Speaking on Business: WHOlives
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: WHOlives This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. WHOlives is a nonprofit organization with a goal described by the acronym ‘W-H-O’ – providing clean Water, better Health and economic Opportunities to all people while prioritizing sustainability and self-reliance. Founder and Executive Director John Renouard joins us with more. John […]
Jennifer Holmberg: Navigating Leadership and Mental Health
Each month, a member of the Business Women’s Forum Steering Committee writes a guest article related to their experience and expertise as a woman in business. This month’s article was written by Jennifer Holmberg, Development Director at Project Connection. May marks Mental Health Awareness Month. With each passing month comes a new theme, but this one holds […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Valley Convention Center
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Valley Convention Center This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Valley Convention Center is an event venue located in downtown Provo that boasts comprehensive on-site services, a variety of floor plans and even LEED Silver certification. Suzanne Whitaker, Director of Sales and Marketing, joins us with […]
Speaking on Business: Alpha Coffee
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Alpha Coffee This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alpha Coffee is a veteran and woman co-owned coffee company with two locations in the Salt Lake City area. They’re dedicated to giving back to veterans, the planet and the community. Chief Coffee Officer Carl Churchill joins us with more. […]
Alpha Coffee: Small Business for Big Causes
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What’s more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its importance in […]
President’s Message: A New Era of Prosperity
Nearly 20 years after launching the Downtown Rising initiative in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah’s business community has come together again to create a statewide economic vision. This vision – Utah Rising: A Free Enterprise Vision for Utah’s Economy – will be driven by proven principles while outlining opportunities for ongoing success and sustainable growth. […]
Clark D. Ivory honored as 45th Giant in our City
Salt Lake Chamber hosts celebration honoring Ivory’s dedication to the community SALT LAKE CITY (April 25, 2024) — The Salt Lake Chamber honored Clark D. Ivory, CEO of Ivory Homes, as the 45th Giant in our City on April 25, 2024. This award, widely recognized as the most prestigious business award in Utah, honors those […]
Utah’s Economy Continues to Advance with Low Unemployment and Strong Labor Market
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the March 2024 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. “At the end of this first […]
Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor Ted Wilson
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Salt Lake Mayor Ted Wilson: “Salt Lake City lost an influential leader and a dear friend today. Mayor Ted Wilson was a dedicated individual, focused on serving his community and leading the people […]
Downtown Towers ‘Go Gold’ to Support Final IOC Visit
Utah business community fully supports hosting the 2034 Winter Games SALT LAKE CITY (April 8, 2024) – In anticipation of the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) visit, the business community is ready to extend a warm welcome. Scheduled for April 9-13, 2024, businesses will illuminate their premises in the hue of Olympic gold to showcase support […]