Utah Economy Could Falter If Debt Ceiling Agreement Not Reached
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 10, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April 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. “Persistent interest rate hikes […]
How Child Care Affects Families
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonproft foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing […]
Speaking on Business: Alta Professional Services
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Alta Professional Services This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2013, Alta Professional Services specializes in providing customized solutions to its clients in various industries including construction, staffing, and commercial cleaning services. Vice President of Sales Edson Lins joins us with more. EDSON LINS: Through […]
Speaking on Business: Sundance Lending
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Sundance Lending This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Sundance Lending Company was started in 2019 by solopreneur, Stacey “The Loan Lady” Van Roosendaal, with the mission to serve loans with a “side of sunshine.” Within her first 3 months, she reached Pinnacle status with her preferred […]
Rasa Legal: A Small Business for Second Chances
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 […]
Salt Lake Chamber Endorses National LIBERTY Campaign to Work Toward Immigration Reform by Year End
The Salt Lake Chamber supports the national LIBERTY Campaign (Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year), led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and was part of a letter issued to Congress calling for action on border security and legal immigration to meet ongoing workforce needs. So far, the campaign has garnered support from […]
Business Community Releases New Family-Friendly Workplace Guide for Employers to Build Stronger Workforce
New guide outline steps for Utah business leaders to create family-friendly workplace policies SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 4, 2023) – Utah Community Builders, in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, United Way of Salt Lake, and Voices for Utah Children, debuted a new resource for the business community entitled Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for […]
President’s Message: Developing Our Workforce Ensures Our Future
Nothing is guaranteed. Life is a balance of risk/reward or sometimes a sense of luck vs. lack. However, when we contribute our full effort and hone our skills, we are creating our own good luck. Application of this principle works in our personal lives, in business, and when the state supports individuals to create a […]
Speaking on Business: BioHive
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Biohive This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. To support one of the fastest-growing life sciences communities in the nation, BioHive brings together leaders in our community to collaborate and exchange ideas, nurturing innovation and fostering growth in Utah. Executive Director, Aimee Edwards, is here with more. […]
Speaking on Business: Kirkland & Ellis
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Kirkland & Ellis This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since Kirkland & Ellis opened its Salt Lake City office in 2021, the office has grown to become the second largest law firm in Utah and is ranked among the “Fearsome Foursome” in the 2023 BTI Litigation […]