President’s Message: Salt Lake’s “Field of Dreams”
“If you build it, they will come” – The iconic line from the famous baseball film Field of Dreams captured the imagination of a generation. As a community of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs, this rings true. Over the past several decades, our state and capital city have seen significant development, and with it, an influx […]
Utah’s Housing Market Begins to Stabilize Amid Rising Interest Rates
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for July 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. “The economic dashboard is starting to show signs […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Spring Cohort Completing New Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Program
New signature program will build and empower the next generation of Diversity and Inclusion Leaders in Utah’s business and civic community. The 2022 Spring Cohort of the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series concluded with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s new signature program. The Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series, […]
Speaking on Business: Pioneer Day
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Squire I’m Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Sunday marks the 175th anniversary of the first pioneers arriving in the Salt Lake valley. It took them more than three months to reach our present city. Soon after arriving in the valley in 1847, pioneers began building homes and […]
Clear the Air Challenge: What You Need to Know about Ozone
During times of air quality issues, many articles and social media posts will mention “ozone” as a factor. However, many people are uninformed about what ozone is and does, and how it can potentially affect their health. What is ozone? Ozone, also referred to as O3 or simply ‘smog,’ is a pollutant of pale blue […]
Speaking on Business: Squire
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Squire This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. As companies grow, many turn to outside accounting firms like Squire, one of Utah’s top accounting businesses. That firm is led by CEO Jonyce Bullock, who is here to share more about what they offer. JONYCE BULLOCK Squire is the fastest […]
Inflation Matters: Industry Download Webinar
Everywhere we turn the news reviews and discusses inflation and its current and potential impacts on the economy. Inflation in the United States has not reached the levels that were seen in the mid 1970s and early 1980s. During that time, interest rates climbed to 20%. In April 2022, Utah experienced inflation of 10.4% while […]
Speaking on Business: Ken Garff Scholarship Club
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Ken Garff Scholarship Club This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The University of Utah is our state’s oldest university and the new Ken Garff Scholarship Club has recently been added to provide a fine dining experience that helps fund U of U scholarships. General manager Dan Robison […]
Students Lifting Utah: Hope Corps Interns Further UCB’s Priorities, Build up Communities
Utah Community Builders, the social impact foundation of the Salt Lake Chamber, has long been an organization designed to lift up communities and inspire positive change from within. In 2020, an initiative called Hope Corps was created as a direct response to the coronavirus pandemic. The initial goal was to assist and lift the businesses […]
Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates Leadership Utah Class of 2022 Graduates
Industry leaders from across the business community participate in Leadership Utah to gain insight into economic and community development SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (July 13, 2022) – The 2022 Class of Leadership Utah concluded today with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s signature leadership program. Leadership Utah is an exclusive experience […]