Open Streets will transform the Granary District into a pedestrian promenade every Friday and Saturday in September. From 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on 500 West, between 700 and 800 South, vehicles will be diverted to make way for pedestrians. Live music, food and drink, street soccer, and kids’ activities will take place from 4 […]
EDLF Loan Approved for Shades of Pale Inc. to Help Build New Salt Lake City Location
The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Shades of Pale Inc, also known as Shades Brewing. The loan will assist in the buildout of their new Salt Lake City location at 1388 S. 300 West. Shades of Pale Inc. worked with the Department of Economic Development’s Business Development Division to qualify for […]
Salt Lake City Vegan Bakery Gets EDLF Loan to Assist Building Out First Physical Location
Eats Bakery was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Eats Bakery. The loan would assist with the build-out of their first brick-and-mortar location at 592 West and 200 […]
Salt Lake City Welcomes New Tech Advisor to Support Tech Lake City Initiative
Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has announced Atim A. Enyenihi, Ph.D. as the department’s new Technology and Innovation Strategic Advisor. Dr. Enyenihi joins the city with 18 years of experience as a chemist developing and validating analytical methods for a variety of purposes including discovery and development of therapeutics, clinical laboratory testing, and […]
New Partnership Brings STEM Education Initiative to Salt Lake City Students
A partnership that will enhance STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education for Salt Lake City students was announced. The partnership between Salt Lake City Corporation, Uplift Aerospace, Salt Lake City School District, and the Salt Lake Education Foundation will bring an immersive, nine-week educational initiative to Salt Lake City students. The initiative, entitled Starborn […]
Ocean City Approved for EDLF Loan from Salt Lake City Economic Development
The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $90,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Ocean City Seafood Market. Working with the Business Development division of the Department of Economic Development, Ocean City Seafood Market received a $90,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan to assist with purchasing a rooftop solar array and working […]
Salt Lake City Wins $1 Million Dollar Grant for Public Art Addressing the Great Salt Lake’s Environmental Crisis
Image by Ned Khan – Pages of Salt. Salt Lake City has been selected as one of eight winning cities across the country to receive $1 million as part of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Public Art Challenge. This unique grant program supports temporary public art projects that address important local civic issues in U.S. cities. The Salt […]
Salt Lake City Seeks Public Feedback on Main Street Vision
Salt Lake City requests public feedback on conceptual design alternatives to transform Main Street (from South Temple to 400 South) into a people-oriented, worldwide destination. This vision builds upon past planning documents and the success of the Open Streets events, hosted in partnership with the Downtown Alliance. This study incorporates the lessons learned from past events […]
Economic Development Loan Approved for New, Locally-Owned Bakery in Salt Lake City
Leavity LLC was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development Salt Lake City, UT – On August 15, the Salt Lake City Council approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Leavity LLC, a new locally owned bakery business located at 47 […]
About Our Business Advisory Board Members – Part 2
Andy Robertson – District 3 Can you tell me about yourself and your business? My name is Andy Robertson, representing Ionic Sciences in District 3, for the Salt Lake Business Advisory Board. I wanted to join the Business Advisory Board to share life sciences unique needs with the community and the city. Can you explain […]