New Tacos in the Hood!

We are very excited to announce a great new taco restaurant opening just up the street from our office. We are extremely excited about this particular restaurant, because it's owners are none other than IPG's fearless leaders Michael and Jeremy!

Welcome to Utah Chronic Tacos! 

Michael and Jeremy have been working tirelessly over the last 6+ months to bring this franchise to Utah. The restaurant is officially open, be sure to keep an eye out for the official Grand Opening party sometime next month. Personally, I recommend the Chronic Fries for a guilty late night fix (think nachos in fry form). 

Utah’s Manufacturing Industry has Competitive Advantages

Utah’s Manufacturing Industry has Competitive Advantages

As a state, Utah is a hub to the major western cities and states, as well as a central point for distribution between the Canada and Mexico borders.  Salt Lake City is the first location in the United States where the three major rail lines leaving Seattle, San Francisco, and Los Angeles ports meet.  Two major interstates, I-80 and I-15, cross in Salt Lake City.

Utah has a wealth of education resources, ranking 3rd in the nation in population growth, and is the youngest state in the nation.*

The state has a very pro-business climate and companies benefit from energy costs that are 26% below the national average and third lowest in the U.S.  Utah is ranked 1st in the nation as Best States for Business, and 5th in Business Costs.**

SOURCES: * U.S. Census Bureau ** Forbes, and edcUtah

SIOR Celebrates 75 Years!

We are honored to be members and active participants in the world's most prestigious and best real estate organization! Here's to another 75 years! 

SIOR President Allen Gump addresses the SIOR world conference in San Diego. 

Michael Jeppesen wins CCIM Industrial Broker of the Year!

On March 16th, CCIM Utah Chapter held the annual CCIM Excellence awards at the Grand America. 

Michael won this year for Industrial Broker of the Year! Michael was very deserving of the award through his incredible hard work and dedication to his clients. Way to go MJ! 

To see the event and photos please click here.

Sugarhood Still Changing

This week demolition began on the former Golds Gym building. It's rumored to be a natural foods grocer, but we haven't discovered the tenant name yet. Chronic Tacos (Jeremy & Michael's franchise) is under construction further south on McClelland St and the former Zellerbach building is coming down with plans for a mixed use community in full swing. Additionally, Winco grocery store is apparently coming somewhere nearby and Boulder Ventures is actively pursuing approval on a 500 unit apartment project as well.

Plus, Craig Mecham's buildings on Highland Drive are nearly half demolished and reports that the remaining buildings will be coming down this summertime make room for the new University of Utah medical center.  Change is definitely in the Sugarhood air!!

If you find yourself in the neighborhood to see all the changes, be sure to stop by our offices and say hello!