Church & State is a nonprofit business incubator located inside a renovated church that can help get a business off the ground. They offer free co-working space, wi-fi, meeting rooms, networking and mentorships. A dedicated desk or a private office are available to rent on a month-to-month basis. “Incubator means that as the businesses come into this space, we’re giving … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2017
Utah’s Writing Community
Dustin Steinacker, winner of the “Writers of the Future” award is an aspiring novelist who has tapped into a great writing community right here in Utah. Steinacker says writers don’t have to leave the state for fancy conferences in order to find the support and inspiration they need to feed creativity. Read the story from deseretnews.com by Herb Scribner. … [Read more...]
Bridging The Grocery Gap
When Utahns Against Hunger talks about “food insecurity,” they’re not referring to people being anxious in relation to certain foods. Tens of thousands of Utah households are in a state of food insecurity, defined by the USDA as “a household-level economic and social condition of limited or uncertain access to adequate food.” Federal programs such as the Supplemental … [Read more...]
Where to Eat Now in July
Per Noi Trattoria Found in a quiet neighborhood in Sugarhouse is a small Italian restaurant called Per Noi Trattoria. It’s not flashy or fancy, but the food is authentic and excellent. Chef Francesco hails from Naples, Italy, and has brought his family recipes with him. The dishes are classic, such as homemade gnocchi; the flavors are rich and satisfying. On any given … [Read more...]
SLUG Mag On Tap
Since 2008, SLUG Magazine has singled out one issue a year dedicated entirely to the burgeoning craft beer scene in Utah: The Local Beer Issue. To commemorate their 10th Annual Local Beer Issue, SLUG will be putting on a craft beer festival called SLUG Mag On Tap, featuring 100 percent Utah-brewed beer. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from the festival will go directly … [Read more...]
Healthy Cities, Healthy People
We recently spoke with Dr. Brett Mciff, physical activity coordinator at the Utah Department of Health. Brett has spent his career working to improve the public health in Utah through encouraging regular physical activity. The benefits of active living are numerous and well documented: Stress relief Better management of diabetes Decreased risk of heart attacks and … [Read more...]
Inaugural Salt Lake Food & Wine Fest
SALT LAKE AREA RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION PRESENTS INAUGURAL SALT LAKE FOOD & WINE FEST A Series of Ticketed Events Celebrate Salt Lake’s Food, Wine & Spirits Scene, July 7-13 SALT LAKE CITY – The Salt Lake Area Restaurant Association (SLARA) presents the first-ever Salt Lake Food & Wine Fest to showcase the emerging gastro capital’s dynamic culinary offerings. … [Read more...]
Valley Nursery Has Been Beautifying Ogden Since 1948
Daniel Combe’s company hat brings him a lot of attention—and questions. Seeing the name of a trusted nursery that’s been open for almost 70 years makes people want to stop and talk plants. “I can’t go to dinner without running into someone that asks, what’s going on with my tree?” Daniel says. “And I’m looking at a phone in Texas Roadhouse trying to zoom in and figure out … [Read more...]
High Altitude Organic
What began as an effort to produce locally sourced, organic food for one Park City family nearly 10 years ago has blossomed into a community cooperative with approximately 90 members, as well as a public farm stand featuring products created mostly by members of the co-op “family.” Copper Moose Farm, on the flatland of the Snyderville basin just outside Park City, is owned … [Read more...]
Moab’s Moonflower Community Cooperative
Moonflower Community Cooperative in Moab, has come a long way from the years it spent in a building made of old ammo boxes in the early 80’s. Back then it was called Life Stream, but was referred to locally as “The health food store.” The store and co-op originally opened in 1975 and was organized by longtime resident Conrad Sorensen. For years it was run on a volunteer … [Read more...]