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Himalayan Kitchen expands with support from Salt Lake City

Posted on: April 23rd, 2025

April 23, 2025 Himalayan Kitchen recently received a loan from the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development as it establishes a second restaurant The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Himalayan Kitchen, a popular downtown restaurant known for its authentic Indian and Nepalese cuisine.  Founded […]

Plov & Borsch to bring unique Central Asian flavors, small market to Salt Lake City’s west side

Posted on: March 20th, 2025

Salt Lake City approved an Economic Development Loan for new Eurasian restaurant March 20, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Plov & Borsch will be the first restaurant in Salt Lake City dedicated to Eurasian cuisine, offering authentic flavors from Central Asia, Eastern Europe and Russia. The Salt Lake City Council approved a […]

Salt Lake City’s first Black-owned craft brewery approved for economic development loan

Posted on: March 11th, 2025

Policy Kings Brewery recently received a loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development as it establishes its new home March 10, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $75,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Policy Kings Brewery, a […]

New Central City restaurant opening with help from Salt Lake City economic development loan

Posted on: February 19th, 2025

Feb. 19, 2025 The Goat Head will use the loan for equipment, tenant improvements ahead of its opening The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for The Goat Head, a restaurant located at 702 S. 300 East. The Goat Head, opening this week, will create a unique […]

EDLF Loan approved for new taproom opening in Salt Lake City’s Ballpark neighborhood

Posted on: February 12th, 2025

Feb. 11, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Frontier Fruit was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Frontier Fruit, LLC, a taproom and full bar […]

Mayor Erin Mendenhall: Salt Lake City is focused on residents’ day-to-day issues

Posted on: January 28th, 2025

Jan. 28, 2025 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall delivered her sixth State of the City address on Tuesday at the Salt Lake City Main Library, highlighting major strides in public safety, housing affordability, and sustainability while remaining purpose-driven to serve residents at the closest level.  “Make no mistake—the future of Salt Lake City is […]

Vegan, gluten-free bakery in Salt Lake City approved for economic development loan to continue operations

Posted on: January 22nd, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The loan will help the new owners of City Cakes & Cafe The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for City Cakes & Cafe, a local vegan and gluten-free bakery located at 1860 S. […]

New Greek-inspired restaurant in Salt Lake City approved for EDLF loan

Posted on: November 14th, 2024

Nov. 14, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui Paréa was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $350,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Paréa, a casual restaurant/market located at 320 […]

Salt Lake City vegan bakery gets EDLF loan to assist building out first physical location

Posted on: June 25th, 2024

Eats Bakery was recently approved for an Economic Development Loan Fund loan from The Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development June 25, 2024 Para leer este comunicado de prensa en español, oprima aqui The Salt Lake City Council recently approved a $100,000 Economic Development Loan Fund (EDLF) loan for Eats Bakery. The loan would assist […]

Salt Lake City welcomes new tech advisor to support Tech Lake City initiative

Posted on: April 8th, 2024

April 3, 2024 Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development has announced Atim A. Enyenihi, Ph.D. as the department’s new Technology and Innovation Strategic Advisor. Dr. Enyenihi joins the city with 18 years of experience as a chemist developing and validating analytical methods for a variety of purposes including discovery and development of therapeutics, clinical […]