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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.

3 Questions with Jonathan Hafen, President’s Award for Excellence

At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor individuals and organizations whose dedication has strengthened both the Chamber’s mission and the community. We’re proud to recognize Jonathan Hafen, attorney at Parr Brown Gee & Loveless, with this year’s President’s Award for Excellence, which honors an individual or organization selected by the Salt […]

3 Questions with Chamber Champion Benjamin Brown

At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor individuals and organizations whose dedication has strengthened both the Chamber’s mission and the community. This year, we’re proud to recognize Benjamin Brown, Former Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs, Fidelity Investments, as a Chamber Champion – an award reserved for exceptional Chamber volunteers […]

3 Questions with Nothing Bundt Cakes Salt Lake City, Opportunity Award Honoree

At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor individuals and organizations whose dedication has strengthened both the Chamber’s mission and the community. We’re proud to recognize Nothing Bundt Cakes Salt Lake City with this year’s Opportunity Award, which honors a small business in Utah.  Known for combining the warmth of nostalgia with […]

3 Questions with One Kind Act a Day/Semnani Family Foundation, Beehive Award Honoree

At the 2025 Annual Meeting, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor individuals and organizations whose dedication has strengthened both the Chamber’s mission and the community. We’re proud to recognize One Kind Act a Day/Semnani Family Foundation with this year’s Beehive Award, which honors an organization that helps build our community through volunteerism. The Semnani Family […]