Composed & Confident- Emotional Intelligence Under Pressure: October 2025 Business Women’s Forum
At the October 2025 Business Women’s Forum, attendees walked away with practical tools to stay composed and confident under pressure. Dr. Megan Call, associate chief wellness officer at University of Utah Health, shared insights on maintaining composure during challenging moments and how to focus on what you can control, even when life feels unpredictable. “When […]
President’s Message: Why Leadership Is About People, Not Just Performance
This year, at our Salt Lake Chamber Annual Meeting, we heard from Dr. Arthur Brooks, an individual who has spent his life’s career dedicated to the science of happiness and leading a meaningful life. One quote that deeply resonated with me was, “What matters is not so much the ‘what’ of a job, but more […]
State of Good: Habitat for Humanity Strengthening Families and Communities
As a program of the Salt Lake Chamber Foundation, Utah Community Builders recognizes an organization each month that is making a meaningful impact in the community. This initiative aligns with their mission to activate the Utah business community to address pressing community issues that strengthen Utah’s workforce. With a history dating back to the 1940s, […]
Swire Coca-Cola, USA Driving Sustainability from the Inside Out
In the modern economy, environmental sustainability is one factor in how businesses can stand out and thrive. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a Utah business making positive strides for the environment and our natural resources to encourage support and innovation.
Western Nut Company Carries On a Family Legacy of Quality and 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 importance in our economy and encourage local support.
President’s Message: Unifying Our Business Voice with The Utah Chamber
At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Salt Lake Chamber announced the creation of the Utah Chamber. This statewide organization will unite the voice of Utah businesses, local chambers and industry associations to build a stronger business environment, increase healthy job creation and support prosperous communities across the state. The goal of the Utah Chamber is […]
New Utah Chamber Holds Media Roundtable Detailing Mission and Purpose
Chamber and business leaders from across the state discuss the need and mission behind the creation of the Utah Chamber following last week’s announcement SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 30, 2025) – Today, business and chamber of commerce leaders from around the state gathered at a media roundtable to provide details and insights into the historic […]
Salt Lake Chamber Debuts Utah Chamber at 2025 Annual Meeting
SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 25, 2025) – Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted its 138th Annual Meeting, where, amidst celebration of the year’s accomplishments and strategies for growth, it announced the creation of the Utah Chamber. Separate from the Salt Lake Chamber, the Utah Chamber will bolster the 60+ existing local chambers of commerce in […]
Hoopes Events Making Every Moment Memorable
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 importance in our economy and encourage local support.
Kat Kaddas: Put Your Own Mask On First – For Real!
The advice to “put your own oxygen mask on before assisting others” is often overlooked, despite its repetition in airplane safety briefings and countless self-help books.
Many of us — especially women — are conditioned to prioritize the needs of others. The never-ending mental load of to-do lists often keeps us from even considering our own needs, desires or rest. And when we do pause, it’s often met with guilt, as if rest equals irresponsibility.