Segment 1:
The numbers are in and the results are – in a consultant’s words – “unequivocal”: independent businesses boost local economies in ways chain stores can only dream of. On Wednesday, we’ll hear about more about the economic benefits of local businesses.
Guests:
- Nan Seymour, Local First Utah
- Dan Houston, Civic Economics
Segment 2:
Since age 10, Graham Watanabe’s life has been filled with poptarts, fakies and other tricks on the half-pipe. But after losing a close friend to suicide, the professional snowboarder is now broadening his experience to become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. On Wednesday, Watanabe joins us to talk about the hope for recovery from depression and other mental illnesses.
Guests:
- Graham Watanabe
- Amber Watkins, NAMI Utah
On Thursday August 16 – NAMI Utah will kick off the 8th Annual NAMIWalks event at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton (110 W. 600 South), Salt Lake City. This year’s NAMIWalks will be held Saturday, September 29 at Liberty Park.
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