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 […]
Leading Managed It Services Company Appoints Naomi Shine as New CEO
March 15, 2023 – South Jordan, UT — Executech, an award-winning managed services provider, announced today that Naomi Shine has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the company. Shine succeeds DJ Dorff, who was appointed CEO in 2018 and will take on the role of Executive Chairman with Executech.“I am honored by the […]
A Conversation with Monnica Manuel, SVP, Human Resources at Advantmed; Co-founder, Partner at RSG Performance
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. Monnica Manuel believes that all history is women’s history. For her, an important part of Women’s History Month means acknowledging that the contributions of women, […]
Struck President Pauline Ploquin Selected to Lead the Road Home Board of Trustees
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (March 2, 2023) — The Road Home, a leading social services agency, is proud to announce the appointment of Pauline Ploquin as the President of the Board of Trustees. Ploquin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the organization from her role as President and Partner of Struck, a brand […]
Speaking on Business: 3 Strands
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: 3 Strands This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Human trafficking occurs in every state and is vigorously prosecuted here in Utah. On the prevention side is the 3Strands Foundation, led in Utah by Terry Palmer, who is here with more. TERRY PALMER: One strand of string […]
Saffron Valley: How This Small, Women-Owned Business is Giving Back to the Community
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: Mayer Brown
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Mayer Brown This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm that regularly advises the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. About one year ago, they opened an office in Salt Lake City. Partner […]