Continuing Economic Pressures Test Utah’s Fortitude
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the January 2025 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah’s strength lies in its resilience […]
Navigating the Evolving AI Landscape: What You Need to Know
The regulatory and developmental environment around artificial intelligence is shifting rapidly, both in the United states with a new administration, and across the globe. As governments race to keep up with new advancements in AI, businesses must stay informed to navigate compliance challenges and seize new opportunities. On February 20, the Salt Lake Chamber and […]
Member Briefing – Salt Lake City’s Plan for Public Safety & Homelessness: What You Need to Know
The Salt Lake Chamber hosted a member briefing on Friday, January 24, 2025, addressing the critical issues of homelessness and public safety in Utah. Since 2019, Utah has experienced a 30% increase in homelessness, prompting state leaders to call on Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle public safety challenges and provide […]
Salt Lake Chamber Announces 2025 Legislative Priorities at Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (January 10, 2025) — Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2025 legislative priorities. The Chamber identified 11 focus areas for public policy this year, chief among them being affordable housing, transportation and […]
President’s Message: New Year, New Opportunities to Shape Utah’s Future
The start of a new year is always a time for reflection and renewal. It’s a chance to celebrate the past year’s successes, learn from challenges, and set our sights on what’s next. For Utah’s business community, the upcoming legislative session represents an important opportunity to help shape the policies that will define our state’s […]
Salt Lake Chamber Launches National Civics Bee®
Utah middle school students will test their civics knowledge and compete for national title SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (December 19, 2024) — The Salt Lake Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in […]
Lisa Eccles to Be Honored as 46th ‘Giant In Our City’
Salt Lake business community’s highest honor recognizes leader’s contributions and positive impact throughout Utah Today, the Salt Lake Chamber announced that Lisa Eccles, President and COO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, will be honored as the 46th “Giant In Our City.” The award, widely known as the most prestigious business award […]
Utah’s Economy Demonstrates Strength and Economic Resilience
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the November 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah’s economic resilience is evident as […]
Join the Salt Lake Chamber in celebrating Small Business Saturday
Support Small Businesses this Holiday Season The Salt Lake Chamber is proud to support American Express by highlighting the importance of shopping small during the holiday season, and all year long. Founded by American Express in 2010, Small Business Saturday has helped generate over $200 billion in reported sales. What started as a one-day celebration […]
Salt Lake Chamber Announces Mary Catherine Perry as New Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber announced that Mary Catherine Perry, formerly the director of policy and government affairs for The Policy Project, will lead the Chamber’s advocacy efforts as vice president of public policy and government affairs, as well as manage the policy committees that bring together Chamber members and community partners to establish strategies […]