Dining In Park City

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Apr 22, 2020

This week we look to food and coffee in Park City. Park City Magazine shares how to support your favorite Park City coffee shops from afar or your car. Most of Park City’s favorite caffeinated hotspots are temporarily shuttered, but you can still be socially distant and support your local roaster/barista at the same time.

Drive-Through/Curbside Joy- Silver King Coffee, silverkingcoffee.com, is “business as usual” at 1409 Kearns Blvd, with slightly reduced hours, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily, and Venmo and credit card sales only (i.e. no cash). Of Note: the scrumptious goodies at Silver King are locally sourced from Auntie Em’s, Savoury Kitchen, Wasatch Bagel, City Cakes & Cafe, Mamachari Kombucha. So, consider a coffee-and-eats stop a boost for numerous local, small businesses. Coming soon: A “Buy a Coffee for a Friend” campaign. Look for it online, starting next week.

Brothers Rob and Ray Hibl and their staff are keeping Park City Coffee Roaster (1764 Uinta Way, pcroaster.com) regulars smiling, thanks to curbside drink pick-up via their easy-peasy app (or phone at 435.647.9097) between 7 a.m. and noon, Monday through Saturday.

Coffee (and Tea and Sipping Chocolate) Delivered - Get your favorite Bonafido, Dog Daze, New Trick, or other canine-themed roast via hugo.coffee. The ever-energetic owner Claudia McMullin is doing her own Hugo Coffee Roaster deliveries in the 84060, 84068 and 84098 zip codes—and including a mask created by her aerospace engineer husband in the package; the mask made from hypo-allergenic filters may not be N-95 certified, but it does have a stamp of her dog Hugo’s cute face on it. A percentage of Hugo’s retail sales go to animal rescue nonprofits, so you get warm fuzzies along with your toasty brew, too.

Atticus Coffee and Teahouse, atticustea.com, swoops to the rescue with orders via email and phone, 435.214.7241, for bulk loose tea and coffee beans (pick up on Mondays). According to Atticus’s Erica Winzeler, an online ordering system via the website is also in the works for the Main Street business. Stay tuned.

Lucky Ones Coffee, luckyonescoffee.com, the nonprofit and coffee shop located inside the Park City Library, is delivering online purchases of merchandise (think cozy sweatshirts and baby onesies) as well as bags of coffee. Lucky Ones is also planning some Zoom coffee hours to connect regulars and the café’s baristas (all adults with disabilities).

Ritual’s hot chocolate strikes, order it online, ritualchocolate.com. Yes, the chocolate factory is still humming while the café is closed, which means you can sneak some small-batch nibbles into that order as well.

That’s not all, coffee aficionados. Pink Elephant Coffee Roasters, pinkelephantcoffee.com, (yum…Roam Roast) and new-ish Coffee Chicks Co., thechickscompany.com, are keeping the online orders going. Get your STOKED, stokedroasters.com, on(line) as well. And even though Campos, us.camposcoffee.com, is closed for the season, you can still say g’day to the slopeside café’s brews (roasted in Salt Lake City) via Internet order.

BYOB (Be Your Own Barista) Tips:

Ritual: Making Ritual hot chocolate is a simple affair. Simply place desired amount of sipping cocoa in your cup, boil water in a teakettle or saucepan, pour and whisk. As Ritual’s Anna Davies says, be sure to “slow down” and whisk until the chocolate is completely melted.

Hugo's: If you have a French press, use coarsely ground beans, very hot water, and steep at least five minutes before plunging. No French press? Consider Hugo’s cold brew, pre-packed in 4-ounce bamboo (and compostable) bags, which you simply dunk into a pitcher of cold water and allow to brew for 12 to 24 hours. Voilà.

Park City Coffee Roaster: “The best thing about staying at home for so long is that you can try different methods of brewing to see what type of coffee presentation you like best,” says co-owner Rob Hibl. Try everything from the typical espresso to French press to cowboy-style brewing (think tin pot over a campfire, but a stove will do). Hibl’s favorite? The Chemex-style brewing method, “because it brings out all our distinct flavors and attributes."

Tired of cooking, the Park City Area Restaurant Association has shared the following restaurants that are offering curbside takeout or drive-thru service. Menus and ordering information can be found at respective businesses websites. Additional offerings or changes will be updated as available.

11 Hauz: Open for normal business hours. (435) 200-8972.

501 on Main is open for curbside pickup from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with a limited menu available online. Customers can call 435-645-0700or email Carryout@501onmain.com to place orders.

Alberto’s remains open for drive-thru service.

Allroa Catering is offering a variety of comforting meals for you and your family. View Menu & Delivery Instructions / (801) 558-9495

Bangkok Thai on Main: Saturday through Sunday, 4:30 - 9pm. Orders will be taken until 8:30pm. Call (435) 649-8424.

Cafe Rio: Sunday – Thursday 11am -8pm; Friday – Saturday 11am- 9pm (435) 200-6200.

