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5 Questions With 2023 ATHENA Amanda Covington

On November 2, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor six outstanding businesswomen at the 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. One of these women is Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of The Larry H. Miller Company, who has been chosen as this year’s ATHENA Leadership Award honoree. Get to know her […]

Speaking on Business: Smart Resources

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Smart Resources DEREK MILLER:  This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. In today’s business landscape, high employee turnover rates have become a significant challenge, with a staggering 57 percent of companies struggling to retain their workforce. Local company Smart Resources™ is a revolutionary solution in labor management working to tackle […]

Speaking on Business: Open Streets – Downtown Alliance

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Open Streets – Downtown Alliance This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Open Streets is back in downtown Salt Lake City and better than ever. You might think you know what to expect, but get ready to be surprised and delighted by this year’s new improvements. Josh […]

UVU Announces New Integrated Mental Health Conference

Dedicated tracks focus on addiction, depression, interpersonal violence and suicide prevention OREM, Utah — The Utah Valley University (UVU) College of Humanities and Social Sciences announced that its 2023 Conference on Mental Health  will be Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on UVU’s Orem Campus. The one-day conference will include keynote speaker and mental health advocate Sean Astin, an American […]

What Will You Learn at the 2023 Government Affairs Boot Camp?

Are you a business professional eager to enhance your knowledge of government affairs? Prepare for Utah’s legislative session by registering for the Salt Lake Chamber’s Government Affairs Boot Camp, a two-day event taking place on October 27th and November 3rd. This immersive experience will help you gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders and deepen […]

National Science Foundation Grant to Fund Open Access Education Research in Utah

Utah Valley University professor to serve as co-principal investigator on project OREM, Utah — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted $387,295 to a group of researchers at universities in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to create open access responsible and ethical conduct of research and mentoring trainings across academic institutions.  The project […]

Utah’s Economy Confirms Elite Status with High Labor Force Participation and Low Unemployment

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the September 2023 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to support business leaders in understanding impacts on Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Amidst the […]

Speaking on Business: Grand America Hotel

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Grand America Hotel This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Drawing inspiration from the world’s landmark hotels, The Grand America Hotel exudes charm and luxury, holds a five-star service spa, and houses a variety of award-winning culinary options. General Manager Chris Erickson shares more. CHRIS ERICKSON: At […]

5 Questions With 2023 Pathfinder Lucy Cardenas

On November 2, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor six outstanding businesswomen at the 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. One of these women is Lucy Cardenas, Owner of The Red Iguana Restaurants, who has been chosen as a Pathfinder honoree. Get to know this 2023 Pathfinder by reading below: What is […]