This month marks the return of local summer farmers markets. This increasingly popular way of getting fresh, local food to the dinner table is not only good for your health, but it’s also good for the local economy and it’s driving the growth that we’re seeing in Utah’s agriculture industry. According to the 2017 Agriculture [...]
A little over eleven years ago, the dōTERRA founders came together with a common vision of sharing the power of therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world. They knew that this dream would only be possible through sustainable and knowledgeable sourcing practices to ensure purity and potency. Rather than tapping into an essential oil supply chain [...]
By Theresa Foxley, president and CEO, Economic Development Corporation of Utah You’ll have seen a lot written last week about Utah’s role in one of our country’s most historic milestones: the completion of the transcontinental railroad. And for good reason! While it’s easy to take for granted our ability to move goods, people, and ideas [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber presents awards to pro-business Legislators SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 15, 2019) – Today the Salt Lake Chamber presented the Business Champion Awards to legislators who stood for the interests of Utah businesses during the 2019 General Legislative Session. The Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors recognized the efforts of these [...]
https://youtu.be/QfLS7BSoa04 This Global Business Week we sat down with Miles Hansen, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah to discuss the importance of international trade to the growth of our economy and the resources available to those looking to enter the global arena, as well as celebrate some local businesses that are [...]
When you set out to extend your business globally, partnering with a consistent and dependable transportation carrier can be the determining factor in success. There are a number of international transportation companies out there (referred to as “Freight Forwarders” or “N.V.O.C.C.”) and it can be difficult, at first glance, to choose which partner can help [...]
Video is one most important tools in a marketing toolbox. Gone are the days where billboards and TV commercials get you the best bang for your buck — welcome to our new digital age. One of our clients put it best, "if a picture is worth a thousand words, video is geometrically more powerful of [...]
Salt Lake Chamber Hosts Annual Utah Veteran-Owned Business Conference SALT LAKE CITY, UT (May 10, 2019) — Today the Salt Lake Chamber hosted its annual Utah Veteran Owned Business Conference, alongside presenting sponsors the Veterans Business Resource Center, Utah Department of Veterans & Military Affairs and Zions Bank. The Conference helps to connect veteran entrepreneurs and [...]
Every year, the Salt Lake Chamber celebrates National Small Business Week by highlighting small businesses and entrepreneurs who are making a difference in Utah’s business and local community. In this Building Utah podcast we hear from Joanna Smith, founder of The Wave. The Wave is Utah's first co-working space and social club for women and [...]
In the latest episode of the Salt Lake Chamber podcast "CEO Success Stories," Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, sits down with Steve Starks, president of Larry H. Miller Sports & Entertainment, to hear about his leadership philosophy, best practices and lessons learned, in addition to the Utah [...]
