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Ken Sanders Books New Venue: Rare Books store will move to The Leonardo

March 21, 2022 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

As if battling to keep a small business alive during the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t hard enough, Salt Lake City bookseller Ken Sanders had to relocate his beloved antiquarian bookshop after development pressure forced him from the space he’s occupied for 24 years. He had been expecting a notice to vacate for quite a while. Now he’s happy to say the bookstore finally found a home … [Read more...]

Why Do Local Restaurants’ Closures Matter if We still Have Chick-Fil-A and Burger King?

July 12, 2021 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Covid mandates and forced government closures have destroyed thousands if not millions of small businesses across the United States. Due to Covid, government leaders were given the ability to choose winners and losers. And the big winners were big corporations and the big losers were small businesses. All big-box stores were deemed “essential”, all restaurants without a … [Read more...]

Virus Virtuosity: Utah Businesses Thriving During COVID

September 29, 2020 by Amiee Maxwell Leave a Comment

The coronavirus has been devastating for small businesses. But during this upheaval, some local Utah businesses are not only surviving, but thriving, thanks to changes in consumer behavior. Businesses suited to our new stay-at-home lifestyles, such as those in the outdoor recreation, crafting and home improvement realms, have been overwhelmed with demand.   Eric Flynn, owner … [Read more...]

Eric Moutsos: The Constitutionality of Prohibiting Gatherings & Closing Businesses

July 4, 2020 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

Eric Moutsos is a former Salt Lake City Police officer who has lead a series of peaceful demonstrations and gatherings supporting local small businesses. His last big gathering was a series of attempts to host country music star Collin Raye in a benefit concert for local businesses. Moutsos was initially approved by Kaysville Mayor and City Council to allow the concert in … [Read more...]

Made in Utah Festival 2016

September 13, 2016 by Utah Stories Leave a Comment

Utah Stories Magazine introduces our 3rd Made in Utah Festival Last year the Made in Utah Festival started as a parking-lot, tailgating party. We brought together local musicians, artisans, farmers and food producers to sample each other’s products, exchange ideas, information and best-business practices. The first festival was in the parking lot of Bohemian … [Read more...]

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