Wasatch Innovation Network Selects Top 100+ Entrepreneurs to Build Next Wave of Innovation in Utah
Final top WIN100 entrepreneurs were community-nominated and peer-selected The Wasatch Innovation Network (WIN), a partnership between the Salt Lake Chamber and TechBuzz News, has completed its inaugural round of the WIN100, a community-nominated and peer-selected process of the top 100 venture entrepreneurs in Utah. Sponsored by the top venture firms in the region, WIN100 is […]
Lyndsy Blonquist: Lessons in Confidence – How My Mentee Taught Me to Be a Better Leader
Several months ago, I was given the opportunity to participate in a formal mentoring program as a mentor. Mentoring wasn’t new territory for me. Through the years I have had opportunities to mentor many employees and always enjoyed that aspect of my leadership role. In this program, mentees identified specific goals they wanted to achieve, […]
Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch: “Utah has lost a dedicated leader and champion. Senator Hatch’s legacy and leadership will have a lasting impact for decades to come. He was a true partner to Utah’s business community, championing legislation […]
Danger in Your Ranks and the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape
Learn strategies to reduce your cyber risk in this joint webinar panel discussion presented by the Salt Lake Chamber, The Buckner Company, Nexus IT Consultants, and Strong Connexions. Gain insights into how employees cause 95 % of all breaches and how to implement a strategy to reduce cyber risk by combining a proactive security program […]
Utah Key Indicators Begin to Show Signs of Global Uncertainty
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 22, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April to help business leaders know where Utah stands economically. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. […]
Utah Ranked #1 for COVID-19 Response
As we pass the two-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the challenges and outcomes are continuous yet measurable. Recently, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) ranked Utah #1 for response to COVID-19. The impacts of the pandemic are not finished and some of the deepest damage still feels fresh, nevertheless, we should all feel […]
Zero Trust Access 101 Webinar
The dangers associated with complex enterprise design has led to the development of a new model for cybersecurity known as Zero Trust. A Zero Trust approach is primarily focused on data and service protection but can and should be expanded to include all enterprise assets. Learn from our panel of experts who discuss why businesses […]
Empowering Working Parents to Achieve Better Balance Between Work and Caring for Children
Balancing work with taking care of children can often feel like a challenge, and the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic made that balance much more difficult for many Utah families. The events of the past two years have elevated the child care and family policy discussion, and the business community has a unique opportunity […]
President’s Message: Prioritizing Your Cyber Risk Management
Cyberattacks against government targets and business infrastructure garnered major headlines last year. From ransomware and spyware to zero-days and phishing, the number of targets and capabilities of bad actors continues to grow. Any actions taking place online deserve our highest consideration for protection and defense. Cyber attacks cannot only cripple key infrastructure and business functions, […]
State of Inflation Town Hall
Inflation hit another high in February 2022, marking the worst numbers since 1982 for American consumers. The new number, measured by the Consumer Price Index, sits at 7.9 percent. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell indicated that the Fed is prepared to accelerate interest rate increases to combat inflation. The Salt Lake Chamber, Senator Mike Lee, […]