Sundance!

The Sundance Film Festival started on January 19 and will last until the 29th in our very own Park City. Not only will the streets be filled with celebrities and locals alike, Sundance is a great boost for Utah’s economy. The University of Utah’s Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the David Eccles School of Business did a study on the economic impact of the Sundance Film Festival. They found that last year the festival generated $70.8 million for the state, it also supported more than 1,600 jobs and produced $27 million in publicity, and $6 million in tax revenue.

Downtown Park City

 

Thought of the Week –

“A big shot is a little shot that kept shooting.” – Anonymous.

Have a spectacular week!

Your friends at GBT

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SLC is Technological!

Salt Lake City International Airport was ranked 8th best in the US for tech travelers! PC World graded the nation’s 40 largest airports on keeping passengers “plugged in at the gate and in the air.” They looked at USB ports, outlets, workstations, and cell service speeds. SLC’s airport also offers free Wi-Fi service that’s faster than the 40-airport average.

A spectacular moon over Lone Peak. 

 

Thought of the Week –

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.” – Willa A. Foster.

Have an excellent week, maybe we’ll even see some snow!

Your friends at GBT

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New beginning!

The National Unemployment rate dropped to 8.5 percent in December! That’s the lowest the rate has been since March 2009. Transportation, warehousing, retail, manufacturing, mining, and hospitality all contributed greatly to job growth in December. Retail added 28,000 jobs in December alone.

Deer Creek Reservoir, January 2012

  

Thought of the Week –

“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” – Eric Butterworth.

Have an excellent week!

Your friends at GBT

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December!

December was a great month, especially for manufacturing! December marks the 29^th straight month of growth for general manufacturing. With the recent rise in spending, employment, and consumer confidence the economy seems to be on the right track!

London ringingin the New Year with a spectacular fireworks display!

 

Thought of the Week –

“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other.” – Author Unknown.

We hope you have a prosperous 2012!

Your friends at GBT

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Salt Lake City!

Salt Lake City is no. 6 on the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities list! Milken Institute based the index on job growth, wages and technology production over a five year period. SLC improved greatly over 2010’s no. 49 rank thanks to low business costs that attract high paying jobs in technology and natural resources, such as mining.

There’s still time to visit one ofour favorite spots, Zoo Lights at Hogle Zoo!

 

Thought of the Week –

“It’s easy to make a buck. It’s a lot tougher to make a difference.” – Tom Brokaw

Have a great week and a Happy New Year!

Your friends at GBT

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