Speaking on Business: Friends of the Children Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Friends of the Children Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Children who’ve experienced adversity in low-income conditions often need and can benefit from long-term, nurturing relationships with consistent and caring adults. Dr. Sandi Pershing, executive director of Friends of the Children – Utah, tells us […]
Speaking on Business: Humane Society of Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Humane Society of Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Americans spent more than $100 billion last year on our furry friends, fish and other animals we love. Vaughn Maurice, executive director of the Humane Society of Utah, explains how his team can save pet owners […]
Black Utah: Stories from a Thriving Community
Utah is a place for business and for opportunity; it is a place where you can experience the outdoors in its wildest forms and feel welcome when you walk out your door. The state is growing and it is changing — a reflection of the communities that breathe life into it. While the Black community […]
Speaking on Business: Bank of America
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Bank of America This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. There are more than 100 different banks and credit union brands to choose from in Utah. One of the largest is the Bank of America, and Mori Paulsen, the bank’s Utah Market President, provides us with […]
Utah Women-Owned Grant Giveaway Now Open
Women’s Business Center of Utah holds month-long contest for women-owned small businesses to receive additional funding The Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) is giving away five (5) $1,000 grants to small businesses owned and operated by women who have helped grow the Utah Women-Owned Business Directory during the month of February. The grant money, generously […]
Speaking on Business: R1 Utah Real Estate
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: R1 Utah Real Estate This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah’s housing market set sales records in 2020, but while the number of homes sold dropped slightly in 2021, the price of homes was at an all-time high. Rachel Murphy, with R1 Utah Real Estate, provides […]
Equality Utah: Creating a Culture of Love and Belonging
“We live everyday of our lives, but we only have one life. And if we show up as our most authentic selves, we’re leading by example to our coworkers, peers and friends.” Olivia Jaramillo, Director of Public Outreach at Equality Utah, knows first-hand what it’s like to truly embrace her most authentic self. While serving […]
Fixing the Workforce Shortage and Reducing Poverty are Mutually Supportive
Well before anyone had even heard of COVID-19 — not to mention the ripple effects into the economy — businesses were having a hard time finding workers thanks to a tight labor market. In July 2018 there was a record opening (at the time) of 6.7 million jobs. From truck drivers to tech workers, the […]
Business Watch: 2022 Legislative Updates – Week 4
We reached the halfway point of the 2022 Legislative Session this week, and much debate was had in committees. Also, the legislature passed another tax cut with a historic inclusion of the earned income tax credit (EITC) for Utah. Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, published an op-ed this week on […]
Commercial Real Estate Market Review & Future of the Business Office Webinar
On February 11, 2022, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the webinar, Commercial Real Estate Market Review & the Future of the Business Office, with CBRE‘s Lloyd Allen, Managing Director and Principal Broker, and Nadia Letey, Senior Vice President and Office Specialist. They provided a review of the current commercial real estate market including a review […]