Spotlight on Doing Good: Ivory University House will create affordable student housing
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. With a groundbreaking ceremony on May 13, the Utah-based Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation announced plans to partner with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to create Ivory University House, which will provide over 500 units […]
Speaking on Business: Associated General Contractors of Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Associated General Contractors of America This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Mental Health is a concern for every industry as we emerge from the pandemic and seek to recover a sense of normalcy. Here’s Rich Thorn from the Associated General Contractors of Utah to share some […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is a great place to live and do business. We are consistently ranked as best in the nation for our business-friendly environment, quality of life, and access to top-quality healthcare. To add to this quality of […]
Speaking on Business: Salt Lake County – Drought
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake County Drought This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Researchers from Utah State University and BYU recently reported that our current drought is comparable to the Dust Bowl era during the 1930’s. It’s a serious situation, which is why Michael Shea, the Sustainability Director for […]
Speaking on Business: Big-D Construction – Mental Health
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: BIG D Construction – Mental Health This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Addressing the mental health needs of employees is one of the duties of Marissa Gallegos, the Benefits Coordinator for Big-D Companies. Her firm is one of the largest construction companies in the United States. […]
Speaking on Business: Kirton McConkie
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Kirton McConkie This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. An estimated 264 million people worldwide suffer from depression — a reality that impacts performance in the workplace. Robert Walker, president of Kirton McConkie, is here to discuss what his firm and others are doing to address this […]
State of Good Podcast: Turning the Tide on Mental Health Stigma
For every one death on a construction site, there are six suicides among construction workers. This staggering statistic, plus a growing body of evidence, has prompted the construction industry, and all businesses, to do something about workforce mental health. Learn more from employees and leaders in one of Utah’s most prominent construction businesses.
Resilience in Hospitality: Strengthening Mental Fitness in the Hospitality Industry
The Salt Lake Chamber’s social impact foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Utah Restaurant Association to create a wellness guide for the hospitality industry. The guide, titled “Resilience in Hospitality: A Guide to Employee Mental Fitness for the Hospitality Industry,” is designed to strengthen the culture of […]
Speaking on Business: Parsons Behle and Latimer
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Parsons Behle and Latimer This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, lawyers have a suicide rate that is four times greater than the general population. It’s a serious issue, and one that attorney Nicole Salazar-Hall is here to discuss. […]
Speaking on Business: LUX Catering and Events
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: LUX Catering and Events This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The hospitality industry is vital to Utah’s thriving economy. And like any business, has unique challenges when it comes to mental health. Kelly Lake, the managing partner at LUX Catering and Events, explains what their community […]