NEW: The Small Business Administration Paycheck Protection Program has resumed accepting applications as of 10:30 a.m. EST, April 27th. Like the last round, we expect this money will likely go fast. What does that mean to you? If you haven’t applied, DO IT NOW. Get your documents in order and load up on patience. We will […]
[URGENT] Sign on to the Letter – Extend SBA Funding for COVID Relief NOW
We’re feeling inspired by talk of some non-contact spring sports re-opening in Utah, aren’t you? Just like a good distance run, the COVID-19 timeline is long and the name of the game is to ACT FAST daily while creating an effective, flexible plan. Here’s the latest from our Acting Director Ben Kolendar: Dear Business Leader, […]
What’s Happening in Healthcare to Get Utahns BACK TO WORK – Webinar Recap
Today our team had the opportunity to listen in on the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business, “Save Your Business” series — “What’s Happening in Healthcare to Get Utahns BACK TO WORK”. We know not everyone has time to listen in and thought you might appreciate our key takeaways: Thank you to the George […]
Adapt, Innovate, and Overcome – Salt Lake City’s Road to Recovery
What is the forecast for economic recovery? Many of our local businesses have questions and want to know what the future looks like. While we don’t have a crystal ball, we do have resources that are useful to help explain what is coming next: First, social distancing is working – indicators show we may be flattening […]
Newly Announced SBA Loans and Grants – Webinar Recap
On Friday afternoon we had a chance to sit in on a webinar hosted by Kiln to learn about new updates to the federal Small Business Administration programs for COVID-19 relief program. Salt Lake City’s emergency loan program is intended to help businesses keep their employees and stay afloat during a time of economic hardship. It […]
Utah Covid-19 Update from Salt Lake City and the Salt Lake Chamber
On Monday we joined Utah Governor Gary Herbert, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, the Salt Lake Chamber, and state and local leaders for a press conference. A link to the press conference can be found here, and we have transcribed the meeting with highlighted key points to share information and get feedback as quickly as […]
Business Resources for COVID-19
We have streamlined COVID-19 resources for Salt Lake City’s business community to plan, prepare, and respond to the COVID-19 virus outbreak. There will be updates. As we follow public health guidelines and common sense, we will give Salt Lake City the best opportunity to stay resilient during this challenging economic time. Salt Lake City Mayor […]
What is Your Company’s Work Plan for COVID-19?
This morning, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall signed a declaration of a State of Local Emergency to prepare for the potential spread of COVID-19. While there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Salt Lake City, it is important that we act preemptively. To help prepare, the livestream “Corona Virus Employer Information Session” presented […]
Salt Lake City’s Opportunity Zones
Opportunity Zones (OZ’s) are a new community development program established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act of 2017 to encourage long-term investments in low-income and urban communities nationwide. OZ’s are an economic development tool—that is, they are designed to spur economic development and job creation in our distressed communities. OZ’s offer investors […]
2020-2021 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. Funding for this program is made […]