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 […]
UVU Celebrates National First Gen Day by Announcing Achievement of a $15 Million Campaign to Support Students
Utah Valley University (UVU) is marking National First-Generation College Celebration Day on Nov. 8 with an announcement of a major fundraising milestone and an acknowledgment of the thousands of Utahns who have been the first in their families to attend college. Nearly one-third of UVU students (9,933 this year) are first-generation. Over the past five […]
Utah Ranks Among Fastest Growing Life Sciences Industries in the Nation
BioHive, Utah’s non-profit, community-impact driven life science organization, and BioUtah, Utah’s life science trade association, jointly released today Utah’s Life Sciences and Healthcare Innovation (life sciences) economic impact report detailing more than $500 million in net positive fiscal impacts to the state. The report is a comprehensive statewide and national industry analysis conducted by the […]
UVU President Raises Awareness of Cybersecurity Threats in AI-Generated Voice Video
Utah Valley University (UVU) confirmed its commitment to digital safety and awareness, reflected in its unique cybersecurity offerings, by releasing a video from UVU President Astrid S. Tuminez that addresses the growing issue of cybersecurity scams and phishing attacks. In the video, an animated avatar of President Tuminez warns students and staff about deceptive emails, […]
UVU/MTECH Agreement to Shorten Time to Graduation; Offers Innovative Solution for Utah’s Future Workforce Needs
Planning for Utah’s future workforce needs, Utah Valley University (UVU) and Mountainland Technical College (MTECH) signed an innovative articulation agreement today, creating a seamless pathway for MTECH graduates in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and welding to earn an associate degree in business management at UVU in half the time. Today’s agreement gives MTECH graduates in the […]
More than Luck: 13th Consecutive Top Honor for my529
Utah’s plan again receives Gold rating from investment research firm Strong investment options and attractive underlying funds. Convenience and flexibility for the account owner. These features—and not luck—are why my529 has earned top honors from Morningstar for the 13th straight year. Utah’s educational savings plan was one of two plans nationwide to receive the Analyst […]
Banker and Business Leader Breakfast Welcomes Fed Governor Michelle Bowman
The Salt Lake Chamber is honored to welcome Fed Governor Michelle “Miki” Bowman for a special breakfast on November 28, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Our efforts to navigate the coming year will be largely impacted by decisions made by the Fed Board of Governors – namely in managing inflation and employment – so don’t […]
UVU Celebrates Native American Heritage Month, Announces New Office, and a Legislative Appropriation of $2 Million
As part of Native American Heritage Month, Utah Valley University (UVU) officially announced its expanded Native American Initiative along with the news that UVU will offer scholarships to indigenous students from all eight of Utah’s federally recognized tribes. With Native American students enrolling in college at half the rate of other groups nationwide, UVU has […]
Ballet West’s 60th Anniversary Kicks Off with Sold-Out Run of Dracula
Best-Selling Non-Nutcracker in Company History Ballet West’s 60th anniversary season kicked off with nearly 13,000 attendees during Dracula, its first production of the season. The record-breaking sales is a company high for non-Nutcracker performances. Utahns are clearly loving ballet. As one of the top 10 ballet companies in the country, Ballet West has grown its […]