The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves on to the U.S. Senate. This bill "promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses." It also includes Congressman Moore's Small Business Growth [...]
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves on to the U.S. Senate. This bill "promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses." It also includes Congressman Moore's Small Business [...]
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2024 legislative priorities. The Chamber identified several priorities for public policy, chief among them being affordable housing, homelessness, water infrastructure and conservation, and workforce development. “As industries rise and [...]
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement regarding Governor Spencer J. Cox’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal: “Utah’s economic success is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and prosperity. Over the years, our state has frequently been ranked among the nation’s leaders [...]
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall on her re-election as Salt Lake City’s mayor. The Chamber looks forward to continuing collaboration with the incumbent administration on behalf of the business community – the backbone to a strong economy and quality of life for [...]
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates the new legislative leadership: “We look forward to collaborating with the newly appointed Utah Speaker of the House Mike Schultz and team to strengthen our economy and communities. We are confident that with the private and public sectors continuing to [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announced today that Dr. Peter Cressy, a former rear admiral and university president, and director of the George Washington Leadership Institute will give the keynote address at the 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, the state’s premier economic forecasting and public policy [...]
Are you a business professional eager to enhance your knowledge of government affairs? Prepare for Utah’s legislative session by registering for the Salt Lake Chamber’s Government Affairs Boot Camp, a two-day event taking place on October 27th and November 3rd. This immersive experience will help you gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders and deepen [...]
Congressional leaders from both political parties are working with the Biden Administration to avoid a federal government shutdown, but many obstacles remain and it looks increasingly likely that a shutdown will happen as the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In the unfortunate event of a government [...]
Business community to unveil important federal priorities to continue Utah's economic prosperity SALT LAKE CITY (September 19, 2023) — The Salt Lake Chamber, with a dedicated group of business executives and community leaders, is headed to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with members of Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss immigration and permitting reform [...]
