Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement regarding Governor Spencer J. Cox’s fiscal year 2025 budget proposal: “Utah’s economic success is a testament to our collective commitment to innovation, collaboration and prosperity. Over the years, our state has frequently been ranked among the nation’s leaders [...]
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates Mayor Erin Mendenhall on her re-election as Salt Lake City’s mayor. The Chamber looks forward to continuing collaboration with the incumbent administration on behalf of the business community – the backbone to a strong economy and quality of life for [...]
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, congratulates the new legislative leadership: “We look forward to collaborating with the newly appointed Utah Speaker of the House Mike Schultz and team to strengthen our economy and communities. We are confident that with the private and public sectors continuing to [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announced today that Dr. Peter Cressy, a former rear admiral and university president, and director of the George Washington Leadership Institute will give the keynote address at the 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, the state’s premier economic forecasting and public policy [...]
Are you a business professional eager to enhance your knowledge of government affairs? Prepare for Utah’s legislative session by registering for the Salt Lake Chamber’s Government Affairs Boot Camp, a two-day event taking place on October 27th and November 3rd. This immersive experience will help you gain invaluable insights, connect with industry leaders and deepen [...]
Congressional leaders from both political parties are working with the Biden Administration to avoid a federal government shutdown, but many obstacles remain and it looks increasingly likely that a shutdown will happen as the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In the unfortunate event of a government [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
