2017 Life in Utah Magazine

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Because being the top in quality means we put you first. It means you’re listened to, treated more effectively, and that you get the personalized care you deserve, from routine checkups to surgery.

Here, you’re not just a patient, you are our partner in lifelong health. And our devotion to serving you and our communities is what has, and what will continue to, create the best possible experience and outcomes.

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Utah is different—Our weather, precipitation, climate, and even culture are unique from other parts of the country. So it only makes sense that in order to grow right, our landscapes need to be different too. That is why Localscapes came about—a landscaping approach to help Utah homeowners “localize” their yards and create outdoor spaces that work in harmony with our climate.

In Utah we have fierce winters, little rainfall during the growing season, and sometimes salty secondary water. Localscapes consider each of these factors, plus other unique Utah challenges, in the way it approaches landscaping for Utah—and a Localscape is totally customizable to meet your needs.

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Services include inpatient and outpatient surgery; physical, occupational and speech therapy; custom wheelchairs; orthotics and prosthetics; outpatient clinics; low radiation imaging and a movement analysis gait lab. All care is provided regardless of a patient’s ability to pay.

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Welcome to Utah!

The Beehive State is the buzz of the West. With numerous number one rankings by media outlets such as CNBC and Business Insider, we’re proud of the fact that Utah is getting noticed for our strong economy.

These recognitions highlight the sound fiscal policies and business-friendly aspects of our state, but Utah offers something else that is equally outstanding: countless otherworldly recreational experiences, and a culture that is focused on living an elevated lifestyle.

Utah’s success is a testament to the foresight and ingenuity of its citizens. Our downtown area is a center of culture and commerce. Our open and inventive economy has spurred cutting-edge business and entrepreneurial innovations, thus promoting cultural richness in the fields of architecture, music and culinary arts. The prosperity of our unique communities, nestled comfortably in the majestic Rocky Mountains, is indicative of what the future holds for our citizens.

Governor Gary R. Herbert

This magazine will acquaint you with the Utah way of life. The stories you’ll read highlight our strides forward in technological advancement, inclusivity, real estate, health care, recreation and global trade.

Again, welcome to our state. I hope you’ll take the time to learn for yourself why Utah is a great place to live, raise a family and do business.

Sincerely,

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When you come to Utah, be sure to visit

TEMPLE SQUARE in the heart of Salt Lake City Tours available in more than 30 languages

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to the glorious music of the famed Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsing and performing in the Tabernacle on Temple Square.

The choir also performs in the 21,000-seat Conference Center. See templesquare.com for details. your roots in the FamilySearch Center, where volunteers can help you find information about your family history from the world’s largest repository of genealogical records.

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through two upscale visitors’ centers and see the Christus statue

by Danish sculptor Thorvaldsen. Visit the interactive map of ancient Jerusalem (kids love it!) and much more.

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where the story of family life of yesteryear will unfold room by room in the Beehive House, the seat of government in early Utah.

For information on these and many other fascinating venues on Temple Square, go to templesquare.com, or call 1-800-363-6027. facebook.com/templesquare © 2016 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. 11/16. PD50020206

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Utah’s Voice of Business

The Salt Lake Chamber stands as the voice of business by supporting member success and championing community prosperity

Beyond Silicon Slopes

The Beehive State takes the lead in cutting-edge industries

30 Lassonde Studios

The University of Utah's $45M startup incubator and new home to student entrepreneurs

44 Where Mountain Meets Urban

Minutes from the mountains, these cities bring a new meaning to urban living

60 Downtown Rising

As the heart of the city, Downtown Salt Lake is rising to new heights

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Some of the must-see attractions found in and around Temple Square

76 Great American Roadtrip

The Great American Roadtrip can be found right here in Utah

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Utah - What a place!

From our slot canyons in the south to the ski slopes of the north (and everything in between), Utah really is the premier outdoor recreation destination for the nation. Home to the Mighty 5® national parks and the Rocky Mountain range, Utah offers just about every outdoor experience you can imagine.

But we’re not just known for recreation. We’re also the best state for business! Just ask Forbes, CNBC or the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Enterprising States Foundation.

The Salt Lake Chamber is committed to maintaining our state’s unique character and personality by helping to foster continued economic prosperity. Which is why we created the Life in Utah magazine: to help offer insight into the wonders that make Utah the best place in the country to live, work, play and do business.

So, whether you are coming to Utah to work, play, visit or live, we hope you will take advantage of the many opportunities that abound in this great state. The pursuit of happiness runs through here!

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or 130 years, the Salt Lake Chamber has served Utah as the “Voice of Business.”

As the state’s largest business association, the Salt Lake Chamber works to build an engaged business community and to promote an exceptional statewide business climate through a mixture of collaboration, advocacy and service.

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with a five-star designation. Out of approximately 7,000 chambers nationwide, only 204 are currently accredited. This achievement underscores the Chamber’s commitment to excellent practices and the principles that make Utah such a wonderful place.

Thanks to the Chamber, its partners and other chambers of commerce throughout the state, Utah continues to lead the nation as the premier place to live, work, learn and play.

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The Utah State Capitol in spring. // Images courtesy of the Governor's Office of Economic Development

Beyond Silicon Slopes The Beehive State takes the lead in cutting-edge industries, quality of life

A Boeing expanded its carbon fiber manufacturing in Utah for its new aircrafts, including the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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ccording to a recent survey of site selectors, Utah’s tourism branding is doing its job really well. Business site selectors across the nation now recognize the state for its beautiful natural assets and outdoor recreation. This has been especially attractive in recruiting tech companies to the state. Peek Travel, SoFi and Press Ganey, which were all approved in 2016 by the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) Board for incentives, cited outdoor recreation opportunities as a factor in their selection of Utah. These innovative companies will join Silicon Slopes, bridging to industries like financial services and health care.

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to-head with Silicon Valley in venture capital per-deal averages and overall deal growth.

But Utah’s high-tech footprint— and subsequent economic growth— extends well beyond the software and information technologies. The Silicon Slopes happen to be in the middle of a hotbed of innovation in increasingly diverse industries.

What if we told you Utah is home to big names like Boeing, Adobe, eBay and Goldman Sachs? That the Salt Lake City Goldman Sachs office is the second largest in the United States? Or that Utah is also a leader in life science research and medical device development? A leader in carbon fiber composites manufacturing?

Boeing expanded its cutting-edge carbon fiber manufacturing in Utah in 2015. A 787-9 Dreamliner horizontal

work stabilizer can be manufactured start-tofinish within the state. With companies like Lockheed Martin, Orbital ATK and Hexcel among its world-class aerospace industry, it’s no wonder Pricewaterhouse Coopers ranked Utah No. 3 for aerospace manufacturing attractiveness this year.

Carbon fiber is not limited to aerospace.

Utah-based ENVE Composites, now part of Amer Sport’s Mavic cycling brand, is recognized worldwide for its sophisticated products. ENVE wheels can be seen in the Tour de France. Not surprisingly, Utah pioneered the use of carbon fiber in ski manufacturing—introducing the first “pencil” ski pole, the first composite rental pole as well as the first pure carbon fiber snow and water skis in the industry.

The fact is, a diverse economy is a more sustainable economy. According to the Hachman Index, a formula measuring industry diversity by region, Utah has the fourth most diverse economy in the nation. And Utah has been in the top ten for 13 years—including the top five for seven consecutive years.

Utah wins again and again in job growth, innovation and business environment. The accolades are rolling in, but they won’t keep coming on their own.

Utah's comfortable position at the front of the line requires deliberate planning and continued collaboration.

Enter the strategic cluster initiative.

In local business expansion and corporate recruitment, GOED follows the important framework of Utah’s six strategic industry clusters: financial services, energy and natural resources, outdoor products and recreation, life sciences, IT and software, and aerospace and defense. The clusters are set apart by their workforce infrastructure, capital networks, trade associations, above-average salaries and a significant mass of existing businesses in-state. In the past year alone, the GOED Board approved incentives for companies in outdoor products, software, aerospace, “fin-tech” and manufacturing. Significant wins include Duncan Aviation, UPS, Honeyville and Snowsports Industries America.

GOED’s strategic cluster initiative is data driven, industry aligned and outcome focused. As part of the initiative, GOED appointed three industry liaisons to direct

Cyclists riding on bikes with ENVE Composites wheels.

efforts in aerospace, financial services and life sciences. Cluster liaisons will support industry trade groups and convene industry stakeholders to develop workable solutions.

At the top of the list in the cluster initiative is workforce development— and projects are already underway.

One example is the state’s growing pathways programs. These programs unite industry and education leaders to better align education with pressing pipeline needs. Initiated with the pilot Utah Aerospace Pathways Program in 2015, the innovative model has since been expanded and replicated to other industries, including diesel technician services and life sciences. In fact, other states will replicate the model to suit their respective workforce needs. Utah leaders have presented the pathways programs as a best practice before Congress and in Switzerland.

When it comes to united efforts in finding solutions, “Utah practice” and “best practice” are synonymous—that’s how they've gotten to the top. Longrunning success is no excuse to let strategy take a back seat to complacency or to let collaboration give way to polarizing conduct and policy.

Thanks to the guidance of a businessminded governor and the strong support of engaged partners like the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah leads out on unprecedented collaboration between government, business, education and community.

We don’t settle for one-time success. In Utah, we work together to sustain it.

Learn more about GOED at utah.business.gov

of interest About the Governor’s Office of Economic Development The state’s economic vision is that Utah will lead the nation as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business environment and tourist destination. GOED provides extensive resources and support for business creation, growth and recruitment statewide, as well as programs to increase tourism and film production for the benefit of Utah residents. GOED accomplishes its mission through unprecedented partnerships.

Accolades No. 1 Best State for Business and Careers – Forbes Magazine, 20102012, 2014-2016 No. 1 Pro-Business State – Pollina Corporate Real Estate, 2012-2016 No. 1 Top State for Business – CNBC, 2016 No. 2 Best Business Climate – Business Facilities, 2016 “Most Fundamentally Sound State” – U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2016 3 Utah Metros among America’s Best Places to Start a Business – CNBC, 2016 No. 1 Happiest State – WalletHub, 2016 A+ for Small Business Friendliness – Thumbtack, 2012-2016 No. 1 for Volunteering – Volunteering and Civic Life in America, 10 consecutive years No. 1 for Economic Outlook – American Legislative Exchange Council, 2008-2016

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Utah’s Exporting Success By making international business a priority, Utah continues to be the "Crossroads of the West"

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Utah’s Top 5 Export Destinations of 2015: 1. United Kingdom 2. Hong Kong 3. Canada 4. Mexico 5. China

Utah Exporting Facts • Utah exports exceeded $13.3 billion in 2014.

• 85 percent of Utah exporters are small to medium-sized businesses (less than 500 employees).

• 22 percent of jobs in Utah are tied to international business.

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ew people would expect a landlocked state in the high mountain desert to export four times the national average, but Utah does. As the “Crossroads of the West,” Utah has become an international business hot spot. How has Utah achieved this? By making international business a priority and investing in the future. With more than 120 different languages spoken in daily commerce, 97 percent internet access and the youngest population in the U.S., Utah has all of the assets needed to build a robust economy.

Over the past decade, Utah has grown to become one of the strongest economic powerhouses in the U.S. The state boasts an unemployment rate well below the U.S. average of 4.9 percent, has been named the “Top State for Business” for the past five out of six years by Forbes and in

2016 was named the “No. 1 State to Start a Business” by CNBC. It has the third most diverse economy in the nation and is known for an excellent work-life balance. While many states wonder what Utah’s recipe for success is, Utahns know that it is a mixture of hardworking and talented people, a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a positive attitude toward globalization that makes Utah one of the best places to live, work and play.

Utah works to diversify and strengthen the economy by focusing on six strategic sectors: software/IT, financial services, life sciences, energy and natural resources, aerospace and defense, and outdoor recreation.

While these sectors are growing, the state’s natural resources make up the majority of its volume of exports.

Besides the resources found in the ground, Utah has taken advantage of its federal and state parks. The natural beauty of these areas attracts millions of international visitors every year.

Despite Utah’s success in the international field, there is still plenty of room for growth. Only four percent of Utah companies export, and of that only one percent are rural companies.

With 95 percent of consumers outside of the U.S., exporting helps companies access untapped consumers, helps to mitigate risk by selling a product in multiple markets and can give a company access to lower cost structures. While not every company may be prepared to export, understanding that exporting is a viable future option for growth will help a company’s long-term strategy.

For any company looking to expand their market, mitigate risk, or develop new methods of production, exporting can be an excellent solution.

work World Trade Center Utah WTC Utah acts as the export promotion arm of the state. The mission of World Trade Center Utah is to help Utah companies think, act and succeed globally. WTC Utah accomplishes this mission through three key objectives: • Motivate and educate Utah businesses to expand their global presence through training seminars, regional forums and newsletters focused on international business development, trade issues and export opportunities. • Build capacity of Utah businesses for international trade through B2B consultations to identify expansion goals, assess current capabilities, determine overseas opportunities, and connect companies with market experts and potential partners. • Expand global network of Utah businesses through trade missions and networking with foreign trade officials.

World Trade Center Utah works to make sure its complementary services are accessible to the entire business community. The Trade Services team offers free export consultations and market research for Utah businesses who have an interest in exporting.

These services work to help Utah businesses understand opportunities and funds available for expanding their businesses.

Other services World Trade Center Utah offers include business seminars, diplomatic luncheons and rural forums.

The seminars and luncheons offered by WTC Utah work to provide meaningful content and networking for guests who are interested in growing, developing and diversifying their businesses. The rural forums, which are held four times a year in every area of the state, focus on educating small businesses in rural Utah on the importance of exporting by providing resources and speakers to the community.

Utah is working to ensure that the future economic environment will be as stable and prosperous as the present.

In 2015, Gov. Herbert set goals to both double exports by 2025 and to increase education so that 66 percent of the workforce will hold an advanced training certificate or a degree by 2020.

Utah is also home to the expanding tech hub known as Silicon Slopes and is the number one state for tech employment growth in the West. Because of these initiatives, Utah is at the forefront of innovation. The state still has plenty of room for growth, and the actions the state and business community are working to ensure that Utah is competitive on both the domestic and international stages. Looking to the future, Utah has a bright spectrum of opportunities.

WTC Utah helps Utah companies think, act and succeed globally. Learn more at wtcutah.com

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Accolades No. 1 Pro-Business State in America —Pollina Corporate Best State for Business and Careers —Forbes BYU and the U - Top 25 Undergraduate and Graduate Schools Best for Entrepreneurship Studies —Princeton Review Salt Lake City the No. 1 Hot Startup City —Entrepreneur Utah is the Next Silicon Valley —The New Yorker

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Rising to the Top With an entrepreneurial spirit and dynamic startup infrastructure, Utah is setting the bar high

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n the past several years, Utah has staked its claim as being the “Silicon Slopes” of the Rocky Mountain region—and entrepreneurs and investors from around the country have noticed. Utah has received numerous accolades for its innovative culture and startup infrastructure, including being called the “Next Silicon Valley” by The New Yorker.

You don’t have to look far in Utah to see why this bustling state is making waves in the entrepreneurial community.

Several billion-dollar companies have been launched in here, including Vivint, Qualtrics, InsideSales.com and Domo. And it isn’t just the high-tech industry that is booming. Companies

like Stampin’ Up, SkyWest Airlines and Ancestry.com were also founded in the Beehive State.

Utah’s robust economy has also attracted outside companies to grow here – organizations like Procter & Gamble, Adobe, Goldman Sachs and Boeing.

So, what’s responsible for the growth?

It’s not just one thing that sets Utah apart from the rest—it’s the unique combination of business-friendly assets that keeps our state rising to the top.

Startup Support There’s a reason Forbes has named Utah the country’s "Best State for Business and Careers" for several years running. Despite the increasingly

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complex national business and political landscape, Utah’s entrepreneurial and business accomplishments remain strong. Local policy leaders have prioritized creating a supportive environment where taxes and regulatory burdens are low, and establishing an infrastructure where entrepreneurs and small business owners succeed.

Beyond a business-friendly government, Utah has several small business resources to help startups hit the ground running. The Small Business Administration (SBA) office provides a wealth of information and resources for those considering starting a business and help existing businesses remain competitive in the ever-changing global marketplace.

Other resources include the Salt Lake Chamber’s Women’s Business Center, Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED), National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – Salt Lake Chapter, and National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) – Utah Chapter.

The Wasatch Front has a comprehensive network of startup incubators that breed innovative thought and action.

Downtown Salt Lake is home to several startup incubators and coworking spaces that launch startups into full-fledged businesses. Impact Hub is a co-working space that offers ongoing programs and events aimed at supporting entrepreneurial work.

From networking socials to skillsbuilding workshops and one-on-one coaching, Impact Hub seeks to turn ideas into businesses. Holodeck provides a creative and educational co-working office and event space for inspired people to collaborate and build great ideas together. Church & State is a cooperative startup incubator that connects entrepreneurs with mentors, management and team members. BoomStartup is a lean startup accelerator and mentorshipdriven, seed-stage investment program for technology-based startups. BoomStartup was named the No. 12 accelerator in the country by TechCrunch, and has helped raise more than $15 million in investments for its companies.

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system bolsters entrepreneurism and innovation, creating a vibrant workforce.

Utah is home to three research universities: University of Utah (the U), Brigham Young University (BYU), and Utah State University, as well as several public and private higher education institutions.

The U and BYU have comprehensive programs for students with entrepreneurial aspirations. The U is home to the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, which is know for producing some of the nation’s leading startup companies. BYU consistently ranks as one of the country’s top universities for entrepreneurs, even being named by the Princeton Review as the No. 2 best undergraduate school for entrepreneurism.

Talent The most important aspect to Utah’s startup success is the people that live and work in the state. People from all over the country come for a variety of reasons. Among them: unmatched recreation opportunities, a low-cost of living and a strong family culture.

