Security Service Employees and Members Raise More Than $33,000 for Children’s Hospitals
Donations benefit Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals in Texas, Colorado, and Utah (SAN ANTONIO, TX – MAY 17, 2023) –– Security Service Federal Credit Union will distribute almost $34,000 to children’s hospitals in Texas, Colorado, and Utah. For the fourth consecutive year, Security Service employees, members, and the community made donations at SSFCU branch location during a month-long […]
New, Outdoor Artwork Springs up at the Gateway
Along with spring flowers, vibrant new art installations are blossoming, including murals, crosswalks, and shop windows. SALT LAKE CITY — (May 17, 2023) The Gateway has received a spring makeover with a plethora of new art for the public to enjoy and celebrate throughout the spring season. Local artists have transformed outdoor spaces with bright themes, and […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Lawmakers as 2023 Legislative Business Champions
Utah Business Community Celebrates Legislators Keeping Utah Economy Strong Salt Lake City, UT (May 17, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber presented the Legislative Business Champion awards today to legislators who passed laws on building our economic foundation and expanding prosperity for all Utahns during the 2023 General Legislative Session. This year, 68 lawmakers received […]
Utah Economy Could Falter If Debt Ceiling Agreement Not Reached
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 10, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Persistent interest rate hikes […]
Ballet West Spring Soirée Raises Over $300,000 for Next Generation of Dancers
THIRD ANNUAL EVENT GENERATES A REC0RD-BREAKING AMOUNT FOR BALLET WEST ACADEMY STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Ballet West recently held its third annual Spring Soirée, where a record-breaking $307,000 was raised to support training of the next generation of dancers at the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy. Over 150 community leaders […]
Uvu’s General Counsel Receives Prestigious Corporate Counsel Award From Utah Business Magazine
Orem, Utah — Utah Valley University’s (UVU) General Counsel, Clark Collings, was recognized as one of the top in-house legal attorneys in Utah with a Utah Business Magazine 2023 Corporate Counsel award at a banquet in Salt Lake City on April 28. As UVU’s general counsel, Collings oversees a team of five attorneys and three staff members and […]
Snow College Graduates Have a New, Streamlined Way to Transfer to Utah Valley University
Graduates can transfer directly into UVU’s Integrated Studies Program and receive credit Orem, Utah — Snow College students in good academic standing who complete an associate degree, or 60 credits toward third-year status, will be accepted into Utah Valley University’s Integrated Studies Program thanks to a new agreement between the two schools. When Snow College […]
Salt Lake Chamber Endorses National LIBERTY Campaign to Work Toward Immigration Reform by Year End
The Salt Lake Chamber supports the national LIBERTY Campaign (Legal Immigration and Border Enforcement Reform This Year), led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and was part of a letter issued to Congress calling for action on border security and legal immigration to meet ongoing workforce needs. So far, the campaign has garnered support from […]
Business Community Releases New Family-Friendly Workplace Guide for Employers to Build Stronger Workforce
New guide outline steps for Utah business leaders to create family-friendly workplace policies SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 4, 2023) – Utah Community Builders, in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, United Way of Salt Lake, and Voices for Utah Children, debuted a new resource for the business community entitled Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for […]
President’s Message: Developing Our Workforce Ensures Our Future
Nothing is guaranteed. Life is a balance of risk/reward or sometimes a sense of luck vs. lack. However, when we contribute our full effort and hone our skills, we are creating our own good luck. Application of this principle works in our personal lives, in business, and when the state supports individuals to create a […]