Archive - Joel McKay Smith

When South Park Goes Nuclear: The Fearless Brilliance of Parker & Stone

In 2000 during a legendary Sundance party at HarryO's I had the awesome opportunity to produce the "lapdance" party with Trey Parker and Matt Stone.

Jul 24 •

Joel McKay Smith

Mike Rowe inspires me (and I agree with him) about the importance of trades in Utah

This Sunday morning, before my first sip of coffee, I found myself in enthusiastic agreement with Mike Rowe, a powerful advocate for reinvigorating…

Jul 14 •

Joel McKay Smith

Reclaiming Community: Three Lessons from Clint Betts at the SpeakEasy

We throw the word "community" around a lot these days. It’s in every brand strategy, every influencer bio, and every onboarding deck...

Jul 10 •

Joel McKay Smith

June 2025

🚀 Monday: Entrepreneurship & Economic Development: Building the Technological Backbone of the Utah Inland Port

When we talk about economic development in Utah and the Intermountain West, it’s easy to focus on rails, roads, and warehouses. But beneath the surface…

Jun 30 •

Joel McKay Smith

Sunday Reflection - Nikki Walker

This week, I (like many of you) have been affected deeply by the loss of our friend Yolanda Nikki Walker. I only recently joined her universe this past…

Jun 29 •

Joel McKay Smith

April 2025

Live with Joel McKay Smith

A recording from Joel McKay Smith's live video

Apr 7 •

Joel McKay Smith

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Live with Joel McKay Smith

A recording from Joel McKay Smith's live video

Apr 7 •

Joel McKay Smith

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Live with Joel McKay Smith

A recording from Joel McKay Smith's live video

Apr 7 •

Joel McKay Smith

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March 2025

The Legacy of Connection: Family, Community, and True “Color Blindness”

Brady McIntyre, owner of Mac's Place Private Lounge and Cucina Toscana, located in the historic Firestone building recently shared insights that deeply…

Mar 4 •

Joel McKay Smith

From Bar Man to Builder: A 25-Year Journey in Urbal Economic Development

In late 1999, Kristin and I learned we were expecting our first child, Jamison.

Mar 2 •

Joel McKay Smith

January 2025

BUILD: A Moonshot for Utah's Future (and let us buy you lunch and/or dinner)

When Spencer J. Cox goes big, he goes huge! His call to BUILD took me back to the RUT25K challenge, a transformational initiative from Governor Gary…

Jan 25 •

Joel McKay Smith

Now is the Time: Register for Utah Tech Week Events!

The FB post mentioned below is an oldie but a goodie. It is also an abridged version of some of the content that will be in next Thursday’s City Weekly!

Jan 18 •

Joel McKay Smith

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