I Would Much Rather Have Courage Than Be Pretty

“I am not here to be pretty for you. I am just trying to survive.” Elizabeth McMillan, director of communications at the Utah Department of Transportation, recalled one of the most difficult times in her life – her husband had just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and work was busier than ever as she […]
Speaking on Business: Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Research into the practices of successful businesses demonstrates the importance of diversity and inclusion – creating organizations made stronger by employees who possess a wide variety of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. To assist […]
Speaking on Business: Columbus Community Center

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Columbus Community Center This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. One of the most difficult challenges a parent faces is having a child with a disability and not knowing where to turn for assistance. Fortunately, Kristy Chambers, CEO of the Columbus Community Center, is here to tell us […]
Business Watch: 2022 Legislative Updates – Week 2

The second week of the legislative session added numerous bills to committee floors, and hearings were done on funding requests from various groups, including the Chamber’s Downtown Alliance. Base budget bills all passed for the session and several legislative themes continue to dominate discussions around government authority, income taxes, water conservation and education. A few […]
Speaking on Business: Double D Distribution

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Double D Distribution This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Trucks and their drivers are a lifeline of our nation, moving the goods and products that make our economy run. Here to tell us about one of Utah’s premier trucking companies is Skyler Droubay with Double D […]
Speaking on Business: Alta

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Alta This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. There are ten world-class ski resorts just an hour away from the Salt Lake Airport, and one of those is Alta. Andria Huskinson, the resort’s communications manager for Alta is here with the latest about the greatest snow on earth. ANDRIA […]
Salt Lake Chamber Launching Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series

Apply today to be part of the inaugural cohort class SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (January 26, 2021) – The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-serving statewide business association, is accepting applications for its Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series, sponsored by sustaining partner Zions Bank. The program was developed to provide newly designated […]
Speaking on Business: Envision Utah

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Envision Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is the fastest growing state in the nation and with that comes challenges that Envision Utah helps to solve. It was founded in 1997, and since then over 100,000 Utahns have participated in its efforts. President and […]
Speaking on Business: UCAIR

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: UCAIR This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Air quality is important to everyone, and Utah’s Clean Air Partnership works to ensure that we all understand what’s at stake. Executive Director Kim Frost is here to help us learn what each of us can do to improve […]
Speaking on Business: Salt Lake Chamber Legislative Initiatives

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake Chamber Legislative Initiatives This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Utah legislature is in session, and the Salt Lake Chamber is working hard with elected officials to address the needs and concerns of our members and the citizens they employ. This is the second […]