Speaking on Business: Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In 2015, Utah legislators passed legislation that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation – while also protecting individual religious beliefs and religious institutions. Now working to expand business opportunities for the LGBTQ+ community is Liz […]

Speaking on Business: TechBuzz News

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: TechBuzz News This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Over 152,000 people are now working in Utah’s high-tech industry and, Utah’s tech-related employment is expected to grow more than any other state this year. Here to give us the inside scoop is Paul Ahlstrom, the founder of […]

Speaking on Business: Les Olson Company

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Les Olson Company This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. In 1956, Les Olson, the father of twelve young children, gave up a secure job to create his own company. His grandson, Troy Olson, joins us with an update on that company. TROY OLSON Since 1956, the […]

Speaking on Business: Catholic Community Services of Utah

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Catholic Community Services of Utah This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Governor Cox recently announced that Utah will receive at least 765 Afghan refugees. Aden Batar, himself a refugee from Sudan, is now leading the efforts for Utah’s Catholic Community Services to assist these individuals, and […]

Speaking on Business: IsoTalent

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: IsoTALENT This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. With Utah’s economy enjoying record high employment levels, finding the right employees can be challenging. Paul Ahlstrom, co-founded IsoTalent, explains why many companies are turning to his firm for help in hiring topflight candidates. PAUL AHLSTROM Utah’s economy is […]

Speaking on Business: Jacobsen Construction

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Jacobsen Construction This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah’s construction industry is a closely watched indicator of our state’s economic recovery from the COVID crisis. With that in mind, we’re thrilled today to welcome Gary Ellis, president and CEO of Jacobsen Construction, to share why Utah’s […]

Speaking on Business: American Packaging Group

 The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: American Packaging Group This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. You may be surprised that many of the displays and packaging you see in stores are made right here in Utah by the American Packaging Group. Owner Jeff Tiede is here to share their story. JEFF […]

Speaking on Business: Westminster College

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Westminster College (#2) This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Education is vital to Utah’s economic future and a key part of that success is Westminster College, which Princeton Review calls one of the best in the nation. Tamara Stevenson, Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, […]

Speaking on Business: Utah Department of Workforce Services

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Department of Workforce Services This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah’s economy is continuing to outperform the rest of the country, and our employment rate hit near record highs at 97.4 percent in July. That’s great news, but there is a flip side for Utah […]

Speaking on Business: University of Utah Black Cultural Center

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: UoU Black Cultural Center This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah has a strong, well-educated, hard-working and vibrant workforce, and we want to make sure that everyone in Utah feels welcome and wanted. Meligha Garfield is here to share what the University of Utah is doing. […]