As more and more people become aware of the great opportunities that are available here, the stronger the state’s talent pool becomes.

“Life Elevated” doesn’t just mean ski slopes. It means startup opportunities.

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‘Informed Decisions’ The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute serves as a vital gathering place for thought leadership in the State of Utah

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he Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah enhances the state economy by placing data-driven research into the hands of decision makers. Housed within the David Eccles School of Business, and with the support of the state's flagship research university, its mission is to develop and share economic, demographic and public policy data and research that help community leaders make informed decisions.

Utah’s economy continues to rank among the best states for growth.

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friendly economic climate, new major construction and a geographic location at the “Crossroads of the West”, the state is favorably positioned to continue this positive trend. For example, as of August 2016, state unemployment was at 3.7 percent, seventh best in the nation; over the past year, the state added nearly 43,000 jobs, fourth best in the nation in terms of overall growth; and wages and income continue to rise across nearly all sectors of the economy. The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute tracks these key economic indicators and prepares economic impact analyses, special economic studies, and economic

forecasts for both decision makers and the general public. This includes the annual Economic Report to the Governor, which has served as the preeminent data source on the Utah economy for more than two decades.

With a deep understanding of important Utah industries, the Gardner Policy Institute helps promote a stronger and more prosperous Utah economy. One sector that the state economy depends on is a vibrant construction industry. Through the second quarter of 2016, there was an estimated $3.8 billion in total construction value in Utah, an increase of 6.4 percent over the first six months of 2015. $1.36 billion in nonresidential construction was reported, up 30 percent over the same period last year.

The Gardner Policy Institute partners with the Ivory-Boyer Real Estate Center, both located within the David Eccles School of Business, to collect monthly building permit data from nearly every city and county in Utah.

Analysts then aggregate the data into the Ivory-Boyer Construction Database. The database is used by real estate professionals, planners, economists, researchers, and business and community leaders to make informed decisions about the Utah economy.

Utah is well-known for its signature demographics. The state has the youngest population, largest household sizes and is among the most rapidly growing populations compared to other states. Utah maintains its distinctive demographic characteristics even while in the midst of a great economic, demographic and cultural transformation. Aging “Baby Boomers” and growing populations of young, ethnically diverse immigrant arrivals

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Importantly, the demographic implications of these ongoing and vast changes vary significantly by neighborhood and region across the state. The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute provides demographic expertise to support informed decision making by analyzing and interpreting these trends. The expanding research program includes demographic modeling and analysis for use in population estimation and long-term projections. The institute also serves as home to the U.S. Census Bureau State Data Center Program in the state.

Effective public policy is created by leaders who are able to formulate public policies based on data and thoughtful analysis. Decisions about taxes, regulation, investments in infrastructure, education and other critical issues all can act to either support or detract from the strength of the state. The Gardner Policy Institute supports this process by providing

policy analysis, program evaluation and engaging the community in events that help inform effective policy. Examples of this work include an assessment of Salt Lake County homeless services, research on early childhood education planning and an analysis of a transfer of federal lands to the state of Utah.

In order to facilitate its mission of helping community leaders make informed decisions, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute partners with businesses, university campus institutions, and local and state government agencies in order to help prepare objective research and analysis. These entities include: the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget, World Trade Center Utah, the Utah Office of Tourism, the Utah State Legislature, the Salt Lake Chamber, the Hinckley Institute of Politics, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, and the Utah League of Cities and Towns. By

partnering with these organizations on various events and initiatives, the institute helps foster greater cooperation and serves as a vital gathering place for thought leadership in the state.

Great American cities and states rely on trusted local entities where independent information can be gathered, analyzed and shared.

This information exchange helps people make informed decisions and contributes to a prosperous community. Whether it is a government entity, a business or an engaged citizenry, all benefit from a place for independent research and analysis. The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute is that place. While it contributes to regional, national and international public policy issues, the institute focuses on serving Utahns.

Learn more about the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at gardner.utah.edu

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Cuisine Unlimited Over the past 30 years, Cuisine Unlimited has gone from a small catering operation to a statewide catering business providing food to events around the state, from weddings and holiday meals to large concerts and hotels.

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by Maxine Turner in 1985 as a small catering operation.

The company has developed into a flourishing catering and special events business with a large footprint around the state of Utah. While centrally located in Murray, Cuisine Unlimited caters events daily all over the Salt Lake Valley and in Park City, in addition to catering events at most of the major venues in Northern Utah. Its reach extends along the Wasatch Front, from Ogden to Provo, and beyond. Cuisine Unlimited also provides catering and event services in other parts of Utah and surrounding states, and has been involved in multiple national and international projects.

While Cuisine Unlimited serves many individuals for weddings, holiday meals, and other social occasions, it boasts some of the top clients in the state of Utah, such as the University of Utah, Netflix, Biofire, and the Salt Lake Chamber. Cuisine Unlimited also contributes to community and nonprofit organizations, like CHOICE Humanitarian and Junior Achievement of Utah, and takes part in a variety of ceremonies and campaign events for local elected officials and politicians.

Cuisine Unlimited thrives in Utah because of the ongoing business and cultural development, thanks to the world-famous ski resorts, national parks and attractions. The state is home to a variety of unique events, and Cuisine Unlimited has been able to take part in many of them. Every year, it takes part in Savor the Summit on Park City’s Main Street, the only catering company to do so. The company has also catered the Salt Lake Dining Awards for several years. Recently, Cuisine Unlimited worked with Visit Salt Lake to host upwards of 2,000 attendees of the ASAE Annual Meeting for a concert picnic at Red Butte Garden.

You can find Cuisine Unlimited as the exclusive food services provider at Newpark Resort and All Seasons Resort in Park City. Additionally, Cuisine Unlimited has been the long-

"Cuising Unlimited thrives in Utah because of the ongoing business and cultural development thanks to the world-famous ski resorts, national parks and attractions." time concessions provider for the Red Butte Garden Concert Series, feeding some of the most successful artists in the music industry. The company was also named the exclusive food and beverage provider for the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater, which opened in downtown Salt Lake City in fall 2016. These operations include performance concessions, catering for all private events within the theater, and the opening of Encore Bistro, located inside the Grand Lobby.

Cuisine Unlimited has had the great fortune of being a part of several nationally and internationally recognized events. As one of two preferred caterers for the Sundance Film Festival, Cuisine Unlimited caters nearly 100 events during the festival, including the Closing Awards Celebration for more than 2,000 guests. After successfully implementing a wide variety of events during the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Cuisine Unlimited was selected as caterer for the USA House during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens and 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino. The company has assisted with the 2008 Republican National Convention in St. Paul and the U.S. Open Golf Tournament in Chicago.

This impressive international portfolio and the overall success of Cuisine Unlimited are in large part thanks to the drive and vision of its founder, Maxine Turner. Coming from a background in corporate marketing, Maxine saw an opportunity to develop the catering business into a world-class operation. Over the course of 30 years, she and her husband, Marvin, expanded the company in both size and diversity of services and made it a successful operation, employing more than 150 Utahns. Her connections in the community are endless, and her savvy is unmatched in the industry.

Maxine’s focus, however, extends beyond just that of Cuisine Unlimited.

She has served in various capacities with community organizations around the state. She is currently a member and serves on the board of the Salt Lake Chamber, Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Salt Lake Convention & Visitor’s Bureau, Park City Chamber & Convention Bureau, Culinary Board at Salt Lake Community College, Junior Achievement of Utah, and numerous charitable organizations.

In 2016, Maxine was elected to serve on the board of directors for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, for which she was appointed chair of the Council on Small Business. In order to focus on her involvement with the U.S. Chamber and a nonprofit organization she founded, the US Welcome Pavilion, Maxine has sold her share of Cuisine Unlimited to her sons, Aaron and Jeff.

Aaron and Jeff have been managing day-to-day operations for Cuisine Unlimited since 2007, and officially took control at the start of 2016.

The company has seen tremendous expansion under their direction, including the addition of rental, special event and floral divisions, making Cuisine Unlimited truly a full-service operation. Cuisine Unlimited will continue to prosper with further expansion planned for the near future.

The Turners have been integrated into the Utah community as a result of the influence of Cuisine Unlimited. All of the Turners credit their success to the support of their family and employees, as well as the strength of the business and cultural communities in Utah.

For more info on Cuisine Unlimited, go to cuisineunlimited.com

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Commercial Real Estate With businesses flocking to Utah and startups booming, commercial real estate remains strong

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ommercial real estate markets reflect broader economic conditions. Beyond this, it can also be said that by looking at commercial real estate, unique economic insights can be gained because each property type—office, retail, industrial, investment and multifamily—has different factors and drivers that influence levels of demand. At the present time, indicators show that, in a broad sense, the Utah economy is doing well—a trajectory that should continue in the near term.

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Office Utah’s office market has been performing well for several years, and continues to show strength. One thing that sets the local office market apart from others is its economic diversity.

Utah has one of the most diverse economies in the nation. This adds to the strength of the area’s office markets as a variety of businesses employ officeusing workers, providing more stable demand for space.

Though demand is healthy, it is only part of the story.

work New supply is shaping market dynamics in northern Utah. Relative to its size, Salt Lake City has the fourthhighest amount of office space under construction in the country (mid 2016).

This is reflective of the area’s economic health and is the direct result of the strong level of demand over the past several years. Looking ahead, new supply will outpace demand during coming quarters; still, underlying market fundamentals are expected to remain relatively positive in 2017.

Retail The local retail market has been performing well and continues to experience healthy growth. Retail follows rooftops: when there is new residential development, and income levels are strong, demand for retail real estate naturally follows. As such, the majority of new retail space is concentrated in the southwest region of the Salt Lake Valley, where the population has steadily grown.

One noteworthy occurrence in this segment is the evolution of preferences for experience-based retail. This demand is driving change in the type of retail space that is being developed. During 2016, serviceoriented retailers continued to dominate leasing, accounting for 69 percent of all transactions through the third quarter.

The largest share of this percentage was made up of restaurant spaces, with the second-largest share being fitness centers. There has also been a high level of redevelopment projects taking place throughout the region, further reflecting the strength of the local retail market.

Industrial Utah’s location and connectivity continue to provide an advantage to industrial and logistics operations, and have aided the continual growth of Salt Lake’s industrial market. The average size of each industrial transaction taking place has increased, adding further

to this growth. This is partially due to e-Commerce, which is bolstering demand for large blocks of space that can function as regional distribution centers. As this development continues, land availability has become a slight concern. However, various factors could open up new potential development sites in the future.

The depth of the local labor market has also surfaced as a slight concern.

The Salt Lake metro area's low level of unemployment for such an extended period of time is making it difficult to meet the needs of rapidly expanding operations or other large requirements.

However, the market outlook remains positive.

Investment The Salt Lake metro area has continued to receive increasing interest from investors with both foreign and domestic capital sources, resulting in a much more diverse investment market.

As returns in major gateway cities, such as Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C., continue to taper off, investors are looking to secondary markets like Salt Lake City. Aided by Salt Lake’s strong economy and workforce, this trend is expected to continue in the near term as investors pursue relative safety and higher returns.

Although there are many reasons capital is attracted to the area, a lack of available high-quality assets in the local market has limited transaction volumes.

In other words, transaction volumes would be even higher if there were more assets available. Looking ahead, due to higher returns and relative safety, the area’s investment market will continue to see a high level of interest and activity, though low availability of assets will continue to affect transaction volumes.

Multifamily Multifamily market fundamentals in Northern Utah are very strong. Overall vacancy along the Wasatch Front was just 4.5 percent at mid-year; this decrease in vacancy was driven by strong demand, which supported increasing rental rates. In Salt Lake County, multifamily rents have increased by 26 percent since 2011.

Developers have responded to these strong market fundamentals, which is evidenced by a great deal of construction that is currently planned or taking place. Units under construction along the Wasatch Front totaled over 9,500 at mid-year 2016, with more than 12,000 units being identified as potential starts.

As this construction is completed in the next two years, it will help balance supply and demand levels in the multifamily market, keeping the market healthy.

Leasing and construction across all property types continue to increase in Utah's commercial real estate markets. Of note is the amount of new space under construction. For further analysis on Utah’s commercial real estate market, visit cbre.com/slc

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The Utah Women & Leadership Project

Providing resources to advance leadership for women in Utah

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tah regularly finds itself featured on top 10 lists—for business, the outdoors and a great lifestyle. Unfortunately, it has recently been ranked on a few lists it would have preferred to avoid, like states where women are lagging in leadership success. Yet, there are great women in the state, and opportunities are constantly increasing for them to lead in different sectors and ways. And, although Utah women are thriving in many areas, there is always room for improvement.

The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is helping to increase opportunities and strengthen the impact of women throughout the state in all settings, including business, nonprofits,

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education, government, communities and within their own homes.

Dr. Susan R. Madsen, Orin R. Woodbury Professor of Leadership and Ethics in the Woodbury School of Business at Utah Valley University, founded the UWLP in 2013 as a connective hub for women’s leadership research and resources in the state of Utah. The UWLP Project focuses its efforts in four key areas: research, events, connections and resources.

and leadership in the state of Utah.

The published research and policy briefs have focused on women leaders in business, education, nonprofits, politics, state boards and commissions, among others. The UWLP is currently producing a series of short research snapshots, focused on a wide variety of topics (e.g., civic engagement, voting, poverty, sexual assault and labor force participation).

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Each year the UWLP sponsors numerous events, luncheons, and keynote addresses, including four major events through the Speaker and Dialogue Series, which features

Over the past several years, Dr. Madsen and her team at the UWLP have conducted extensive research into the core issues surrounding women

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work timely topics and prominent, engaging speakers. Throughout the past few years, many thousands of individuals have attended these events, which are also available online for subsequent viewing. Last year, the UWLP also hosted a three-month, in-depth comprehensive leadership program for 18 women leaders from across the state. Additionally, Dr. Madsen regularly speaks and presents in a wide variety of venues, educating groups throughout the state about women’s leadership topics.

Connections One of the key goals of the UWLP is to assist Utah women in finding women’s groups, networks, and associations throughout the state, and then linking these groups together to enhance support and networking. The UWLP partners with numerous Utah organizations—co-sponsoring events, projects and programs as part of this networking effort. These partnerships include, among others, the Utah

Women & Education Initiative, Women’s Business Center, Women’s Leadership Institute, Real Women Run, Utah Education Network, United Way of Salt Lake, United Way of Utah County, YWCA Utah and the Women’s Success Center at Utah Valley University. UWLP events give women the opportunity to connect with other individuals as well as civic and community groups that interest them.

Resources The UWLP makes continuous efforts to provide a wide variety of resources to help prepare and advance women for leadership in all settings (e.g., business, nonprofit, community, church, government, politics and homes). The UWLP website comprises extensive information in numerous areas: access to their research briefs and snapshots as well as other relevant research reports, information about women’s groups and leadership opportunities (including service on community and civic boards), videos, information about community

grants, links to relevant news articles, and more. The UWLP also maintains an active blog and several social media accounts, sharing and connecting its followers with information and inspiration about how women are finding ways to succeed in leadership roles.

Dr. Madsen recently said, “I love what I do, and I believe in it so strongly. I believe with all my head, heart, and hands that we must have more girls and women strengthen their confidence, and then use those voices to positively influence, lead, and impact more profoundly in their homes, schools, churches, communities, political arenas, and at a state, national, and global level.” Dr. Madsen and her team are working hard to understand the needs of Utah women and seek for innovative and impactful ways to lead change. Through these efforts and others, the Utah Women & Leadership Project is making a difference in the state.

More information about the UWLP can be found at uvu.edu/uwlp

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housing options Pods (full immersion) – The most unique housing option developed exclusively for Lassonde Studios.

Groups of 20 share suites with pods, which are private bedrooms and living spaces for a single person. Each suite has private bathrooms, furnished kitchen and workspace.

Lofts (modern group living) – Shared units for groups of 3-4 people who want an urban lifestyle in the middle of campus. Private bathrooms, furnished kitchen and work space for each group. Open floor plan and moveable furniture. Private bathrooms and kitchens for each loft.

Single and double (cluster community) – Classic single and double rooms for one or two people. Residents share bathrooms, furnished kitchens and additional workspace.

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Live, Create and Launch at Lassonde Studios The University of Utah opens new $45M startup incubator, home to student entrepreneurs and innovators

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he University of Utah is reinventing the college dorm to attract aspiring entrepreneurs from across the world and grow its nationally ranked entrepreneur program. The university and its Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute opened the doors to Lassonde Studios this summer. Inspired by Google and Facebook headquarters, the oneof-a-kind, $45 million facility merges a startup incubator, makerspace, event space and 400 student residences into one package.

A division of the David Eccles School of Business, the Lassonde Institute announced the building project in April 2014 and broke ground in October the same year. During construction, Lassonde Studios received worldwide attention, featured in publications such as the The New York Times, Fast Company and Bloomberg.

“The University of Utah is already among the best schools in the country for entrepreneurship. Lassonde Studios will help us reach the next level,” said Taylor Randall,

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dean of the David Eccles School of Business.

“We train thousands of students, help develop hundreds of startup companies and provide dozens of programs to all students. The building will amplify all of these efforts, allowing us to give every student at the University of Utah an entrepreneurial experience.”

A Playground for Entrepreneurs Lassonde Studios is about 160,000 square feet on five floors. The first floor is a 20,000-square-foot innovation space, workshop and cafe open to all students at the University of Utah. That floor has many spaces and tools for students, including workbenches, group coworking areas, 3-D printers, laser cutter, power tools and more. The first floor is similar to a student union for those interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. Above are four floors of student housing where 400 students live, collaborate and launch new ideas.

More than 1,300 students applied to live at Lassonde Studios in the inaugural year.

learn Residents applied by describing themselves and their desire to join the unique community. Those selected to live there are called the Lassonde 400, a diverse group of future leaders and change-makers.

