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Past Chairs honor Lane Beattie for his contributions to the Business Community SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 28, 2017) – Utah’s business and community leaders gathered Friday evening at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater to celebrate the Salt Lake Chamber’s 130th Anniversary. What many will be surprised to learn is that during [...]
April 24, 2017 Statistics show that elevating women benefits families, communities, the state’s economy and your businesses’ bottom line. That’s why the Women’s Leadership Institute, led by former Senator Pat Jones, is working to help organizations advance women in senior leadership and urge women to run for public office. WLI is not alone in its [...]
Originally published April 27, 2017 by Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner. SALT LAKE CITY — A bevy of boosters stepped forward to make the case for the sale of a plot of Utah Transit Authority land in Clearfield so it can be developed into a train manufacturing plant. Utah Sen. Gregg Buxton, Utah Rep. Mike Schultz and Clearfield Mayor Mark Shepherd lobbied on [...]
Originally published on April 27, 2017 by Mike Gorrell, The Salt Lake Tribune. The Salt Lake Chamber will take a deep look into its past Friday at a gala celebrating its 130th anniversary. As part of the 5:30 p.m. event at the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater in downtown Salt Lake City, Chamber [...]
Originally published on April 24, 2017 by the Deseret News. SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Gary Herbert has proclaimed this week as Salt Lake Chamber Week in honor of the organization’s 130th anniversary. As the state’s largest and longest-serving business association, the chamber serves as a catalyst for one of the top economies in the [...]
Originally published by Theresa Foxley, Lane Beattie and Val Hale in The Salt Lake Tribune on April 24, 2017. Utah's growing reputation as a premier business destination is gaining traction. This week the Beehive State is playing host to some of our nation's top site selectors and consultants at the Business Facilities LiveXchange in Park City. Many [...]
Originally published April 24, 2017 on KSL.com. The Beehive State stands as an example for the nation when it comes to a premier business climate, innovative policies and economic growth. Utah's success is no accident. In fact, the state’s culture of collaboration has been vital in addressing the challenges of an increasingly competitive global economy. Utah is [...]
Originally published on the Deseret News, April 23, 2017. There are few Chambers of Commerce in the United States that are older than the Salt Lake Chamber. With a history that dates back to 1887, the Salt Lake Chamber is older than the state itself. Many are surprised to learn the chamber was established before [...]
April 17, 2017 Join the Salt Lake Chamber and United Way of Salt Lake as we recognize the incredible contributions immigrants make every day in Utah at the “New Pioneers: American Dream Awards Luncheon.” For their hard work, innovation, integrity and dedication to the people of Utah, we are recognizing the contributions of these four [...]
Roads, bridges, rails, ports, airports, pipes, the power grid, broadband… it is all infrastructure. It affects our daily commutes and our summer vacations. Infrastructure determines if we can drink water straight from our taps and flush our toilets. It brings electricity into our homes and factories. According to a 2015 study, Utah faces an astounding [...]
