Women’s Leadership Institute Names Melanie Paris Jones as New CEO
Former Utah Business Editor to Lead Organization into New Chapter of Growth and Impact The Women’s Leadership Institute (WLI), a Utah-based nonprofit committed to elevating the stature of female leadership across the state, today announced that Melanie Paris Jones has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Melanie Paris Jones was selected following an […]
Salt Lake Chamber x World Trade Center Utah Trade & Tariff Briefing – April 11, 2025
The Salt Lake Chamber and World Trade Center Utah hosted a briefing on trade and tariffs on April 11, 2025. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest tariffs announced by the Trump Administration and their potential impact on businesses. The presenter is Ben Kolendar, Chief of Staff for World Trade Center Utah. He provided an […]
Utah AI Adoption Summit Survey
SeedAI, in collaboration with the Governor’s Office, University of Utah, Utah Valley University (UVU), Utah Education Network, and Clarion AI Partners, is hosting a Summit on practical AI adoption in Utah this Fall. This event is specifically designed to support Utah businesses in implementing AI solutions that address real challenges. To ensure the programming directly serves […]
Salt Lake Chamber x World Trade Center Utah Trade & Tariff Briefing – April 4, 2025
The Salt Lake Chamber and World Trade Center Utah hosted a briefing on trade and tariffs on April 4, 2025. Attendees gained valuable insights into the latest tariffs announced by the Trump Administration and their potential impact on businesses. The presenter is Ben Kolendar, Chief of Staff for World Trade Center Utah. He provided an […]
Women’s Business Center of Utah Receives Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award from U.S. Small Business Administration
WBCUtah will be honored during National Small Business Week in Washington, D.C. SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 20, 2025) – Ahead of National Small Business Week, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced this year’s SBA specialty award winners. The Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) was selected as the winner of the Women’s Business […]
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 […]