This press conference held by Salt Lake City Television (SLCtv) on November 29, 2025, focused on promoting the Shop SLC Holiday Campaign, which encourages residents to support local small businesses during the holiday shopping season. City officials, including outgoing District 5 Council Member Darren Mano and incoming representative Erica Carlson, highlighted the economic importance of small businesses in Salt Lake City, noting that over 95% of businesses are small and employ more than 65,000 people locally. The event featured local business owners from the Legendarium, a queer-owned bookstore and gaming cafe, emphasizing community support and the unique character of Salt Lake City's small business environment. While the meeting did not include specific procurement or contracting decisions, it underscored the city's ongoing economic development efforts to bolster local businesses through programs like Shop SLC.

Press Conference - Shop SLC Holiday Campaign