Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 5 – February 13-17
Welcome to the end of week five of the legislative session, which wraps up on March 3rd. We have identified our priority bills and look forward to working with our lawmakers in moving these bills forward: HB 42, Technology Commercialization Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist SB 185, Transportation Amendments, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper […]
Speaking on Business: Equality Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Equality Utah DEREK MILLER: This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Equality Utah is the state’s premier LGBTQ rights and advocacy organization. In the last four years, they have turned their attention towards diversity, equity and inclusion education, through their Business Equality Leader program. Public Outreach Director […]
Speaking on Business: WW CLYDE
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: WW CLYDE DEREK MILLER: This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. WW Clyde has a reputation for tackling the toughest construction projects in the roughest conditions. Since 1926, they’ve been known for their professionalism and integrity as the premier heavy civil contractor in the Intermountain West. President […]
Speaking on Business: AT&T
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: AT&T DEREK MILLER: This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. You may have heard that the NBA All Star Game is coming to Utah, bringing in over 100,000 visitors to the state. Also coming with the big game is some big community support. Here is Tara Thue […]
Wasatch Container: This Small Business is Always Thinking Outside the Box
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 […]
Speaking on Business: Ensign College
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: ENSIGN COLLEGE This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. With a historically low unemployment rate, Utah has seen some unprecedented challenges when it comes to recruiting and retaining a workforce. To address this issue, Ensign College has taken several steps. President Bruce Kusch joins us to share […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Film Center
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Film Center This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah Film Center believes that “Good Film Makes Better Humans” and utilizes the power of film to educate, inspire, and engage Utahns. Executive Director Mariah Mellus joins us with more. MARIAH MELLUS: For over twenty years, Utah […]
Kimberly Flores: 4 Steps to Manifest the Life of Your Dreams
Your brain can process up to 70,000 thoughts per day. Those thoughts, feelings and emotions can actually affect your physical world. Whether or not you’re aware of it, you’re always manifesting. Remember that day you woke up in a bad mood, then you stubbed your toe on the bedpost, and later on your way to […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Department of Transportation
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Department of Transportation This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In October 2022, Governor Cox proposed a new vision to build a Utah Trail Network to connect communities in ways that provide transportation choices for everyone to commute, recreate and enjoy. Utah Department of Transportation Executive […]
Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 4 – February 6-10
We are more than halfway through the 7-week Legislative Session and so far the legislature has released about 600 bills. Several issues stand out as top priorities for the Salt Lake Chamber, one of which is housing affordability. It is a critical factor in the economic well-being of all Utahns, the businesses that employ them, […]