SALT LAKE CITY, UT (July 2, 2020) -- The Salt Lake Chamber, along with the signatories below, has issued the following statement calling upon state leaders to update health guidelines to combat the coronavirus to include the requirement to wear a face mask in public places when social distancing is not feasible: "As business and [...]
Learn about the experiences of Black professionals in Utah's business community. This is the first in a series of webinars, symposiums, and roundtables as part of the partnership between the Utah Black Chamber and the Salt Lake Chamber to focus on, discuss, and address issues of racism, equality, and inclusion in business. The Salt Lake [...]
Salt Lake Chamber releases CEOutlook 2020-Q2 Executive Look at the Economy SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (July 1, 2020) – Utah business executives statewide report a significant decline in confidence along with an expectation for future growth, both related to economic consequences associated with the coronavirus. The findings were released today as part of the 2020-Q2 [...]
As we enter the summer months, it is natural for us to reflect on our freedoms and the beauty of this land we call home. Most people did not expect to spend 2020 confronting a pandemic, economic challenges, civic unrest, the restructuring of our social lives and a few earthquakes thrown in for good measure. [...]
President Bruce Kusch of the LDS Business College joins Derek Miller to discuss how the college and education community is adapting and innovating to the COVID-19 pandemic.
James Jackson III, Founder and Executive Director of the Utah Black Chamber, joins Derek Miller to discuss how we can work together as a community to create change, eliminate injustice and promote equality.
We want to share with you the most recent numbers we have received from our polling firm Dan Jones & Associates. The survey results below include very likely Republican voters AND Unaffiliated and Democrat voters who say they will vote in the 2020 Republican Primary. A Note from Our Pollster: Among those who have not [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (JUNE 25, 2020) — The Salt Lake Chamber announced the launch of “Stay Safe to Stay Open,” a campaign to inform and support businesses in following COVID 19 guidelines from the Utah Department of Health. The initiative was introduced today with an invitation for businesses to take a pledge that they [...]
These last four months have been a trying time for Utahns across the state. As you know, COVID-19’s impact on the world economy has been devastating, and Utah has not been immune. Utah’s unemployment rate has gone from the lowest ever recorded at 2.3 percent in January and to 8.5 percent in May. Nationally, the [...]
The Utah Board of Regents and Utah System of Technical Colleges (UTECH) has merged to create a new higher education organization — Utah Board of Higher Education. How does this development impact the business community? Join us as we discuss with the incoming board what to expect this upcoming year and the history of education [...]
