UCAIR Funding for Clean Air | Letter of Intent Deadline August 4
The Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) offers grants to fund innovative projects and programs across the state that aim to improve Utah’s air quality through reductions in emissions. UCAIR is currently requesting applications for any of the following areas: Reduction of emissions from area sources, which are defined as smaller, stationary sources of air pollution that contribute […]
Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates Leadership Utah Class of 2023 Graduates
The 2023 Class of Leadership Utah concluded on July 12, 2023 with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s signature leadership program. Leadership Utah is an exclusive experience for mid- and upper-level management professionals to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges facing our state and become more engaged leaders. Over the […]
Utah’s Economy Shows Resilience with Record Labor Participation and Broad Industry Growth
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the June 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. “After several bank […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 7: Impact of Utah’s Child Care Challenge
When it comes to child care, affordability, quality and accessibility are big concerns for Utah parents. What’s more, child care issues impact businesses and our economy as well as just families, resulting in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy. What does this mean for the business community, and what can be done […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 6: A Unique Giving Opportunity That Benefits You Too!
Public education is essential for families, because when children are in school, their parents can go to work knowing their kids are in good hands. However, traditional education methods can be difficult for students with disabilities. Luckily, the Children First Education Fund provides scholarships and other aid to those who need it most. On this […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 5: Poverty’s Impact on Utah Families
Poverty in Utah profoundly impacts families, exacerbating financial instability, limiting access to quality education and health care, and hindering opportunities for upward mobility. The cycle of poverty also creates challenges for families, often resulting in intergenerational effects that can perpetuate the cycle for future generations. On this episode, we discuss what businesses can do to […]
Stabilizing Economy Brings Growth Challenges Back to Forefront
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has updated the May 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. “Inflation remains higher than desired and […]
Salt Lake Chamber Urges Utah’s Leadership to Address the National Debt Ceiling
The Salt Lake Chamber recognizes that failing to raise the debt ceiling and to constrain federal government spending will have negative impacts on our national economy and unintended consequences on every Utah business. As such, Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Chamber, sent a letter to Utah’s Members of Congress urging them to do […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Lawmakers as 2023 Legislative Business Champions
Utah Business Community Celebrates Legislators Keeping Utah Economy Strong Salt Lake City, UT (May 17, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber presented the Legislative Business Champion awards today to legislators who passed laws on building our economic foundation and expanding prosperity for all Utahns during the 2023 General Legislative Session. This year, 68 lawmakers received […]
Utah Economy Could Falter If Debt Ceiling Agreement Not Reached
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 10, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Persistent interest rate hikes […]