2023 Legislative Session Wrap Up
The Utah State Legislature recently wrapped up the 2023 session with the unofficial theme of “Preparing Utah for Growth.” Over 45 days, the Legislature tackled the difficult job of prioritizing a budget and passing bills focused on issues related to Utah’s growing population. The Chamber policy team worked tirelessly to advocate for policies promoting a […]
Mind the Gap Music Festival Unveils Lineup for Inaugural Festival at the Gateway
SALT LAKE CITY — The Mind the Gap Music Festival is thrilled to announce its lineup of talented and diverse musicians for its inaugural event on Women’s Equality Day, August 26, 2023. The festival will take place at The Gateway in Salt Lake City and promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music and activism. Featuring a […]
Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 7 – February 27-March 3
The Utah Legislative Session ends tonight, March 3rd, and will run up to 11:59 p.m. if deemed necessary by the legislature. BILLS OF NOTE: A bill that we have been watching closely is HB 499, Homeless Services Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Steve Eliason. WHAT IT DOES: The bill requires the Utah Department of Health and Human Services […]
60th Anniversary Season
BALLET WEST ANNOUNCES 23/24 SEASON MILESTONE SEASON WITH AUDIENCE FAVORITES, WORKS BY FOUNDER WILLAM CHRISTENSEN, COMPANY PREMIERES, TOURS TO WASHINGTON D.C. AND CHICAGO, AND THE RETURN OF THE CHOREOGRAPHIC FESTIVAL FIVE-BALLET PACKAGES START AT JUST $147 Salt Lake City, UT— In a live event* at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre, Ballet West Artistic Director Adam […]
Regence and Equip Partner to Offer Virtual Eating Disorder Treatment for People Aged 6 to 24
Equip joins Regence’s suite of virtual treatment options, expanding access to behavioral health care By Regence February 27, 2023 Eating disorders rose sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic – particularly among teens and young adults – and cases and hospitalizations continue to surge. To address the pressing need for accessible eating disorder treatment options, Regence has […]
13th Annual International Women’s Day Forum: Powering Potential Through Changing Times
Tuesday, March 7 (9 am – 2 pm EST) Recent years and today’s complex times have ushered in an abundance of change for women in the workplace. Through it all, we have seen stories of resilience, resolve, reinvention, and, at times, major setbacks. These experiences create ripple effects that could be felt by women, girls, families, and […]
Utah’s Employment Summary: January 2023
1. March 2023 SALT LAKE CITY (March 1, 2023) — Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment for January 2023 increased an estimated 2.8% across the past 12 months, with the state’s economy adding a cumulative 46,400 jobs since January 2022. Utah’s current job count stands at 1,680,400. January’s seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate is estimated at 2.4%. Approximately 42,600 […]
WGU Report: Health Care Job Postings Still Dominate the Rural Pacific Northwest and Mountain West; The Number of Rural Stem Positions Is Significantly Rising
Study examined the rural regions’ workforce trends as they experienced and emerged from the pandemic SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (March 1, 2023) – Western Governors University’s Northwest Regional team, in partnership with WGU Labs, recently released research generated from Lightcast’s job-listing data from 2017 to 2022 to understand how the employment landscape in rural regions of the Pacific Northwest and Mountain West states […]
46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Siamsa Celebration Returns to the Gateway on March 11
SALT LAKE CITY — (February 28, 2023) The Hibernian Society of Utah will paint The Gateway green with the 46th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Siamsa on Saturday, March 11. The highly anticipated cultural event kicks off with the parade at 11:00 a.m. The route will begin at 200 South and 600 West, traveling East to Rio […]
Utah Valley University Launches Utah’s First Event Management Degree
OREM, Utah — Responding to accelerating job growth in the rapidly expanding area of conferences, trade shows, and meetings, Utah Valley University (UVU) has announced a new bachelor’s degree in event management. The new major, UVU’s 92nd bachelor’s program, will be offered through the Woodbury School of Business and is the first degree of its kind […]