“We were impressed by the quality of students who applied to join us and live at the Lassonde Studios. We think we have assembled one of the best groups of entrepreneurs anywhere,” said Troy D’Ambrosio, executive director of the Lassonde Institute. “We can’t wait to see what the Lassonde 400 accomplishes this year and in the future. We expect big things.”

All Students Welcome to Live Here The first group of Lassonde Studios residents, who will live here during the 2016-17 academic year, have a variety of academic interests – the most popular include business, engineering, computer science, video games and film. They are 37 percent female, 63 percent male. They are at every academic level – 50 percent freshmen, 17 percent sophomores, 14 percent juniors, 12 percent seniors, six percent master’s students and one percent doctoral students.

Residents live on one of four themed floors, which have unique tools, furnishings and activities that matches the theme. Themes include sustainability and global impact (second floor); products, design and arts (third floor); adventure and gear (fourth floor); and games and digital media (fifth floor). The floors are designed to encourage collaboration across academic disciplines.

Financed by a WorldRenowned Gold Investor Lassonde Studios is made possible through the vision and generosity of Pierre Lassonde, a world-renowned gold investor, founder of the FrancoNevada Corporation and U alumnus, who has donated $25 million to support the Lassonde Studios and related programs. Beyond his many professional accomplishments, Lassonde is a leading philanthropist in

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Cost $45 million.

Join the Lassonde 400 – Residents at Lassonde Studios join the Lassonde 400 group of student entrepreneurs, makers and doers.

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Groundbreaking in October 2014.

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Located in middle of campus (1701 Student Life Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84112).

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Public hours 7 a.m. - 1 a.m. daily.

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Ongoing campaign underway to attract inspiring students to join the “Lassonde 400,” the community of students who live here.

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About 160,000 square feet total.

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20,000-square-foot innovation space on the first floor called the Neeleman Hangar for events, building prototypes, launching companies – or just hanging out. Open to all University of Utah students.

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Full-service Miller Cafe open to the public, and meal plans available.

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Five floors. Public first floor. Four floors of housing and additional work space on upper levels.

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Themed floors – Sustainability and Global Impact (second floor); Products, Design & Arts (third floor); Adventure and Gear (fourth floor); and Games and Digital Media (fifth floor).

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Diverse, vibrant activities and events held inside. Examples: innovation and business plan competitions, product prototyping, guest speakers, startup incubator, food and beverage service, mentoring, leadership opportunities, and more.

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Building and activities inside financed with $25 million in donations from Pierre Lassonde and additional donations from other individuals and companies. Remaining building expenses are paid through rents from those living in the building.

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Partner organizations include University of Utah Housing & Residential Education, EDA Architects (Salt Lake City), Cannon Design (global) and ARUP (global). Gramoll Construction (Salt Lake City) is the general contractor.

Create Your Own Entrepreneurial Internship – Build your resume and life experience by living and working at Lassonde Studios.

Get Additional Access – Students living at Lassonde Studios get more access to tools, programs and resources.

Live with a Diverse Group – Get more from your education by living and working with students who have diverse backgrounds and are studying many different topics.

Dive in Deep – Soak up everything the Lassonde Institute has to offer by living at Lassonde Studios, a one-ofa-kind facility and community.

Live Your Passion – Join a group of students who do what they love every minute of every day. Find what you love and make it happen!

Be Close to Everything – Lassonde Studios sits in the heart of campus and everything it has to offer — from classes and facilities to resources and events.

Increase Your Chances for Success – Students who live on campus are more likely to graduate and succeed.

areas including education and the arts; he holds seven honorary doctorates from universities, including the University of Utah; and he was made a Member of the Order of Canada in 2001.

“We want to achieve something that has never been done before.

We want to create a community of entrepreneurs unlike anything anywhere else,” Lassonde said. “The Lassonde Studios will help make this possible by providing all the space and tools students need to do amazing things. The University of Utah is now the place to be for young entrepreneurs.”

Learn more about Lassonde Studios and apply to live here at lassonde.utah.edu/studios

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Utah’s Public Schools demographics Number of Students: 633,896 White:

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Preparing students today for a successful tomorrow

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ore than 600,000 children attend one of the more than 1,100 public K-12 schools in Utah each day to prepare themselves for college and careers. Parents and their children have many choices in public schools since Utah is an open enrollment state, which means children can attend out-of-boundary schools so long as they are not already overcrowded. There are more than 100 charter schools, and many districts offer magnet school programs. Online education is also available and encouraged through the Statewide Online Education Program.

Within schools, many options are available. More than 25,000 Utah students took more than 39,000 AP exams in 2015 with a passage rate of 67 percent, the seventh highest passage rate in the country. Also in 2015, more than 28,000 Utah high school students participated in concurrent enrollment classes with the state’s colleges and universities, earning nearly 200,000 college credit hours. The International Baccalaureate program is available at several schools in Utah.

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One of the newer innovations in education is dual-language immersion.

Starting in kindergarten or first grade, students are instructed in a language other than English for part of the day.

Roughly 10 percent of Utah public school students are enrolled in a dual-immersion school offering instruction in German, Portuguese, French, Mandarin Chinese or Spanish.

Utah is proud of its educational achievement. Where nationally-comparative data is available, such as in the National Assessment of Educational Progress, you’ll find that Utah’s fourth and eighth grade students perform above the national average in math, reading and science.

Achieve, Inc., a national organization working to raise academic standards and graduation requirements, named Utah and five other states as truth-tellers for honesty in reporting student math and language assessment results that are aligned with real world proficiency.

Moving forward, the Utah State Board of Education realizes that technology is

learn likely to be a key ingredient for student success in school and in life. That’s why the Board sponsored and received funding for the Utah Digital Teaching and Learning Grant Program. This is a funding mechanism for local school districts and charter schools to evaluate their technology needs and find funding to advance those needs. What could that involve? For some rural districts where students have long bus rides to school, maybe that means installing Wi-Fi on the buses for students to get a jump on homework. For others, it might be a one-to-one device program, or maybe it is additional money to hire a part-time teacher for a coding class. The important thing is that decisions will be made locally to meet the needs of the students in that area.

Student college and career readiness is the goal of Utah public school system.

The 33,000 licensed educators, the thousands of support personnel and the parents of students are all working to make that happen.

Welcome letter from State Superintendent Sydnee Dickson • • •

Utah students excel in many areas and are supported by caring and competent educators. While there is much to be proud of in our public schools, we still have achievement gaps among various groups of students, a looming teacher shortage and 16 percent of students not graduating from high school, leaving too many students unprepared for their future. In order to improve outcomes for each Utah student, the Utah State Board of Education has set forth a strategic plan, “Excellence for Each Student,” that is based on three imperatives:

Educational Equity Quality Learning System Values

This plan was developed with input from a variety of stakeholders and will continue to expand with measurable outcomes, actionable strategies and timelines for improvement. You can read more about the plan, and other Board actions at schoolboard.utah.gov.

If Utah students succeed today, Utah will succeed tomorrow.

Sydnee Dickson State Superintendent schools.utah.gov

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Utah Aerospace Pathways Taking STEM education to the next level by providing excellent hands-on training for high school students

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ne of the many factors leading to Utah’s continued economic success is the collaboration fostered between public and private sectors in order to help solve state issues. This type of strategic collaboration is manifested in the Utah Pathways program, an innovative educational program created through partnerships between industry, education and government agencies to address Utah’s workforce needs.

In September 2015, Governor Gary Herbert launched the Utah Aerospace Pathways program in collaboration with two of Utah’s higher education institutions, several local school districts and industry leaders, such as Boeing and Hill Air Force Base. The program provides the opportunity for students to graduate high school with a certificate

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in aerospace manufacturing and also begin a career at one of the program’s aerospace industry partners.

Since its launch, the Utah Aerospace Pathways program has become the model for implementing additional pathways in Diesel Technology and Medical Innovations in 2016, and opened opportunities for the development of more Pathways in other industries across the state in the coming years.

By providing excellent handson training, expansion of the Utah Pathways program will allow more of Utah’s high school students the opportunity to graduate certified with the skills necessary to obtain a highpaying job in a growing industry or continue their postsecondary education with the expertise to put them ahead educationally and professionally.

Why are these Pathway programs so critical to the current and future workforce needs of Utah? Locally and nationally, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) education remains in the spotlight—and for good reason. A Georgetown University report examining the United States’ STEM education and workforce projections predicts Utah will demand approximately 95,000 STEM jobs by 2018, up from approximately 71,000 in 2008. This represents a 33 percent increase in STEM jobs in Utah—16 percentage points above the national average. Of those jobs, 91 percent will require some type of postsecondary education and training. Utah has become a popular location for STEM industries in all forms, including computer software, health sciences and engineering. This influx of new business provides jobs to Utahns and enhances the state’s economic growth, but can only be sustained with a highly skilled workforce.

That is why Utah’s Pathway program elevates STEM education by connecting it directly with industry. Students in the program don’t just learn about aerospace manufacturing or medical technology in a book or through a traditional classroom lecture, but instead are given hands-on experiences to work with industry specific equipment and materials, as well as engage with relevant employers throughout the state.

As a result of the collaboration and foresight of Utah’s employers, education administrators and government leaders, the Pathways program creatively responds to the opportunities and challenges facing the state’s educational and economic needs—ensuring Utah continues to bridge the gap between available jobs and workforce training for years to come.

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An Elevated Experience: Higher Education in Utah Utah boasts comprehensive higher education options

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he lifeblood to the state's robust talent force lies in providing comprehensive higher education opportunities. There are eight public colleges and universities in the state: two research universities, the University of Utah and Utah State University; four regional universities: Weber State University, Southern Utah University, Dixie State University, and Utah Valley University; and two community colleges, Salt Lake Community College and Snow College.

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Eight out of 10 Utah high school graduates who enroll in college attend one of Utah’s public colleges and universities—the primary talent pipeline for Utah’s fast-growing workforce. With more than 175,000 students, together they would rank as the state’s second largest city.

In 2016, the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) adopted a 10-year strategic plan to ensure an accessible and affordable higher education. Utah’s higher education population is one of

learn of interest Higher Education in Utah Students in the Utah System of Higher Education • Eight public colleges & universities • Eight out of 10 high school graduates who go on to college enroll at one of the eight public colleges and universities • Enrollment projected to increase by 52,000 students by 2025–adding roughly two large universities in a decade Utah has the most affordable college options

the fastest growing in the country; USHE expects to add more than 50,000 students to its current base by 2025–the equivalent of two large universities. USHE’s strategic objectives also include a specific focus on innovation and discovery. High-end research, innovative commercialization and entrepreneurship in higher education are critical to sustainable economic growth.

Foremost for Utah’s public colleges and universities are its students. Utah higher education leaders are committed to a robust education spectrum that starts well before college. USHE has implemented multiple initiatives to increase college success and skill development, as well as work with K-12 partners to improve college preparation for Utah’s students.

An example of this is Utah College Application Week, held each November.

Last year, more than 20,000 Utah high school seniors from 85 high schools throughout Utah were given the opportunity to apply to college during the school day, with a special emphasis placed on low-income and first-generation students. College Application Week continues to expand each year to provide statewide support for students.

USHE also administers the Regents’ Scholarship, a statewide merit-based scholarship that encourages a college-prep

course of study while in high school. The Regents’ Scholarship has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2008 with an average 54 percent year-over-year increase. USHE also targets eighth graders through its Utah Scholars program, encouraging them to start thinking about college at one of the most critical times in their education– just as they are about to register for their first high school courses.

Last year, the program reached almost two-thirds of all eighth graders in Utah.

One of Utah’s strongest college preparation tools is its concurrent enrollment. Established in the 1990’s, it is the foremost model other states try to replicate. Last year, two-thirds—over 28,000 Utah high school juniors and seniors—earned college credit from USHE institutions while in high school, saving $32 million in college tuition they would have paid as traditional college students.

In an effort to increase the number of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) applications Utah high school seniors complete, USHE partners with Utah high schools to host FAFSA Completion Open House events, where students and their parents can receive assistance with the FAFSA application from Utah’s financial aid experts. This year, more than 150 FAFSA Completion Open House events are scheduled throughout the state.

• 3rd lowest four-year tuition in the nation • 3rd lowest student debt as percent of the cost of living • 2nd lowest in number of degrees awarded per $100,000 spent • Of those who borrow, average student debt ($18,921) is lower than national average ($28,950) • In 2015, the Utah Educational Savings Plan received Morningstar Analyst Rating of Gold for the fifth consecutive year, the only state 529 plan to receive such consistent top ratings Utahns know college is important • College grads earn $830,000 more over a lifetime than those with only a high school diploma • College grads are three times less likely to be unemployed and four times less likely to live in poverty than those with only a high school diploma • In 2015, the unemployment rate of for Utahns with only a high school diploma was 11 percent, while for a Utahn with a bachelor’s degree, it was three percent (Information from Utah System of Higher Education)

Learn more about higher education in Utah at the USHE's website, higheredutah.org

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Getting Around The growing state of transportation in Utah

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tah is commonly referred to as the “Crossroads of the West” because of its central location: it is close to many major Western cities, including Los Angeles, San Diego, Seattle and Denver. Because of Utah’s role as a major transportation hub, the state has created a comprehensive transportation system with an international airport, railroads, light rail and commuter rail systems, and a highway system with east-west and north-south interstate arteries. Here’s what you need to know to “get around” in Utah:

Mass Transit Nobody likes sitting in traffic, which is just one of the reasons that more and more Americans are ditching their cars and choosing mass transit options. Utah has made some impressive strides in its mass transit system with these options: • Commuter train FrontRunner offers transportation from Ogden to Provo.

• Light-rail line TRAX offers transportation to downtown Salt Lake City from various locations throughout the city, including the University of Utah.

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Buses offer transportation throughout the state, including to many of the FrontRunner and TRAX stations as well as to the ski resorts.

The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) has other mass transit projects in the works, including the Provo-Orem Transportation Improvement Project, the Southwest SL County Transit Study and the Ogden WSU Transit Study.

Air Travel As a Delta Airlines hub, the Salt Lake City International Airport serves an important role in both national and international travel; in fact, it services more than 22 million passengers a year. The airport’s current facilities aren’t equipped to handle that type of volume, which is why the state is in the process of building a new facility that will be sustainable, cost-effective and efficient. The project is scheduled to be finished in 2020, but the existing facility is still operational and running smoothly. For more information about the Salt Lake City International Airport and the services it offers, go to slcairport.com.

With a transportation infrastructure that consists of 45,120 miles of federal, state and local highways, Utah plays a significant role in our national transportation system. Utah’s longest highway is Interstate 15 (north to Canada/south to Mexico) and its shortest is Interstate 215 (access from east to west in the valley). Other important routes include Interstate 80 (east to New York City/west to San Francisco) and Interstate 70 (east to Denver).

Utah’s interstate highways are about to become much more functional because the state’s 402-mile I-15 corridor will become part of the nation’s alternative fuels and electric charging network. Also, part of I-80 from Salt Lake City to Park City and from Salt Lake City to Nevada will be highlighted with signs to alert motorists where they can find fuel for their alternative vehicles. The Utah Department of Transportation, with its core goal to “keep Utah moving,” has additional projects in the works. For more information, go to udot.utah.gov.

Railways Amtrak provides daily passenger service on the California Zephyr to and from points throughout the nation, including the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevadas and Moffat Tunnel. Amtrak trains arrive at and depart from the Salt Lake Central Station intermodal hub and accommodate passengers transferring among local bus services, automobile, bicycle, Amtrak and Greyhound.

Other Options Like the rest of the country, Utah has developed more options to address environmental concerns and modern trends, including the following: • GREENbike SLC is a bike-share program where members can take any bike from Salt Lake City’s 20 stations around the downtown area. Passes are available at greenbikeslc.org.

• The S-Line is a street car that runs through Salt Lake City’s Sugar House and South Salt Lake neighborhoods.

• Uber and Super Shuttle are other options for getting to and from the airport and around downtown.

For more information about transportation schedules and project updates, visit UTA’s website at rideuta.com

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High Times For Housing

Growth expected in Utah real estate markets for 2017

months of inventory is a seller’s market; above six months is a buyer’s market.

The most competitive segments are homes priced less than $500,000. Buyers have a bit more negotiating power in the $500,000-to-$750,000 category and the most choices in the above-$750,000 segment.

Meanwhile, Utah foreclosures are nearly non-existent. CoreLogic reported Utah foreclosures are down 28 percent from last year. At a rate of less than onehalf percent, Utah has one of the lowest foreclosure rates in the country.

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he real estate markets in Utah have stood out as some of the strongest in the nation.

In October 2016, Freddie Mac ranked Utah as the No. 1 housing market in the country due to strong employment and on-time mortgage payments. Among metro areas, Provo ranked third, Ogden fifth and Salt Lake sixth.

Over the past year, real estate in Utah has been characterized by strong sales, rising home prices and limited inventory — trends expected to continue in 2017.

Where we’ve been For 2016, both the U.S. and Utah housing markets were strong as a result of an expanding economy, steady job creation and mortgage rates under four percent.

As of September, statewide transactions were up two percent and on track to exceed strong 2015 levels.

This would be the most homes ever sold in Utah in a single year, according to the Utah Association of Realtors (UAR), that’s despite some sales being held back due to low housing supplies.

Homes are also selling quickly in Utah.

As of September, the average number of days between when a property is listed and when an offer is accepted fell to 44 days from 51 days in 2015. During the housing downturn, it took about double the time to sell a home. In hot markets like Salt Lake, it takes less time to sell.

On average, sellers in Salt Lake waited 31 days to go under contract.

Utah housing prices continue to rise due to low inventory. Not accounting for inflation, home prices are the highest they’ve been on UAR records. The median sales price increased nearly nine percent to $249,900 in September — up about $20,000 compared to 2015.

