Salt Lake Chamber Recognizes Business and Community Leaders at 2026 Annual Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 25, 2026) — The Salt Lake Chamber held its 2026 Annual Meeting today at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The Chamber released its annual report and honored individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional support for its mission. The meeting marked 139 years of championing free enterprise to build a stronger […]
Sandi Sumner Hendry Receives 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award
Founder and CEO of Minky Couture honored with highest recognition for women in business SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 17, 2026) — The Salt Lake Chamber has announced that Sandi Sumner Hendry, founder and CEO of Minky Couture, will receive the 2026 ATHENA Leadership Award. This award is the organization’s highest recognition for women in […]
my529 extends incentiFive program eligibility
The five-year incentive program encourages education saving by rewarding Utah families who contribute $100 each year for five years with up to $929 in incentives from my529 Due to the success of the pilot year, my529’s incentiFive Program has been renewed for four more cohort years: 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030. Sign-ups for the 2027 cohort begin September 1, 2026. Eligible Utah parents may enroll during the sign-up period and make a minimum contribution of $100 for each of the first five years into their child’s my529 account. If […]
Swig Founder Nicole Robison to Keynote 50th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 27, 2026) – Nicole Robison, the founder who grew Swig from a single drive-thru into a nationally beloved brand, will be the opening keynote at the 50th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. “Nicole Robison is exactly the kind of leader this conference celebrates,” said Derek Miller, […]
The Official Salt Lake City MONOPOLY Edition Is Looking for Local Businesses and Landmarks
The official Hasbro Salt Lake City edition of MONOPOLY is now in development and is scheduled for release in March 2027. As part of the project, they’re working with local businesses, attractions, nonprofits, sports organizations and community landmarks to create a game that reflects what makes Salt Lake City unique. The goal is to celebrate […]
Build Your Team. Race for the Corporate Cup.
Summer is just around the corner and provides the perfect opportunity for team building activities. This Pioneer Day, assemble your company’s fastest runners and participate in the Corporate Cup relay race as part of the Deseret News Marathon on Friday, July 24th. Visit run.deseret.com and use discount code SLCHAMBER to get 10% off of your registration. The “Corporate Cup” is the business division […]
SCORE Utah: Free Business Mentoring and Volunteer Opportunities
SCORE is the Service Corps of Retired Executives, a nonprofit organization providing free business mentoring and education to small business owners and entrepreneurs. Through a cooperative agreement with the US Small Business Administration, our volunteer business experts have helped over 10 million clients since SCORE’s inception in 1964. Local SCORE mentors are available to support members […]
Why Utah Businesses Should Join the Team Behind Team USA Biathlon
A Defining Moment for U.S. Biathlon U.S. Biathlon is entering a defining chapter. Coming off the strongest Olympic performance in program history and a World Cup season with a number of “firsts”, the U.S. Biathlon Team is now consistently competing with — and beating — the best athletes and countries in the world. Headquartered in […]
Featured Commentary: Why Chamber Participation Matters More Than Ever
Utah’s long-term economic success is driven by business leaders who actively engage in shaping their communities, industries and public policy. In this opinion piece, Derek Miller highlights how chamber participation helps address critical challenges like housing, workforce development, infrastructure and energy while building a stronger future for the next generation. Read Derek Miller’s full commentary […]
Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates Utah Leaders at “Under One Sky” America250 Utah Awards Gala
Honoring individuals, organizations and century-old businesses that have shaped Utah SALT LAKE CITY (May 21, 2026) — The Salt Lake Chamber honored Utah’s most influential leaders, organizations and century-old businesses Thursday evening at Under One Sky: America250 Utah Awards Gala. Tied to the 250th anniversary of the United States, the gala recognized those who build […]