Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. rPlus Energies is a renewable energy development company based in Salt Lake City, and has been instrumental in opening Utah’s market for utility-scale solar development. President Luigi Resta shares more on how they are helping meet the demands […]
Utah Valley University’s Women’s Success Center Raises More Than $477,000 for Scholarships
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University’s Women’s Success Center Scholarship Luncheon raised $477,172 in March to assist UVU students — such as Lexi Jackson. “I am extremely grateful for the scholarship I have received,” Jackson said. “Without it, I would have struggled to pay for my education. This scholarship not only helps me but also allows me to […]
President’s Message: Go Far by Going Together
During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, uncertainty abounded. Families, individuals and businesses were entering uncharted waters and everyone was searching for reliable information. Looking back, what sticks out in my mind is how Utah business, community and government leaders ultimately came together to design a plan to move forward. As one of the […]
Speaking on Business: Westminster College
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Westminster This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For nearly 150 years, Westminster College has been known for excellence in education that has evolved to meet the needs of its students, region, and the world. Starting this fall, the college will evolve once again and become Westminster […]
Buckner Appoints Two New Female Executives to C-Suite
SALT LAKE CITY — March 28, 2023 Buckner has appointed two new female executives to their C-Suite: Agnesa Bakhshyan as Chief Growth Officer (CGO) and Lianna Kinard as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Agnesa has an extensive background in insurance with over 25 years of experience. Her primary responsibilities will be to build, lead, and motivate […]
Speaking on Business: World Trade Center Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: World Trade Center Utah This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The One Utah Summit provides a platform to engage in policy and business conversations. And, you can’t talk about Utah’s economy without placing it in the global context in which Utah companies compete and win every […]
A Conversation with Nubia Peña: Senior Advisor on Equity and Opportunity to Governor Cox; Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Nubia Peña is passionate about Women’s History Month and the chance to remember and honor the women who came before her. We asked Nubia about […]
Speaking on Business: Visit Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Visit Salt Lake This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Conventions, meetings, and leisure travelers have a remarkable impact on our economy. After shuttering the Salt Palace in 2020, it has now reopened to meetings and events, and is helping Salt Lake’s tourism industry bounce back. Visit […]
Speaking on Business: United Way of Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: United Way of Salt Lake This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Childcare is crucial to Utah’s economic success. United Way of Salt Lake Vice President of Public Policy Elizabeth Garbe shares why. Elizabeth Garbe: Childcare is essential for working parents in Utah. It affords them time […]
Lori B. Williams: How to Un-Volunteer
The need to take on more work, volunteering to do “extra credit homework” projects and being “busy” is often praised as a good thing and a status symbol. However, it isn’t always a good thing for our work and productivity, along with our overall health. According to research, “multitasking reduces productivity by as much as […]