Speaking on Business: Northrop Grumman
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Northrop Grumman is committed to advancing global security and human discovery. They provide leading technology and national security solutions to customers and markets around the world. Manager of State and Local Government Relations and Legislative Affairs, Ginger Chinn, joins us with more.
Alexx Goeller: Maternity Leave is Not a Vacation
I recently had a beautiful baby boy and took 12 weeks of maternity leave to begin adjusting to this radical life shift. I’m grateful to have had any paid time off (still a rarity in the U.S.), though in many comparable countries, at least six months of paid leave is considered standard. Twelve weeks simply isn’t enough time to truly bond with your newborn or recover from childbirth. On top of the physical recovery, you’re also mentally preparing to be this new person trying to re-enter the working world you once occupied.
Connecting Your Personal Brand with Your Soul: May 2025 Business Women’s Forum
At the May 2025 Business Women’s Forum, attendees were encouraged to look inward and align their personal brand with who they truly are. The inspiring session was centered on the idea that building a brand starts from within — not from a title or a to-do list, but from clarity, purpose and authenticity.
Speaking on Business: Park City Resort
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Park City Resort offers 7,300 acres of skiable terrain — making it the largest lift-accessed ski resort in the U.S. — with more than 330 trails, 43 lifts, and two vibrant base areas to explore. Communications Manager, Emily McDonald, joins us with more.
The 2025 Ivory Prize Winners Announced
Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit academic center based at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business, today announced the winners of its seventh annual Ivory Prize for Housing Affordability (Ivory Prize) awards. Ivory Innovations works to source, support and scale the most compelling housing innovations through the Ivory Prize, which recognizes and funds novel solutions to the housing crisis in three areas: Construction and Design, Finance, and Policy and Regulatory Reform. In addition to national recognition and ongoing support from Ivory Innovations, each winner receives $100,000.
Spencer Fane Gains Litigator in Salt Lake City
Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to welcome Adam L. Dummer to the firm’s Salt Lake City office as an associate in the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice group.
Speaking on Business: American Red Cross
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For over 140 years, the American Red Cross has been delivering vital services — from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping individuals prepare for emergencies. Regional CEO of Utah and Nevada, Heidi Ruster, joins us with more.
How Clyde Companies Continues to Prioritize Sustainability
In the modern economy, environmental sustainability is one factor in how businesses can stand out and thrive. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a Utah business making positive strides for the environment and our natural resources to encourage support and innovation.
Speaking on Business: American Packaging Group
This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. American Packaging Group, founded in 1993 by Jeff Tiede, stands out in a crowded industry by putting people first. Jeff saw a need for better customer service and more attention to detail — especially for businesses looking for customized packaging solutions. That mindset still drives the company today.
State of Good: Promise Partnership Utah’s Mission to Break the Cycle of Poverty
Promise Partnership Utah has been making a meaningful impact on students’ lives and creating real change for Utahns since its work began in 2005. By building partnerships across the private and public sectors, they support student success in Community Schools, Promise Communities and at the systems level.