Speaking on Business: University of Utah Health, 2021 Pathfinder Lori Williams

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: University of Utah Health 2021 Pathfinder Lori Williams This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. University of Utah Health delivers care to the people of Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, and parts of Colorado and Nevada. It also trains the majority of Utah’s physicians, nurses and other health care […]

Speaking on Business: Mountain America Credit Union

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Mountain America Credit Union This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. On November 19th at the Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber will recognize business and community leaders from across the state. One of our supporters is Mountain America Credit Union, […]

Speaking on Business: Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In 2015, Utah legislators passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation – while also protecting individual religious beliefs and religious institutions. Now working to expand business opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community is Liz […]

Zoning Changes: A Counterweight to Housing Price Increases

There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will describe how zoning changes are not only essential for keeping up with market prices but necessary to counterbalance rising housing prices. Until […]

Speaking on Business: TechBuzz News

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: TechBuzz News This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Over 152,000 people are now working in Utah’s high-tech industry and, Utah’s tech-related employment is expected to grow more than any other state this year. Here to give us the inside scoop is Paul Ahlstrom, the founder of […]

Lockheed Martin – A Global Leader in Aerospace Technology

“Lockheed Martin is a global leader in supporting customers’ missions,” said Perry Oaks, senior manager at Hill Air Force Base, at the Salt Lake Chamber’s October 2021 Military Affairs Committee Meeting. As an innovative security and aerospace company, Lockheed Martin is paving the way in scientific discovery, space exploration and cybersecurity advancements. Its values stem […]

Speaking on Business: Les Olson Company

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Les Olson Company This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In 1956, Les Olson, the father of twelve young children, gave up a secure job to create his own company. His grandson, Troy Olson, joins us with an update on that company. TROY OLSON Since 1956, the […]

Speaking on Business: Catholic Community Services of Utah

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Catholic Community Services of Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Governor Cox recently announced that Utah will receive at least 765 Afghan refugees. Aden Batar, himself a refugee from Sudan, is now leading the efforts for Utah’s Catholic Community Services to assist these individuals, and […]

Executive Confidence Dips Yet Job Growth Continues to Rebound

Salt Lake Chamber CEOutlook 2021-Q2 Highlights A Dip in Confidence with Warning Signs Flashing in Supply Chains and Labor Markets  SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (October 14, 2021) – The Salt Lake Chamber’s CEOutlook released today shows forward progress in job growth but a slight dip in confidence levels from 2021-Q1. While executive confidence remains high in […]

Transit-Oriented Development: Four Birds, One Stone

There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will explain how transit-oriented developments not only increases affordable housing but also decreases transportation costs, is good for the environment and revitalizes neighborhoods. […]