Category: Blog

Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 2 – January 23 – 27

Dear Business Community, It is the second week of the legislative session and the pace is accelerating. Just eight days into the legislative session, Utah lawmakers have given their final approval to pass HB 215, Funding for Teacher Salaries and Optional Education Opportunities, sponsored by Rep. Candice Pierucci, a controversial bill that allocates $42 million […]

Speaking on Business: Women’s Business Center of Utah

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Women’s Business Center of Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In 1997 the Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration, established the Women’s Business Center of Utah to provide services to female entrepreneurs and small business owners.  Here is State Director Ann […]

Speaking on Business: Chapman Richards & Associates

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Chapman Richards This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah’s real estate market has experienced some extreme changes over the last several years. Real estate professionals can help you navigate Utah’s ever-changing market. Greg Summerhays, Realtor with Chapman Richards and Associates, joins us today to share more.  GREG […]

Speaking on Business: Vision to Growth

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Vision to Growth This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business  It’s Utah Tech Week, a grassroots community celebration of Utah’s tech and startup scene. Startups, VCs, and community organizations put together events to serve Utah’s tech community. Joining us is Val-Pierre Genton, Founder & CEO of Vision […]

Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 1 – January 17 – 20

Dear Business Community, The 2023 General Legislative Session is well underway. The Utah Legislature convened the 65th session on January 17th and will work hard for 45 days to appropriate funding and legislate. Our team is actively engaged on the Hill, and if you would like to meet with us or relay emerging policy concerns, […]

Speaking on Business: Squatters

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Squatters This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business.  Since 1989, Squatters Pub Brewery has been a staple in our local community, providing customers with world-class delicious food, handcrafted beer and a welcoming environment.  Here’s Salt Lake Brewing Co’s Marketing Manager Rick Seven with more. RICK SEVEN Squatters […]

Utah’s Employment Summary: December 2022

SALT LAKE CITY (Jan. 20, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for December 2022 increased an estimated 2.4% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 40,100 jobs since December 2021. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,689,800. December’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate remains at 2.2%. Approximately 38,900 Utahns are unemployed. The […]

Speaking on Business: Wilson Sonsini

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Wilson Sonsini This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Judge Deno Himonas served for seven years on our state’s highest court and has over 30 years of legal experience.  Last March he returned to private practice and is here to share more.  DENO HIMONAS: I was excited […]

Childcare Impacts on Utah’s Workforce and State Economy

New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 18, 2023 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Community Builders, United Way of Salt Lake, and Voices for Utah Children, released a report, […]