July 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: Estimated Economic Impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Utah
On July 10, the Gardner Institute hosted its monthly Newsmaker Breakfast, which focused on the estimated economic impacts of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Utah. We are joined today by Salt Lake City-Utah Committee and Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation members who discussed the results of a new Institute report on the topic and what the data mean ahead of the 2034 Games.
On July 24, the International Olympic Committee will vote on the 2034 Winter Olympic Games host city. Both the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee and Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games are confident Salt Lake City, Utah, will be chosen to host the games for a second time. Ahead of the vote, the Gardner Institute has worked with the organizing committee to determine the potential economic and fiscal impacts of hosting the event, which includes direct expenditures and additional economic activity, jobs, and revenue generated in the state.
Our panelists were Catherine Raney Norman, Chair of Salt Lake City-Utah Olympic Committee and four-time Olympic speed skater; Brett Hopkins, COO/CFO of the Salt Lake City-Utah Olympic Committee; Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation; and John Downen, Senior Research Fellow at the Gardner Institute.
Gardner Institute director Natalie Gochnour moderated the discussion.
28 Jun 2024
June 2024 "Storytelling through Data" Event: Utah’s Middle Class
On June 26, the Gardner Institute hosted its quarterly “Storytelling through Data” event, co-sponsored by the Salt Lake Tribune. These events feature conversations focused on data-grounded, solutions-oriented dialogue critical to life quality in Utah. Our topic was Utah’s middle class, and we were joined by researchers and state experts who shared their insights on how best to support Utahns’ future prosperity.
Utah’s middle class represents a larger share of households than the national average. The Beehive State also possesses greater income equality, social capital, and upward mobility than other states. Despite these favorable hallmarks, challenges remain on how to support and grow the middle class in Utah. Wages, for example, vary greatly by education level, which is markedly impacted by socioeconomic status. Social determinants of health also greatly impact the life expectancy and upward mobility of Utahns.
For the conversation, we were joined by Christine Richman, Principal at GSBS Consulting; Bill Crim, President and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake; and Levi Pace, Senior Research Economist at the Gardner Institute. The panelists shared their thoughts on potential policy prescriptions to help support a strong middle class in Utah and to help build a civil society that benefits all Utahns. The Gardner Institute also released a fact sheet summarizing economic data trends related to Utah’s middle class, which you can view by visiting our website at gardner.utah.edu.
Salt Lake Tribune Executive Editor Lauren Gustus moderated the conversation.
13 Jun 2024
June 2024 Newsmaker Breakfast: Homelessness in Utah and Project Human Dignity
On June 12, the Gardner Institute hosted its monthly Newsmaker Breakfast, which focused on homelessness in Utah. We were joined by state leaders to discuss the state's next steps for homeless services. The discussion included potential new policies, investments, and outreach efforts necessary to make substantial progress in restoring dignity and improving lives. The Utah Impact Partnership co-sponsored the event.
Utah’s challenge with chronic homelessness reached critical levels last year, with a 96% increase from 2019 to 2023, including a sharp 27% rise just last year. To combat this, state leaders – including state government, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, the philanthropic community, and service providers – aligned to implement structural changes that incentivize and enhance services across the care continuum. We were joined by Wayne Niederhauser, Co-Chair of the Utah Homeless Services Board, Carol Hollowell, Executive Director of the Switchpoint Community Resource Center, and Utah State Sen. Kirk Cullimore.
Gardner Institute Director Natalie Gochnour moderated the conversation.
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