Category: Blog

Speaking on Business: Sarcos Robotics

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Sarcos Robotics This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Sarcos Technology and Robotics Corporation has been developing cutting-edge robotics technologies for more than 30 years and went public on Nasdaq just last month. Steve Hansen, Chief Financial Officer at Sarcos, is here to tell us about his […]

Speaking on Business: RizeNext

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: RizeNext This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. On Friday, November 19th, the Salt Lake Chamber will host its 45th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. Trina Limpert, the CEO & Founder of RizeNext, will be one of our speakers. Here’s some of what […]

Speaking on Business: Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. October is National Disability and Employment Awareness Month and with a shortage of workers everywhere, it’s important businesses consider hiring those with challenges. As an incentive, federal tax credits can provide up […]

Speaking on Business: Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: UDOT This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Friday, November 19th, the Salt Lake Chamber will host its 45th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. One of our speakers will be Elizabeth McMillan, Director of Communications at the Utah Department of Transportation. Here’s Elizabeth […]

What are Preservation Programs?

There is no one singular solution to Utah’s Housing Crisis. Rather, the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute has identified five “best practices” for meeting the housing affordability challenge in Utah. This article will explain what preservation programs are and what incentives encourage their growth. A vital part of closing the housing gap is preserving affordable […]

Speaking on Business: SLC Economic Development

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: SLC Economic Development This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. It’s hard to mistake the signs of growth in Salt Lake City. Ben Kolendar is the Director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development, and he’s here to tell us how the city government is working […]

Keys to Success: A Creative Solution to Workforce Development & Educational Pathways

Utilized by more than 80,000 students and Utah residents, the Keys to Success app serves as Utah’s leading college and career readiness resource. Through partnerships with the Department of Workforce Services, the Utah System of Higher Education, and local industry, Keys to Success creates a communal platform for both students and organizations to participate in […]

Speaking on Business: Rocky Mountain Power

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Rocky Mountain Power This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Consistent, reliable, and affordable electricity is essential in today’s wired economy. In the past much of Utah’s power came from traditional sources, but times are changing and Gary Hoogeveen, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Power, tells […]

Three Ways Your Business Can Benefit From a Diverse and Inclusive Workspace

On Thursday, Nov. 4, the Salt Lake Chamber and the State of Utah will host Utah’s Business Diversity Summit, a conference aimed at educating business leaders on ways to create more diverse and inclusive workspaces.  By implementing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion practices, businesses can not only become more efficient and equitable, but they can also […]