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Show BUSINESS The Park Record. Editor: Bubba Brown business@parkrecord.com 435.649.9014 ex.118 Westgate earns seven Best of State honors Westgate Park City Resort & Spa recently won seven 2017 Best of State Awards for its hospitality and dining services. According to a press release, the resort -- along with two of its on-property restaurants -- won the following categories in the annual competition: Best Ski Resort, Best American Pub, Best Gourmet Burger, Best Steaks, Best Wine Service, Best Destination Spa and Best Fitness Camp. “It is an honor to once again be recognized by the Best of State Awards,” said Brian Waltrip, general manager of the resort, in the release. “Our team is dedicated to providing our guests with the best experience possible, and these awards showcase that commitment.” Chamber/Bureau to host summer kick-off The Park City Chamber/Bureau is set to hold its annual summer kick-off expo. According to the organization’s website, visitparkcity.com, the event is designed to celebrate and educate people about activities and other offerings in town during the summer. The expo, which will feature free food, a cash bar and prizes, will highlight more than 40 local businesses. The event is scheduled for June 1, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Boneyard Saloon & Kitchen. The event is free and open to the public. The registration deadline for businesses to participate is May 29. Utah’s employment sees continued growth Utah’s nonfarm employment grew an estimated 3.3 percent in April, holding the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate at 3.1 percent, according to the Utah Department of Workforce Services. A press release states the national unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in April. “Utah’s labor market continues to grow at a healthy pace,” said Carrie Mayne, chief economist at the Department of Workforce Services. “New entrants to the state’s labor force continue to be hired by employers who are adding jobs and expanding their economic footprint.” A-15 stocked fridge is an order away, A-16 www.parkrecord.com Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, May 27-30, 2017 Skullcandy turns up volume at new digs Headquarters could lure other companies to the Park City Tech Center By Bubba Brown The Park Record For Skullcandy CEO Jason Hodell, the news that the company would be making its long-awaited move to its new headquarters this spring was music to his ears. Now that Skullcandy, known for its line of headphones and audio gear, is mostly moved into its shiny new building at 6301 N. Landmark Drive in Kimball Junction, Hodell said the facility doesn’t disappoint. Located at the foot of the Utah Olympic Park, in the Park City Tech Center, the building features floor-to-ceiling windows with 360-degree views and comes complete with a half-court basketball court, a putting green and a skateboard half-pipe. Hodel, who took over as Skullcandy’s CEO last fall but has been with the company since 2013, called the move a milestone and said getting acquainted with the new digs has been invigorating for employees. “It’s transformational for our company,” he said. “Skullcandy was born in Park City as a startup, and it grew Please see Company, A-17 BUBBA BROWN/park record Top: County officials are optimistic Skullcandy’s new headquarters will encourage other companies to move into the Park City Tech Center in Kimball Junction. Right: Jason Hodell is the CEO of Skullcandy, which recently moved into new headquarters in the Park City Tech Center. He says transitioning to the new facility, with 360-degree mountain views, has been invigorating. Real estate market reaches post-recession high Official says activity outside Park City limits makes growth sustainable By Bubba Brown The Park Record The Park City area real estate market may be entering a boom time. According to data from the Park City Board of Realtors, there were more closed sales in Summit and Wasatch counties in the year’s first quarter than at any time since 2007. In total, the volume of sales was up 20 percent. Sara Werbelow, president of the Board of Realtors, said digging into the numbers offers some clarity about the spike. More than half of the increase came from condominium sales -- and half of those were new developments in the Stein Eriksen Residences and in the Jordanelle area. The other condo sales were largely scattered throughout the two counties. Overall, Werbelow said, things are looking bright for the real estate market. “Summit and Wasatch counties are very healthy,” she said. “They are attractive places to be and invest and live. On the whole, both counties have very healthy growth.” Single-family homes also saw a bump, with 44 more sales during the first quarter, Werbelow said. A little under half of those were in Park City proper. She speculated buyers are be- coming more comfortable with the high prices in the 84060 zip code after a recent sales lag in the area. The median price of a single-family home within city limits increased 21 percent, to $1.85 million. “We’re kind of climbing over that wall now,” she said. “The prices got so overheated that things slowed down considerably. I think the sticker shock on single-family pricing in the Park City zip code is starting to loosen up.” Please see Real estate, A-16 Helping Utah Home Since 1977 VISIT US TODAY 2,633 – 5,001 Sq. 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