Clockwork Deli/Cafe is offering curbside delivery for coffee, lattes, sandwiches, wraps, soups & salads. They can be reached at 435-649-0576 or 435-901-3027.

Cortona Italian Cafe is open for curbside pickup and can be reached at 435-608-1373.

Davanza's Pizza: Open daily at 11am - 9pm. (435) 649-2222.

Del Taco in Kimball Junction’s drive-thru is open 8am-11pm daily.

Domino’s Pizza is open for delivery and curbside pickup at both its Park City and Kimball Junction locations. Order online, call Park City at 435-649-7788 or Kimball Junction at 435-800-1299.

Eating Establishment: Offering curbside service daily 10am – 6pm. Place orders by calling 435-649-8284.

Einstein Bros Bagels: 6am - 3pm (435) 645-8489.

Element Kitchen & Bakery: Tuesday - Saturday 5-8:30 p.m. Packaged bakery, grab and go and convenience items will be available in-store. You can call to order curbside pick up for hot take out. Place your order by calling (435) 731-8383. Free delivery for those who really need it (elderly or immunocompromised).

Escala Provisions Company Bar & Restaurant is open for curbside pickup and can be reached at 435-615-4240.

Este Pizza: Normal business hours. Este is also offering delivery service. (435) 731-8970.

Fairweather Natural Foods: Grocery open 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily. Cafe open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for take out ordered only taken via phone. (435) 649-4561.

Freshies: Normal business hours. Place orders by calling (435) 631-9861.

Fuego: Lunch from 11:30am -2pm, Dinner 5pm-9pm. (435) 645-8646

Great Harvest Bread Co: Monday - Saturday 7am - 7pm. (435) 655-7244.

Harvest Park City: 8am - 3pm. (435) 604-0463.

Hearth and Hill: Noon to 8 p.m. daily. Ordering can be done through their website or by calling (435) 200-8840.

Kneaders Bakery & Cafe is open for curbside pickup and can be reached at 435-776-3010.

Loco Lizard Cantina is available for curbside pickup and delivery on large orders and can be reached at 435-645-7000.

Maxwell’s East Coast Eatery will be open from 4-9 p.m. and available for curbside pickup and delivery throughout Park City. They can be reached at (435) 647-0304.

The Mustang is offering curbside pickup and delivery (with a 20% gratuity) as well as a free roll of bathroom tissue with each entree. They can be reached at 435-658-3975.

O’Shucks Bar & Grill will offer curbside to-go service daily from noon to 8 p.m. and can be reached at 435-645-3999.

Park City Chinese and Thai remains open for curbside pickup and delivery and can be reached at 435-649-4000.

Park City Coffee Roasters: Daily 6am - 6pm (435) 647-9097.

Red Banjo Pizza: Open daily 12-8pm. Place orders by calling (435) 649-9901.

Red Rock Junction: Open from noon to 7 p.m. (435) 575-0295.

Ritual Chocolate: Open 8am - 5 pm. (435) 200-8475.

Riverhorse Provisions: Open daily 7:30am - 8pm. All pickup orders available during regular business hours. Delivery orders are available from 11am - 7 pm. (435) 649-0799

Ruth's Chris: Nightly 4pm – 9pm. (435) 940-5070.

Sammy's Bistro: Open Noon to 8:30pm daily. (435) 214-7570.

Savoury Kitchen: Offering meal drop-off, pick-up and grocery delivery. (435) 608-1408.

Slapfish Restaurant is open for curbside pickup 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday and noon to 6 p.m. Sunday. They can be reached at 435-575-0922.

State Road Tavern at Dejoria Center: Open daily 11am - 7pm. (435) 783-3530 or order online at: https://www.stateroadtavern.com

Stoked Roasters & Coffee House: Open 7:30am - 5pm. (435) 602-3721.

Summit Inn Pizza & Ice Cream Co: Open 11am - 9pm., with curbside and delivery. (435) 783-4453

Tekila: Normal business hours. Also offering delivery service. (435) 649-3097.

Teriyaki Grill: (435) 615-1110.

Thai So Good: Open during normal business hours. (435) 565-6989.

tupelo: Pre-order by 2 p.m. on Thursdays for curbside pick-up on Friday, Saturday or Sunday from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. 435 615-7700

Vessell Kitchen: Normal business hours. (435) 200-8864.

Versante: Daily 4-9pm. Versante is offering 50 percent off to all healthcare professionals. (435) 604-4012.

Wasatch Bagel: (435) 645-7778.

Stay well, Ramon and Judy

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Business Friendly Utah

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Mar 11, 2020

This week we are looking at business in Utah, the Park City Follies and beautiful countryside getaways. The Spectrum has shared How Utah ranks among the most 'business-friendly' states coming in second on the list. Across the United States, the environment in which businesses operate can vary considerably. Factors like regional policy, tax codes, infrastructure reliability, availability of skilled workers, and operation costs, among others, differ from one state to the next. 24/7 Wall St. created a weighted index of 42 measures to identify the best and worst states for business. These measures fall into one of eight categories: economic conditions, business costs, state infrastructure, the availability and skill level of the workforce, quality of life, regulations, technology and innovation, and cost of living. Data sources include the Bureau of Economic Analysis, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Tax Foundation, a tax policy research organization.

