Parr Brown Shareholder Jonathan Hafen Sworn in as National President of the Federal Bar Association
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless announced today that shareholder Jonathan O. Hafen has been sworn in and installed as the National President of the Federal Bar Association. Mr. Hafen was sworn in at the FBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention on September 23, 2023, in Memphis Tennessee. He officially commenced his term on October 1st. The […]
UVU Announces New Integrated Mental Health Conference
Dedicated tracks focus on addiction, depression, interpersonal violence and suicide prevention OREM, Utah — The Utah Valley University (UVU) College of Humanities and Social Sciences announced that its 2023 Conference on Mental Health will be Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on UVU’s Orem Campus. The one-day conference will include keynote speaker and mental health advocate Sean Astin, an American […]
What Will You Learn at the 2023 Government Affairs Boot Camp?
Are you a business professional eager to enhance your knowledge of government affairs? Prepare for Utah’s legislative session by registering for the Salt Lake Chamber’s Government Affairs Boot Camp, a two-day event taking place on October 27th and November 3rd. This immersive experience will help you gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders and deepen […]
National Science Foundation Grant to Fund Open Access Education Research in Utah
Utah Valley University professor to serve as co-principal investigator on project OREM, Utah — The National Science Foundation (NSF) has granted $387,295 to a group of researchers at universities in the Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) to create open access responsible and ethical conduct of research and mentoring trainings across academic institutions. The project […]
UVU Expands Student, Community Impact With Major Fundraising Milestone and New Health Initiative
OREM, Utah — At its 33rd annual President’s Scholarship Ball Saturday night, Utah Valley University (UVU) unveiled a bold new initiative that will include an innovative Health and Wellness Village on its Vineyard Campus. The village will provide health services to Utah County’s growing community and will be a training ground for the next generation of […]
How to Promote Opportunities on the Job Board
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 Job Board page, which allows members to post job openings and […]
The Federal Shutdown Showdown
Congressional leaders from both political parties are working with the Biden Administration to avoid a federal government shutdown, but many obstacles remain and it looks increasingly likely that a shutdown will happen as the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In the unfortunate event of a government shutdown, […]
UVU To Break Ground on Scott M. Smith College of Engineering and Technology Building on Sept. 21
Building will include the latest tools and technologies for student success OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University (UVU) will break ground tomorrow, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. on the Scott M. Smith College of Engineering and Technology Building on the university’s Orem Campus at 500 W. 1200 S. The four-story building, supported by Qualtrics co-founder […]
Salt Lake Chamber to push for immigration and permitting reform during visit to Utah’s delegation in Washington, D.C.
Business community to unveil important federal priorities to continue Utah’s economic prosperity SALT LAKE CITY (September 19, 2023) — The Salt Lake Chamber, with a dedicated group of business executives and community leaders, is headed to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with members of Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss immigration and permitting reform along […]
UVU Continues to Grow Program to Meet Needs of Utah’s Expanding College-Aged Latino Population
University’s efforts generate new funding and recognition OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University (UVU) continues to expand its Latino Initiative program to meet the needs of Utah’s growing college-aged Latino population and is being recognized for the progress being made. With the largest Latino student enrollment among four-year higher education institutions in Utah, UVU provides a variety of programs to help pre-college-age […]