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Was your degree precisely applicable to what you do today for a career? Our Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell shares his thoughts on that and how Salt Lake City’s higher education is now preparing our workforce. Read on and as always, we’d love to hear your feedback. When you went to college, did […]

Summer may be over, but you can finish the year strong by falling back into a good routine with your small business. The fall can be a great time for renewal. School is back in session. We’re more concerned about working hard. We’re getting back into more productive schedules. As entrepreneurs this can be a […]

If you have ever considered expanding or relocating your business to Salt Lake City, now is the time to do it. You may be surprised at the amount of local and national support available to support your project as well as the progress that is being made in these neighborhoods! This week’s highlight is Salt […]

The United Nations Civil Society Conference is almost here! Outside of New York, Salt Lake City is the first U.S. city to host this worldwide event and we couldn’t be more excited. Special thanks to committee chair Tom Love’s agency Love Communications for this feature — read on to find out how you can join […]

If you have been thinking of starting a business, this blog post is for you.  Economic Development Workforce Coordinator Liesl Limburg shares her findings about Salt Lake City’s OpenCounter and how it can help you save a lot of time and money. Read on and as always, we’d love to hear your feedback. Have you ever had […]

There seems to be something special about coworking spaces. Not only has the traditional idea of “going to work” been transformed by mobile devices, it has also driven demand from the new freelance economy (estimated to grow to 40% of the workforce by 2021). They want a work environment that fosters community, collaboration and flexibility. […]

“I think the real appeal Salt Lake City has for business owners and innovative companies is what we call the creative wild west. When you take a closer look, our city is smart, innovative, technologically advanced, hard-working and completely invested in our community. I’m so excited to share Salt Lake City’s story,” says Andrew Wittenberg. […]

The Salt Lake City Arts Council has produced some amazing events over the years. Add to that stack: the 2nd annual “Buskers Fest” — a festival on Regent Street happening Friday, August 16th. It’s part of the City’s ongoing effort to keep free art on the street and accessible to everyone. For one night only, on August […]

Did you know Utah’s Tech industry accounted for one in seven jobs statewide in 2018? The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has just released volume one of a landmark report and our Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell shares his findings about Salt Lake City. Read on and as always, we’d love to hear your […]

There is no power for progress without an entire community who cares about our future. One great example of this phenomenon is State Street, and what has been building over the years with like-minded citizens thoughtfully developing a desirable urban district to live, work, and play. Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development is using one […]