CBRE Analysis Finds 24 Conversion Projects From California To Baltimore As Retail Closures Yield Industrial Opportunities Salt Lake City—February 11, 2019—Retail real estate left behind by the retail industry’s evolution can find new life as warehouses and e-commerce distribution centers, as shown by a new report from CBRE detailing 24 such conversion projects across the U.S. CBRE found various [...]
The Utah State Board of Education recently adopted a computer science framework for all K-12 schools in Utah. This 2019 legislative session, the Salt Lake Chamber is supporting updating our state's education system to include access to high-quality computer science education for every student. Joining us in this episode of Building Utah to talk more [...]
High-end men’s clothier Utah Woolen Mills (UWM) has outfitted men with tailored, one-of-a-kind suits for 113 years. In 2016, fifth-generation UWM President BJ Stringham decided his family’s company should share their gift with men who may not have the means to afford their own suits. He created the Suited for Good program, which provides tailored, [...]
While Utah’s superb business climate is unquestionably one of the top reasons businesses move here, Utah’s quality of life remains a major selection factor for both corporations and people looking to relocate to our state. However, one factor that can negatively affect our quality of life is poor air quality. That’s why, for the last [...]
It’s time to Ignite and Inspire small business owners across the state SALT LAKE CITY, UT (February 1, 2019) – Today the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing statewide business association, announced the Small Business Award winners who will be honored at the upcoming Small Business Summit: Ignite & Inspire on Friday, February 15th [...]
Survey examines data from Utah, Colorado, Arizona and Wyoming Salt Lake City, January 31, 2019 – Utah’s Employers Council, a leader in human resource and employment law services for the business community, recently announced the results of its 2019 Paid Time Off Policies Survey. The survey is designed to help Utah employers determine how their benefit [...]
NEIL BRADLEY Executive Vice President and Chief Policy Officer During the longest government shutdown in our nation’s history, several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle demonstrated a willingness to set party label aside and support bipartisan compromises to reopen the government and support federal workers, including our law enforcement officers. On one side, they included Republican [...]
SALT LAKE CITY (January 29, 2019) – The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing statewide business association, has announced that Fred Lampropoulos will be honored as the 40th Giant in our City. The award honors those with exceptional and distinguished service and extraordinary professional achievement, and is widely recognized as the most prestigious business [...]
The 2019 Clear the Air Challenge starts Friday, February 1, 2019. The Challenge, issued by business, government and community leaders, is a month-long competition designed to encourage Utahns to reduce their vehicle emissions by choosing alternatives to driving alone. Joining us for this episode of Building Utah is Thom Carter, Executive Director of the Utah [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber releases 2018-Q4 CEOutlook Report SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (January 29, 2019) – Today the Salt Lake Chamber released the fourth-quarter results of the Salt Lake Chamber’s CEOutlook 2018 Q4 survey. The Salt Lake Chamber’s CEOutlook is a statewide economic survey of Utah business executives. Modeled after other national business sentiment surveys, [...]
