How Get Healthy Utah is Creating Healthier Communities Across the State
As a program of the Salt Lake Chamber Foundation, Utah Community Builders spotlights one organization each month that’s making a meaningful difference in the community. The initiative supports the Foundation’s mission to engage Utah’s business community in addressing key issues that strengthen the state’s workforce. Did you know Utah is projected to see one of […]
Kimberly Flores: Why Every Entrepreneur Needs a Tribe: The Power of Business Peers
Now that I’m nearly five years into my entrepreneurship journey, I’ve learned something about being a business owner that no one really warns you about — how lonely it can be. Like many entrepreneurs, I started my small business based on something I was deeply passionate about. That’s how most ventures begin — a big […]
Inside Presto Print’s 50-Year Journey in Utah
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Data Center, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, employing nearly 46% of Americans. Utah continues to stand out for its pro-business climate, supported by strong initiatives and resources that help entrepreneurs start and grow. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a […]
President’s Message: America at 250: A Time to Celebrate What We’ve Built Together
There are key moments in the life of a nation that call us to pause, look around and reflect on what we have built together. This year, as the United States marks its 250th anniversary, we have that opportunity. And here in Utah, we intend to honor it. America’s 250th is more than a calendar […]
Sustainability Story: How Grand America Hotels & Resorts is Cutting Waste
In today’s business landscape, environmental sustainability is a key driver of long-term success. Every other month, the Salt Lake Chamber will feature a Utah business making a positive impact on the environment and our natural resources, inspiring innovation and support across the community. Our feature, Grand America Hotels & Resorts, is a family-owned company that […]
State of Good: How First Step House Changes Lives in Utah
As a program of the Salt Lake Chamber Foundation, Utah Community Builders spotlights one organization each month that’s making a meaningful difference in the community. The initiative supports the Foundation’s mission to engage Utah’s business community in addressing key issues that strengthen the state’s workforce. Since 1958, First Step House has been helping people in […]
Empowering Women to Take Charge of Their Health with The Boob Bus
According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Data Center, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses, employing nearly 46% of Americans. Utah continues to stand out for its pro-business climate, supported by strong initiatives and resources that help entrepreneurs start and grow. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a […]
Katy Blommer: Why High-Achieving Women Struggle to Set Boundaries
If I asked you how you feel about yourself, what would you say? Most of the women I work with — smart, capable, high-achieving women — don’t hesitate. They’ll say, “I like myself.” And they mean it. They can list things they’re proud of. They’re confident in certain areas of their life. But when I […]
Sustainability Stories, Reimagined: Turning Insight Into Action for Utah Businesses
Over the past year, the Salt Lake Chamber’s Sustainability Stories has spotlighted Utah companies leading the way in environmental stewardship, sharing real examples of innovation, responsibility and impact. Today, that work is evolving to meet a growing need within Utah’s business community: access to clear, credible and actionable information on the natural resource issues shaping […]
Alicia Gleed: Owning Our Glow: Why Focusing on Strengths Matters
Over two decades ago, I began my teaching career. Like many new educators, I was evaluated often — by mentors, professors and even my students. I read every evaluation carefully because I genuinely wanted to grow. But instead of celebrating what was working, I fixated on what wasn’t. No matter how many positive comments I […]