Inventory is at record or near-record lows, making it a seller’s market, according to UAR data. The number of homes for sale fell 22 percent from last year. That equates to nearly 3,900 fewer houses available to buy.

If Realtors didn’t list any additional properties, they would sell all available homes in 3.2 months. At this rate, September marks the most competitive month for buyers on record. Below six

Despite the higher prices and limited choices, the market positives like steady job creation, increased demand from firsttime buyers and low interest rates are reasons real estate sales should remain strong going into 2017.

In fact, experts predict conditions for 2017 will be similar to 2016. Buyers should expect lots of competition for homes, increasing prices and gradually rising interest rates. Meanwhile, sellers will continue to benefit from quick sales times.

James Wood, a senior fellow with the Kem C. Policy Institute at the University of Utah, expects Wasatch Front prices to increase about six to eight percent next year and sales activity to remain about the same as in 2016. The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has a similar national forecast, predicting the U.S. median sales price to rise about four percent in 2017.

Future housing demand is likely to result from millennials who are buying their first homes. In recent years, several factors postponed their entry into the market, including student debt, delayed family formation and employment challenges after the recession.

There will be lots of demand from new households because of the state’s strong job market and more people moving in than moving out.

Would-be buyers and sellers can learn more about the markets in their own areas at utahrealtors.com

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know a New York native who, after graduating college, moved to Colorado to become a ski-bum. Shortly after the move, his passion for powder brought him on a short trip to Utah’s mountains. He fell in love. In his words, “Salt Lake City was everything that I thought Denver would be.”

He now lives in Park City.

While interesting, my friend’s story isn’t unique. Utah is one of the fastest-growing states in the nation. Metropolitan areas like Salt Lake City, Provo and Ogden-Clearfield are becoming desirable destinations for professionals who are as ambitious about their careers as they are their lifestyle.

My friend isn’t sure he likes that. “It’s like Utah is one of the best kept secrets in the nation. I’m not sure I want that secret to get out.” Despite his best intentions – and many others like him – it seems that Utah is

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no longer a secret to the rest of the nation.

Numbers prove that.

The Beehive is Getting Bigger The Beehive State has posted some impressive numbers in regards to job growth.

According to Forbes – which has ranked Utah the “Best State for Business” over six of the last seven years – the state added 46,576 jobs in 2015. This growth led to more net migration than Utah normally experiences.

A diverse economy, business-friendly climate and growing tech sector also contribute (in addition to a myriad of other reasons) to why more people are beginning to call Utah home.

Since the 2010 U.S. Census, Utah has experienced the fifth fastest growth rate in the nation, growing by an estimated 232,034 people.

live Some of the Fastest Growing Communities So, where are all these new people going? Here is a list of the fastest growing cities by growth rate, as measured by the American Community Survey.

1. Saratoga Springs 2. Herriman

3. Eagle Mountain 4. Lehi 5. Nibley

6. South Jordan 7. West Haven 8. Washington 9. Farmington 10. Bluffdale

So What?

Growth means opportunity for businesses. More people means that banks have greater opportunities to lend and grocers have greater opportunities to sell groceries.

Home sales, for example, have been

up. In 2015, 36,358 homes were sold, which was a 17 percent increase from 2014. According to Erin Carlyle, a real-estate journalist for Forbes, sales haven’t been that fast since “the prerecession years of 2005 and 2006.”

Seeing this growth as an opportunity is an important part of Utah’s economic success.

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growth may be something that can’t be measured statistically but, nonetheless, is frequently mentioned by Utah residents: the people here feel like they’re part of a community and – more importantly – they care about their community.

If you’ve never been here, consider this an invitation to come find out what makes Utah the best place to live, learn, work and play – even for a New York ski bum.

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Where Mountain Meets Urban

Minutes from the mountains, these cities bring a new meaning to urban living

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he Salt Lake Valley has a lot to offer when it comes to family living, recreation and entertainment. While all of Salt Lake County's cities are great places to live, Draper, Sandy and Sugar House bring a whole new meaning to "Where Mountain Meets Urban".

Draper "Draper citizens are great people, always willing to give you a helping hand and are fiercely loyal friends holding unending optimism in their hearts." According to William E. Rappleye, President and CEO of the Draper Chamber of Commerce, Draper’s current priorities include maintaining and improving its 39 parks, 90-plus miles of multiuse trails and award-winning recreation programs; soccer, tennis, softball, kickball, mountain biking, hiking, running, strider bike races, 3-on-3 basketball, T-ball, fishing, football, wrestling, and junior basketball. Draper City boasts

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thousands of acres of preserved open space, good planning and balanced zoning, economic development, good paying jobs, quality housing options and strong businesses community. Draper City has come to be an economic hot spot and has been nationally recognized twice by Money Magazine as one the top 50 best places to live and work in the United States.

So, what makes Draper so strong?

"I don’t have all the answers" says Rappleye, "but our history gives some clues." William Draper is the pioneer settler the community is named after, but he is just one out of a long list of strong and committed leaders since Draper was carved out of the wilderness by the pioneers that homesteaded this area. These leaders all shared a vision of inclusiveness, teamwork and community. Great leaders act as strong mentors to younger citizens and examples of honesty and drive for the general populous. They worked to articulate a clear vision for the city's

future and more importantly, they embodied it by their actions.

Draper's community forefathers envisioned a community centered on a true sense of shared purpose and sacrifice. While this community worked to foster each individual’s talents, there was always the underlying goal of creating a better place to work, live and grow their families together.

These leaders supported each other by working together to accomplish what is best for the community. They also hosted several celebrations and social events to acknowledge this success. One of the events is known as Pioneer Day (24th of July) or the Days of '47. Today its local version of this celebration is known as "Draper Days"!

Creating a sense of community and focusing the efforts of volunteers creates a kind of glue that binds and builds strong relationships. The community should be a safe haven for any and all creative talents and persons.

live Sandy Located at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Sandy City—the sixth largest city in Utah just 20 minutes south of Salt Lake City— offers unparalleled access to hundreds of bike and hiking trails, as well as more than 7,000 acres of skiing and snowboarding terrain at two world-class ski resorts: Alta Ski Resort and Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort.

Go up Little Cottonwood Canyon, and you can find deep powder and skieronly terrain at Alta with 2,200 acres of terrain and an average snowfall of 514 inches. Or you can try Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort, which caters to any level of skier or snowboarder and has a peak elevation of 11,000 feet. Snowbird is also open year-round and is well known for their Oktoberfest hosted late September through early October.

When you’re headed down from the mountain, be sure to stop at Porcupine Pub and Grill—a local favorite.

For those looking to stay in downtown Sandy, you can find everything from unique dining experiences to worldclass theatre. Just off the I-15 highway at 10600 South, South Towne Mall has everything from department stores like Macy’s and JC Penny’s to small eclectic boutiques. South Towne Mall also has a variety of dining options within the mall and in the surrounding area. As you continue down State Street, which runs conveniently through the middle of Sandy, you will find South Towne Expo Center. South Towne Expo Center hosts multiple shows a week with themes ranging from hunting and fishing expos, business expos and fine gem expos. To the north is Jordan Commons, which houses the Larry H. Miller Megaplex IMAX Theater and surrounding restaurants like Joe’s Crab Shack and local favorite, the Cantina Southwestern Grill. Jordan Commons is an excellent place for dinner and a show.

If you are looking for high quality entertainment, Hale Centre Theatre is located in the heart of downtown Sandy.

With a completion date in 2017, Hale Centre Theatre will offer family-friendly

theatre with a variety of Broadway and Off-Broadway favorites as well as theatre education. For a world-class dinner, try the upscale restaurant, La Caille, a French style oasis on the foot of the mountain. La Caille is known for their beautiful atmosphere, wild peacocks and impeccable French cuisine.

Sandy is also home to the Major League Soccer team, Real Salt Lake (RSL). Their home stadium, Rio Tinto, is located just off I-15 and 9000 S, making it very accessible to the entire community. Real Salt Lake has had great success and won the MLS Cup in 2009, the Supporters Shield in 2010, the 2010-2011 CONCACAF Champions League and the 2013 US Open Cup. If you’re looking for a great night under the stadium lights, be sure to catch an RSL game.

Sandy is truly a unique area where mountain meets urban—you’re sure to fall in love as you enjoy everything in between outdoor recreation, sports, the arts or cuisine.

Sugar House Sugar House was established in 1853 and named after the LDS ward house in the area. While the area did have a sugar mill, it never actually manufactured sugar; but did produce molasses, paper, sunflower seeds, straw, and acted as a wool factory, coal yard, machine shop and weigh station. The railroad ran right through the community, delivering goods to the furniture store as it headed up to Park City. Remnants of the old line are still visible and the old track is now the location for the S-Line streetcar.

From this a community grew, a college was formed, a state prison came and went and the community came together to create a special place in Salt Lake City with its own identity. The core business district was home to furniture stores that drew folks from all over. Many have fond memories of getting popcorn at NuCrisp, ice cream at Snelgrove or skating at Hygeia Ice. Those places and memories linger and their spirit still enlivens the business district and surrounding neighborhoods. Sugar House has always been a great place to

live and recreate; it is now a mix of old and new.

Sugar House is a great community to put down roots and it continues to be shaped by the individuals and families that reside here, as Sugar House is a great community to put down roots.

Many come to live there for the historic character of its homes, tree-lined streets, close-knit neighborhoods, walkability, local shopping and great public events. Sugar House has a wonderful mix of families, single adults and students. Westminster students can be seen walking to and from school, children of many ages play in the parks, and Sugar House Park is teeming with joggers and bicyclists.

The Sugar House business district has three public plaza spaces that host numerous events throughout the year. No other place in the city besides downtown can boast such a vibrant calendar of events. Sugarmont Plaza hosts a weekly food truck rally during the summer and the historic Santa Shack in the winter. Wilmington Plaza hosts a winter market and various events throughout the summer.

Monument Plaza, located in the heart of the business district, is home to the iconic monument dedicated to the industrious vision of the pioneers.

Monument Plaza offers a wonderful public space for pedestrians to gather and enjoy the numerous restaurants and life.

Visitors come to enjoy amazing open spaces, such as Sugar House Park, Fairmont Park, Forest Dale golf course and Parleys Trail. You can jump on your bike and travel throughout Sugar House or walk to the majority of parks, shops and restaurants.

Sugar House is home to hundreds of locally-owned businesses that continue to offer a diverse and eclectic array of services and products. One can find a vast selection of restaurants, boutiques, salons, clothing, bakeries, vintage shops, coffee joints, book stores, furniture and so much more. Sugar House continues to be a community that comes together and makes great things happen.

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Ski, Eat, Repeat As a hotspot for year-round outdoor activities, Park City attracts people from all walks of life

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hen is daily life better than while on a vacation? When you’re one of 7,962 residents lucky enough to live in the charming town of Park City, Utah. In the last year alone, the town has been singled out as "America’s Favorite Town" by Travel & Leisure Magazine, the "Best Adventure Town" by Sunset Magazine and the "Friendliest Town in America" by Conde Nast Traveler. In 2016, Town & Country Magazine ranked Park City the #6 best place in America to live, and in 2013, Outside Magazine named it, simply, "The Best Town Ever". No wonder its residents are so happy to call Park City home.

Many residents first visited Park City for a winter season. The town attracts skiers from all corners of the globe each winter, as no other mountain destination provides true ski-in/ski-out accommodations, luxury dining, spa culture, shopping and winter recreation, all located 25 minutes from an international airport (SLC). While most

towns would be fortunate to have two ski resorts within its city limits, Park City’s ski mountains aren’t just any two resorts.

Deer Valley Resort is consistently rated among the top resorts in North America for its grooming and services standards as well as its dining scene. Park City Mountain Resort presents the largest ski terrain offering in the USA. In between the two resorts is an authentic silver mining town that dates to the 1860’s, the town’s historic Main Street, a genuine national treasure with 47 buildings listed on the Register of Historic Places.

While winter represents ‘high tourism season’ for the town, no time of year is higher profile than the third week of January, when Main Street Park City welcomes the annual Sundance Film Festival, the most important celebration of independent filmmaking in the world. Many people first became aware of Park City in 2002, when the town’s ski mountains served as competitive venues for the Olympic

Winter Games. Park City’s Olympic heritage is alive and well at the Utah Olympic Park, where athletes continue to train throughout the year and where guests can experience the Comet Bobsled on the same track used during the Olympic Games.

But Park City’s bustling scene isn’t confined to the winter season. Park City is the only Gold-Level mountain bike destination in the USA (as designated by the IMBA), and the town’s summer alpine slides, coasters and zip lines draw thrill-seekers from all over the country.

The town’s summer scene is burgeoning with so much activity that it has earned a reputation as the ‘Festival City of the Rocky Mountains.’ The Utah Symphony makes its summer home at the Deer Valley Music Festival, a two-month showcase of headliners from the worlds of rock, pop, classical, country and Broadway music. The Park City Food & Wine Classic takes place in July, and Savor the Summit is a restaurant festival taking place each June on a three-block-long dining table. Main Street is the site of one of the country’s most coveted Fourth of July Parades, with floats and equestrian entries, and the Tour of Utah cycling stage race has its finish line on Main Street each August. Also in August, the Kimball Arts Festival is one of the country’s preeminent artist exhibitions and underscores the town’s rich gallery scene.

Each Sunday throughout the summer, Main Street hosts the Park Silly Sunday Market, featuring local farmers and crafts.

Not only that, the sublime spring, summer and fall weather in the mountains makes Park City a perfect getaway for linksmen driving golf balls on pristine courses and anglers hooking famous Utah trout on the area’s blue-ribbon fly fishing rivers. A hot air balloon festival takes guests soaring over the city each September to take in the changing fall foliage from the ultimate vantage point. The Park City Area Showcase of Homes highlights the very latest in luxury residential architecture and interior décor.

And on October 31, the town demonstrates why its unofficial nickname is ‘Bark City’ during the annual Howl-o-Ween parade on Main Street, featuring costumed canines from throughout the region.

Exploring Park City: For summer or winter, enhance your resort experience by visiting visitparkcity.com

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Business is booming Utah Valley is racing to the forefront of the national economy, thanks to innovation, hard work and a great business landscape

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estled along the Wasatch Front, between Salt Lake City and Nephi, lies Utah County.

A valley encompassed by wooded mountains, vast lakes and bouldered waterfalls, this picturesque environment is nationally acclaimed as being one of the best places to live, raise a family, get a job, volunteer, start a business and play.

With two universities (Utah Valley University and Brigham Young University) less than six miles away from each other, Utah Valley accumulates a diverse population both nationally and globally. Because a large percent of Utah residents are college students, Utah Valley has a fairly young median age of 25 years. It is also a welleducated population and has been voted the fourth most educated metropolitan area in the nation.

This young and unique demographic creates a good deal of entrepreneurial drive and technology-based innovation. So much so, that the entire region is referred to as the Silicon Slopes. Derived from

the name Silicon Valley in California, the name Silicon Slopes symbolizes Utah Valley as a cluster of information technology, software development, hardware manufacturing and research firms.

CNN Money recently crowned Provo as the "#1 Hottest Job Market in America".

In 2015, 21 companies in the Provo metropolitan area were beneficiaries of 28 funding deals totaling more than $444 million. With the annual growth rate being 5.2 percent (overseeing the national average of 1.9 percent) and the unemployment rate 2.7 percent (lying at nearly half the national five percent average), Utah Valley’s job market is booming!

Nine out of 10 of the most affordable living places are within Utah County. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single adult is approximately $2,185. This averages to $26,215 a year. Because the median household income is $60,476, this makes it easier for more families to become homeowners.

There have been great strides to provide better public transportation to the city. The public transit FrontRunner commuter rail borders Provo and continues north past Salt Lake City. The average commute to work by car is less than 20 minutes and the Provo airport is located 4.3 miles away from downtown.

Additionally, there is never a loss for entertainment in Utah Valley.

Many famous musicians and actors are recruited to perform at the universities.

The universities also provide residents a variety of athletic events to attend.

Whether it be BYU football or UVU basketball, there is always a collegiate athletic event to attend.

Let’s not forget about the outdoor entertainment that Utah Valley has to offer. Many families enjoy tubing down the Provo River, hiking Mt. Timpanogos, paddle-boarding on Utah Lake and rock climbing the canyons.

There are many outdoor parks where families can picnic, camp, jog and walk.

Health is a big emphasis in the Utah Valley. There are many services that offer mental, physical and emotional help.

Since 62.2 percent of Utah residents are part of a religious group called the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, spiritual health is also a major component to many resident’s overall well-being. Latter-day Saints are known for their abundance of volunteer and donation programs.

The Provo City website states, “There is a reason why Utah County is lovingly called ‘Happy Valley', and Provo sits right at the heart of that valley. The people are full of compassion and a desire to do good. This is obvious in the expansive volunteer programs hosted by the city and various other organizations throughout our community.”

Entrepreneurial spirit: Looking for family-friendly fun, livable communities or innovative ways to do business? Check out utahvalley.com

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A True Sensory Experience With recreation, arts and education, Southern Utah offers an experience for all the senses

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ome to Utah's five national parks, Southern Utah provides the perfect opportunity for outdoor recreaton and award-winnng arts, and being generally warmer than the rest of the state, a perfect location to live and play.

Cedar City Imagine a community where the arts, scenery, recreation, food and fun coalesce, and you will find yourself in Cedar City, Utah. With a population just under 30,000, Cedar City is replete with entertainment, adventure, history and community spirit. Frequently, visitors from all across the globe feel an instant, 50

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yet inexplicable connection to this inviting community.

Upon entering the picturesque town, one gets the sense that there is something different about this community. It is almost as if it’s calling to you and inviting you to explore the city. Whether you are interested in the arts, recreation, scenery, entertainment or history, Cedar City embodies it all.

