10 Businesses to Check Out this Holiday Season
During the holiday season, the joy of finding thoughtful gifts for loved ones becomes an opportunity to create special memories with family and friends. Shopping at local businesses not only brings a unique touch to your gifts but also strengthens the community. To help you discover the perfect presents and festive spots, we’ve highlighted ten local shops offering an array of handmade items and family-friendly activities. These businesses add quality, creativity and holiday charm, making the season even more memorable.
Finding Small Businesses: How to Use the Utah Women-Owned Business Directory
The Utah Women-Owned Business Directory is an invaluable resource from the Women’s Business Center of Utah for discovering and supporting local women-owned businesses. According to the directory, if women owned half of all businesses in Utah, the state could experience 8% business growth, a 69% revenue increase and a 10.5% rise in new job creation. By using the Utah Women-Owned Business Directory, you’re helping to empower and celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you navigate and make the most of this directory:
Salt Lake Chamber and Utah Business Leaders Unveil Utah’s First-ever Statewide Free Enterprise Vision, Utah Rising
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber and Utah’s business leaders unveiled six focus areas and strategic goals fueling Utah Rising, a plan to make Utah the top performing economy in the nation. Each of the six areas, with their respective goals, measurements and associated projects, represent areas of opportunity and challenge for Utah, and are set to be accomplished ahead of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
Salt Lake Chamber Hosts 48th Annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the 48th annual Women & Business Conference and awarded the prestigious 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award. This annual conference provides a valuable platform for furthering professional growth and fostering relationships in the business community. This year’s theme was “I.L.L.U.M.I.N.A.T.E.,” which stands for Inspiring Leadership, Learning, Unity, Motivation, Innovation, Networking, Ambition, Teamwork and Empowerment. View the conference agenda here.
Economic Indicators Mixed Heading Into Final Weeks of 2024
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the October 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah consumers are showing signs of […]
New Resource Encourages Flexible Workplace Practices for Utah Businesses
Utah Community Builders, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, has released the “Workplace Flexibility Guide,” a new resource for the business community to learn about possibilities for workplace flexibility, ways to manage it and how it can be a catalyst for a high-performing work culture and employee wellness. “During the last several years, Utah workforce […]
General David Petraeus, Former CIA Director and Army General, to Keynote the 2025 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber and the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announced General David Petraeus to be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, the state’s premier economic forecasting and public policy event attended by policy, business and academic thought leaders from across the state. […]
Utah Economy Remains Sound Despite Labor Markets Softening
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the September 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah continues to provide a solid […]
Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates 137 Years of Business Leadership at 2024 Annual Meeting
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted its 137th Annual Meeting, celebrating another year of growth, collaboration and commitment to a strong and successful Utah. The event recognized key achievements, releasing its 2023-2024 Annual Report, and honored business and community leaders who exemplify dedication to the Chamber’s mission of promoting opportunity and prosperity in Utah. “Our […]
Utah’s Positive Consumer Confidence Makes It an Economic Standout
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the August 2024 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah’s economy remains robust, standing out […]