Local business owners gathered for an evening of food, drink, and conversation at this year’s Vest Pocket / Local First Summer Social on August 25th. The event took place in the courtyard of The King’s English Bookshop at 15th and 15th in Salt Lake. Food was supplied by Tony Caputo’s and Mazza, with wine and beer from Vine Lore (a local fine wine & craft spirits brokerage) and Kid Curry Vodka.

Vest Pocket board member Doug Burton emceed the event. Speakers included former Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon, Salt Lake City Economic Development Director Lara Fritts, Local First Board Co-Chair Betsy Burton, and Vest Pocket Treasurer John Lair. Vest Pocket board member Rebecca Yates awarded raffle prizes (proceeds benefitting Vest Pocket and Local First).