Cedar (as it is called by the locals) is home to the Tony Award-winning Utah Shakespeare Festival, a phenomenal theatrical event that has mesmerized audiences for 55 years. Another staple in the local arts scene is the Neil Simon Festival. Recently, the Southern Utah

Museum of Arts built a multi-million dollar, world-class museum featuring the works of artists from near and far.

The Orchestra of Southern Utah, Master Singers, art galleries, and other performance groups also provide excitement for those who love the arts.

When it comes to recreation and adventure, it just doesn’t get any better.

Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Cedar City offers a plethora of outdoor experiences from sensational scenery to exhilarating excursions. In Cedar enjoy crisp clean air, vivid skies, spectacular mountain views and stunning sunsets.

Among the many recreational activities available are cycling, golf, fishing, hiking, skiing, snowmobiling, disc golf, bike trails, rock climbing and more.

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The stage is set! Cedar City is Utah’s #1 destination for theater and arts, set against a backdrop of spectacular landscapes and outstanding recreation.

Located in the heart of southwest Utah, Cedar City is also ideally positioned for business to connect with a highly educated workforce and a creative, vibrant community.

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live the striking landscape that engulfs the community. Cedar Breaks National Monument is a brilliant masterpiece carved out by erosion, featuring vibrant red, orange, pink and rust in an imposing display of craftsmanship. The gently cascading waters of Kanarraville Falls offer serenity in a family-friendly hike.

Connect with ancient civilizations by exploring the petroglyphs of Parowan Gap. Located atop Cedar Mountain is the gorgeous Navajo Lake surrounded by towering pine trees. Three Peaks Recreation Area allows for a wide array of adventures, including horseback riding, RC flying, mountain biking, shooting, hiking and camping.

Cedar City's nickname is Festival City USA. They earned this distinction for the numerous festivals and events that take place throughout the year. The Cedar City Livestock and Heritage Festival is a sight to behold, featuring history, cowboy poetry, music, quilts, cars, a rodeo, dance and sheep parade with approximately 1,000 sheep herded down Main Street. Cedar is home to several other events, including the Utah Summer Games, Frontier Folk Festival, Fire Road Mountain Bike Race, Utah Midsummer Renaissance Faire, July Jamboree, Cedar City Half Marathon, Pumpkin Festival and the list goes on.

Rich in history, Cedar City is home to the Paiute Indian Tribe, which consists of five constituent bands: Cedar, Indian Peaks, Kanosh, Koosharem and Shivwits.

The area is also known for its abundant iron ore resources, which were discovered in 1868. Southern Utah University was built by pioneers and is depicted in the short film Back Up The Mountain, which can be found online on SUU’s website at suu.edu/backupthemountain.

Not only is Cedar City a phenomenal place to visit, it is a tremendous place to do business. Cedar City has been discovered and is enjoying steady growth. Local companies are expanding, new businesses are moving in and local entrepreneurs are charting the course for tomorrow. One of the main reasons companies are looking to move their businesses here is because of the lifestyle. Cedar City is a pro-business

community surrounded by some of the most spectacular scenery around.

We invite you to discover why so many people call Cedar City their home away from home.

St. George Whether you are visiting or considering a life in Southern Utah, you will appreciate the contrast of a growing community framed by astonishing natural beauty.

You will be inspired by unfiltered views of towering red cliffs, jagged black lava fields and the crisp blue skies that photographers dream of. You’ll find all the goods and services you need, with the added value of friendly, caring customer service.

Here, you will find a community that takes great pride in the availability of extraordinary, innovative medical services, where care comes from the heart. You’ll find a belief that education is key to sustainable growth, a surge of community pride for the Dixie State University Trailblazers, the expansion of a technology college and the building of a medical school. Younger children enjoy many educational opportunities with attractive facilities filled with compassionate educators.

You will be motivated to explore miles of accessible trails into nature. It’s a quality of life many dream of, and here you will find it. This life that we have today didn’t come easily. We owe gratitude to the pioneers who endured many hardships while settling this community, yet held fast that their work would result in a thriving community. Their legacy and spirit remains in our community that is driven by strong family values and working together to achieve our future.

St. George is beautifully situated for a fabulous getaway with great weather and incredible outdoor activities. Enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding and traversing the desert on ATV’s. There are 12 golf courses, four state parks, top-rated spas, excellent dining, shopping, museums and galleries to explore.

Whether it’s a national holiday, a group of like-minded people gathering to support a cause or simply a reason to enjoy the outdoors, you’ll find people

getting together to enjoy life. Southern Utah is home to several world-class events, attracting thousands of visitors to the area. Boasting The IRONMAN® 70.3® St. George North American Pro Championship held every May hosts more than 2,500 athletes competing in one of the most challenging and distinguished IRONMAN® events in the world. For more than 30 years, athletes with a variety of skill sets converge every fall in one of the largest multi-sport events for people ages 50 and over. This last year, the Huntsman World Senior Games registered an astounding 11,000 senior athletes!

You’ll find outdoor theater at its finest in a red rock canyon with elaborate sets and costumes. Three fabulous Broadwaystyle musicals are performed every May-October at world famous Tuacahn Amphitheater. Or enjoy a more intimate experience with St. George Musical Theater’s theater in the round, and smaller audiences with Brigham’s Playhouse or The Stage Door conducted in the historic downtown Electric Theater.

With a landscape, conducive to activity, a thriving arts scene, a temperate climate, emerald green fairways and the incredible scenery of Zion National Park, this area is a haven you’ll wish you discovered long ago. Upon entering the captivating walls of Zion National Park (one of Utah’s ‘Mighty 5®’), you will experience a feeling that won’t quite fit inside your camera. The colors will astound you. The perspective will humble you. The immensity will leave you in awe. In Zion, you can hike, bike, climb, rappel, walk or simply stroll along the river. There are adventures for the adrenaline junkie to the faint of heart. The charming town of Springdale is nestled amid the sandstone peaks of Zion. This small, eclectic town extends a warm welcome as visitors browse unique shops, galleries and local eateries.

National Geographic called the St. George area one of the 50 best places to live and play and TripAdvisor ranked it a "No. 1 Travel Hotspot". Take it from the experts – it is one great place to visit! Fly directly into the St. George Regional Airport via United, American or Delta Airlines.

Cedar City and St. George have great access to a variety of arts and recreation. Learn more at cedarcity.org and visitstgeorge.com

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The Community Connection Known locally as “the other Utah,” the Northern Wasatch communities offer the benefits of urban life along with incredible access to outdoor recreation

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Ogden Cracking the top 10 on lists like Forbes’ “Fastest-Growing Cities” and “Best Cities to Raise a Family,” or National Geographic’s “10 Emerging Ski Towns,” or USA Today’s “Best Main Streets in America,” is Ogden, Utah.

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the accolade ringer before. Once dubbed the “Crossroads of the West” with the joining of the transcontinental railroad, Ogden boomed as hundreds of passenger and freight trains filled its rail yards.

Railroad tycoons, cross-country travelers and rail workers made Ogden’s downtown thrive like few others. It was said, “You can’t go anywhere without coming to Ogden,” and in its heyday, Ogden boasted more millionaires per capita than any other city in the United States. But, with the advent of air travel and the interstate freeway system, the trains eventually stopped… as did Ogden.

For decades, a once a bustling city of commerce stood boarded up. As the boom

years of the 1960s to the 1980s plowed much of America’s past away to build newly fashionable strip malls, Ogden’s economy was such that it couldn’t afford to fuel the bulldozers, so the relics stood empty.

Then, with the approaching 2002 Olympic Winter Games, a few visionary Ogdenites seemed to turn their gaze from the empty rail yards on the west side of town to the massive Wasatch Mountains to the east. Heads that had hung in anguish over what had been lost now looked up and, instead, saw what had been saved… an iconic and historic downtown, pristine, snow-covered >>Continued on page 56

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mountains, craftsman-era bungalows, prairie-architecture mansions, and an extremely gritty and independent population that had survived Ogden’s darkest years.

That is what is in the DNA of Ogden that top-10 lists and magazine articles can’t capture. It’s what corporate site selectors struggle to describe when they tell their employees that their company is moving to Ogden. It is what erases the skepticism of those employees within days of arriving in their new home.

Of course, a couple of world-class ski resorts, several hundred miles of trails, two rivers that converge in the middle of town, affordable housing, a low cost of living, and a level of diversity and acceptance unlike any other city in Utah may also help.

Ogden’s notoriously independent nature isn’t for everyone. Some people like the predictability of their big box stores, restaurant chains and conglomerate ski resorts. But, for those seeking to chart their own course, Ogden is an ideal starting point.

None of this is to say that Ogden is some sort of backwoods settlement. It boasts the same amenities as any other community of its size. And the rail lines that once hosted transcontinental travelers now carry commuter trains to Ogden’s big brother to the south—Salt Lake City. Ogden sits 35 minutes from SLC International Airport, and its own

regional airport is regularly bringing on more fights.

Many of Ogden’s recent accolades focus on the booming outdoor recreation industry with iconic global brands locating their headquarters here, but other major industries include aerospace and manufacturing. Additional business sectors seem to open up regularly due to the high quality of life and low cost of living available for employees.

Importantly, Ogden’s gritty, independent vibe is ideal for small business startups…

Some of which have grown into national and global powerhouses in just a few short years.

Logan Logan’s rich history, beautiful buildings, stunning scenery and thriving economy create a competitive edge Nestled on the northern edge of the spectacular Wasatch Mountains, Logan is a cultural hub full of cool vibes, a thriving business community, with unlimited access to world-class outdoor recreation opportunities. There is majesty in this one-of-a-kind mountain valley hideaway!

Located 80 miles north of Salt Lake City, Logan’s rich history began when early explorers, traders and pioneers began to settle the beautiful Cache Valley in the pursuit of a better and more abundant life. Soon those pioneers became farmers, ranchers and craftsman who created industry through hard work, determination and innovation. Their

legacy lives on today with a community that is committed to discovery, exploration and wonder.

Logan is home to Utah State University, one of the nation’s top research facilities for aerospace technology, nutrition, education, agricultural and outdoor product design.

Founded in 1888, Utah State University has evolved from a small-town college to a university known throughout the world for its intellectual and technology leadership.

Many adventure enthusiasts make Logan their premier home base for summer and winter outdoor adventure with Logan Canyon and Bear Lake just minutes away. The Logan Canyon and Bear Lake areas are home to some of the best rock climbing, hiking, water sports, biking trails, road cycling, camping and winter sports in the United States.

Just minutes from downtown Logan, in summer you can be belting on a harness and clipping on some carabineers ready to scale ultra-difficult limestone, weaving down singletrack biking trails that blast into panoramic scenic views, coasting along our smooth, open roads in a peloton, casting in a fisherman’s paradise, or pitching a tent under a beautiful starry night. And winter is always knocking on the door in Northern Utah; we welcome it!

Why wouldn’t you when perfect powder at Beaver Mountain, one of Utah’s premier ski resorts, is in your backyard. Just a short drive up an inspiring Logan Canyon, skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and snowshoers enjoy beautiful winter days in the Wasatch-Cache National Forest. And the Hardware Ranch in Blacksmith Fork Canyon is home to hundreds of grazing elk for winter feeding where sleigh rides take you for an upclose encounter with Utah’s official state animal.

Colorful seasons, rugged mountain terrain joined with an incredible outdoor lifestyle, are the reasons why thousands of people choose to call Logan home.

We welcome everyone who thrives in constant change of dramatic scenery and in abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation to consider vacationing and living on the edge in northern Utah!

Ogden and Logan have great access to a wide variety recreation options. Learn more at visitogden.com and explorelogan.com

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he state of Utah is home to diverse landscapes as colorful as the people who call it home—from red rock vistas to the snowclad peaks that house our world-class powder skiing. With such an array of climates and scenery, it can be hard to choose a place to call home—a good problem to have. There is, however, one place in Utah that offers a combination of amenities that can’t be found anywhere else in the Beehive State.

That place is downtown Salt Lake City: the capital city. Top-notch restaurants, bars, live music, unique shopping options both large and small, professional sporting events and great public transportation are a few of the incentives driving companies, like Goldman Sachs and dozens of highprofile tech companies, to make the move downtown.

These companies bring with them thousands of young and educated employees. The majority of these workers want to live, work, shop and play in an urban environment. With hip new lofts and affordable condos, such as the North Sixth Apartments, Providence Place and the Broadway Park Lofts, modern living downtown is plentiful and expanding to meet the growing population who want to live in the heart of the city. Whether you’re catching a

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national act at the Twilight Concert Series, grabbing some food and a drink before a Utah Jazz game or taking advantage of a Broadway play at the new cutting-edge Eccles Theater, it’s easy to see that downtown’s culture and housing market are growing symbiotically.

This downtown renaissance is all the more remarkable when you think back to the state of downtown a decade or so ago.

The majority of Main Street storefronts were boarded up and not many people lived in the downtown core. Fast-forward to present day downtown: there’s a 2.9 percent vacancy rate (well below the national average) of office and residential space, City Creek Center helps anchor a plethora of thriving businesses, and there’s more than 2,000 new apartments and condos with plenty more on the way.

A stark contrast to the downtown of old.

If you haven’t already, take a stroll down Main Street during a weekday lunch hour.

Not only will you find extraordinarily wide sidewalks filled with an enthusiastic workforce, you’ll hear the sounds of street performers jamming and see restaurant patios filled to capacity with hungry patrons. This lively scene carries on well into the night as local bars and clubs are the go-to hangouts for afterwork socializing. Acting as a magnet,

these downtown residents help to promote waves of vibrancy in the streets of downtown, which in turn attracts companies and an appetite for urban living.

It’s not just the tech and banking employees that are eager to get a piece of the pie. Downtown’s dynamic artist community is also helping add to the city’s vibrancy through infill development. In fact, Salt Lake City was recently named the second in “The Top 10 Cities for Creatives” in the Nation by The Huffington Post, second only to New Orleans. A distinction that was awarded for combining overall cost of living and creative workers per capita. Companies and events like the Living Traditions Festival, Urban Arts Festival and Ballet West are a testament to the arts and culture scene that not only help attract and retain local talent, but bring in opportunities from around the country and the world. Apartments like the Art Space Bridge and City Center house these creatives through low-income housing options, while providing them with a mix of art studios, commercial space and networking opportunities. These spaces have utilized historic buildings through renovation, as well as building new environmentally friendly LEEDcertified spaces for these creatives to thrive.

If city life gets too overwhelming, you can quickly find solace in the Wasatch Mountains and its foothills mere minutes away from downtown. This is a perfect amenity that suits the millennial crowd living downtown who don’t want to be tied down to an automobile. Just hop on your mountain bike for some singletrack with a view or take the UTA bus directly to Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons to ski the Greatest Snow on Earth®.

It’s safe to say that downtown’s residential scene is booming. And while there’s still a need for mixed-use and low-income housing, apartments like the nearly completed Paragon Station and Liberty Crest are setting a formidable foundation for future developments through their innovative design and desirable amenities, like rooftop terraces.

The secret is out, downtown Salt Lake City is coming into its own as a major metropolitan city, with Utahns young and old calling it home.

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Another Day at the Office With 11 ski resorts within 30 minutes of the Salt Lake City International Airport, Utah is the perfect place to work, live, learn and play

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t’s 4:00 p.m. on a summer Wednesday, and I’m just finishing up an editing assignment. I’ve been working in my office on the sixth floor in downtown Salt Lake City for the better part of the last seven hours.

My phone buzzes. It’s a text message from my brother, Ben, asking if I still want to meet him at the top of Big Cottonwood Canyon to go hiking at Solitude Ski Resort. “Yes,” I respond.

“I’ll be there by 4:30.”

In just over half an hour, I’m starting my ascent towards Twin Lakes Trail.

The scenery strikes a contrast with the high-rise buildings I was surrounded by only an hour ago.

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who seek to be inspired by nature. In addition to five national parks, 11 ski resorts are located within 30 minutes of Salt Lake City International Airport. While these resorts are home to the Greatest Snow on Earth®, they’re not just used during the winter.

Hundreds of hiking trails scattered throughout these areas receive steady traffic during the spring, summer, and fall months in the form of hikers, mountain bike enthusiasts, and outdoor adventurists who don’t have an off-season.

Professional and Recreational Opportunities Utah is renowned for its outdoors, but few know that Utah has been ranked as the “Number One State for Business and Careers” by Forbes for five of the last six years. Additionally, CNBC called it the “Best State for Business” in its 2016 rankings.

This means that Utah has more

going for it than iconic mountains and year-round access to first-class recreation. It also has some of the best, and highest-paying, jobs in the country. The point of the mountain between Draper and Provo has become nationally recognized as Silicon Slopes, making Salt Lake Valley a growing destination for companies like Goldman Sachs and Adobe.

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Utah affords many residents their dream lifestyle. Employees here can finish their workday and, in less than 30 minutes, find themselves in a different world.

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A Taste of Utah Utah is quickly developing a love affair with locallyproduced food, beverages and crafts

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he Downtown Alliance started the Downtown Farmers Market in 1992 to create a new tradition in downtown Salt Lake City by providing an opportunity for local farmers and food producers to sell directly to the public.

Additionally, the Downtown Alliance sought to add the energy and vitality of a market to aid in the development of the neighborhood surrounding Pioneer Park. The Downtown Farmers Market has had great success connecting Utah’s rural and urban communities, and the neighborhood surrounding Pioneer Park has become one of the most interesting culinary districts in Salt Lake City.

