Salt Lake City is hosting the 68th Annual United Nations Civil Society conference, taking place downtown Aug. 26-28. It is the first time in history the conference has been held in the United States outside of New York; the event was announced by Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski’s office earlier this year. This year’s theme is “Building […]
2019 Mayor’s Artist Awards
Established in 1992, the Mayor’s Artists Awards program recognizes the significant accomplishments and contributions of individuals and organizations, to the arts and cultural landscape of Utah. The collection of remarkable humans who received this year’s awards—and who will be celebrated this Friday at the Utah Arts Festival —is a testament to the cultural richness of Salt Lake […]
What We Learned at the Education and Workforce Forum
SLC Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell offers this latest blog on training for the skills and knowledge that our Salt Lake City business owners need. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. Today the Salt Lake Chamber held an Education and Workforce Forum. I thought I would take some notes and relay […]
In Town for Future Forum? Fun Things to do in SLC
The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) will hold its 2019 Economic Future Forum from June 9-11th at City Creek Marriott. This year’s theme, “Pioneers in a New Global Market” will cover a lot of ground – from workforce development to effective economic development programs to projections on the current U.S. economy. We’re excited to host its members and […]
Is Training Our (Much Needed) Talent Taking Too Long?
Salt Lake City is committed to finding skilled employees that our business owners need. Our Department of Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell offers this latest blog on how to do just that – through building a stronger, more efficient learning highway. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. The question about the quality, […]
Welcome to the Business Advisory Board, Abudujannah Soud!
Housed in the Department of Economic Development, the Business Advisory Board (BAB) seeks to encourage economic development and attract new business to Salt Lake City. Up to 11 members serve our City for at least a 4-year term. And now, we’re pleased to announce that a new member has joined — Abudujannah Soud. Read on […]
Are Your Workers Working?
Salt Lake City is committed to attracting talent. As a City, we are working to provide the amenities today’s tech workforce wants – lower cost of living, high-efficiency public infrastructure, transit options, cultural diversity, and collaboration space (among other things). But we’re living in a state where there are more job openings than people to […]
It’s Didgeridoo Not Didgeridon’t – Learn How at Living Traditions Festival
The official kickoff to summer, the 2019 Living Traditions Festival is coming May 17-19 to the Salt Lake City and County Building and Library Square! It’s a great opportunity to learn more about performing and craft artists from all over the world. Here is the latest in a series of blogs from the Salt Lake City Arts […]
Living Traditions Festival Food Vendor Spotlight – La Michoacana Ice Cream & Paletas
The official kickoff to summer, the 2019 Living Traditions Festival is coming May 17-19 to the Salt Lake City and County Building and Library Square! It’s a great opportunity to learn more about performing and craft artists from all over the world. Here is the latest in a series of blogs from the Salt Lake City Arts […]
Bollywood Coming to the 2019 Living Traditions Festival
Next month, the unofficial summer kickoff begins with the 2019 Living Traditions Festival; May 17 through May 19 at Library Square. It’s the week before Memorial Day, where the weather is nice and the weekend is dedicated to three days of multicultural events and activities on Library Square in the heart of Downtown Salt Lake City. […]