Jennifer Goodwin: Hold on a Second…Am I the Only Businesswoman in the Room?
Whether it is race, age, gender, or sexual orientation, I am sure we have all experienced being an “only” in the room at one point or another. Being an “only” can be extremely anxiety-inducing or simply feeling icky. Considering we spend 40+ hours each week in the workplace, it makes sense to want to feel […]
Business Watch: 2022 Legislative Updates – Week 3
We have reached week three of the legislative session and continue to make progress in policy discussions with legislators. There was some policy debate on SB 139, Prescription Cost Amendments, sponsored by Sen. Vickers, and it is viewed as a patient friendly bill. It would make prescription drug costs, even those recouped through a pharmaceutical coupon, […]
Speaking on Business: Intrepid Agency
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Intrepid Agency This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Decades of hard work, strong relationships and goodwill can disappear quickly if an organization is not prepared in times of crisis. That’s why Chris Thomas, president of Intrepid, is encouraging organizations and businesses to develop and regularly update […]
Speaking on Business: Mountainland Supply
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Mountainland Supply Company This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Mountainland Supply Company started in Provo in 1947, and today it has eight showroom locations, 32 distribution branches across Utah, Idaho, Wyoming and now, Kansas. They feature great products and are staffed with great people. Here’s CEO […]
President’s Message: The Five Love Languages of Business
Whether you are talking about business or romance, relationships have patterns for success. For example, several years ago The Five Love Languages simplified into five categories how people experience love. Placing relationships in a language framework demonstrated that they can successfully be learned and spoken, even fluently. Business at its core is about relationships, whether […]
Speaking on Business: Barr Engineering
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Barr Engineering This is Derek Miller speaking on Business. Barr Engineering is a U.S.-based, employee-owned engineering and environmental consultancy with over 900 employees. For over 50 years, Barr has delivered integrated solutions to a variety of clients. Brad Dunn, a senior mining geologist in the Salt Lake […]
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 […]