Since the early years, the neighborhood, the Market and the local food movement have flourished. The program has expanded to include the following four markets, open nearly 50 days each year in the downtown neighborhood: • Downtown Farmers Market, Saturdays, June – October at Pioneer Park • Downtown Art & Craft Market, Saturdays, June – October at Pioneer Park

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• Tuesday Farmers Market, Tuesdays, August – October • Winter Market at Rio Grande, Saturdays, November – April at the Rio Grande Depot In 2009, the Harvest Market (now called the Tuesday Farmers Market) was added to give farmers an additional opportunity to sell produce during the most bountiful time of the year. The scaled-down Tuesday Farmers Market is open August through October on Tuesday evenings. In 2012, The Winter Market at Rio Grande was launched, further expanding opportunity for small growers and producers and increasing the amount of local goods available to the public in the winter months. In 2003, the Downtown Art and Craft Market was established and now operates adjacent to the Downtown Farmers Market on Saturday mornings to accommodate the increased demand for local goods and venues to sell them. The result is a unique Utah experience — a window to the Salt Lake region.

2016 marks the Downtown Farmers Market’s 25th anniversary at Pioneer Park.

Since the Market’s inception, the primary focus has been to strengthen and support small local farms and businesses as they bring their fresh products directly to the public. In this 25th season, the mission of the Downtown Farmers Market is to support sustainable, regional agriculture; to build community gathering places; to increase access to nutritious, local foods in urban areas; and to educate the consumer about shopping local.

The Downtown Farmers Market vendor mix represents more than 100 farms and ranches from within 250 miles of Salt Lake City and includes sellers from 16 counties in Utah. The Market’s farmers and growers offer fresh and local fruits and vegetables as well as a wide variety of flora, bulbs, dairy, eggs, meat, honey and other agricultural products. In addition to farm goods, Market customers will find handmade, locally-produced food, beverages and crafts. The Downtown Farmers Market is a “make it, bake it, grow it" market, meaning that all participating vendors are fully involved in and responsible for the growth, production or craftsmanship of the product.

The Market’s mission extends beyond supporting growers, encompassing the broader community of business.

An additional focus of the Downtown Farmers Market is to encourage entrepreneurs in the areas of homemade crafts and new food businesses. Some of Utah's iconic food businesses started at the Market, and each year a selection of vendors make the leap from market stall to brick-and-mortar retail business.

A direct result of strong support from the local community has allowed the Downtown Farmers Market to evolve into one of the West’s largest community markets. With the growth of the Market and the expansion of the Winter Market, Market management created an independent 501c3 called Urban Food Connections of Utah to manage the Markets. The mission of Urban Food Connections of Utah is to educate the community about local food, regional producers and Utah’s proud agricultural heritage.

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City Creek Center For being a “little” big city, Salt Lake City has all you can ask for when it comes to retail therapy

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Frankfurt, Bogata, and Beijing. There is something for everyone here.”

With stores like West Elm, Fabletics, Athleta, Madewell, Disney Store, Michael Kors, Restoration Hardware, Coach, Salomon, Alex and Ani and Bose, as well as local favorites like Albion Fit and Utah Woolen Mills, City Creek Center is the ultimate shopping destination in Salt Lake City.

City Creek Center offers a one-of-a-kind experience featuring unique architecture, a retractable glass roof, a pedestrian skybridge over Main Street and hourly choreographed fountain shows. Check out these unique features while visiting City Creek Center:

play Architecture • Retractable Roof: City Creek Center has the nation’s first retractable skylight roof in a shopping center. The roof can be opened during the warmer months, providing sunlight and airflow and reducing the demand for air conditioning, or closed to provide shelter from inclement weather.

• Skybridge: Spanning 140 feet with no columns or supports, the skybridge over Main Street connects the shopping center’s retail shops, creating a seamless flow between two city blocks.

Transparent and iconic, the glass walls of the bridge are etched with artful, 3D-look leaf patterns casting dappled shadows on the streetscape below.

• The “Observation Deck”: The area at the center of the bridge is surrounded by low-iron glass, reducing reflectivity and enhancing views of Main Street and nearby Ensign Peak. The softly rippled underside of the bridge emulates the bottom of a stream bed, suggesting a virtual creek crossing between the blocks.

• Bridge Plaque: For history buffs, located in the center of the skybridge is a bronze relief floor plaque that depicts the original plat of Salt Lake City.

Water Features • Waterfalls and Creek: The iconic south fork of the creek that once coursed through downtown and was the original water source for early farmers. Two 18-foot waterfalls, one on each block, gently cascade over natural Utah sandstone boulders.

• Fountains: The center features lively fountains, including three by WET Design, creators of the famed Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas. “Flutter” mesmerizes with dancing fire on sheets of water spilling out in the shape of bells in a fusion of pyrotechnics and nature.

“Transcend” delights and entertains with musically choreographed displays using the elements of fire and water, and patterns.

City Creek Center is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. For additional information, visit shopcitycreekcenter.com

Shopping in Utah As a professional wardrobe stylist living in Utah for the past 18 years, a strong local shopping scene is essential not only for my job, but for all women looking to create a signature look with their wardrobe. One might ask, “Why shop Utah?”

During the past few years, several shopping centers have emerged onto the Utah market. New centers such as City Creek Center, Station Park and the Outlets at Traverse Mountain have jumped into the market bringing a wide array of retailers, restaurants and shopping experience. Not to mention the renovations that are happening with Fashion Place and the Shops at South Towne, Utah now has fashion choices at a variety of price point options and locations.

Also don’t rule out local boutiques that have popped up everywhere from Provo to Ogden. Every destination has its place in helping to create an environment for amazing fashion choices.

In a shopping world that has been flooded with all types of virtual shopping from online stores, blogs, social media and publications, nothing compares to actually being able to try on different pieces to see how they look on you in person; it’s not just about the size. I always say that if an item does not fit you well and flatter your body assets, then it’s not worth having in your closet.

In order to find the best fit for an individual’s body shape, the shopping environment is key. Shopping is not always easy and it takes work to find your own personal style choices. Being able to walk into a shopping destination and have confidence that a consumer has many opportunities for building a core wardrobe is a tribute to Utah becoming a major fashion player in a billion-dollar industry.

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• Heated Walkways: Guests can enjoy winter shopping without slipping on ice or coating their shoes with salt, thanks to a heated snow-melt system located within the shopping center's outdoor walkways.

• Exterior Art: The exterior of Nordstrom on West Temple features a two-story translucent glass wall of LED lights that glow and subtly change colors. The only Nordstrom exterior of its kind, the building integrates art glass, merchandising windows and a dramatic twostory entrance. The entrance to Macy’s from South Temple features a clear glass winter garden and café, and the entrance from Main Street is framed by the restored façade of the historic Zions Co-operative Mercantile Institution® (ZCMI®) building.

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ocated smack dab in the middle of downtown Salt Lake City, Temple Square is one of the most popular attractions in all of Utah. Covering 35 acres, it’s filled with a variety of things to see and do.

Whether you’re visiting for the first time or have lived in Utah your entire life, here are the must-do activities everyone should add to their Temple Square bucket list.

Stroll through the temple grounds.

The Salt Lake Temple is one of the most beautiful granite structures. But because it’s such a sacred building, it’s not open for tours. You can, however, walk the grounds and see the magnificent landscaping with thousands of flowers and impressive reflection pool every day between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. Step into the South Visitors’ Center to see a scale model of the temple as well as the temple’s stunning rooms via an interactive display.

Experience the magic of Christmas.

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While spring, summer and fall are all beautiful times to visit the Temple Square grounds, the holiday season takes the cake. The entire 35 acres turn into a Christmas wonderland with millions of twinkling lights, decorations and several nativities placed around the grounds. It really is the most magical time of year and worth braving the cold and snow to see.

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See a bird’s-eye view of Salt Lake City.

Observe the famous Christus statue.

The Church Office Building is one of the tallest buildings in Salt Lake City, and its observation deck gives you the best views of the Salt Lake Valley, Wasatch Range, Oquirrh Mountains and downtown, including Temple Square.

Located on the 26th floor on both the east and west sides of the building, the observation deck is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (October through March) and 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

(April through September).

Standing inside the North Visitors’ Center is a magnificent 11-foot-tall statue of Jesus Christ. Children will stand in awe at how tall it is compared to them, as adults ponder and reflect on the Savior’s outstretched arms. While you’re there, take the time to check out the other amazing exhibits inside. Admission is free, and it’s open every day from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Tour the rooftop garden at the Conference Center.

Just across from Temple Square is another great spot to see stunning views of the city. The Conference Center rooftop garden is like a park, covered in colorful native flowers as well as luscious trees and grasses that encircle you with lovely scenery as you take in the urbanness around you. It’s free to visit and tour, but tours are only offered April through October.

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Hear the enchanting voices of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Wow your ears with songs sung by the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Made up of 360 volunteers, the

play Church leaders. Today, it’s a museum full of objects that once belonged to Brigham Young and his family. The Beehive House is open every day from 9:00 a.m. - 8:30 p.m., and tours, which last about 30 minutes, are available throughout the day with the last one starting at 8:15 p.m.

Choir has taken its talents throughout the U.S., to 28 foreign countries and has even performed for inaugurations of U.S. presidents. Hear them sing on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in the Tabernacle or on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. During the summer months and all of December, they move to the Conference Center. Visit the Mormon Tabernacle Choir website to confirm their exact schedule so you don’t miss your chance to hear them!

Step inside the historic home of LDS Church leader, Brigham Young.

The Beehive House, built back in the mid-1800s, was home to Brigham Young, the second president of the LDS Church and first governor of Utah, and other

Stand where it all started.

The Base and Meridian isn’t as well known as it should be. This small statuette, sitting on the southeast corner of Temple Square, is where Salt Lake City’s grid system originates from. Back in 1847, this exact location was the fixed point from where the city streets were named and numbered. The statuette is pretty small, about a toddler’s eye-level,

so be sure to look down as you walk by or you just might miss it.

Try mouthwatering homemade rolls at a historic restaurant.

After walking around Temple Square, you’re going to need a little pick-me-up.

And there’s nothing better to snack on than the warm homemade rolls at the Lion House Pantry. They simply melt in your mouth. The rolls do go quickly though, as you’d imagine, so your safest bet to getting some is to stop in at lunchtime. The Lion House Pantry— which was one of Brigham Young’s personal residences—also serves an array of home-style cooked entrees as well as fresh baked desserts. They’re open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Temple Square doesn’t just have mustdo activities—it’s full of can’t-miss photo ops. So pack your camera and download our Top Photo Spots on Temple Square Guide to know exactly where to stop and take a photo as you’re checking off these bucket list items. templesquare.com

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A State for All Seasons Enjoying activities in Utah year-round

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Spring Spring is a time of growth, renewal – and baby animals! If you can’t resist the sight of adorable baby goats and chicks, you should head to This is the Place Heritage Park in the spring to surround yourself with cuteness. While you’re there, you can check out the other sights at this old West-themed park, including a Native American village and the Mormon Battalion Museum.

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Another great activity in spring is the annual Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point, where you can stroll through the garden and see a quarter of a million colorful tulips in full bloom. You might also want to take the time to visit Thanksgiving Point’s other features, such as the Museum of Natural Curiosity or the Museum of Ancient Life.

If you’re looking for something to do on one of Utah’s rare rainy days in spring, you might want to check out the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The river otter and Gentoo penguin exhibits make this world-class aquarium a favorite destination for adults and kids.

Summer As soon as the warm weather comes to Utah, many locals beat the heat by

going boating at one of Utah’s many lakes and reservoirs. Fortunately, many of these, like Utah Lake and Deer Creek Reservoir, aren’t far away from downtown Salt Lake City. Of course, if we’re talking about lakes, we can’t forget about the one that inspired the name of our capital city – the Great Salt Lake, which is the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River. One of the best ways to enjoy this tremendous body of water is to visit Antelope Island, which is the largest of the lake’s 10 islands. The island is known for its scenic beauty as well as its populations of sheep, bison, coyotes and waterfowl.

The summer is also one of the best times to enjoy Utah’s vast selection of hiking trails, including Mount Olympus, Red Pine Lake and Ensign Peak. If you want to take your canine buddy, there

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If you hope to find other ways to stay cool in the summer in Utah, you should consider heading up one of Utah’s many canyons. Some of Utah’s ski resorts, like Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort and Park City Mountain Resort, have extensive summer activities, including alpine slides, miniature golf and mountain biking.

Fall One thing that many people don’t know about Utah is that we have spectacular autumn leaves. If you want to have a closer look at the beautiful foliage, take a drive up Little Cottonwood Canyon or Big Cottonwood Canyon. The best time to view the leaves in their full glory is usually from mid-September through mid-October.

Some people prefer to celebrate the fall season with Halloween festivities, and Utah has great options in that area.

You can go to Wheeler Farm to pick a pumpkin and take a hayride while visiting the horses, cows and other animals that live on the farm. Another great choice is Red Butte Garden, which is a popular destination in the summer for concerts and garden strolls and also offers an annual Halloween-themed evening event called the “Garden After Dark.” You’ll also find lots of fun Halloween activities and shops in Gardner Village.

The autumn months are also a good time to visit one of Utah’s many farmers’ markets. The Downtown Farmers Market in Salt Lake City is the biggest and most popular, but there are also markets available throughout the state.

Utah’s annual State Fair, typically held in September, is another can’t-miss fall activity; every year Utah locals flock to the fair to check out the prize-winning vegetables and livestock, and to eat greasy and tasty fair food.

Winter If Utah is known for anything, it has to be for our state’s winters and beautiful snow. Many people consider Utah’s light and powdery snow to be the best in the world, and the best way to experience

it is to head to one of Utah’s many award-winning ski resorts for skiing and snowboarding. Every Utah ski resort has something unique to offer. Alta Ski Resort attracts people who want a ski-only environment, while Deer Valley Resort prides itself on its “groomed-toperfection” slopes.

If you’re looking for a different type of winter experience, you can try snowmobiling or tubing. A favorite spot for these types of activities is Gorgoza Park. The lifts that take tubers up the hills eliminate the need for hiking. You can also

try out the yurt experience, where you snowshoe up the mountain and eat dinner at a cozy yurt. The Yurt at Solitude is one of the options for this wintertime adventure.

If you want a different type of winter escapade, you can take the opportunity to visit one of Utah’s five national parks located in southern Utah. For example, you could head to Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park. These parks, along with Utah’s other national parks, are usually not very busy in winter, so it’s a great time to visit.

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Utah’s Paradise

Utah’s five national parks, all in the state’s southern half, are a treasure trove of endless possibilities for outdoor adventure enthusiasts. Visitors from all over the world have come to enjoy the rich resources and wonders that make up Utah’s stunning and diverse landscape.

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Behind the Arches National Park visitor center, craggy sandstone rises like a castle’s curtain wall between towers and turrets. The 40mile scenic drive climbs high onto the plateau and crosses a vast and glorious landscape of panoramic views with distant snowcapped mountains.

At sunset, you’ll swear photographers coined “magic hour” here as the red rock becomes saturated with the radiance of the sun. At sunrise, rays of light break over dramatic horizons.

It’s no surprise that Arches National Park is one of the top national parks in America: it’s a 73,234-acre wonderland of eroded sandstone fins, towers, ribs, gargoyles, hoodoos, balanced rocks, and, of course, arches. Arches is conveniently located northwest of Moab— one of America’s best adventure capitals.

Top Hike: Delicate Arch, pictured, is a symbol of Arches National Park and the state of Utah, which is somewhat surprising because it is barely visible from the road. You’ll have to work to get to it.

You’ll pick up more than 500 feet in elevation over the 1.5-mile hike to the arch, but the payoff is huge. You’ll want to linger awhile, perfect for catching your breath.

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At dawn and dusk, mule deer graze the forested plateau along the road into Bryce Canyon. The alpine environment is home to dozens of mammals and birds, all acquainted with a spectacular truth: this is no ordinary forest.

Over millions of years of freezes and thaws, water and wind have carved into the plateau endless fields of the park’s distinctive red rock pillars, called hoodoos, creating the park’s series of natural amphitheaters. Seek out the canyon floor on foot or stick to the overlooks by car. Bryce Canyon National Park invites discovery. Every year, Bryce Canyon awes visitors with spectacular geological formations and brilliant colors.

The towering hoodoos, narrow fins and natural bridges seem to deny all reason or explanation, leaving hikers gazing around with jaws agape in wondrous incredulity.

Top Hike: The Navajo Loop–Queen’s Trail Loop is one of the best threemile hikes anywhere.

The popular trail drops from the canyon rim at Sunset Point to the floor of the canyon, visiting favorite formations such as Wall Street, Twin Bridges and Thor’s Hammer. Complete the loop through Queen’s Garden and a decent ascent back up to the rim.

Located to the west of Moab and a short distance from Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park is wild, wonderful and diverse in its landscapes and travel opportunities.

Due to the park’s massive size, Canyonlands has four separate “districts,” including three land districts and the mighty Green and Colorado rivers, each with their own characteristic landscapes and experiences. In Canyonlands National Park, opportunities abound for day hiking and backpacking. Mountain bikers can tackle challenging dirt roads that lead through the heart of the park. Canyonlands is also a great place to view incredible scenery from the paved roads that lead to awe-inspiring viewpoints over wave after wave of deep canyons and rugged mesas.

Top Hike: The short Mesa Arch hike in the Island in the Sky rightfully gets a lot of attention—particularly at sunrise—but families looking for a solid introduction to the geology of Canyonlands should visit the Needles District’s Slickrock Foot Trail. The 2.4-mile loop stays high and gives an overall perspective of the entire southeastern corner of Canyonlands National Park.

Even considering Utah’s many impressive national parks and monuments, it is difficult to rival Capitol Reef National Park’s sense of expansiveness: of broad, sweeping vistas; of a tortured, twisted, seemingly endless landscape; of limitless sky and desert rock.

Capitol Reef is an evocative world of spectacular colored cliffs, hidden arches, massive domes and deep canyons.

Some hikes get a feel for what the Earth might have been like millions of years before life appeared.

Wildlife dances across the lush path of the Fremont River and springs from unlikely places along surreal trails.

Even fertile orchards live within the park, a testament to pioneer fortitude and this land’s inspiring aura.

