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 […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Foundation
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Foundation This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Foundation seeks to help decision-makers and citizens understand and address complex issues. President Shawn Teigen joins us with more about recent inflation trends. SHAWN TEIGEN: Until recently, most of us never really talked about inflation… but […]
How Child Care Affects Businesses
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing […]
Speaking on Business: Downtown Farmers Market
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Downtown Farmers Market This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For more than 30 years, the Salt Lake City community has welcomed the Downtown Farmers Market that includes more than 100 Farms and ranches from several Utah counties. Carly Gillespie from the Urban Food Connections of Utah […]
Speaking on Business: Morgan Stanley
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Morgan Stanley This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Financial services is one of Utah’s fastest-growing industries, and Morgan Stanley has been fundamental in its growth. For over 25 years, the firm has contributed greatly to our economy and our communities. Andrea Verkic head of Morgan Stanley […]