Wasatch Front South's Labor Market and Economy: Utah is place for outdoor retailers for another 3 years

Friday, August 6, 2010

Utah is place for outdoor retailers for another 3 years

The outdoor industry showed its love for Utah on Thursday by promising to come back for another three years. The Salt Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau finalized agreements with Outdoor Retailer Winter and Summer markets through 2014. The previous contract was set to expire next summer.

The show brings between millions of dollars in direct visitor spending to Salt Lake City and surrounding communities. This year more than 21,000 manufacturers, retailers and suppliers to the outdoor industry have converged on the city and Salt Palace Aug. 3-6. The Deseret News

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