Salt Lake City’s Opportunity Zones are open for business. Opportunity Zone legislation is becoming clearer and we are optimistic that it will improve even more. Which is why we are excited to share some new movement from H.U.D. and the U.S. Treasury. First, H.U.D is developing an Opportunity Zone (OZ) Council that will publish a best practice […]
Starting a Business? Get a Free Resource Guide
The Business Development Resource Finder is a one-stop shop for anyone who is interested in starting a business or who is currently running one – it incorporates resources for all businesses, both large and small; old and new. This unique, one-of-a-kind tool does not exist anywhere else in the state of Utah. It is comprehensive, […]
What We Learned at the 2019 Main Street America Conference
Smart growth advocates are found in both the public and private sectors and as we all strive for a better Salt Lake City, we need every advocate we can get. That is why Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development applied for and received not one, but two National Main Street America designations in our […]
We’re Working to Close Gender Gap Funding
We believe gender gap funding is a key ingredient to growing a strong and inclusive economy that is built to last. Here’s our latest blog about how some local women-owned entrepreneurs are making it work, with a little help from the Economic Development Loan Fund. Entrepreneur’s dreams often start with the realization of a basic need […]
Get Professional Experience Working in Global Financial Services
Higher bosses, wider tasks, and FinTech disrupting the financial services market. This is the face of the new Financial Services sector in Salt Lake City. The roster of innovators and leaders is impressive; talented strategists with global responsibilities are helping to shape our future growth. Did you know Utah is one of the top states […]
Business Advisory Board Member Spotlight – Karen Gunn
Utah’s business community is full of strong women who’ve shown up, done the work, and inspired us all. And since it is Women’s History Month we’re taking the opportunity to highlight women-owned businesses throughout Salt Lake City and the leaders who help make it happen. One of our standouts is Karen Gunn who has been […]
Helping Salt Lake City Be the Best It Can Be
Our economic development team is relatively new and has been built, essentially, from the ground up. There wasn’t a voice for Salt Lake City’s businesses, and now there is. Since Mayor Biskupski formed the department in July of 2016, we’re talking over 9,000 jobs and nearly 1 billion dollars in capital expenditure created or retained […]
Who Is Winning the Race for Tech Talent?
Salt Lake City is committed to attracting tech 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 […]
2019-2020 City Arts Grants Deadlines Announced
Salt Lake City’s arts scene is remarkable, with affordable high-quality programming and a vibrant community of artists and creatives. One of the ways the City helps keep it alive is through the City Arts Grants program. The City Arts Grants program supports a variety of arts activities within Salt Lake City. Made possible through an annual […]
Utah’s Millennials Are Moving Downtown
Salt Lake City’s forward-thinking, progressive vibe is hard to ignore, especially when you look at our largest working generation. Read more in our latest blog – a collaboration with SLCgreen and Workforce Development. A recent study by RentCafe shows that across the country, millennials today are more likely to live in and near downtowns and withdraw from outer neighborhoods. […]