Friday, May 16, 2008
The Flush Index indicates a bump in tourist traffic during April in the Park City area over April of 2007.
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Previously:
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Lars Skylling explains why using IntelliTurf is a green way to add some activity to your yard. He has the Utah franchise for the synthetic turf company.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Local financial planner Bill Mullen says it's best to hang in there with the stock market as it struggles through this period of economic uncertainty.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Park City Chamber Bureau Tourism Marketing Manager Stephen Lane talks about the new Park City Summer Vacation Planner and Guest Services Guide. They're hot off the press and poised to attract tourists to Park City.
Monday, May 12, 2008
A free seminar at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15th, at Summit County's Sheldon Richins Building, will discuss the benefits of bioidentical hormone replacement therapy. Ann Johnson explains:
Friday, May 9, 2008
The Washington School Inn, a bed and breakfast in the heart of Old Town is on the block for $5 million. Ann Johnson has the story.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
The 2008 Mountain West Conference on the Arts is gets underway today and continues through tomorrow at the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in West Valley City. Ann Johnson has the story.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
The Linens 'N Things store at Kimball Junction is slated for closure, and the Park City Pharmacy at the Clinic on Bonanza Drive is already closed. Finally, Mary Jane's, a Main Street boutique, is expanding into the upstairs. Ann Johnson reports.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Next week is National Tourism Week. The Park City Chamber/Bureau will be celebrating with free noontime barbecues at the Visitors Center in Kimball Junction Thursday and Friday, May 15 and 16.
Monday, May 5, 2008
The State Liquor Store at Kimball Junction has been closed since Sundance for a remodel that will roughly double its size. It should be opening by the end of the month. And the Old Town State Liquor Store will open on Swede Alley a few weeks later.
Friday, May 2, 2008
A new restaurant, called Last Samurai and serving tabanyaki-style Japanese food and sushi, is opening this summer at the site of the former Wingers and Kenny Rogers Roasters.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Marc Estabrook is assuming the office of President of Frontier Community Bank. Former president Andrew Volkman is vacating the post to join the Peace Corps. In other news Park City's commercial real estate market continues to show big demand.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Talisman, a 3,000-acre Wasatch County residential community under construction near the Jordanelle Reservoir is moving forward with development, contrary to the rumor that it is in a financial squeeze.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
A Zions Bank economist says the economic stimulus payments going into the mail this week are adding to the federal budget deficit.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Local breweries scored big at the 2008 World Beer Cup competition in San Diego recently.
Friday, April 25, 2008
The Washington School Inn, an Old Town bed and breakfast, is adding a series of cooking classes to boost business during the shoulder season. Ann Johnson reports.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Paralympian Chris Waddell is planning to climb Mt. Kilimanjaro and more. A dinner hosted by the Neighborhood Homework Club to raise much needed funds for the venture is planned Sunday, April 27. Ann Johnson has the story.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The Sky Lodge in Old Town Park City made Conde Nast Traveler's annual May "Hot List" issue.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Thea Leonard and Andy Beerman, owners of the Treasure Mountain Inn, offer some tips to other business owners on becoming carbon neutral. The TMI achieved 100 percent carbon neutrality earlier this year -- and to honor Earth Day they are sharing green information.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
The Yard on Kearns Boulevard is becoming a Park City event center. Ann Johnson has the story.