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 […]

Utah Valley University to Honor More Than 8,517 Graduates at 2023 Commencement

Eighty-seven percent of the graduates are from Utah  OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University’s (UVU) 2023 commencement and convocation ceremonies, honoring 8,517 students receiving a total of 9,629 degrees and certificates, will take place on Thursday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. in the UCCU Center on UVU’s Orem Campus. “Commencement and graduation are a time of joy […]

Fortune Ranks Intermountain Health Among America’s Top 300 Most Innovative Companies for 2023

Fortune Magazine has ranked Intermountain Health as one of America’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023. The national publication honors 300 companies that are “transforming industries from the inside out.” Intermountain Health ranked 85th on the list, which also included Nike, Apple, and Amazon. For this list, the magazine used market research and data to build and […]

Regence Bluecross Blueshield of Utah Appoints Anthony Dowidowicz, M.D. MBA, as Executive Medical Director

Physician leader board-certified in health care quality management brings extensive experience to Utah’s first health insurance company SALT LAKE CITY – Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah welcomes Anthony Dowidowicz, M.D., MBA, as its executive medical director. In this role, he will lead the implementation of clinical strategies and drive performance, cost effectiveness, and quality across […]

Turf Conversion Grants Awarded to Seven Salt Lake County Cities

Local elected officials join Salt Lake County Mayor to kick off projects WEST JORDAN, UTAH—Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced Thursday $1.1 million in turf conversion grants for seven cities across the Salt Lake Valley. Using funds from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA), post-performance grants will be distributed to 21 approved projects across seven […]

Salt Lake Chamber Honors Leaders at 44th Giant in our City

Utah’s business community celebrates local leaders’ for their service and positive impact on communities across Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 27, 2023) – Business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Grand America Hotel to recognize Wilford Clyde, Chair of Clyde Companies, Inc., as the 44th Giant in our City for his life as ‘a […]

Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Energy Development

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Office of Energy Development This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah is an energy-rich state with vast traditional and renewable resources. The opportunities to explore and develop new technologies will help maintain and grow Utah’s position as an energy leader. Energy Advisor to the Governor […]