Utah’s Economy Starts 2024 Strong
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the January 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. “The strong start to the year […]
Business Community Asks Utah Legislature to Support Gov. Cox’s Homelessness Appropriation Budget Requests
The Salt Lake Chamber and business leaders are strongly urging the Utah legislature to support Governor Cox’s comprehensive homelessness appropriation budget requests. The budget, which supports Utah’s comprehensive statewide Plan to Address Homelessness was developed in collaboration with state agencies and the support of hundreds of community leaders, including the Utah Impact Partnership. At a […]
Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 – What It Means for Business
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves on to the U.S. Senate. This bill “promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses.” It also includes Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth […]
Member Briefing with Congressman Moore: Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act — What the Business Community Needs to Know
The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 has passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now moves on to the U.S. Senate. This bill “promotes the financial security of working families, boosts growth and American competitiveness and strengthens communities and Main Street businesses.” It also includes Congressman Moore’s Small Business Growth Act, which […]
Utah’s Economy Remarkably Resilient in 2023
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the December 2023 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to support business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic status and provides actionable context for decision-makers. “As we conclude […]
Clark D. Ivory to Be Honored as 45th Giant in our City
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber announced that Clark D. Ivory, CEO of Ivory Homes, will be honored as the 45th Giant in our City. The award recognizes those with exceptional and distinguished service, as well as extraordinary professional achievement, and is widely known as the most prestigious business award given in Utah. “As a business […]
Salt Lake Chamber Announces 2024 Legislative Priorities at Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2024 legislative priorities. The Chamber identified several priorities for public policy, chief among them being affordable housing, homelessness, water infrastructure and conservation, and workforce development. “As industries rise and fall, […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 10: Today’s D&I Landscape in Utah
Utah’s Economy Ends 2023 Strong
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the November 2023 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. “Utah’s economy remains strong,” […]
Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Cox-Henderson FY2025 Budget Proposal
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement regarding Governor Spencer J. Cox’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal: “Utah’s economic success is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and prosperity. Over the years, our state has frequently been ranked among the nation’s leaders […]