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Show ' Salt Lake City cited as one of Americas 10 best for opportunities H' w Salt Lake City is one of Americas new cities of great opportunity, according to Megatrends, the bestselling book by John Naisbitt that 10 projects future social and economic Lends. And the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerces Committee of One Hundred is committed to making Nais-bitt- s optimistic outlook become reality. The chamber organized the committee in October 1984 to more aggressively market Salt Lake and surrounding areas as attractive places for companies that are looking for locations to which to expand their operations. place for business to locate, Birdsell said. We are seeing more cooperation between state government and business on economic development than ever before. That helps us plan economic development strategies that complement the states efforts. Gary W. Birdsall, director of market development for Mountain Fuel Supply Co., is chairman of the committee, and he thinks the committees top priority is to organize top business and community leaders in a unified development effort. Alan Rindlisbacher, director of economic development for the Committee of One Hundred, believes Naisbitts view is on target The competition to attract new business and industry is becoming In an article that appeared in the November 1985 edition of Enter- Salt Lake City follows the trend of other top 10 cities in America as an area of high-growt- major growth and vitality Albuquerque; Austin, Texas; Denver, San Antonio; San Diego; San Jose; Tampa, Fla.; Phoenix; and Tucson, Salt Lake City holds it owns and often leads the way in positive economic classifications. It follows the trend of the other nine cities as a Rindlisbacher said. Utah area, ranks fifth in the nation and first in the Southwest in business climate. But the key to making Naisbitts predictions reality, Birdsall added, is to make sure key corporate decision-makers are aware of Utahs many selling points. We entered the race for General Motors new Saturn automobile manufacturing plant a little late, but, according to sources, we finsihed strong. Utah has so much going for it but it wont sell itself. Its going to take a lot of hard work by a lot of people, but the potential benefits make it worthwhile. high-grow- th more fierce as states, counties and individual cities recognize that the is jobs, more tax revenues pay-of- f and a tremendous boost to their economies, he said. The only way Utah can succeed is by teamwork among public and private economic development interests. 2 s lb, a The committee is funded by chamber member companies on a volun-- g tary basis. So far, 70 companies are members of the committee, and the number is growing. The Salt Lake area is our main concern, but our first priority is to sell Utah as a good tainment Connections magazine, he highlighted several drawing factors, including Utahs natural beauty, abundant recreational activities and low-coenergy supplies. He also mentioned the state's strategic geographical location and strong which intransportation system cludes the Salt Lake International Airport, where Western Airlines has centered its operating hub; as well as railways and interstate freeways webbing the state. st Being classed by Megatrends Naisbitt with nine other cities of Salt The 16. s t PHOTOFONB Color Print F'lm (C-4- 1 ) Disc $1.99 12 exposure 99$ Due to holiday, time limitations may apply Limit Crossroads Mall Brickyard Plaza 1 24 exposure $2.99 36 exposure $3.99 per customer, one per day. Coupon must accompany order 3 Coupon Good thru 990 E Fort Union Btvd 1755 W 5400 South WASTE SYSTEMS NO COST CONSULTING IN DESIGNING COMPLETE WASTE SYSTEMS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS: 2-- cu. yd. containers, 8 cu. yd. compactors RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL 2-- 9460 So. 560 W., Sandy 566-120- 3 |