Utah comes in right behind Massachusetts and ahead of Colorado with the following stats:

• 1-yr. real GDP change: +3.7% (8th best)

• Avg. earnings per job: $52,364 (14th lowest)

• Adults with a bachelor's degree: 34.9% (13th highest)

• 2018 venture capital deals: 3.4 per 100,000 people (8th most)

Four of the top five states for business are located west of the Mississippi River, and of them, Utah ranks the highest. Startup companies in the state are also drawing far more venture capital investment than those in most other states. Utah companies drew in nearly $1.2 billion in VC funding in 2018, equal to $369 per state resident, more per capita than all but four other states. To read the entire article CLICK HERE.

Every spring for the past 20 years, when ski lifts stop running, traffic dissipates and local restaurants take a couple weeks to recuperate, the Park City Follies enters the scene. KPCW shares about the magic of the Park City Follies. The Park City Follies has sold out for years as locals and visitors alike want to see the popular stage performance which pokes fun at Park City lifestyle, politics and culture.

In past years, the Follies creators select an overarching theme and build the show around high profile community issues. Tom Clyde is the MC and one of the co-writers and says it’s always a gamble when starting the creative process early, never entirely sure the topics will be current in April when the curtain goes up. Clyde says they’re planning a variety of vignettes with some familiar characters returning this year. “They'll be some people you recognize in it and just trying to have fun with the fact that we've been around for a lot longer than anybody ever intended.” Tickets are on sale now. There are nine shows starting Friday, April 24. They’ll perform through May 3 each night except Monday, the 27th. For tickets, go to Park City Shows.com.

Looking to get out of town, head south to Under Canvas Zion, Utah. Under Canvas Zion gets you up close and personal with one of the country’s most Instagrammed landscapes. The luxury camp—which also has outposts in Yellowstone, Glacier, and the Grand Canyon—spans 196 acres on the edge of Zion National Park. But don’t worry, you won’t be roughing it: tents are kitted out with a king bed, wood stove and a private deck. Rock climbing, canyoneering, and hot air ballooning in Utah’s dramatic desert is sure to sell you. Check out Jetsetter to find out more about this spot and seven others in the 8 Best Countryside Getaways in the U.S.

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Happy New Year!

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Jan 01, 2020

Judy and I would like to wish you all a Happy New Year! We have enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with family and friends and look forward to another year of providing excellent service to our clients. Best wishes of happiness and health in 2020.

This week we will kick off the New Year with the 2020 Housing Market Predictions: A Snapshot by RISMedia as well as 2020 home trends.

Home-Building - Although homebuilders maintain optimism, buyer demand is stronger, and analysts are divided on whether inventory is meaningfully rising. For 2020, the National Association of REALTORS® expects 10.6 percent more housing starts (multifamily and single-family), while realtor.com® researchers forecast a 6 percent increase in single-family starts. On the flip side, the Urban Land Institute projected single-family starts to tumble 4.7 percent. According to Census data, construction in November spiked—an encouraging indicator.

Home Prices - After a cooling-off period, home prices reignited this year, and are expected to further increase in 2020. How much? At most, a cohort of economists at the NAR Forecast Summit predicted a 3.6 percent rise; at least, realtor.com predicted 0.8 percent; and in the middle, both the ULI and Zillow settled within 2 percent (2.5 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively). By comparison, from January-November 2019, the median price rose 3.18 percent, according to data from Homesnap.

Home Sales - Despite benefiting from low mortgage rates, buyers continue to grapple with limited options, contributing to muted sales this year—a challenge continuing into 2020, experts predict. As of September, NAR expected a 3.4 percent gain in home sales in 2020; in December, however, realtor.com researchers dialed down to a modest 1.8 percent. On an annual basis, existing-home sales inched up 2.7 percent, according to NAR’s November report.

Mortgage Rates - Earlier this month, the Federal Reserve kept the key rate unchanged, and with the economy humming, analysts anticipate continued lows in 2020. Out of the NAR Forecast Summit, economists expected a favorable 30-year fixed mortgage in 2020, at 3.8 percent. Realtor.com researchers have a similar take: 3.88 percent. According to Freddie Mac, as of December 19, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was 3.73 percent.

Odds of a Recession - Throughout much of 2018 and 2019, analysts debated the probability of a recession, either in 2020 or 2021. The consensus at the NAR Forecast Summit: at best, no recession, and at worst, a 29 percent chance. For its part, Zillow forecasted no recession whatsoever, thanks to Americans’ confidence (equaling increased spending), a heartening labor market and promising wages.

