October 2021
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Businesses Celebrate New Openings, Renovations Several new businesses marked grand openings and new office renovations with ribbon-cutting celebrations over the past few months. They include: GRANITE CREDIT UNION — Granite Credit Union has remodeled its Taylorsville location at 3109 W. 4700 South and celebrated with a Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 20. The renovation was completed as a way to bring credit union members and the Taylorsville community a new and better experience for financial services, said Tammy Aganikian, Granite Credit Union’s Marketing Connections Specialist. City officials and representatives from ChamberWest joined the credit union in the celebratory event. “The renovations are beautiful and have brought such an inviting atmosphere to the Taylorsville location,” said Mayor Kristie Overson. The Granite Credit Union at 4700 South has provided products and services to the Taylorsville and West Valley communities for more than 30 years, and in Salt Lake County, the credit union has been serving the financial needs of residents since 1935.
SPHERION SOLUTIONS — Spherion’s newly remodeled office at 5677 Redwood Road, Suite 17 in Taylorsville creates an inviting, user-friendly environment for both prospective employees and employers. The business celebrated its new space with a ribbon cutting on June 17. In addition to its redesigned office space and launch of its professional services division, the company rolled out a new logo that Spherion Utah owner Ron Zarbock
sported on bright orange pants. Zarbock noted that Taylorsville is among the fastest growing of Spherion’s 200 franchise centers across the country. Spherion provides flexible staffing, temps to hire, direct-hire placement and workforce management solutions. The company is located in 29 states and puts more than 75,000 employees to work each year.
SYNERGY FAMILY SERVICES — Synergy Family Services has opened in Taylorsville. Located at 5255 S. 4015 West, the new center provides foster care and family support services, such as day support, family and individual training, host home support and peer support. Business owners, employees and families celebrated the center’s grand opening with a carnival and Ribbon
Cutting on May 17 that was attended by city officials and ChamberWest representatives. “We welcome Synergy Family Services and are so happy to have you here in Taylorsville,” said Mayor Overson. “You are engaging in such important work and we greatly appreciate your care and compassion for others and all you are doing for our community.” Synergy Family Services (SFS) was founded by Mandi Makoni, along with Tina Fakahafua, who were both single mothers and saw a need to help connect resources to individuals and families. THE LOCAL GREEK — The Local Greek restaurant is now open at Legacy Plaza in Taylorsville. They use fresh ingredients, traditional flavors and authentic combinations in all their dishes. Locally owned by Geoffrey and Mia Patmides, the restaurant is located at 1764 W. 5400 South. They celebrated their grand opening with city officials and representatives from ChamberWest at a Ribbon Cutting on Aug. 10. “We will be serving fast casual-style during the day and traditional meze (small plates) and family-style in the evening,” said Geoffrey Patmides. “Please also enjoy our fresh Greek traditional pastries and desserts daily.” The Local Greek is open Tuesday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (Closed Sunday and Monday). Visit their website thelocalgreek.com for more information and menus.
Read additional details and more about other new businesses opening in Taylorsville on the city’s website, www.taylorsvilleut.gov.
The City of Taylorsville and ChamberWest have renewed the Shop Local program for a second year. The program, in which residents receive two $15 certificates to spend at participating businesses in Taylorsville, runs from Sept. 15 to Nov. 12, or until funds run out. See more info at:
www.taylorsvilleut.gov
