The Gateway Expands its Dynamic Offerings with New Merchant Openings This Fall

The Gateway continues to expand its offerings to Salt Lake City residents and visitors by welcoming exciting, new businesses. Opening this fall is Asher Adams, an Autograph Collection hotel that features a stunning historic renovation of the 1908 Union Pacific Depot. Retailer Women Owned Small Business Collective has relocated to a different space within The Gateway at 152 S. Rio Grande Street. The Nerd Store is a shop to geek out on comic books, games, and collectibles. Two years after its departure from The Gateway, Dreamscapes is returning to its original home in a new space at 16 N. Rio Grande Street.
Tuacahn Announces Fan Favorites For Its 30th Season

Celebrating 30 years since audiences first witnessed the magic and majesty of this theater in the desert, Tuacahn is thrilled to bring back some of its most popular productions in 2025, highlighting three fan favorites and presenting them in a whole new way, including Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Wizard of Oz and Disney’s Newsies!
World Trade Center Utah Awarded $525,000 SBA Grant to Boost Small Business Export Growth

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the state of Utah $525,000 through its State Trade Expansion Program (STEP). World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah), in collaboration with the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), will administer the grant to help boost the state’s export economy by empowering businesses to reach new international markets.
Red Cross of Utah Issues ‘Giving Challenge’ to Raise $1 Million for Hurricane Helene Relief by the Weekend

The American Red Cross of Utah has launched its first-ever “Giving Challenge,” calling on Utahns, business leaders, foundations and others to contribute $1 million by the weekend to aid relief efforts in Southeastern states ravaged by Hurricane Helene. This catastrophic disaster has led to over 130 deaths and left nearly 1.6 million homes and businesses without power.
New Law Makes Criminal Record Expungement More Accessible in Utah

Rasa Legal, a leading legal technology company specializing in record expungement, is pleased to announce that Utah has passed an expungement law (HB 352) set to take effect on October 1, 2024. This new legislation, sponsored by Representative Karrianne Lisonbee, eliminates government fees for qualifying low-income Utahns, making the expungement process more accessible to those who need it most.
Utah Valley University’s President’s Scholarship Ball Raises Over $1.7 Million for Student Scholarships

Utah Valley University’s (UVU) annual President’s Scholarship Ball on September 28 at the UCCU Center on Orem Campus brought together donors, community leaders, and UVU supporters who raised an impressive $1,753,164 to support presidential scholars with four-year, full-tuition scholarships.
Random U of U Fan Wins New Ken Garff Car with Field Goal

Celebrations are in full swing at Ken Garff Automotive Group as they announce that Clinton Hoffar from Salt Lake City has won a new car at its “Ken Garff Kicks for Keys” contest held during the University of Utah’s football game against Arizona.
Love Communications Marks 25 Years of Success and Innovation in Utah’s Advertising Landscape

Love Communications, a leading Utah-based advertising agency, is marking 25 years of growth, creativity and service to the local community by unveiling a new website, logo and corporate identity package.
Utah Microloan Fund Launches Spring 2025 Cohort for Banking on Women Entrepreneurship Program

The Utah Microloan Fund (UMLF) is proud to announce the upcoming Spring 2025 cohort for its highly acclaimed Banking on Women Entrepreneurship Program. Made possible by Synchrony Bank, this 15 week program has empowered hundreds of women across Utah to grow and thrive in their small businesses since its launch in 2010.
Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission Appoints Four New Commissioners

The Utah Judicial Performance Evaluation Commission (JPEC) has appointed four distinguished, new commissioners, who bring a wealth of experience in law, judiciary, and community leadership.