The Takeaways - “While we are seeing near-term positive market conditions with a 50-year low for the unemployment rate and increased wage growth, we are still underbuilding due to supply-side constraints like labor and land availability. Higher development costs are hurting affordability and dampening more robust construction growth.” – Robert Dietz, Chief Economist, National Association of Home Builders

“For the last few years, the lack of inventory has constrained the pace of home sales and increased the rate of home-price growth, leading to affordability challenges across the country. November’s strong monthly and annual gains indicate that potential homebuyers next year will have more properties to choose from…[and] the continued increase in permits indicates that the pace of construction should stay strong in early 2020.” – Mark Fratantoni, Chief Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association

“While the economy is in a sweet spot, improvements in housing market sales volumes will be modest heading into next year simply due to the lack of available inventory. The demand is clearly not being met for entry-level millennials and trade-up Generation X homebuyers. If there was more inventory of unsold homes for buyers to choose from, home sales would be rising at a faster rate.” – Sam Khater, Chief Economist, Freddie Mac

“As inventories of starter homes continue to be a barrier for millennials, we will see more non-traditional households, such as roommate situations or even multigenerational living, popping up to support the financial load. This trend shows no sign of slowing down in the coming year, which presents an opportunity for agents to appropriately guide these younger adults to homes that balance both their desire for homeownership and potentially elevated costs.” – David Mele, President, Homes.com

“If current trends hold, then slower means healthier and smaller means more affordable. Yes, we expect a slower market than we’ve become accustomed to the last few years, but don’t mistake this for a buyer-friendly environment—consumers will continue to absorb available inventory and the market will remain competitive in much of the country.” – Skylar Olsen, Director of Economic Research, Zillow

“Housing remains a solid foundation for the U.S. economy going into 2020. Although economic output is expected to soften—influenced by clouds of uncertainty in the global outlook, business investment and trade—real estate fundamentals remain entangled in a lattice of continuing demand, tight supply and disciplined financial underwriting. Accordingly, 2020 will prove to be the most challenging year for buyers, not because of what they can afford, but rather what they can find.” – George Ratiu, Senior Economist, realtor.com

“The consensus [at the Forecast Summit] was that mortgage rates may rise, but only incrementally. I expect to see home price affordability improvements, too. This year we witnessed housing costs grow faster than income, but the expectation is for prices to settle at a more reasonable level in the coming year, in line with average hourly wage growth of 3 percent on a year-over-year basis.” – Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, NAR

Now, before you pack up your brass fixtures, terrazzo accents, and macrame, take some time to sneak a preview of what real estate experts say are the top home trends we’ll be checking off our lists in 2020.

Minimalist kitchens - We’re currently in age of Marie Kondo, when tossing out appliances that bring us no joy (au revoir, blender) is all the rage. Whether removing unwanted kitchen clutter completely or cleverly concealing it, experts agree minimalism is key. This minimalist cabinet lends itself to a streamlined look. “Kitchens may be designed [to make] more of a design statement than a functional statement,” Arriz says.

Elissa Morgante, founding partner of Morgante Wilson Architects, concurs. “There’s definitely a trend toward modern, cleaner looks, achieved through everything from concealed appliances to slab stone backsplashes,” she says. Further, “Even in homes where the kitchen itself is tucked away, there’s a desire to remove unnecessary visual clutter so that it’s a more inviting space.”

Speaking of tucked away kitchens, Frank Bodenchak, licensed salesperson and senior global real estate advisor, has seen this trend materializing in the Hamptons. Bodenchak describes “prep areas behind kitchens, which allow homeowners to entertain in the main kitchen, while food is prepared or warmed in the secondary area.” Talk about kitchen inception!

Thoughtful foyers - The foyer is often overlooked in condominium design, but it is one of the most important elements of a floor plan because it evokes a grand sense of arrival. “Buyers, especially those opting for a condominium in lieu of a single-family home, appreciate having a dedicated entryway that allows for a more graceful, defined transition to the rest of the home.” The added sophistication is appreciated by those living in multi-unit buildings that might lack this classic home feature. Says Arriz, “I think there is like a little bit more of a pause when you walk into an apartment, because people do like that it adds elegance.”

Award-winning interior design firm Est Est, based in Scottsdale, Arizona, uses its foyers to set the tone for highlighting the breathtaking landscape of the Southwest. This is especially evident in their work on the renowned Optima Kierland luxury apartments and condominiums.

Keeping palettes black and white - In addition to classic white, black is now developing a reputation as a household neutral. According to Morgante, “We’re seeing a trend toward more adventurous choices such as special dark, monochromatic and very saturated wall colors. “Black certainly fits into that category, and it can be very dramatic, classic, casual, or modern depending on how it’s used. There was a long period of time where people were intimidated by black or thought it was too goth, but that’s not the case anymore as they’ve seen—either through magazines, TV or the internet—how it can be used as a neutral to ground a space. We’re using it everywhere from whole rooms and accent walls to black-stained floors, cabinetry and trim.”

