State of Good Podcast – Ep. 9: Utah’s Clean Slate Law & Second Chance Hiring Strategies
Close to one in three Utahns have a criminal record of some sort; however, many of those records are old, resolved and eligible for expungement. Unfortunately, that process can be complicated and expensive. Noella Sudbury, Founder and CEO of Rasa Public Benefit Corporation, joins us to explain how second chances can be beneficial not only […]
Salt Lake Chamber Congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall on her re-election as Salt Lake City’s mayor. The Chamber looks forward to continuing collaboration with the incumbent administration on behalf of the business community – the backbone to a strong economy and quality of life for Utah […]
Salt Lake Chamber Congratulates New Legislative Leadership
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates the new legislative leadership: “We look forward to collaborating with the newly appointed Utah Speaker of the House Mike Schultz and team to strengthen our economy and communities. We are confident that with the private and public sectors continuing to work […]
Utah Shows Resilience Amidst National Uncertainty
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the October 2023 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to support business leaders in understanding impacts on Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “While concerns […]
Salt Lake Chamber Hosts 47th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon
Business community honors Amanda Covington with the prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 47th annual Women & Business Conference and awarded the prestigious 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award. This annual conference provides a valuable platform for furthering professional growth and fostering relationships in the business community. This year’s theme was […]
George Washington Scholar and Executive Dr. Peter Cressy to Keynote 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
The Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announced today that Dr. Peter Cressy, a former rear admiral and university president, and director of the George Washington Leadership Institute will give the keynote address at the 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, the state’s premier economic forecasting and public policy event […]
Utah’s Economy Confirms Elite Status with High Labor Force Participation and Low Unemployment
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the September 2023 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to support business leaders in understanding impacts on Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Amidst the […]
Salt Lake Chamber Statement on Hamas Attack on Israel
The Salt Lake Chamber has issued the following statement in response to the Hamas attack on Israel: “The Salt Lake Chamber shares the sentiments of many in condemning the evil attacks against the people of Israel and mourn with the survivors at the extensive loss of life. We express our solidarity with the people of Israel […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 8: Clyde Companies: Caring for Its Workforce
Mental wellness in the workplace has long been a very real and pressing issue for Utah families and communities. Luckily, business leaders can play a part in reducing the stigma around mental health care and providing their employees with the resources they need to be resilient. This episode features Michelle Hill, Director of Total Rewards at Clyde […]
The Federal Shutdown Showdown
Congressional leaders from both political parties are working with the Biden Administration to avoid a federal government shutdown, but many obstacles remain and it looks increasingly likely that a shutdown will happen as the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In the unfortunate event of a government shutdown, […]