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. […]
A Look Back on 2018
A new year calls for new economic development goals. Let’s take a look back at 2018 and the progress made to help our business community thrive in 2019. As always, we would love to hear your feedback! Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development is a young organization, just 2 years old! There is a lot […]
Salt Lake City Arts Council – Past, Present, and Future
The arts have long enriched the human spirit, providing a lens for culture, and challenging us to see from different perspectives. Salt Lake City is home to a world-class arts and culture scene that plays an important role for families and businesses relocating and expanding in Salt Lake City. It stands as a significant economic […]
Meet Salt Lake City Art Council’s New Director Felicia Baca!
“The Salt Lake City Arts Council sets the standard for excellence in our community. It is time to ask ourselves, given the resources and needs of our community, what role can a modern-day arts agency play and what are we uniquely positioned to do best? I’m personally invested and listening,” says Felicia Baca. Felicia is […]
New Building Permit? George Ott Is Here to Help
Did you know Salt Lake City offers extra assistance to businesses who are applying for building permits? George Ott is a liaison between Building Services and the business community. He works to reduce the turnaround time on your permit application, enabling you to open for business faster. This liaison role is fairly new to Salt […]
The Challenges of Doing Away with the “Dining Club” Liquor License
When life gives you lemons, how about a lemon drop martini? Salt Lake City restaurant owners with dining club permits are facing new challenges brought on by the latest Utah State Legislature Liquor law overhaul. And they might need a martini or two to get through this one. Here’s the problem. Business owners who had […]