A recent survey by Sherwin-Williams confirms the trend, with 66 percent of professional interior designer respondents sharing that black is now a new neutral. With that said, the more traditional white walls aren’t going anywhere in 2020. Bodenchak shares, “Clean palettes are in! Bright white has replaced off-whites and colors as the paint of choice. New home buyers are appreciating homes with straight lines, minimal trim, or even no trim (like no crown moldings) in favor of the busier trim popular a decade ago.”

Smart and savvy homes - No list of 2020 trends can be without tech advancements. With voice-activated services assisting us from turning off our lights to ordering takeout, our preference for—and even reliance on—technology is evident in upcoming home design.

Says Bodenchak, “All new constructions these days have some ‘smart’ home features, but to varying degrees. Most thermostats and pool equipment, for example, can be controlled remotely by the customer’s iPhone. But more expensive houses often take it to the next level, offering integrated control over heating/cooling, pool, music, theater, alarm, and video surveillance. More advanced homes offer remote lighting capabilities, allowing the homeowner to regulate lighting for certain paths, or their entire home, remotely.”

As the nation braces itself for full deployment of the fifth generation of wireless technology, folks may find themselves enjoying not just faster, more efficient connection, but the opportunity for new devices, collaborations, and services to support our smart homes.

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Skyscrapers

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Sep 11, 2019

Last week we shared that the millennial population represents approximately 23 percent of the Utah population which makes sense that Downtown Salt Lake City is increasingly a hub for young, tech-savvy workers who live and play among the skyscrapers. The Salt Lake Tribune shares that Salt Lake City’s downtown is thriving — and changing. Young, educated and tech-smart workers are moving into condos and apartments close to their jobs and a host of new restaurants, bars and theaters across the business core.

A new study, commissioned by the Downtown Alliance, representing merchants in the heart of Salt Lake City, has documented that growth in the working-age population, comparing it to other large cities in the West. Its key finding: Utah’s downtown workforce is more tech based but also on the lower end of the national salary scale for that sector.

The availability of highly skilled workers is a leading factor — more important than office rents or other metrics — for companies deciding to locate in Salt Lake City, said Matthew Vance, senior research director and economist for CBRE, who led the research. And as Salt Lake City’s downtown continues to flourish along with Utah’s overall economy, that talent pool is giving it a competitive edge among major cities such as Denver, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Omaha and Austin. It is also pushing related growth in markets for office space, residential units, hospitality and retail outlets. “Job growth is the driving force for all things real estate,” Vance said.

Matt Baldwin, board chairman for the Downtown Alliance, said “the future for Salt Lake City’s downtown has never been brighter. The economy is growing and the skyline is rising.” Baldwin noted that five major high-rise projects would get underway in 2020, adding nearly 100 stories to the skyline between them, along with 2 million square feet of new office space and hundreds of apartments and hotel rooms.

Along with the pending renovation of the Salt Lake Temple by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he said, those projects will make next year the city’s “Year of the Construction Crane.” Commissioned by the Downtown Alliance and conducted by analysts at real estate firm CBRE, the study finds that Utah’s capital ranks high among comparable cities, many with larger populations, for the recent growth in its working-age population.

Those workers are younger — median age just above 32 — and have more technology degrees per capita than their counterparts in at least six other metropolitan areas. And at least in the technology sector, the average wages in a range of top jobs are lower here than in Seattle, Denver, Portland and Austin, CRBE found. Only similar workers in Omaha and Boise had lower average wages, at $70,349 and $66,556 yearly, respectively, compared to Salt Lake City’s average annual wage of $71,710.

This probably why Salt Lake City is also the Best City for Young Entrepreneurs. Small Biz Trends shares which cities are most popular with young entrepreneurs between the ages of 25 and 34 and Salt Lake City comes in first. The rankings reflect the percentage of young entrepreneurs to the overall population in metropolitan areas of the United States with over 50,000 people. We also identify factors such as industry clusters, lifestyle, infrastructure, costs, workforce availability and a thriving entrepreneurial community nearby.

1. Salt Lake City - Known for its booming tech industry leading to the area’s designation as part of the Silicon Slopes, Salt Lake City is a magnet in the western U.S. for young entrepreneurs. Today, 1,973 young entrepreneurs call the city home, accounting for .17% of the population. Plenty of networking and a welcoming business community are hallmarks of Salt Lake City. Entrepreneurs like Robert Brady, the Founder of Righteous Marketing says he travels from his home base in Idaho down to Salt Lake regularly to network and connect with other entrepreneurs. “They are an amazing group of people.”

2. Oklahoma City - Often called simply OKC, the city is also OK with young entrepreneurs.

3. Denver - Millennial migration to Denver is now well documented. So the presence of so many young entrepreneurs in the metro area is a no-brainer.

4. Seattle - The city that launched Kurt Cobain and the Grunge revolution is still young at heart.

5. Los Angeles - LA is home to 15,409 young entrepreneurs. That may make it sound like the city deserves a higher ranking here. But in the behemoth that Los Angeles is, that number represents only .12% of the metro population.

6. Portland - Oregon’s largest city keeps young entrepreneurs busy and when not working on their businesses, these young entrepreneurs have plenty to do in Portland’s unique culture that celebrates “weird.”