Stick to the hikes and sites along S.R. 24 or visit with a ranger to learn how to safely travel into the backcountry for more daytime solitude and nighttime stars than you can imagine.

Top Hike: Hickman Bridge is perhaps one of the best park walks in all of Utah, with quintessential scenic views and glimpses of Fremont Culture ruins. It is a moderate two miles round-trip concluding in the massive natural bridge, which spans 133 feet across a small stream bed.

Carved by water and time, Zion National Park is a one-of-a-kind canyon that invites you to participate in the very forces that created it.

In the warm climate of southwestern Utah, step into the Virgin River and see the colorful strata that mark the ages rising for thousands of feet up to a narrow strip of sky, then hike to seemingly impossible places and heights. Zion National Park’s canyons and mesas boast an especially exquisite beauty, even in a state known for dramatic landscapes.

Breathtaking Zion Canyon is the centerpiece of this 147,000-acre parkland that protects a spectacular landscape of high plateaus, sheer canyons and monolithic cliffs.

Top Hike: No doubt your visit to Zion National Park will include stops at Angels Landing and the Narrows. These bucket-list hikes are among Utah’s best outdoor adventures.

Make sure to also hit the short (one-mile round trip) Zion Canyon Overlook Trail. Not only will you get to see the famous Zion-Mt. Carmel tunnel on the way to the trailhead, you’ll also experience the wellcarved traverse along the Pine Creek slot canyon to a spectacular view of lower Zion.

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Great American Roadtrip

Dreaming of the iconic Great American Road Trip? It's right here in Utah

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t’s the golden hour at Kodachrome Basin State Park. Hiking at that hour before sunset makes it immediately clear how the park got its name: sunlight saturates the red and white sandstone spires that line the landscape, as if the rock is stockpiling warmth for the cool night ahead. The contrasting deep greens of piñon and juniper pop from the warm desert scene.

While Kodak has retired the namesake 35mm, this timeless landscape endures; its astonishing formations are landmarks to geologic mystery and patience.

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The earth rotates away from the sun, twilight fades and the sky fills with stars. Now, a new palette emerges.

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trips through Southern Utah are so much about the journey between places, but they are also about these moments: confronting nature and our place in it. Out here, we stop and contemplate where we still have to go, yet appreciate how far we’ve come.

The Road to Mighty “Out here,” in this experience, is southwestern Utah (37.5178° N, 111.9940° W) a few miles south of the All-American Road Scenic Byway 12 on Kodachrome Road.

Highway 12 is a marquee scenic byway in Southern Utah that skirts the edge of the massive Grand Staircase– Escalante National Monument that includes stops at Hell’s Backbone Grill, Lower Calf Creek Falls and Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Yet Highway 12 is only a small

part of a much larger network of roads and experiences called the Road to Mighty. The roads carve astonishing routes through lush valleys, roll across red rock domes, and climb mountains blanketed with aspen groves and pine.

In short: a collection of great American road trips through the iconic landscapes of Southern Utah.

At the heart of the Road to Mighty are The Mighty 5® national parks: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion. For bucketlisters, The Mighty 5® remains the quintessential vacation in Southern Utah. And while The Mighty 5® are the anchors of Southern Utah, the scenery and sense of adventure don’t end at the park gates. This land is where that dream road trip becomes reality, connecting the dots not with mere roads, but roads

play of acclaimed beauty and recreation opportunities.

Surrounding Utah’s five national parks are national monuments, national recreation lands, national forests, state parks, wild places and welcoming towns filled with seemingly limitless natural wonder, history and outdoor adventure.

Take as an example, Kodachrome Basin and the surrounding national monument. This turn from Highway 12 is one of several scenic backways that enable well-prepared travelers to push a little further. And yet back on the main highway, small towns like Tropic invite visitors to stay awhile thanks to unexpectedly good dining and an espresso bar, which for many road trippers is truly a life-giving oasis.

To help travelers find their way on the Road to Mighty, the Utah Office of Tourism has an itinerary finder.

Visitors may choose either where they want to travel, how many days they wish to travel or a theme such as hiking, family or history. A combination of two or more filters narrows the choices down even further. The following examples describe some ways of traveling in Southern Utah.

Sample Itineraries The Road to Mighty includes some very family-friendly itineraries.

Multigenerational families in particular will love exploring these itineraries, thanks to a combination of intriguing cultural attractions and outdoor adventures. Families can finetune the itineraries to their level of adventure by using the experiences recommended for each day, or drawing from additional experiences in the area, in the site’s planning tools. In the planning tools, visitors will also find estimated mileage and a Google map to help get a sense of each trip’s logistics.

The Utah Office of Tourism’s Family Frontier itinerary, for example, explores the prehistory, heritage and familyfriendly outdoor recreation in Utah’s desert southwest, including Frontier

Homestead State Park Museum and the Kanarra Creek Canyon Trail near Kanarraville, a terrific introduction to the region’s photogenic slot canyons.

The phrases “road less traveled” and “off the beaten path” may be cliches, but there is nothing worn about the unique itineraries that push a little further away from the maddening crowd. Away From it All is a weekend getaway to less trafficked areas in Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef that also stays up late for those parks’ awe-inspiring dark skies.

Hikers with a permit can overnight in the backcountry of Bryce Canyon by way of the Under-the-Rim Trail. A permit and high-clearance vehicle are essential for an overnight in the Cathedral Valley of Capitol Reef. Alternatively, the Ashdown Gorge Wilderness Area of the Dixie National Forest offers a terrific full-day hike on par with the famous Subway of Zion National Park.

For thrill-seekers with a week or more, the higher octane itinerary hits all the best mountain biking trails, rapids,

hiking trails, parks and backways in the center and southern parts of the state, so long as they take a little — or a lot of — extra energy to accomplish.

Highlights include an extended stay in the Moab area for hiking or climbing at unique locations like Fisher Towers, the Good Water Rim Trail of the San Rafael Swell and Thunder Mountain Trail, near Bryce Canyon.

With the right gear and plenty of time, adventurers may get to know the most remote spots in the rugged monument and national forest lands that cradle the road.

Hit the Road Every destination on the Road to Mighty wants an extra day, and Kodachrome Basin is no exception.

Ultimately, you know you’re on the Great American Road Trip when the the road tugs at you to continue, but the thing in front of you begs you to stay. Within that tension lies enduring memories of places, people and experiences. This is Utah’s Road to Mighty.

To explore these itineraries and more, go to visitutah.com/road-to-mighty

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Outdoor Recreation What brings people to Utah is sometimes what also makes them stay

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orking in the outdoor industry in the last 20 years has given me many opportunities to travel the world.

People always respond with disbelief when I tell them that I can hike, camp, climb, fish, bike, horseback ride, ski or hunt, all in under a 30-minute drive from my office. Unmatched statewide access to outdoor recreation is a major reason why I call Utah home. Mother Nature certainly played favorites with Utah, but Tom Adams Director, Utah Office of without the amazing Outdoor Recreation Image credit: Nathan Smith, Pull community support, Photography our state wouldn’t be living Life Elevated®.

Outdoor recreation is a way of life in Utah – if fuels our soul and is a powerful economic driver. We are a world-famous destination for the Greatest Snow on Earth®, aweinspiring red rock and natural wonders found statewide.

Utahns are not only passionate about outdoor recreation, but also business and community. This culture has created the state’s $12 billion outdoor recreation industry, which supports 122,000 jobs.

In 2012, Gov. Herbert created Utah’s Office of Outdoor Recreation. It was the first of its kind in the nation, and it has established a recreation management standard recognized nationwide. The office ensures the state’s natural assets can sustain future economic growth, and it is committed to responsibly partnering with the business community. Utah’s model has been adopted by Colorado, Washington and others throughout the U.S.

The creation of the Office of Outdoor Recreation is a commitment to the outdoor industry, as well as the lands we use to recreate. This commitment and support allows us to host the Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer Market trade shows annually. Each show offers a different flare and energy thanks to dedicated outdoor industry professionals from around the world. Attendees gather to see the latest in product design, share ideas throughout the industry, and most importantly to be a part of the largest outdoor show in the country.

Each corner of Utah offers a unique outdoor recreation experience. Cedar City’s Southern Utah University was named “the Most ‘Outdoorsy’ School in the Nation”; Moab has been coined the “Mountain Biking Capital of America”; and Ogden was dubbed “the Center for Outdoor Sports Gear in the U.S.” These accolades weren’t earned overnight. In fact, the strategies and collaborative ideas may be the reason you have spent a few minutes reading about Utah. I hope these and other accolades inspire you to plan your next trip, or even your next residence, here in Utah!

Tom Adams has traveled the globe in search of world-class recreation. Despite all these amazing adventures, he has always called Utah home. Here he has worked for great companies such as Brighton Ski Resort, Black Diamond, Liberty Mountain, and he most recently served as the N.A. Sales Director of the Industrial and Recreational Divisions at Petzl America.

If asked, his greatest accomplishment is a loving wife with three outstanding little boys all living at the heart of the Wasatch Mountain Range. These career and life experiences have made him the perfect person to represent the state of Utah as the director of the Office of Outdoor Recreation.

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Salt Lake and Outdoor Retailer, Ideal Partners Salt Lake and Utah have hosted the Outdoor Retailer Summer and Winter Markets since 1996 (aside from the winter show in 2002 due to Salt Lake City’s hosting of the XIX Olympic Winter Games). Though not open to the public, the world’s Outdoor Retailer have become synonymous with Salt Lake and align with the ethos of our community’s love affair with outdoor recreation, throughout winter and summer.

The biannual trade shows are Salt Lake’s two largest annual conventions and have generated nearly $600 million in direct delegate spending over the past two decades. The impact of the attendee spending during the trade shows is just one part of OR’s enormous impact on our state and local economies. The fact is that dozens of outdoor recreation-based companies and manufacturers have either expanded or relocated their operations altogether after being introduced to the state and its multiple benefits while attending OR. The success of the Outdoor Retailer Shows is based on a unique partnership between the trade show owners—Emerald Expositions, and the endorsement contract it has with the Outdoor Industry Association, the industry’s trade association. This partnership makes the OR Shows uniquely connected to both the exhibitors and retailer communities that continue to support this business-to-business trade show format.

It is safe to say that Salt Lake and Outdoor Retailer enjoy an equally beneficial relationship, and the Salt Lake community looks forward to OR’s return year in and year out. The 2017 Winter Market is being held January 10-12 with the All Mountain Demo on January 9, while the 2017 Summer Market is scheduled for July 26-29 with the Open Air Demo on July 25.

For more info on outdoor recreation and Outdoor Retailer, go to business.utah.gov/programs/outdoor and outdoorretailer.com

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play Bobsled & Skeleton World Cup, FIL Luge World Cup, US Short Track Jr. Championships, US Long Track Sr. & Jr. and Short Track Championships, and the FIS Cross Country & Nordic Combined at Soldier Hollow and USA Climbing ABS Nationals. Solitude Mountain Resort will feature FIS World Cup Snowboardcross and Grand Prix Skicross January 19-22, and Deer Valley will host the FIS Freestyle World Cup, both test events in preparation for the 2019 FIS World Ski Championships. The 2019 World Championships will be the largest multi-sport/multi-venue event since the Olympics to come to Utah.

In April, Utah's sports industry, media and community comes together for the 6th Annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards to celebrate excellence in sport in Images courtesy of Utah Sports Commission, Scott Klepper high school, amateur, collegiate, adaptive, Olympic and professional sports for the 2016 calendar year. In addition, Lifetime Achievement Awards are acknowledged, with past recipients including Vern Law, Utah’s professional and collegiate teams bring James L. Easton, Stein Eriksen, Johnny Miller, Billy Casper, Spencer F. Eccles and out the competitive spirit of Utah's fans Larry H. Miller. he Utah Sports Commission is a shined in front of his home crowd with When the snow melts and days get a unanimous decision victory; National 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 organization longer, Utah’s moves into its busy Veterans Wheelchair Games that whose mission is to be a catalyst spring calendar, hosting USA Judo included more than 600 wheelchair for Utah in its Olympic legacy efforts and Senior Nationals, WCLA Lacrosse veterans competing in 20 different help the state’s sports industry and its National Championships, US sporting events; the inaugural Nitro communities grow economically through Youth Soccer President’s Cup, St. World Games at Rice-Eccles Stadium, sport. Sporting events and sports-related George Ironman 70.3, Triple Crown leaving a sea of broken records in action travel generate hundreds of billions of Volleyball Championships, US Fencing sports; Real Salt Lake facing legendary dollars each year in the United States.

Summer Nationals and the National Italian club Inter Milan at Rio Tinto Since the Utah Sports Commission’s Horseshoe Pitcher’s Association World Stadium; and golfer, Nicholas Lindheim creation almost 17 years ago, we have Tournament to name a few. The Easton earning his first TOUR title at the Web.com Sports Development Foundation proudly partnered with Utah’s venues, local sports chapters, communities, public entities and Tour Utah Championship—just to name won the North American bid to host the a few. private organizations to attract, host and Archery World Cup in Salt Lake in 2017, Utah has established one of the world’s support more than 700 regional, national 2018 and 2019. After three successful years best Olympic legacies, utilizing all 14 of and international sporting events. hosting this event in Ogden in 2010, 2011 the Olympic venues to host national and The strategies and initiatives of our and 2012, the prestigious world archery international events, year-round training charter continue to brand Utah as an series returns to Utah June 21-25. The international sports hub, further the state's and recreational programs. Two National Larry H. Miller Tour of Utah is back Governing Bodies of Sport, United strong Olympic legacy and position Utah again July 31-August 6 and is one of only globally as a year-round sports destination, States Ski and Snowboard Association the few UCI-sanctioned, multi-stage, North all of which build equity around Utah's (U.S.S.A.) and US Speedskating, call American professional cycling events in Utah home. Having world-class venues sport brand, Utah: The State of Sport.

2017. and these key partners allow Utah The past 2016 summer was actionNo matter the event, Utah offers a to keep its winter calendar full with packed with several of Utah's first-ever vibrant world-class capital city, a friendly, national and international sporting events taking place, including UFC clean and safe environment, ample events. This winter will kick off with ISU Fight Night at Vivint Smart Home recreational opportunities and stunning Speed Skating World Cup, IBSF Para Arena, where Ogden native Court McGee natural beauty.

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play For you snow junkies, there’s also a new resource available, thanks to a partnership between Ski Utah and SNOWCRU, a Utah-based company and a popular ski app that can track skiing across the world. In the winter of 2016, the two skiing companies' apps launched, combining their expertise into an aggregated forum that gives users indepth detail about snowfall, weather and other conditions, as well as how much fresh snow you’ve skied with a Personal Powder Counter (just check in at the resort you’re hitting up to get the total).

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Hitting the Slopes A look at what’s new for the 2016-2017 season of interest

Utah Ski Resorts Alta Ski Resort, (skiers only) Little Cottonwood Canyon alta.com Beaver Mountain, Garden City skithebeav.com Brighton Ski Resort Big Cottonwood Canyon brightonresort.com Brian Head, Cedar City brianhead.com Canyons Resort, Park City canyonsresort.com Cherry Peak, Richmond skicherrypeak.us Deer Valley Resort (skiers only) Park City, deervalley.com Eagle Point, Beaver skieaglepoint.com Park City Mountain Resort Park City, pcski.com Powder Mountain, Eden powdermountain.com Snowbasin, Huntsville snowbasin.com Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort Little Cottonwood Canyon snowbird.com Solitude Ski Resort Big Cottonwood Canyon skisolitude.com Sundance Resort, Sundance sundanceresort.com Wolf Creek Resort, Eden wolfmountainutah.com

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f there is anything Utah is known for, it is the world-class snow found on the Wasatch Mountains running through the state. Utah provides some of the most easily accessible ski resorts in the nation with 11 resorts less than an hour drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport, and boasts of the greatest snow in the world. According to Ski Utah, last winter season earned a record-breaking season of 4.5 million visitors, outdoing the previous record by five percent. Keeping up with the momentum from last year, the 2016-17 season has many exciting things in store for winter travelers.

New to the stage is Whisper Ridge Cat Skiing up in Ogden, which opened in December 2016. Boasting more than 30,000 acres of private ski and ride terrain and eight custom PistenBully snowcats for access, Whisper Ridge is an exciting new facility to add to Utah’s world-class skiing. Whisper Ridge offers single to multi-day cat-skiing tours and optional first descent helicopter drops for an added dimension. Unique to their operation are three mountaintop overnight yurt villages for multiple day immersion experiences.

In each village you will find wood-fired hot tubs and wellness offerings with a diversity of lodging options, including Suite and Master yurts for romantic getaways.

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Updates On Utah Slopes Cherry Peak - Expanded in its second year by adding a third lift to nearly double the mountains’ skiable terrain to more than 400 acres. Cherry Peak also has installed lights in this area to allow for night skiing on the whole resort.

Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort Rebuilt Creekside Lodge, which will triple in square footage, and now be the base of operations for all Snowbird Mountain Ski and Snowboard School lessons, eliminating shuttling students and allowing for a lot more time skiing and snowboarding on the mountain.

Montage Deer Valley - Launched a new Montage Expeditions program, allowing guests to experience skiing the famed slopes of Deer Valley while celebrating the centennial of the National Parks in Southern Utah all in one stay.

Guests can take a break from skiing during their trip and take a once-in-alifetime day-trip adventure to southern Utah for a hiking or biking excursion led by a Montage guide, complete with private flight aboard a Pilatus-12 and a gourmet chef-prepared lunch within one of four National Parks.

Sundance Resort - Installed a new Arrowhead Lift from a triple chair to a quad-chair with safety bars and improved loading/unloading areas to improve uphill capacity and decrease lift lines.

Ski and snowboarding spots: Find the winter playgrounds in Utah by visiting skiutah.com

Lunch breaks are epic here.

