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 […]
Is the Traditional College System on Its Way Out?
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. After witnessing the success of a school in the Silicon Valley area called Udacity, I am inclined to wonder, is the […]
10 Things Every Salt Lake City Small Business Owner Can Be Thankful For
No one who achieves success does it without the help of others. So this year, we would like to take the time to think about all of the things to be thankful for in business – both within your organization and throughout our community. And who better to deliver a list than Local Business and […]
Business Advisory Board 9th West Business Tour
On November 14th, the Business Advisory Board (BAB) toured some of Salt Lake City’s 9th West businesses. It’s part of an ongoing effort to uphold the board’s mission to “foster an equitable and robust business ecosystem as ambassadors, advocates, and advisors.” Councilmember Andrew Johnston (District 2) and Councilmember James Rogers (District 1) were also in attendance, supporting their respective districts. […]
Jobs, Unemployment, and Wages
SLC Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell offers this latest blog on how promoting growth, diversity, and your employee’s strengths will minimize workforce turnover. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. Something interesting is happening with low unemployment, which is keeping businesses on their feet and trying to make themselves more valuable and […]
Polarity TE Announces New Headquarters Relocation to Accommodate Rapid Growth
Biotechnology company PolarityTE, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTE), has announced its new corporate headquarters location at 123 N Wright Brothers Drive in Salt Lake City, which will open in December 2018. The 40,000-sq. ft. building will have over 100 employee offices and house research testing labs. The Company’s existing space at 1960 South 4250 West will continue […]