7. Tampa - The city’s major industries include finance, retail and insurance, But the local economy is also buoyed up by shipping, national defense, professional sports, tourism and real estate.

8. Minneapolis - The city trails only Chicago and Detroit as the largest economic centers in the Midwest. And it is home to such Fortune 500 companies as Target, U.S. Bancorp and Ameriprise Financial.

9. San Diego - San Diego is named for a Spanish saint but the metro area is clearly revered by young entrepreneurs as well.

10. San Jose - Located in California’s Silicon Valley, the area is already known for tech entrepreneurs. And there are many young entrepreneurs too — a total of 2,156 of them work in the metro area making up .11% of the population.

Sometimes we need to relax and here are 6 Tremendous Spa Treatments for the Athlete (and Weekend Warrior) by Park City Magazine. Recover from hard-charging, on-mountain fun with these specialty massages, salty floats, and more.

Foot Zoning

Park City Massage and Spa (formerly Silver Mountain Spa) In addition to all the classic spa treatments, Park City Massage and Spa’s robust menu offers everything from jet lag recovery to Cranial Sacral Therapy to body mapping. One unique option for athletes is Foot Zoning, done by intuitive wellness and certified foot zone therapist Wendy Wise. Using massage that taps into the nerves on your feet (which connect to corresponding areas in your body), foot zoning “improves circulation and the body’s ability to communicate with itself and detoxify,” Wise says. “We nickname it the ‘Ph.D. level of reflexology’ because people have heard of reflexology, but it’s much more than that—it’s easiest to understand once you experience it.” By focusing on your feet, Wise says she can strategically open structural space and help oxygenate the entire body. You’ll learn a lot about your immune and hormonal systems and overall health in the process, too.

Alpine Body Rescue

Spa Montage Deer Valley To alleviate muscle pain and tension from outdoor endeavors, Spa Montage Supervisor Dominic McKenzie recommends the Alpine Body Rescue, a strong-pressure massage that includes a therapeutic heat pack and aromatic blend to relieve neck and shoulder tension. For a more relaxing head-to-toe treatment, he also suggests the Seasonal Renewal, a blend of full-body exfoliation and dry brushing followed by a hot stone massage and grounding foot treatment.

Float Therapy

SYNC Float Center Athletes have long used Epsom salt baths to recover from hard workouts, and float therapy amplifies those pain-relieving benefits. During a 30- or 60-minute float, you’ll be immersed in a pod filled with water and 1,000 pounds of magnesium sulfate, which allows you to float on the surface. “There are three different therapies going on during a float,” explains SYNC co-owner Justin Hunter. “Magnesium absorbs into the skin and helps relax tension and lowers stress response, facilitates healing, and increases antioxidant production.” Also, the water allows you to spread out over the surface and elongates your muscles—great for compressive sports like mountain biking or skiing—and the sensory reduction enhances focus, clarity, and creativity. “Research has shown that an hour float is equal to four hours of sleep as far as what the body can get done,” Hunter says.

High Mountain Foot Recovery

The Spa at Hotel Park City Runners and hikers putting in high mileage should consider the High Mountain Foot Recovery, a therapeutic 25-minute massage that combines reflexology techniques with a skin hydration treatment. Hotel Park City also has a full lineup of treatments, including skin, hair, and nails, with a sauna and eucalyptus steam room to relax in afterwards.

Ninety-Nine 90 Therapeutic Leg Recovery

RockResorts Spa at The Grand Summit, Park City Mountain Named after the iconic expert lift at Park City Mountain, this leg-focused massage (50 or 80 minutes) at Canyons Village’s RockResorts Spa is useful for yes, skiers, but also anyone who uses his or her leg muscles in a big way. “The therapists focus on the legs to move out the lactic acid and they know which muscles need to get worked on the most based on what activities the athlete is doing,” says spa concierge Sally Smith. The treatment includes a cooling aromatic compress on your legs in combination with targeted compressions, stretching, and pressure-point massage to regenerate muscles and eliminate swelling.

CBD Massage Experience

Align Spa Tapping into the anxiety-reducing and pain-relieving properties of CBD, Align Spa allows you to upgrade your massage—Swedish, Reflexology, Deep Tissue, and more—with a CBD experience. Using wide spectrum raw hemp, CBD oil is incorporated into your full-body massage followed by a custom tea blended with CBD, and a take-home muscle relief or calming bath bomb.

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Vacation Homes

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Apr 03, 2019

The great thing about Park City is that even when you are working you still feel like you are on vacation. Bloomberg has released The Best Places to Own a Vacation Home in the U.S. and Park City tops the list - Aspen and Jackson Hole might be the first ski spots that come to mind when considering a vacation at a luxurious mountain resort. But if you’re actually looking to buy a home and care about convenience as well as luxury, then Utah’s Summit Park region may be the best option. Summit Park -- the term for the micropolitan area -- ranked highest on Bloomberg’s Wealthiest U.S. Vacation Havens Index. The area is home to the Park City, Silver Summit and Deer Valley resorts.

