Morgan Stanley Small Business Academy Now Accepting Applications

Applications open through February 29, 2024 Morgan Stanley’s Small Business Academy is an educational program that seeks to promote equity and empower diverse-owned small-business leaders. The Academy focuses on helping small businesses leverage their competitive advantage, differentiate themselves in the procurement process, strengthen their business knowledge, and build their professional network. The Academy consists of […]

Utah Office of Tourism Announces New Managing Director

Vicki Varela Retiring After 11 Years of Unparalleled Prosperity, Natalie Randall to Assume Leadership SALT LAKE CITY (JAN. 23, 2024) — After more than a decade of unparalleled prosperity, the Utah Office of Tourism and Film is transitioning leadership. Vicki Varela will retire from her role as managing director of the office on Feb. 10, […]

Swan Lake Returns to Ballet West During Record-Breaking 60th Season

BELOVED PRODUCTION RUNS FEB. 9 – 17 IN SALT LAKE CITY SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A must-see for any theatre -goer, Swan Lake returns to Ballet West Feb. 9 – 17 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. The epitome of ballet with elegant ballerinas, chivalrous princes, and heart-wrenching music by Tchaikovsky, will be performed live […]

Salt Lake Chamber Announces 2024 Legislative Priorities at Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit

Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2024 legislative priorities. The Chamber identified several priorities for public policy, chief among them being affordable housing, homelessness, water infrastructure and conservation, and workforce development. “As industries rise and fall, […]

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah Names Jim Guemple Market President

Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah has announced Jim Guemple as its new market president. Guemple will have broad market leadership responsibility in Utah, including oversight of strategy and growth for the health plan and community involvement, bringing more than 20 years of health care experience to the role. He comes to Regence from United Healthcare, […]

How to Post Your Story on the Member News Page

The Salt Lake Chamber’s mission is to stand as the voice of business, support our members’ success and champion community prosperity. One way the Chamber fulfills this mission is by offering membership benefits that increase your organization’s exposure and overall success. This includes our Member News page, which allows members to share press releases, announcements […]

Utah’s Snow Christensen & Martineau to Combine with Spencer Fane

Spencer Fane LLP is pleased to announce Snow Christensen & Martineau, a full-service practice with nearly 50 attorneys and a 135-year history that predates Utah becoming a state, will combine with the firm effective March 1, 2024. The firm will be known locally as Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau. Consistent with the Spencer Fane […]

Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Cox-Henderson FY2025 Budget Proposal

Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement regarding Governor Spencer J. Cox’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal: “Utah’s economic success is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and prosperity. Over the years, our state has frequently been ranked among the nation’s leaders […]