Salt Lake City, once known primarily for its religious history and stunning natural landscapes, has quietly become a 21st-century economic powerhouse. CNBC’s “Cities of Success” aims to unpack this transformation in its upcoming episode, airing Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 10:00 PM.
This third installment of the series shifts its focus to Salt Lake City’s unlikely rise as a competitive business hub. The one-hour special promises viewers a look at the confluence of factors fueling this growth, from an influx of businesses and capital to the city’s evolving cultural landscape.
“Cities of Success” distinguishes itself by eschewing the usual, tired tropes of economic documentaries. It offers a ground-level look at the forces shaping urban success stories, incorporating interviews with key government and business leaders who are at the heart of Salt Lake City’s current trajectory.
While the specifics of this particular episode’s narrative remain under wraps (because no one sent me any screeners, typical), one anticipates a deep dive into the choices and policies that have fostered this period of expansion. The show often examines the roles universities, government initiatives, and even local culture play in shaping a city’s economic destiny. Salt Lake City, with its unique blend of tradition and innovation, presents a particularly compelling case study.
Cities of Success airs Tuesdays at 10:00 PM on CNBC.
