Source: Fox 13
By Sydney Glenn

Like most shopping centers during the pandemic, The Gateway, located in downtown Salt Lake City has seen some businesses close. But new and old business owners are looking ahead with hope as the shopping center adds new events that attract customers.

The goal has been to not only help existing businesses stay open, but bring in new concepts as well, the Marketing Director for the Gateway, Jacklyn Briggs, said.

The group has focused on pivoting an offering safe outdoor events such a goat yoga, the winters farmers market, arts and crafts fairs and more.

While all the business owners are working to find success during the pandemic, they are also looking ahead.

While the pandemic has taken a toll, the CEO & Founder of Kiln, which offers a tech and lifestyle focused co-working space, said they have seen steady growth in the past six months. This is allowing the company to expand to more locations, Arian Lewis said.

“I think the Gateway is being reborn at the moment. It’s becoming a destination for lifestyle, amenities,” he said.

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