Bloomberg looked for small pockets of wealth in more than 500 areas across four equally weighted metrics: vacation home stock, share of the workforce employed in real estate and recreation-related industries, home valuations and household income. The final index is comprised of 70 micropolitan statistical areas. A micropolitan statistical area includes one main urban center with a population of at least 10,000 but fewer than 50,000 people, at least one county and all designated hamlets, villages and townships.

In Summit County, the average sale price of a single-family home was close to $1.6 million in 2018, according to data from Sotheby’s International Realty. Within Summit County’s Park City limits, the average sale price was even higher at $2.7 million.

"The Park City area offers a very wide range of home options, but increasingly moderately priced housing is being displaced as home prices are bid up in prime locations," said Bill Ligety, associate broker at Summit Sotheby’s International Realty and a 40-year Park City resident.

Home prices within the Deer Valley Resort -- less than three miles from the Park City slopes -- are even more extravagant. The average sale price in Upper Deer Valley, the older and more historic portion, was $5.4 million last year. In the newer area, dubbed Deer Crest, the average was $6.5 million. The St. Regis hotel is located in this neighborhood.

Nearly 20 percent of households in Summit Park earned $200,000 in 2017, the highest of all micro areas. But that figure could be higher because a share of people who own vacation homes have a primary residence at a different location where they would report their income.

Two micro areas in Colorado -- Edwards and Breckenridge -- landed at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. Ski resorts in those areas include Vail, Breckenridge, Copper, Beaver Creek and Keystone. The micro area in and around Jackson Hole was ranked No. 4.

Looking to start a business in Utah or already have one, well The best and worst US states to start a business (by Yahoo Fianance)- ranks Utah the #2 state to start a business. Texas is the best state to start your own business and Hawaii is the worst, according to a study from WalletHub. The personal finance site analyzed data from a variety of sources — including the U.S. Department of Labor and Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau — and found that the top five states to start a business were Texas, Utah, Georgia, Montana, and Oklahoma. The bottom five were Pennsylvania, Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Hawaii.

The study factored in the business environment, access to resources, and business costs as part of their findings. It also considered aspects including educated populations, total spending incentives as a percentage of GDP, and the availability of human capital. North Dakota (#7) and Utah (#2) are the top states for highest average growth in the number of small businesses and most accessible financing. Alaska (#36) is the top state for the highest availability of human capital and longest average work week (in hours). Iowa (#39) has the cheapest office spaces while West Virginia (#45) and Michigan (#15) are tied for highest total spending on incentives as a percentage of GDP.

Last month we looked at Utah being a great place for retirees, well the Most Popular Cities for Millennials to Call Home (by Realtor Magazine) is also Utah - Millennials are choosing to plant roots in Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, and Pittsburgh at higher rates than in any other of the nation’s 50 largest metro areas, according to a new report by online marketplace LendingTree, which analyzed mortgage requests from January to November. “While millennials are often stereotyped as adolescents, the reality is that this generation is well into adulthood, with most between their early 20s and mid-30s,” according to the study. “This means that many of them are actively pursuing careers, having children, and buying homes.”

In Salt Lake City, millennials made the majority of total purchase requests—51 percent—between Jan. 1 and Nov. 25 this year. In Minneapolis and Pittsburgh, the percentage was 48 percent, according to the study. On the other hand, the fewest mortgage requests from millennials during the same time period were in Tampa, Fla., Las Vegas, and Miami. Only 30 percent of purchase requests in Tampa came from millennials. Tampa represents the lowest share of millennial mortgage requests among the 50 largest metro areas analyzed.

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2030 Olympics

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

Dec 19, 2018

Time Magazine has published that Salt Lake City got the green light to bid for the Winter Olympics — most likely for 2030 — in an attempt to bring the Games back to the city that hosted in 2002 and provided the backdrop for the U.S. winter team’s ascendance into an international powerhouse.

The U.S. Olympic Committee said Friday it was selecting Utah’s capital, which stood out as a predictable, slam-dunk pick in a process that also included Denver and Reno, Nevada.

With venues still in place — some of them upgraded — from the 2002 Games, Salt Lake claims it can host again at a lower cost than other candidates, which aligns with the International Olympic Committee’s new blueprint for the Games.

It’s almost a certain bet the bid will be for 2030, though the USOC left open the possibility of other dates. There are only two bidders for 2026: from Sweden and Italy, after voters in Calgary, Alberta, rejected a proposed bid.

The Ski Jumping FIS Cup starts today, December 18, at the Utah Olympic Park 3419 Olympic Pkwy and goes through December 20, 2018. Price: $10 at the gate or online at USAnordic.org - Come watch as athletes from the United States and around the world compete for the FIS Cup at Utah Olympic Park December 18-20. WEBSITE

Park City is in the top 10 again for USA Today's Readers Choice 2018 10 Best Ski Towns. Park City offers the feel of a historic Wild West mining town with the amenities of a world class ski resort. Main Street is lined with top-notch bars and restaurants, while the Sundance Film Festival each January is one of the hottest tickets in town. The U.S. Ski Team trains at Park City Mountain Resort, so you know the skiing is good.

