We get it. It’s lunchtime and you’re starving. You’re looking for inspiration. You may even be facing a group of hungry co-workers looking for that great compromise and perfect spot to go eat. Speak up and declare “Let’s head to the Gateway for the Brown Bag Concert” and you will forever go down in history […]
What SLC Millennials Really Want in the Workplace
Studies show millennials are not only interested in progression and management opportunities, but growing within a business, adding value, and becoming much more than a number. Our SLC Economic Development Workforce Development Manager Jake Maxwell shares his experiences from the field. As always, we’d love to hear your feedback. According to a recent CBRE study, millennials […]
Salt Lake City welcomes leaders from Matsumoto, Japan, to celebrate the 60th anniversary as a Sister City
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski and City Council Members will host Matsumoto, Japan, leaders as part of the 60th anniversary celebration of their Sister City relationship. A delegation of 33 people from Matsumoto will visit and tour Salt Lake City July 22–26 and even participate in the Days of 47 Parade. For more: www.slcdocs.com/ed/PRESS […]
SLC Business Advisory Board Hears from Public Safety & Redevelopment Experts
City Council, as the RDA Board, discussed a proposal by the Ritchie Group to develop block 67 downtown. It is the beginning stages of the process for an estimated $450 million development project that would include a hotel, residential, retail, office space, and parking. The RDA Board stressed to the developer the importance of sitting […]
Salt Lake City welcomes Silicon Valley firm Postmates as the company expands across the U.S.
In a massive U.S. market expansion, Postmates, the on-demand delivery pioneer, named Salt Lake City as one of its new homes as the Silicon Valley tech platform announced the expansion of its coverage to nearly one in two U.S. households. Now, more than 50-million more customers can access the on-demand service with a broad selection […]
Salt Lake City Releasing $10 Million for Affordable Housing Projects
Salt Lake Mayor Jackie Biskupski and the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) are inviting qualified housing developers to submit proposals for affordable residential projects as part of a City-wide effort to increase the number of affordable housing in Salt Lake City. The $10 million provided by the RDA will be utilized to provide […]
Living Traditions Presents Mondays in the Park
The diverse arts and culture scene of Salt Lake City enhances our quality of life and is a significant factor why people and businesses locate here. Whether you dance, paint, sculpt, or perform, the Capital City offers a home and place for everyone to thrive. Speaking of arts and culture, if you were one of […]
New 337 Pocket Park Art Installation – Honoring SLC’s Art Scene and More Public Green Space
The Salt Lake City Arts Council is excited to announce the completion of the City’s newest public art installation at 337 Pocket Park. Mayor Biskupski will officially announce the opening of the public park to the community on Friday, June 29th at 3:00 PM. The celebration is free and open to the public. 337 Pocket […]
Technology Talent, Where is it?
As we participate in many conversations around Salt Lake City, the question of accessing any talent for any industry is one of the most pervasive. The talent shortage for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) occupations is particularly troublesome as this is where our innovation and much of our new GDP will come from, keeping Utah […]
Refik Anadol on Regent Street
Salt Lake City Mayor Jackie Biskupski, along with the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City (RDA) and Salt Lake City Arts Council has announced that Refik Anadol will design a major public art installation for the newly revamped Regent Street. Anadol will create a proposal for the crowning piece of Regent’s redevelopment that will formalize […]