President’s Message: The City as Cultural Experience Capital
As warmer weather brings more people out of homes and into our vibrant Capital City, I am reminded that the soul of any community is rooted in its culture — the steady hum of entertainment, restaurants and events that bring a place to life. We are fortunate to have all of those things and more […]
Speaking on Business: American Task Force
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: American Task Force This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869, Salt Lake City earned the nickname “Crossroads of the West.” Today, Utah rightfully claims the title as the “Crossroads of the World.” Our residents speak 137 languages, helping us […]
Speaking on Business: Memorial Day Tribute
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Memorial Day Tribute This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Today is Memorial Day, and while many of us will be enjoying all the beauty Utah has to offer, Memorial Day should be a time to pause and honor the brave servicemembers who gave their lives in the […]
Speaking on Business: San Francisco Federal Reserve of SLC – Leadership Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: San Francisco Federal Reserve of SLC – Leadership Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Leadership Utah is the Salt Lake Chamber’s signature leadership program, an exclusive experience for mid-and upper-level management professionals. Megan Sanburn, the business manager at Federal Reserve Bank in Utah, shares her […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Period Project
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Period Project This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. One of the blessings of democracy is the ability of citizens to band together and make a difference, and one of those groups in Utah is called The Policy Project. Mary Catherine Perry serves as the Director […]
Spotlight on Doing Good: Ivory University House will create affordable student housing
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. With a groundbreaking ceremony on May 13, the Utah-based Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation announced plans to partner with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to create Ivory University House, which will provide over 500 units […]
Speaking on Business: Associated General Contractors of Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Associated General Contractors of America This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Mental Health is a concern for every industry as we emerge from the pandemic and seek to recover a sense of normalcy. Here’s Rich Thorn from the Associated General Contractors of Utah to share some […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is a great place to live and do business. We are consistently ranked as best in the nation for our business-friendly environment, quality of life, and access to top-quality healthcare. To add to this quality of […]
Speaking on Business: Salt Lake County – Drought
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake County Drought This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Researchers from Utah State University and BYU recently reported that our current drought is comparable to the Dust Bowl era during the 1930’s. It’s a serious situation, which is why Michael Shea, the Sustainability Director for […]
Speaking on Business: Big-D Construction – Mental Health
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: BIG D Construction – Mental Health This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Addressing the mental health needs of employees is one of the duties of Marissa Gallegos, the Benefits Coordinator for Big-D Companies. Her firm is one of the largest construction companies in the United States. […]