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, […]
Salt Lake Chamber to push for immigration and permitting reform during visit to Utah’s delegation in Washington, D.C.
Business community to unveil important federal priorities to continue Utah’s economic prosperity SALT LAKE CITY (September 19, 2023) — The Salt Lake Chamber, with a dedicated group of business executives and community leaders, is headed to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with members of Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss immigration and permitting reform along […]
Shelli Mecham: The 1 in 6 Fertility Challenge
I’m going to let you in on a little secret – 1 in 6 people around the world deals with infertility. Infertility is defined as failure to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected heterosexual intercourse (6 months if you are over 35). And, fun fact – this is a place for […]
President’s Message: The State of Downtown
Our capital city is not only the namesake of the Salt Lake Chamber, but also the gateway to Utah as the cultural, commercial, entertainment and economic capital of the Mountain West. To say that Salt Lake City punches above its weight would be an understatement. In numerous categories, including GDP growth, economic outlook, health and […]
“Financial Feminist” Jacki Zehner to Keynote 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon
Investor, writer, speaker and champion for financial equity, Jacki Zehner, will keynote the 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon, the Salt Lake Chamber announced today. “Jacki Zehner has dedicated her life to advancing women’s financial wellbeing,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “As the founder of SheMoney […]
Utah’s Economy Surges Through Summer Months and National Recession Fears Ease
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the August 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. “Our summer […]