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Remember to Shop Small and #ShopSLC this holiday season! A big thank you to Game Night Games for hosting us as we kicked off Small Business Saturday. Our local businesses are the heart of our community. Let’s get out, support them, and make this a memorable season for everyone!

Today is the day! Small Business Saturday is here! Remember to choose local and #SHOPSLC this holiday season! #SmallBusinessSaturday

Check out the Shop Sugar House Savings Pass at shopsugarhouse.org!

Are you a Sugar House business interested in joining the pass? Direct message us or email ed@slc.gov and we will be happy to assist! #shoplocal #shopslc

We visited Pib’s Exchange with @slcmayor! Check out the Sugar House Savings Pass at shopsugarhouse.org and get discounts and deals for local Sugar House businesses.

Thank you to our panelists, J. Steven Price, Mayor Mendenhall, Smock and Roll, and City Council Chair Victoria Petro, for taking the time to share your valuable insights. And thank you to our moderator, Russel Roots, and UMOCA for providing the beautiful space.

Yesterday, we hosted a panel on the importance of integrating artists, arts organizations, and creative industries into development projects in the city. Together, we can foster a community that thrives economically and culturally through the power of art. 🎨

They joined us for discussions on inclusive leadership, the important contributions of women in leadership, public safety, and the rich cultural diversity of Salt Lake City. A heartfelt thank you to Utah Global Diplomacy for facilitating this important exchange of ideas!

This week, our team, along with the Mayor’s Office, had the privilege of welcoming members of the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) from Finland, Italy, Cyprus, Azerbaijan, Poland, Portugal, Ukraine, the United Kingdom, and Austria.

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.

Congratulations to Atim Atte Enyenihi, Ph.D., one of our outstanding team members, for receiving the Women Tech Council’s Tech Accelerator Award! The Women Tech Council is a national org focused on the economic impact of women driving high growth in the technology sector.

Marla Love is also a craft artist for the Living Traditions Festival and strives to create spaces “where hearts and art meet.”

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.

Join us as we feature Latino/Hispanic leaders, artists, and businesses, for National Hispanic Heritage Month! With a rich history of fostering artistic expression, Marla Love has dedicated more than 12 years to cultivating enriching art experiences.

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: slc.gov/utilities/proj…

Be sure to check out one of Utah’s largest public art projects!

Last week, the Salt Lake City Public Art Program, NeighborWorks Salt Lake, Brolly Arts, @slcCouncil, 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.

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 🦕😉