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U tah is one of the fast est growing states in the nation, according to the 2020 census report, and its capital (which is also its biggest metrop olis) is leading the charge. In recent years, Salt Lake City has posi tioned itself as a hub for the technology industry, even earning the nick

POPULATION: 1,240,029 GROWTH IN HOSPITALITY JOBS: 6.6%

ber of benefits, includ ing access to ample out door activities and an open-minded culture that expands notions of the Mormon-major ity state (as of January, racial and ethnic minori ties comprise the major ity of its city council). On top of it all, is a plethora of dining options that trend toward a casual, comfortable vibe. The recent influx of transplants has helped diversify Salt Lake City’s restaurant offerings, cre ating space for thought ful new concepts like Arlo, a creative, interna tionally influenced con cept that puts sustain ability first and foremost in its global menu (see right sidebar). While the industry has expanded to meet the needs of the city’s growing population, it still has more growing to do; a 2022 study from the University of Utah predicts that the state will add more than 2 mil lion residents in less than 40 years, with Salt Lake City maintaining its position as the largest county in Utah.

name of “Silicon Slopes,” as workers move to the area from pricier— and often coastal— locations. Newcom ers to Salt Lake City are rewarded by a num

Arlo COFOUNDERS: Brooke Doner and Milo Carrier SALT LAKE CITY Arlo, a Salt Lake City favorite specializing in globally inspired fare made from locally sourced ingredients, has managed to achieve the (nearly) impossible: sustained success after opening in July 2020, which cofounder Brooke Doner calls “almost cer tainly the worst time for a restaurant to attempt to launch.” Furthermore, Doner and her husband and cofounder, Salt Lake City native chef Milo Carrier, were ineligible for many relief programs due to their post-pan demic opening. The key to Arlo’s strong perfor mance? “We were saved by our large patio and the

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NOTE: POPULATION AND HOSPITALITY JOB GROWTH DATA WAS COLLECTED FROM THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS.

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