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 […]
Utah Congressional District 2 Candidates Weigh In on Federal Priorities
In preparation for the upcoming Utah Congressional District 2 Republican Primary on September 5, 2023, and General Election on November 21, 2023, the Salt Lake Chamber asked candidates to provide their stances regarding federal priorities important to the business community. Topics: Permitting Reform: What legislative initiatives will you support to modernize our nation’s permitting process, […]
State of Good Podcast – Ep. 5: Poverty’s Impact on Utah Families
Poverty in Utah profoundly impacts families, exacerbating financial instability, limiting access to quality education and health care, and hindering opportunities for upward mobility. The cycle of poverty also creates challenges for families, often resulting in intergenerational effects that can perpetuate the cycle for future generations. On this episode, we discuss what businesses can do to […]
How Child Care Affects Businesses
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing […]
Salt Lake Chamber Urges Utah’s Leadership to Address the National Debt Ceiling
The Salt Lake Chamber recognizes that failing to raise the debt ceiling and to constrain federal government spending will have negative impacts on our national economy and unintended consequences on every Utah business. As such, Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Chamber, sent a letter to Utah’s Members of Congress urging them to do […]
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 […]
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 […]