Speaking on Business: Salt Lake City Public Library
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake City Public Library This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. On February 14, 1898, one of our community’s most important institutions opened its doors – the City Library. Since then, the Library has only expanded its reach in the community. Salt Lake City Public Library […]
Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. rPlus Energies is a renewable energy development company based in Salt Lake City, and has been instrumental in opening Utah’s market for utility-scale solar development. President Luigi Resta shares more on how they are helping meet the demands […]
President’s Message: Go Far by Going Together
During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, uncertainty abounded. Families, individuals and businesses were entering uncharted waters and everyone was searching for reliable information. Looking back, what sticks out in my mind is how Utah business, community and government leaders ultimately came together to design a plan to move forward. As one of the […]
Speaking on Business: Westminster College
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Westminster This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For nearly 150 years, Westminster College has been known for excellence in education that has evolved to meet the needs of its students, region, and the world. Starting this fall, the college will evolve once again and become Westminster […]
Speaking on Business: World Trade Center Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: World Trade Center Utah This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The One Utah Summit provides a platform to engage in policy and business conversations. And, you can’t talk about Utah’s economy without placing it in the global context in which Utah companies compete and win every […]
A Conversation with Nubia Peña: Senior Advisor on Equity and Opportunity to Governor Cox; Director for the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Nubia Peña is passionate about Women’s History Month and the chance to remember and honor the women who came before her. We asked Nubia about […]
Speaking on Business: Visit Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Visit Salt Lake This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Conventions, meetings, and leisure travelers have a remarkable impact on our economy. After shuttering the Salt Palace in 2020, it has now reopened to meetings and events, and is helping Salt Lake’s tourism industry bounce back. Visit […]
Speaking on Business: United Way of Salt Lake
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: United Way of Salt Lake This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Childcare is crucial to Utah’s economic success. United Way of Salt Lake Vice President of Public Policy Elizabeth Garbe shares why. Elizabeth Garbe: Childcare is essential for working parents in Utah. It affords them time […]
Utah Remains Stable in Growth and Consumer Confidence
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for February to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “While discussions around bank stress and a looming […]
Lori B. Williams: How to Un-Volunteer
The need to take on more work, volunteering to do “extra credit homework” projects and being “busy” is often praised as a good thing and a status symbol. However, it isn’t always a good thing for our work and productivity, along with our overall health. According to research, “multitasking reduces productivity by as much as […]