Category: Member News

UVU’s CARE Hub Food Access Program Receives Seven-State Regional Student Affairs Award

The Utah Valley University CARE Hub’s student food access program received the 2023 NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award, which is given to a college or university that has developed an outstanding program that has benefited students and enhanced campus life. NASPA is an association of student affairs administrators in higher education and the association’s […]

Salt Lake Chamber Congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall

Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall on her re-election as Salt Lake City’s mayor. The Chamber looks forward to continuing collaboration with the incumbent administration on behalf of the business community – the backbone to a strong economy and quality of life for Utah […]

Department of Workforce Services: Utah’s October 2023 Employment Summary

Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for October 2023 increased an estimated 2.2% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 38,200 jobs since October 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,742,400. October’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.7%, a one-tenth of one percentage-point increase over September. Approximately 49,300 Utahns […]

How to Use the Community Calendar

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 Community Calendar page, which gives your organization a space to advertise […]

Salt Lake Chamber Congratulates New Legislative Leadership

Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates the new legislative leadership: “We look forward to collaborating with the newly appointed Utah Speaker of the House Mike Schultz and team to strengthen our economy and communities. We are confident that with the private and public sectors continuing to work […]

Spotlight on Doing Good: Utah Valley University Expands Mental Healthcare Services to Students Through TimelyCare

Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community.  Utah Valley University has expanded its well-being and mental healthcare services to students by partnering with TimelyCare, a free 24/7 virtual comprehensive mental healthcare program designed to support student health. College life can be a transformative experience, but […]

You are Invited to Participate in a Utah Women & Leadership Project Research Study

The Salt Lake Chamber is partnering with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) to do a comprehensive study linked to A Bolder Way Forward for Utah. We encourage you to participate. See the details below from the ULWP: The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) is conducting a statewide study to explore more deeply Utahns’ understanding, awareness, attitudes, concerns, and […]

The Clyde Challenge Pay Equity Match

Clyde Companies is partnering with the Copper Rock Championship, part of the LPGA-qualifying Epson Tour, to raise awareness of gender pay disparity within the golfing industry. Despite ongoing efforts to bridge the gap between male and female golfers, women are still paid roughly one fifth of their male counterparts. “Clyde Companies is committed to leading […]