Amanda Covington to be Honored with 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award

Utah leader to be honored with prestigious national award in recognition of business leadership and community service The Salt Lake Chamber has announced that Amanda Covington, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer of The Larry H. Miller Company, will receive the 2023 ATHENA Leadership Award. The organization’s highest recognition for women in business, the national ATHENA Leadership […]

Speaking on Business: Maven District

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Maven District This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. One of Salt Lake City’s newest areas is the Maven District — a curated block of locally-owned businesses working to create a community of walkable shops, eateries and offices that believe in diverse communities, self-growth and dreaming big. […]

Speaking on Business: WCF Insurance

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: WCF Insurance This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. WCF Insurance is an innovative insurance provider with nationally offered products and services. They are not only committed to providing excellent customer service and high-touch claims management, but also building strong partnerships in the community. President and CEO […]

Speaking on Business: EnviroServe

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: EnviroServe This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. With over 30 years of industry experience EnviroServe is a rapidly growing company that specializes in safely and sustainably managing industrial waste and environmental incidents. Nathan Savage, EnviroServe’s CEO, joins us with more. Nathan Savage: From our vibrant cities […]

Speaking on Business: Clear the Air Challenge

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Clear the Air Challenge This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. One of the great benefits of living along the Wasatch Front are the gorgeous mountains to our east. They catch the winter snows that provide great skiing and other recreational opportunities many of us enjoy. They […]

Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates Leadership Utah Class of 2023 Graduates

The 2023 Class of Leadership Utah concluded on July 12, 2023 with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s signature leadership program. Leadership Utah is an exclusive experience for mid- and upper-level management professionals to gain insight into the opportunities and challenges facing our state and become more engaged leaders. Over the […]

Utah’s Economy Shows Resilience with Record Labor Participation and Broad Industry Growth

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the June 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. “After several bank […]

Cristine Salazar: Why You Should Be Kind To People

A couple of weeks ago, I came across an illustration on social media titled  “Why you should be kind to people.” The picture showed a circle with a small dot inside of it. The circle was labeled “Someone’s life”. On the outside, it stated, “This is what you know about it” and an arrow pointed […]

State of Good Podcast – Ep. 7: Impact of Utah’s Child Care Challenge

When it comes to child care, affordability, quality and accessibility are big concerns for Utah parents. What’s more, child care issues impact businesses and our economy as well as just families, resulting in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy. What does this mean for the business community, and what can be done […]

Your Downtown, Small Business Florist: Especially For You

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 […]