Forbes released its annual listof the best states for business. Utah finished in second place, which is one spot higher than in 2017, according to Forbes.

The Qualtrics-SAP deal announced in November was one reason why Utah received such a bump, according to Forbes.
Utah businesses experience energy costs that are 15 percent lower than the national average.
The state has the highest employment growth over the last five years. Job gains are expected to rise 2.2 percent through 2022, according to the report.

We will wrap up this week's blog with a great article, Why Heber Valley is the perfect winter staycation destination. Heber Valley is only 45 minutes from downtown Salt Lake City and offers great family entertainment options:

Ice Castles - more than two acres in size with towering walls made with 2 million gallons of water.
Heber Valley Railroad - Utah's only historic railroad with on board entertainment and a beautiful scenic ride.
Outdoor Ice Skating - Utah's largest outdoor rink all while you enjoy the lights of Midway.
Tubing at Soldier Hollow - Longest tubing lanes and only tubing destination in northern Utah.
Soaking in a Geotherman Crater - enjoy 95 degree mineral water that comes from two miles below the earth's surface.
Snowmobiling - Wasatch County is Utah's snowmobiling capital, with more than 700 miles of trails (200 miles of groomed trails).

There are also comfortable and cozy accommodations with Best Western Plus, Daniels Summit Lodge, Homestead Resort and Zermatt Resort.

You can enjoy the local flavors at more than 30 restaurants including two new restaurants: Old Goat and Corner Restaurant.

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Entrepreneurial Spirit

By Ramon Gomez, Jr.

May 23, 2018

Park City is filled with entrepreneurs and companies that have made a positive impact in Utah and around the world. Business Chief recently shared that Amazon has named Utah as the most entrepreneurial US state - A new study from leading US ecommerce firm Amazon has revealed the top 10 most entrepreneurial US states, with Utah topping the list.

The study looks at the US states with the most SMEs per capita selling on Amazon – a platform that see’s millions of enterprises selling goods across the world. “More than 300,000 small and medium-sized businesses from across the U.S. that started selling on Amazon in 2017, and we’re working hard to help them all keep growing,” said Nicholas Denissen, Vice President of Amazon. Utah is followed by California and New York, with Colorado, New Jersey, Washington, Florida, Delware, Massachusetts and Oregon rounding out the top 10 respectively.

“It is exciting to see Utah at the top of our list ahead other great entrepreneurial states like California and New York,” said Denissen.

“From incredible handmade artisans to small businesses inventing sustainable and eco-friendly products, there are thousands of Utah-based businesses demonstrating a tremendous entrepreneurial spirit — more per capita than in any other state.”

More than half of the items sold across Amazon come from SMEs, accounting for a significant proportion of the business done on the world’s largest ecommerce platform.

CNBC MAKE IT recently shared The Most Hipster Cities In The World and Salt Lake City is on the list. To determine its new International Hipster Index, Movehub, an international relocation company, combed through data for 446 cities across 20 countries, excluding cities with populations below 150,000. They looked at five data points, including the number of vegan eateries, coffee shops, tattoo studios, vintage boutiques and record stores per 100,000 city residents.

While the United States might have dominated the list — with seven U.S. cities cracking the top 10 — the most hipster city in the world goes to Brighton and Hove in the United Kingdom. Located in the country's southeast region, this coastal city is described by Lonely Planet as "without doubt Britain's most colorful and outrageous city." It ranked in the top four for three out of the five data points: Vegan eateries, coffee shops and record stores.However, the U.S. still dominated the top 10 with seven hipster hubs, with many of them located in the Pacific Northwest region, as well as Florida.

The top 10 most hipster cities in the world, according to Movehub, are:

1. Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

2. Portland, Oregon,United States

3. Salt Lake City, Utah,United States

4. Seattle, Washington,United States

5. Lisbon,Portugal

6. Fort Lauderdale, Florida,United States

7. Miami, Florida,United States

8. Orlando, Florida,United States

9. Helsinki,Finland

10. Spokane, Washington,United States

The millennials list makes sense as LADDERS listed Utah as one of the states where you’ll find the highest-earning millennials. Personal finance site WalletHubput together an analysis of the top cities for millennials (Pew Research Center defines millennials as being born from 1981 to 1996) based on rankings that didn’t include which cities have the best avocado toast or the most Instagrammable neon signs.

The study looked at job earnings, unemployment rates, voter-turnout rate and affordability (the cost of a Starbucks latte was factored in) as well as education and health. So which states got the best ratings? Well Utah is on it.

D.C. comes out on top - Our nation’s capital not only has the highest percentage of millennials living there, but they are also earning the most. Other cities that saw high millennial earning averages included New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and California. North Dakota managed to snag that No. 2 spot thanks to its affordability and percentage of millennials living in the state (second only to Washington D.C.).

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