Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development

Congratulations to Atim Atte Enyenihi, Ph.D., one of our outstanding team members, for receiving the Women Tech Council Tech Accelerator Award! The Women Tech Council is a national organization focused on the economic impact of women driving high growth in the technology sector. Dr. Enyenihi serves as the Technology and Innovation Strategic Advisor in the Department of Economic Development, where she oversees our Tech Lake City initiative, which aims to position Salt Lake City as a premier hub for technology and innovation.

We had the opportunity to visit Square Kitchen with Mayor Mendenhall and engage in a discussion with three incredible leaders in our community to honor National Hispanic Heritage Month and reflect on the vital contributions of our Hispanic and Latino neighbors. Ana Valdemoros, former City Council Member and founder of Square Kitchen; Maria Garciaz, CEO of NeighborWorks; and Eduardo Baca Cuenca, Consul General of Mexico in Salt Lake City, each bring unique perspectives and energy to our city. Together, we explored how to continue building a more inclusive, supportive Salt Lake City where all voices are heard and celebrated.

It’s National Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we feature Latino/Hispanic leaders, artists, businesses, and organizations that are an important part of our diverse SLC community. With a rich history of fostering artistic expression, Marla Love has dedicated more than 12 years to cultivating enriching art experiences. Now, with the launch of Art Heart SLC, she is taking her passion for art to new heights. Art Heart SLC is a new art venue in Salt Lake City, located in the heart of the Maven District, and founded by Marla alongside her talented daughters, Naeemah and Jaseena. Marla Love is also a craft artist for the Living Traditions Festival and strives to create spaces “where hearts and art meet.”

The 2100 South Sewer Upgrades Project is complete, and all lanes have reopened! Be sure to #ShopSugarHouse next time you’re in the area! For more info, click here: https://lnkd.in/gQwhEjS8

Last week, the Salt Lake City Public Art Program, NeighborWorks Salt Lake, Brolly Arts, Salt Lake City Council, and the Fairpark Community Council celebrated the restoration of the Bridges Over Barriers mural, located under the 300 North I-15 underpass, with the community. Be sure to check out one of Utah’s largest public art projects!

Check out the lineup for the last weekend of The Granary District Open Streets! Open Streets in the Granary takes place every Friday and Saturday in September from 4PM to 10PM. Located at 500 West and 700 South.

Don’t miss out on the fourth and final weekend of Open Streets in The Granary District! 😎 4-10 PM this Friday and Saturday. We hope to see you there for some local food, live music, beer garden, Hoodah Fest, and prehistoric art.🦕😉

Did you know Salt Lake has six Sister Cities? To learn more about the program, visit https://lnkd.in/ggYJMAAz. 🌎 Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth at Festa Italiana! We really enjoyed learning about your Italian roots and interest in the program. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

Want to learn more about the Economic Development Loan Fund? Join us this Wednesday, September 25, at 9 a.m. for a webinar hosted by our Business Development team, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the EDLF loan application process. Register at the link: https://lnkd.in/gkZwuTCA

This weekend’s lineup for The Granary District Open Streets! See you there! 🎸 Open Streets in the Granary takes place every Friday and Saturday in September from 4PM to 10PM. Located at 500 West and 700 South.