addressing her constituents in “the commons” at East High School, Mayor Biskupski spoke openly and honestly about the direction in which she and her team are steering this City. Mayor Biskupski opened her speech by acknowledging what […]
Salt Lake City Mayor to address housing, transit, clean air in State of the City address
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski will address the major challenges and opportunities facing the Capital City in her fourth State of the City address on Jan. 17. Her speech at East High School will include affordable housing, transit, and clean air. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments and snacks following the mayor’s speech. Donations […]
Local, custom suit maker expands in Salt Lake City
Custom clothier Tailor Cooperative, which began operations in early 2016, has expanded its custom suit shop at 335 Pierpont Ave. in Salt Lake City to launch its in-house tailoring department, begin new product development, and facilitate increased demand at its flagship location. This expansion brings new capital, over 3,000 sq. ft. of retail and office […]
SLC Public Utilities Watershed rangers step up canyon restroom maintenance during federal government shutdown
As the federal government shutdown stretches into to Day 13 with no clear resolution, the Salt Lake City Public Utilities Watershed Program team is stepping up maintenance of public restrooms throughout the Central Wasatch canyons. Typically, restroom upkeep falls to employees of the Salt Lake Ranger District, one of eight geographical districts within the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache […]
USOC announces Salt Lake City as candidate city for future Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
Today, the United States Olympic Committee named Salt Lake City as the candidate city for a future Winter Olympic and Paralympic bid. The selection, announced at the USOC Board meeting, means Salt Lake City will be the United States contender in a future international bid process. The USOC has not indicated for which future Winter […]
Salt Lake City Mayor hosts Winter De-Stressor Festival
Free lunch, grocery gift certificates, and more at Salt Lake City’s Winter De-Stressor Festival On Saturday, December 15th, Salt Lake City will host the Winter De-Stressor Festival at Horizonte Instruction and Training Center. The event is designed to identify and locate services or programs open to youth during regular school hours that are inaccessible when […]
Torrent Cycle to Open First Studio in Downtown Salt Lake City
Torrent Cycle is opening a new boutique cycling studio in Salt Lake City at 252 E. Broadway. The 3,200 sq. ft. studio will feature specialty cycling and workout areas, full-service locker rooms, towel service, and convenient access to the downtown business district. The company’s $600,000 investment will bring 15 new jobs to the City. Torrent […]