Every year, Americans for the Arts, through its Business Committee for the Arts (BCA) program, recognizes 10 businesses of all sizes across the country for their exceptional involvement with the arts that enrich the workplace, education, and the community. These companies set the standard for excellence and serve as role models for others to follow. This year, Utah’s Zions […]
Global Scale Challenges Start at the Local Level
Many have heard the great news that Salt Lake City has been selected as host of the 68th United Nations Department of Public Information NGO (UN DPI/NGO) Conference in 2019. The annual conference attracts 3,000-5,000 representatives from over 300 non-governmental organizations representing more than 80 countries. As a lead up to that event, Utah Valley University […]
Where Are Our Local Business Degrees Coming From?
SLC Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell offers this latest blog on finding more talent in the business or finance disciplines. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. As businesses are having to connect to the Universities and even the K-12 level to generate continued interest in their industry, we often help businesses […]
Opportunities for SLC Creatives in Utah’s Rising Film Industry
It was Design Week in Salt Lake City recently, a time to celebrate our thriving design scene across all disciplines—graphic, digital, product, fashion, photography, architecture, furniture, interior, environmental, and more. One industry that touches nearly all of these areas is film and television, however, the path to exploring opportunities may not be as clear. We […]
Using Salt Lake City’s Foreign Trade Zone Can Turn Tariffs Into a Competitive Advantage
Many of Utah’s business owners may not realize that the Foreign Trade Zone program was created during the Great Depression to help companies compete with overseas rivals in an era of high tariffs. Now that many Utah companies may face the reality of tariffs, it’s a great time to talk about how Salt Lake City’s […]
Commercial Redevelopment and the Impact on Local Communities
It was #ClimateWeek in Salt Lake City last week, a time for all of us to reflect and take action to protect our community and future. One great way our commercial developers are helping out is with innovative projects that reuse existing structures throughout Salt Lake City. The indirect benefits can range from creating jobs […]
Business, Community, Government and Higher Education Come Together at Westpointe
Were you at the SLCC Westpointe ribbon “joining” event last week? The facility is now open and nobody is more excited than SLC Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell . He shares his thoughts about this amazing opportunity in our latest blog. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. The Westpointe Workforce Training […]
Calling all Utah Crafters, Artists, and Makers! Join the 2018 Holiday Craft Market!
As we welcome the fall and pumpkin spice everything, the Salt Lake City Arts Council could not be more excited to start talking about the Holiday Craft Market! Believe it or not, in just 2 short months over 90 artists will be selling their work again at the Finch Lane Gallery. If you are a […]
SLC Business Advisory Board Hears from Public Safety & Redevelopment Experts
The Business Advisory Board (BAB) is made up of city business owners and community leaders who partner with Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development. Its members are appointed by the mayor and must be SLC residents and/or have ownership interest in a Salt Lake City business. BAB helps direct city economic policy, promotes small […]
The Murals Are Coming
Salt Lake City is looking a little more colorful lately—and it’s not just the changing leaves. The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and Salt Lake City Arts Council recently announced the names of 15 artists commissioned to create 11 large-scale murals throughout the City’s Downtown-adjacent Granary District neighborhood. As part of a public […]