Four Questions With Sandi Hendry: Owner of Minky Couture
My journey began as a mother seeking to comfort my daughter during her hospital stay. She longed for a big, cute and cozy blanket—something like a baby blanket that simply wasn’t available. I reached out to my seamstress to create the first one and after making additional blankets for other patients, word spread. That’s how Minky Couture was born. What started as a single blanket has since blossomed into millions, bringing warmth and comfort to countless individuals.
2024 Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Summit: Cultivating a Culture of Mental Health and Wellness
We have every reason to invest in mental health — it drives well-being, boosts productivity and creates thriving workplaces. Becky Pickle shared that employees facing mental health challenges miss up to four times more workdays and poor mental health costs businesses billions in lost productivity. Prioritizing mental health enhances employee satisfaction, reduces burnout and fosters a healthier, more productive workforce. As leaders, prioritizing employee well-being is essential for organizational success, directly influencing productivity, costs and resilience. So, how can you make a difference? Pickle shared how organizations can start to make a difference by focusing on these three pillars of mental health support:
2024 Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Summit: Prioritizing Mental Health: Suicide Prevention in the Workplace
With nearly 80% of suicide victims being of working age, supporting mental health in the workforce is critical. The toolkit follows the Stream Analogy, which divides suicide prevention into five stages: pre-action, upstream (preventing crises), midstream (addressing early warning signs), downstream (responding during a crisis) and where to get started.
Why Support Small Businesses: The Heart of Utah’s Small Business Scene
Ever wondered why Utah has so many small businesses? The answer lies deeply rooted in our history and the values that have shaped our community. From the early settlers who cultivated the land with dedication to today’s thriving hubs of innovation, Utah’s entrepreneurial spirit showcases a legacy of resilience and collaboration. Let’s explore the origins of this vibrant small business scene!
2024 Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being Summit: Workplace Wellness Starts with Connection
“Mental health is more than just therapy,” Knowlton began, emphasizing that it’s about cultivating environments where people feel safe, supported and valued. She highlighted the need for workplaces to create spaces that foster well-being on a deeper level than traditional interventions alone. As humans, we can all feel disconnected or stuck every once in a while, whether it be in our personal or work lives. Still, when we feel secure in our roles, it fuels creativity, curiosity, empathy, honesty and overall success.
Four Questions With Ashley Collett and Nicole Choules: Co-Owners of Salt & Honey Market
Salt & Honey Market is a marketplace we founded to celebrate and support local artists and makers by giving them a dedicated space to showcase and sell their creations. Our mission is to serve as a bridge between the community and the artist, offering a curated selection of handcrafted goods — from art and jewelry to home décor and unique gifts — each piece telling the personal story of its creator. We take pride in providing our community with a year-round destination to discover and support local talent, offering something special for everyone who values handmade, one-of-a-kind items.
Why Support Small Businesses: 5 Ways Your Purchases Make a Difference
In a world where convenience often leads us to big-box retailers and online giants, why should we care about shopping small? The truth is that local businesses are more than just places to buy things — they’re the heartbeat of our communities. Behind every small business is a passionate owner, a unique story and a local economy that thrives when we support them. Ready to discover how shopping small creates a big impact? Here are five powerful reasons why it matters more than you might think.
Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum: 2024 Third Congressional District Race
The Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 2024 Meet the Candidates Third Congressional District Race Virtual Forum on October 30, 2024. Attendees heard from candidates in Utah’s Third Congressional District Race Election – Mike Kennedy and Glenn Wright. The discussion focused on their long-term vision for the state and policy priorities important to the business community. […]
President’s Message: Champion Change by Empowering Others
In Utah’s dynamic business community, innovation and leadership fuel our growth and opportunity. We talk about them and work at developing those skills, but sometimes neglect to focus on the things that allow groundbreaking innovation and leadership to occur and thrive – to name a few, things like inclusivity, integrity, ambition, unity and collaboration.
Meet the Candidates Virtual Forum: 2024 First Congressional District Race
The Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 2024 Meet the Candidates Congressional District 1 Race Virtual Forum on October 21, 2024. Candidates included Blake Moore and Bill Campbell. The discussion focused on their long-term vision for the state and policy priorities important to the business community. Unlike a traditional debate, the forum will allow business leaders […]