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 […]
Utah Economic Indicators Show Strength and Caution
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for March 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. “Consumers continue to face market headwinds with high […]
Utah Remains Stable in Growth and Consumer Confidence
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for February 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. “While discussions around bank stress and a looming […]
Speaking on Business: Mayer Brown
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Mayer Brown This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Mayer Brown is a distinctively global law firm that regularly advises the world’s leading companies and financial institutions on their most complex deals and disputes. About one year ago, they opened an office in Salt Lake City. Partner […]
Speaking on Business: Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The One Utah Summit on May 1st and 2nd is Utah’s largest bi-annual gathering of the state’s movers and shakers. And, is the only business summit organized and presented by the state through the Governor’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 6 – February 21-24
We have reached week six out of seven of the 2023 Legislative Session, and the snowy conditions did not detour lawmakers from moving business forward. Currently, there are 560 bills in the House and 291 bills in the Senate, not including resolutions. Sen. Wayne Harper and Sen. Todd Weiler are tied in the lead for […]
Business Watch Legislative Updates: Week 5 – February 13-17
Welcome to the end of week five of the legislative session, which wraps up on March 3rd. We have identified our priority bills and look forward to working with our lawmakers in moving these bills forward: HB 42, Technology Commercialization Amendments, sponsored by Rep. Jeffrey Stenquist SB 185, Transportation Amendments, sponsored by Sen. Wayne Harper […]