Forty-Three Bakery was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Forty-Three Bakery, a locally-owned artisan bakery currently located at 67 W 1700 S. […]
Brown Faces in Public Art Spaces: Celebrating the work of Ruby Chacón
by Bianca Velasquez It is easy to have a dream—to bask in what you desire the most alongside the comfort that you do not risk losing what you feel can’t actually be yours. In today’s world, we are taught to covet the riches of famous reality stars and to replicate as a way of seeking […]
East African Cuisine Available in Midtown Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City, UT – Against all odds amidst a global pandemic, and with the help of Salt Lake City’s Business Development Division in the Department of Economic Development, Oromian Restaurant reopened in Salt Lake City’s midtown neighborhood on State Street. Rundassa Eshete, owner of Oromian, took two years to transform his State Street location […]
“Choose SLC” Campaign
Mayor Mendenhall recently kicked off a local campaign called “Choose SLC” that encourages locals to eat, play, shop and stay local this season. Everyday we hear about the ongoing supply chain shortages. For months now we’ve been warned about shipping delays but the solution isn’t to hold your breath and hope for that knock from […]
NLC in SLC – Coming November 18-20
The 2021 National League of Cities City Summit is coming to Salt Lake City! Festivities begin November 17th and the conference runs 18-20th at the Salt Palace. It’s a big deal. And we’re joining the ranks of more recent host cities like Los Angeles, San Antonio, Charlotte, and Pittsburgh to provide an unforgettable venue and lasting dialogue […]
16 Go-To Resources for #WomenOwned Businesses
In Salt Lake City, we have a full staff dedicated to helping your business succeed. You might recognize two such talented individuals – Local Business and Entrepreneurship Manager Roberta Reichgelt and Project Coordinator Will Wright from a site visit, phone call or email update. They work hard every day researching all resources available to support […]
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 […]
More Space for Life Science Innovators and Accelerators
Utah leads the nation in employment growth for the Life Sciences industry. Not only is it a rewarding career, but average wages are more than 140% of the Utah average wage. The idea is that as the size of the industry grows it reaches a critical mass and community building phenomenon, much like we are […]
Highlight: The 9 Line – Connecting West and East
If you have ever considered expanding or relocating your business to Salt Lake City, now is the time to do it. You may be surprised at the amount of local and national support available to support your project as well as the progress that is being made in these neighborhoods! This week’s highlight is Salt […]
Join In! SLC’s United Nations Civil Society Conference
The United Nations Civil Society Conference is almost here! Outside of New York, Salt Lake City is the first U.S. city to host this worldwide event and we couldn’t be more excited. Special thanks to committee chair Tom Love’s agency Love Communications for this feature — read on to find out how you can join […]