UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez Appointed to Carnegie Postsecondary Commission
OREM, Utah — The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, in partnership with the XQ Institute, today announced President Astrid S. Tuminez as one of the newly established Carnegie Postsecondary Commission members. “On behalf of Utah Valley University, we congratulate President Tuminez on this significant honor,” said Provost Wayne Vaught. “President Tuminez will offer invaluable insight to […]
Speaking on Business: Clyde Companies
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Clyde Companies This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1926, Clyde Companies has remained deeply committed to the principles of its founder and namesake, WW Clyde. They guide the company’s culture, people and quality of work. Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Ally Isom tells us more. […]
First Lady Abby Cox Encourages Business Women’s Forum to ‘Show Up’
On May 23, 2023, the Salt Lake Chamber’s Business Women’s Forum heard from First Lady Abby Cox at their bimonthly networking luncheon. The event, titled “Building the Future Workforce of Utah – How Community Leaders and Changemakers Can Make a Difference,” focused on the importance of fostering growth, empathy and community among the younger generations […]
CBRE Appoints Erin Laney Barr as Salt Lake City Market Leader
Salt Lake City – June 14, 2023 – CBRE announced today that it has appointed Erin Laney Barr Managing Director and Market Leader for its Salt Lake City business, effective July 10. In this role, Ms. Laney Barr will oversee business operations and drive the office’s growth strategy for all Advisory Services lines of business, including […]
Speaking on Business: Rise Culinary Institute
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Rise Culinary Institute This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. RISE Culinary Institute is a non-profit organization that provides free culinary training and job placement to refugees in the state of Utah. Founder and Owner of Saffron Valley Indian Restaurants, Biscotts Bakery & Cafes, and RISE Culinary […]
Utah PaperBox: Quality and Sustainability are a Package Deal
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What’s more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its […]
Speaking on Business: Rasa Legal
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Rasa Legal This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Having a criminal record is a common and massive problem that keeps people out of needed jobs and hurts our workforce. In fact, one out of every four Utahns has a record. Rasa CEO & Founder Noella Sudbury […]
Lorena Martinez: The Importance of One-on-Ones
Congratulations, you are now a manager! You have now acquired a team you are responsible for — great! Now what? What does it entail to have your own team? There is training involved, of course, but once that is done, do you just manage them, and that’s it? No. As a manager or a leader, […]
Suazo Business Center Awarded CDFI Certification
SALT LAKE CITY (June 8, 2023) – The U.S. Department of the Treasury has certified Suazo Business Center – the Salt Lake City, Utah-based nonprofit organization devoted to business and economic development for the region’s Hispanic, Latino, and other minority communities – as a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI). Being a CDFI is an honor held […]
WGU and Latinos in Action Partner To Improve Lives Through Education
New “family focused” partnership provides pathways to higher education for both Latino youth and their family SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 7, 2023) – Western Governors University (WGU) and Latinos In Action (LIA) announced a new partnership to increase access to affordable, competency-based, online educational opportunities for Latino youth and their families in Utah and across the nation. The agreement establishes […]