New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 18, 2023 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Community Builders, United Way of Salt Lake, and Voices for Utah Children, released a [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Project Connection This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Project Connection, a local, nonprofit mental health agency was founded on the belief that connection is the foundation of mental health. Executive Director Lennie Knowlton joins us with more about their efforts. LENNIE KNOWLTON A study by [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook and Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2023 legislative priorities at the Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek. Chief among those priorities is sustaining Utah as a safe haven economy driven by good policy and good [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for December to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah’s labor market is strong, with unemployment [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber and the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) are now accepting applications for its Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator. The seven-week cohort program, sponsored by Bank of America, was designed for diverse small business owners to enhance skills, direction or strategy for their businesses. “This is the logical next step in the [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Ski Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Skiing is a multimillion-dollar industry and encouraging people to enjoy our slopes is Ski Utah, the marketing arm of Utah’s ski industry. Here’s Ski Utah’s President Nathan Rafferty with more. NATHAN RAFFERTY Through Ski Utah’s strategic marketing [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: GSBS Architects This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. There are many great design firms in Utah and one of those is GSBS Architects in Salt Lake City. Kevin Miller, President and CEO, tells us more about what they do. KEVIN MILLER: GSBS Architects has been [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Savage This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Having well-planned infrastructure for transporting freight is critical in connecting Utah businesses with domestic and global markets. Kirk Aubry, the President and CEO of Savage, a Utah company with supply chain expertise, tells us more. KIRK AUBRY: Whether [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: ZAB Translation This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Getting things in writing is critical in business but can be complicated when a professional translation is needed. That’s where Zab Translation Solutions can help. Here’s managing director Brian Chandler with more. BRIAN CHANDLER: More than 50% [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Talent Spark This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Finding people with the skills needed has been tough for many businesses recently. Stephanie Parker, the President and Executive Recruiter of TalentSpark, explains how her firm can help employers. STEPHANIE PARKER: Utah’s job market remains red-hot despite [...]