Enjoy the perks of being part Utah’s fastest growing community where a work-life balance is not just an ideal—it is part of the benefit package. Located 45 minutes from Salt Lake City and just 30 minutes from Provo, the Heber Valley is the perfect place to do business, experience life, and create new adventures. Learn more about Utah’s Backyard Playground by visiting www.GoHeberValley.com

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A Culture of Cuisine Experience diverse new cuisine that is sure to make this year a delicious one

SautĂŠed mushrooms with a fried egg, potato sticks, parsley and garlic at Copper Onion in Salt Lake. Image courtesy of Billy Yang

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ver the past few years, Salt Lake City has grown a culture of cuisine that puts it on the playing field of famous foodie towns across the nation. Established favorites downtown such as Copper Onion, Red Iguana, and Current Fish & Oyster have set the foundation for many of Utah's new restaurants to flourish.

Here are some newer offerings around the valley Utahns can get excited about.

For those who looking for a morning pick-me-up, take your morning meeting over to Publik Coffee Roasters downtown where they have local products and roast their own coffee as well as a 4,000-square-foot event space and three meeting rooms for local businesses to rent by the hour or by the day.

If you're more of a tea person, Biscotts, a London style cafĂŠ in South Jordan, serves chai tea and pastries.

With breakfast items like brekkie pots, toasties, muffins and nearly 20 different chai beverages, Biscotts provides a great spot to stop in all day.

For a great on-the-go breakfast, head over to Hruska's Kolaches located in Salt Lake City and Provo. Made fresh

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daily, these Central European pastries come in all sorts of flavors, from savory to sweet.

Looking for something sinfully sweet? At crEATe Donuts in Sandy, you design your own dessert. Choose from different glazes, toppings and fillings to create the ultimate dessert, or choose from their menu of signature favorites.

For those who like a good ole' burger for lunch, Proper Burger in Salt Lake City let's you choose a protein and a style from a hamburger or vegan burger "Plain Jane" style with lettuce, tomato, and ketchup to a chicken breast "Fiery Furnace" style with buffalo sauce, bacon, garlic aioli, blue cheese crumbles, lettuce, tomato, and pickled jalapeno. Proper Burger is sure to have a burger for nearly anyone.

If you're feeling a little more daring, Chedda Burger in Salt Lake City pushes the limits of burgers with creations, such as "The Green Mile" that includes a beef patty, mac 'n' cheese, bacon, green chile and whole grain mustard. Don't forget to try the Chedda Tots or one of their many unique shakes.

If it's one of those days where you're tired of making decisions, try J Dawgs in Utah county (now also in Salt Lake City) where the only decision you have to make is whether you want a Polish or Beef Dawg.

Maybe you're wanting something less traditional. Sumorrito in Taylorsville is continuing the popular trend of the sushi burritos where you can get the best of both foods. Or JINYA Ramen Bar (located in Murray) making its way across the Western United States with great ramen that is hard to find anywhere else.

Sometimes all it takes is some great street Greek to make the day go right.

At Padeli's you can build your own gyro, street gyros, bowl or wrap to make it just the way you like.

For dinner, try some of the great dining locations around the city for some of the best cuisine Utah has to offer. Black Sheep Cafe in Provo is a fusion restaurant that combines Native American, Mexican and Southwestern heritage. Food is made from scratch every day so you know it is fresh.

Chile-Tepin in Salt Lake City is a local, family-owned Mexican restaurant with a modern feel that offers authentic cuisine with items like carnitas, fajitas, molcajetes and parrillada.

With a decieving storefront in a strip mall in Millcreek, Sicilia Mia has the inviting atmosphere reserved for authentic Italian restaurants. From pizza to pastas and a flaming wheel of Parmigiano-Reggiano, Sicilia Mia won't dissapoint.

For those wanting some Southern comfort food, SoCo, in downtown Salt Lake, is one of Salt Lake's newest locations to get Southern vittles like fried chicken, grits, po boys, and hush puppies, bringing the South to Utah.

With so many great places to eat all over the valley, the hardest decision will be what to try first.

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Art in the City of interest

Cultural Core The Cultural Core SLC Action Plan is a fiveyear, community-based process to develop arts and culture in the downtown area and create creative placemaking that promotes organizations, places, resources and new opportunities for artists. The Cultural Core wants to promote Salt Lake’s multicultural arts community, create more engagement within the community, and extend media exposure for Salt Lake’s unique arts and cultural offerings. For more information on the Cultural Core action plan, go to slcgov.com/culturalcore.

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Gallery Stroll connecting visitors to artists

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othing can revitalize an area quite like art. It is a form of self-expression by the artists that create, the viewers that appreciate, and the buyers that enjoy the unique pieces that display the culture, heart and soul of a city. It promotes an economic impact, as well as a social one.

Although smaller than the major metropolitan areas famous for their art culture, Salt Lake City is putting itself on the map as a location for art and artists. Put on by a group of participating visual art galleries and businesses, the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is a free monthly event open to the public and is held in order to promote the visual arts and showcase galleries after hours (usually from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.) on the third Friday of every month. In December, it is called the Holiday Stroll and is held on the first Friday of the month and encourages the gift giving of arts and craft items for a variety of budgets.

For the past 35 years, the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll has been a source for local non- and forprofit artists to get plugged into resources that can help them succeed in today’s ever-changing economy where many galleries are finding it hard to stay in business. Many well-known galleries around the city participate in the

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Gallery Stroll, such as Anthony’s Fine Art and Antiques showcasing fine art, antiques, and jewelry, or Modern West that displays some of the best western art with a contemporary influence. For those that want more of a unique urban feel, the Urban Arts Gallery showcases contemporary works in a variety of mediums and has a boutique where visitors can purchase creative offerings from local artists. Take a coffee break at Nostalgia Café and enjoy art from some up-and-coming artists every month.

For a chance to see something historic, Hope Gallery in Salt Lake City has on display works by old Scandinavian and European masters from the 15th to early 20th centuries. For a list of all the great galleries participating in the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, go to gallerystroll.org.

Keep an eye out for special events in 2017 put on by the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, such as the Downtown Garden Stroll coordinated by the Downtown Alliance where artists can view sidewalks as an empty canvas. This stroll welcomes visitors to areas of downtown with pop-up parks along sidewalks and are designed to promote activity and community.

Gallery Stroll: Find more information on Gallery Stroll by visiting gallerystroll.org

INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS SMALL CLASS SIZES CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT MOTIVATED STUDENTS

Utah’s Independent Schools The Independent School Difference EDUCATION FOR THE WHOLE CHILD. Independent schools nurture students’ intellectual ability and curiosity, personal and social growth, and civic conscience.

The schools listed are members of the Northwest Association of Independent Schools (NWAIS), an organization which promotes high educational quality through the establishment and advancement of comprehensive accreditation standards.

American Heritage School Accredited Member K to Grade 12 American Fork (801) 642-0055 american-heritage.org latterdaylearning.org

INDEPENDENT EDUCATION. Independent school teachers and administrators take the time to know each student to encourage achievement in and out of the classroom, and to generate excitement about learning.

HIGH QUALITY TEACHERS. Faculty at independent schools combine top teaching skills with a passion for their subject areas.

Many teachers bring to the classroom knowledge from advance degrees and successful careers. Their energy and enthusiasm create significant learning experiences for their students.

INCLUSIVENESS. Independent schools are diverse and vibrant communities that welcome and respect each family.

The McGillis School Accredited Member K to Grade 8 Salt Lake City (801) 583-0094 mcgillisschool.org

Rowland Hall Accredited Member Pre-K to Grade 12 Salt Lake City (801) 355-7485 rowlandhall.org

Park City Day School Accredited Member Pre-K to Grade 8 Park City (435) 649-2791 parkcitydayschool.org

The Waterford School Accredited Member Pre-K to Grade 12 Sandy (801) 572-1780 waterfordschool.org

ACCESSIBLE EDUCATORS. Independent schools understand that parents are important partners in a child’s education.

Parents are encouraged to contact administrators and teachers with questions or concerns about their child’s school experiences.

SAFE SCHOOLS. Independent schools maintain up-to-date facilities and provide a safe and nurturing environment for children.

Parents can rest assured that faculty know their students well and can help them when they are confronted with problems.

REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE. Independent school leaders know that students benefit from interaction with people who hold different perspectives and come from difference backgrounds. They strive to provide students real-world experiences to prepare them to achieve not only in school, but also in work, in further academic pursuits, and in life. In addition to being exposed to a broad array of courses, independent school students participate in community service work and keep up with political affairs.

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Sundance Film Festival As one of the largest international film festivals in the nation, the Sundance Film Festival is a must-attend of interest

Sundance Facts Attendance: 46,660 attendees from 42 states and 16 countries Jobs: Supported 1,440 jobs Overall Economic Activity: $143.3 million Gross Domestic Product: $72.5 million Local Tax Revenue: $7.9 million News Stories: 48.300 in print, online and on television

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undance is one of the largest film festivals in the world, and the largest independent film festival in the United States, bringing the American indie movement to Park City, Utah. Every year in January, nearly 200 feature-length and short films are selected for this festival, ultimately, bringing more than 46,000 people and generating $143.3 million in economic activity to the state.

Contrary to popular belief, the Sundance Film Festival was not founded by Robert Redford, but by Sterling Van Wagenen in 1978 as the Utah/U.S. Film Festival worked to bring more filmmakers to Utah and show American-made films. However, Robert Redford brought attention to the festival and played a large part as the chairman. He has been involved in the success of the event ever since.

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few years later as a nonprofit organization, providing resources for artists to create and share their stories to audiences across the world. In 1985, the Sundance Institute officially assumed control of the U.S. Film Festival and the Sundance Film Festival was born.

Many short and feature-length films make their premiere at this 10-day festival, such as the 2016 films Captain Fantastic, Frank & Lola, The Fundamentals of Caring, Love & Friendship and Manchester by the Sea. The Sundance Film Festival brings in directors, actors and films from across the nation (and world) for an event that has locals and visitors alike flocking to Park City, Utah to view the next big indie film, and perhaps see a few celebrities while they're there.

With an amazing location, great culture and award-winning films, it is no wonder the Sundance Film Festival is a must-see.

Learn more about the Sundance Film Festival and see the lineup at sundance.org

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A Celebration of Us Utah’s many cultural events and festivals are a great way to get to know the state’s unique culture

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n Utah, we like our celebrations. We like to celebrate the cultures, arts and people that call Utah home. With a variety of festivals held throughout the year, you’re sure to find an event where you can spend time with your loved ones. With festivals celebrating heritage, Native American culture, railroad history, agriculture, arts, music, outdoor recreation, and much more, there’s something for just about everyone. Here are some events you won’t want to miss!

April through May: The Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point features 100 different varieties of tulips and 250,000 tulips displayed in the 55-acre Thanksgiving Point Gardens.

June: The Festival of Colors in Salt Lake City celebrates Holi, a traditional Indian holiday that’s a free-for-all carnival of colors, where people gather to sing, dance and color each other with dry powder and colored water.

In downtown Salt Lake City during this time is the premier summertime festival, the Utah Arts Festival (uaf. org) on the square of the public library featuring everything between local and internationally-renowned artwork. Also

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downtown is a great celebration of the LGBTQ community, Utah Pride Festival (utahpridefestival.org), drawing out crowds from all colors and backgrounds for a weekend to show love and acceptance.

June through October: The Utah Shakespearean Festival (bard.org), a Tony Award-winning festival in Southern Utah, features remarkable talent paired with the most classic and modern offerings of theater.

June through August: The Twilight Concert Series in Pioneer Park features a wide range of outstanding musicians from across the country and around the world, with advance tickets costing only $5. Get your fill of classical music in the beautiful summer mountains at the International Music Festival (pcmusicfestival.com) in Park City.

July: Utahns celebrate the state’s “birthday” on Pioneer Day—July 24—the day Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. Today many communities around the state observe their heritage with parades, fireworks, rodeos and a day off. The Days of ’47 (daysof47.com) is the

largest gathering with a week of activities.

August: The Utah Beer Festival in downtown Salt Lake provides more than 100 different beers from all over the country and all your local favorites as well.

August through October: Celebrating 100+ years of tradition and fun, The Duchesne County Fair has a great lineup of entertainment activities and events.

Oktoberfest, held at Snowbird Resort (snowbird.com), celebrates fall harvest with a vast collection of German cuisine and brews.

September: The Salt Lake Greek Festival (saltlakegreekfestival.com) is the largest ethnic festival in Utah. It’s held in downtown Salt Lake City and celebrates Greek heritage with food and performances. Starting the first Thursday after Labor Day, the Utah State Fair includes Utah's Own Rodeo, Demolition Derby "Day of Wreckoning", Truck Pull, carnival rides, delicious foods and more.

December: A remarkable winter wonderland, the Festival of Trees (festivaloftreesutah.org) auctions off more than 800 gloriously decorated trees and other holiday garb with 100 percent of proceeds benefiting Primary Children’s Hospital. To close out the year with a bang is Eve WinterFest, where Salt Lake City comes to life with a multi-day celebration full of performances, activities and concerts.

For more festivals in Utah, go to visitutah.com

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The Days of ’47 Nothing Changes ... or Stays the Same!

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f your travel plans include a visit to Utah in July, there are a few things you won’t want to miss; among them is the observance of Utah’s founding. The holiday’s official name is “Pioneer Day” but many people in Salt Lake and St. George, know it as a part of The Days of ‘47 Celebration.

With more than 70 years behind it, The Days of ‘47 is the longest-running commemoration of Utah’s pioneer roots. Festivities began on July 24, 1849 when early pioneers fired a cannon accompanied by a marching band. All the noise and pomp arrived at the Bowery by 7 a.m., and a 65foot national flag was unfurled and

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saluted with the Nauvoo bell ringing.

By 9 a.m., dignitaries on horses, young men and ladies dressed in white, a band and musketry, paraded along the streets. Songs were sung, speeches were delivered and children laughed and ran with delight. In those days, rodeo was life.

Today, The Days of ‘47 continues to host the largest parade in Utah. To that singular spectacle–still boasting bands, dignitaries and horses–has been added a rodeo for the cowboy in all of us, a concert, a banquet honoring today’s pioneers, and a Youth Parade and Family Festival. There is plenty of pomp and circumstance at the Royalty

Pageant. Visit the Float Preview Party (held before the July 24th Parade) if you are curious how those behemoths are constructed and driven. Ever wondered how the animation works? You may find a sweaty kid under it all, making the seagull’s wings move with brute muscle.

The biggest change will be at the Utah State Fair Park. If all the stars align, a new rodeo arena will greet competitors in The Days of ‘47 Rodeo circa 2017, while offering one of the largest purses in the West.

Reserve your spot at the parade by camping with the family on the evening before along Salt Lake’s streets. Bring the kids, the sleeping bags and plenty of snacks. The floats glitter in the sun while clowns zip right up to the kids and motorcycles whiz around in their carefully choreographed routines. Even the early pioneers would be impressed.

Days of ‘47: For more information and a list of events, visit daysof47.com

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Activities from around the state January

Sundance Film Festival Jan 19-29: Various locations sundance.org

February

Kanab Balloons & Tunes Roundup Feb. 17-19: Kanab, balloonsandtunesroundup.com

March

International Sportmen’s Expo Mar 16-19: South Towne Center Expo, Sandy, sportsexpos.com Salt Lake FanXperience Mar 16-18: Salt Palace, Convention Center, SLC, saltlakecomiccon.com St. George Art Festival April 14-15: Historic Town Square, St. George, sgcity.org Holi Festival of Colors Mar 25-26: Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Spanish Fork, utahkrishnas.org

April

SLC Marathon Apr 22: Library Square, SLC, saltlakecitymarathon.com

Tulip Festival Apr - May : Thanksgiving Point Gardens, Lehi, thanksgivingpoint.org

June

Utah Pride Festival June 2-4: Washington and Library Square, SLC, utahpridecenter.org Utah Shakespearean Festival June - Oct: Southern Utah University, Cedar City, bard.org Utah Arts Festival June 22-25: Library Square, SLC, uaf.org

July

America’s Freedom Festival July 4: Provo, freedomfestival.org Park City Food and Wine Classic July 6-9: Deer Valley Resort, Park City, parkcityfoodandwineclassic. com Twilight Concert Series Thursday nights July - Sept: Downtown, Salt Lake City Twilightconcertseries.com Utah Opera Festival July - Aug: Logan, utahfestival.org

Days of ’47 Parade July 24: Downtown SLC, daysof47.com

Dine O’Round Sept 9-25: SLC dineoround.com

August

Xterra Utah Off-Road Triathlon Sept: Ogden & Snowbasin Resort, xterraplanet.com

Tour of Utah July 31-Aug 6: Statewide, tourofutah.com Bear Lake Raspberry Days Aug 3-5: Garden City, bearlake.org Craft Lake City DIY Fest Aug: Downtown, SLC, craftlakecity.com Sandy Balloon Festival Aug: Sandy, sandy.utah.gov Oktoberfest Aug - Oct: Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, SLC, snowbird.com

Utah Humanities Book Festival All month long: Statewide, utahhumanities.org

November

Downtown Lights Lit Nov: The Gateway, SLC, downtownslc.org

December

Zoo Lights On Dec 1-31: Hogle Zoo, SLC, hoglezoo.org

Swiss Days Sept: Midway, midwayswissdays.com

Christmas with Mormon Tabernacle Choir Dec: Mormon Tabernacle, Downtown SLC, mormontabernaclechoir.org

Utah State Fair Sept 7-17: Utah State Fairgrounds, SLC, utahstatefair.com

Festival of Trees Dec: South Towne Expo Center, Sandy festivaloftreesutah.org

Salt Lake Greek Festival Sept: Greek Orthodox Church of Greater Salt Lake, SLC, saltlakegreekfestival.com

Eve Dec 26-31: Downtown SLC, eveslc.com

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