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, […]
Salt Lake Chamber to Recognize Aden Batar with Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award
The Salt Lake Chamber announced today that Aden Batar, Director of Migration and Refugee Services for Catholic Community Services of Utah, will be honored with the 4th annual Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to address critical community needs. […]
Utah’s Economic Position Leading The Nation
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for March to help business leaders know where Utah stands in the overall recovery. This tool tracks the state’s path to a complete economic recovery from the pandemic recession and provides actionable context […]
Makaila Kelso: A Girl With a Voice
While organizing my home office recently, I found a paper tucked inside a notebook — a school project about myself from when I was eight titled “Guess Who?” One section reads, “I like me because…” and in big sloppy letters hidden under red crayon I had written, “I can always reach my goals.” This discovery […]
WEBINAR: A Federal Briefing on the Russia-Ukraine War
As Ukraine continues to defend itself against an unprovoked and unjustified invasion by Russia, the spiraling consequences of this conflict are impacting trade, travel, supply chains, and more. During the briefing with Senator Mitt Romney and local business leaders provided a strategic geopolitical assessment of the conflict and what business and community leaders should know […]
Business Watch: 2022 Legislative Updates – Recap
As the legislative session concluded last Friday, passed bills are now making their way to Governor Cox for his signature or veto. Over the past 45-days, the legislature passed 513 bills and a record $25 billion budget, with a significant increase in education funding, historical investment in infrastructure and water conservation, notable social services, and […]
State of Good Podcast: Why Business is Well Suited for Social Impact
In our inaugural episode of the Utah Community Builder’s State of Good podcast, we explore why the business community – perhaps moreso than any other institution – is well positioned to make a difference on community issues ranging from mental health and family policy to poverty and upward mobility. Learn from Clark Ivory, CEO of […]