Wasatch Front South's Labor Market and Economy: Outdoor retailer expo set for Salt Palace

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Outdoor retailer expo set for Salt Palace

More than 25,000 manufacturers, retailers and suppliers will flood downtown Salt Lake City this week during the annual Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. The expo will be held at the Salt Palace Convention Center Thursday through Sunday. Business researchers from the University of Utah say the annual event will generate more than $23 million in direct economic impact to Salt Lake City and the state. Ogden Standard-Examiner

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