Each year the Salt Lake Chamber visits Washington, D.C. with business, community and state leaders. This trip represents a unique opportunity to connect the state’s leaders to members of our federal delegation and the nation’s capitol. Here are the highlights from our first day: Congresswoman Mia Love Business leaders arrived to a rainy Washington, D.C. [...]
September 21, 2015 The University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute, David Eccles School of Business and the Salt Lake Chamber are thrilled to present the 2015 Sam Rich Lecture, “A Conversation with Michael Lewis,” on September 24th. Lewis’ acclaimed New York Times bestsellers include Moneyball, The Blind Side, Flash Boys and Liar’s Poker – to name [...]
Salt Lake Chamber issues the following statement on the passing of Richard G. Scott SALT LAKE CITY (September 22, 2015) - Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Richard G. Scott. "Elder Scott was an example of talent and dedication. His personal conviction in [...]
An article published by Entrepreneur.com in January 2014 shares that, “Between 2008 and 2013, regulation went from being small business’s fourth most important problem — after sales, taxes and the cost/availability of insurance — to being its biggest difficulty.” To address the issue of regulation in Utah, the Salt Lake Chamber has convened a series [...]
September 14, 2015 On Monday, October 12th the Salt Lake Chamber, U.S. Senator Mike Lee, the Utah Technology Council, the Utah Manufacturers Association and Governor Herbert will host the 2nd Annual Solutions Summit at the Energy Solutions Arena from 8am to noon. We invite you to be part of a unique morning of insight, inspiration, [...]
On Wednesday, September 9th Utah’s Business Leaders gathered at the Salt Lake Chamber’s 128th Annual Meeting and Luncheon, presented by Questar, to discuss their “Recipe for Success” at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek. The Annual meeting honored those in the community that show exemplary support by committing their time and abilities to [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber is Utah’s largest and longest standing business association. Because of that, we get to know some pretty great businesses. We’ve chosen to highlight some of our members through a program known as “The Membership Business Spotlight.” Our hope is to grow our community’s connection to one another. Who knows, maybe you’ll [...]
Diagnostic #1: Gross Domestic Product (GDP) GDP in Utah. While Utah’s GDP has been growing at a significant rate (3.8% in 2013), it is still the 19th lowest in the country.[1] Utah’s GDP growth to date has been primarily fueled by durable goods manufacturing, finance/insurance, and retail. Industries such as real estate, agriculture, mining, and [...]
September 7, 2015 Across America, the most vibrant economies put education first. Utah is no exception. Utah recognizes that there is a huge economic benefit of having a well-educated workforce. That is why the Salt Lake Chamber supports Prosperity Though Education, a five-year statewide plan for improving Utah’s education. Research shows that a person’s earning [...]
Business Leaders Gather to Share their “Recipe for Success” SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (September 9, 2015) – Utah’s business leaders gathered on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek for the Salt Lake Chamber’s 128th Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon. The theme for the event was “Recipe for Success.” [...]
