Friends for Sight: Creating a Brighter Future for Children
Working hand in hand with school districts and volunteers, Friends for Sight has been making a difference since 1955. Founded by a group of local women passionate about identifying blindness in children, the organization now conducts about 65,000 vision screenings each year across Utah schools. They have also expanded their reach by opening a vision clinic in partnership with the Salt Lake City School District.
Empowering Students and Strengthening the Community with Junior Achievement of Utah & Idaho
Making a lasting difference in the community by equipping young people with essential life skills is at the heart of Junior Achievement of Utah and Idaho (JA). As part of JA Worldwide — a global organization founded in 1919 and active in over 100 countries — the Utah and Idaho chapters have been empowering students since 1956. What began as a small after-school program has grown into a vital local resource, reaching thousands of students each year and helping shape the future of the community.
Best Place for Working Parents® Salt Lake, Summit, and Wasatch Counties is Launched to Recognize Family-Friendly Businesses
Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau, Salt Lake Chamber, Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Park City Community Foundation’s Early Childhood Alliance partner to bring the national program to Utah. The Best Place for Working Parents® is a national network that offers real-time designations to family-friendly businesses. Launched today, the Best Place for […]
Utah Community Builders: Creating Real Change for Utah’s Workforce and Families
An initiative of the Salt Lake Chamber, UCB was founded to address critical community challenges impacting Utah’s workforce. With a mission to create lasting, meaningful change, the organization empowers businesses to redefine success – not just by economic growth but by investing in workforce well-being and resilience. The result? Thriving employees, stronger businesses and a more sustainable future for all.
Joseph Grenny to be Recognized with the Utah Community Builder Award
Today, Utah Community Builders, the nonprofit foundation of the Salt Lake Chamber, announced that Joseph Grenny, Chairman of the Board of The Other Side Academy, will be honored with the 7th Annual Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to address critical community needs.
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 […]
The Business Case for Employee Health: Sentari Minor Presents Master Class on Workplace Wellness
As discussions and research on mental health and wellbeing gain momentum, especially following the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly apparent that mental health is a matter that impacts not only communities but also workplaces. On Feb. 8, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted a Master class titled “The Business Case for Employee Health” to discuss what businesses can do to take action.
New Resource to Assist Business Community With Fair Chance Hiring Practices
The Salt Lake Chamber and Utah Community Builders have released the “Fair Chance Hiring Guide,” a new resource for the business community to learn about hiring individuals previously involved with the justice system and make a positive impact on the lives of those seeking a second chance. “Involvement with the justice system is incredibly common. […]
Spotlight on Doing Good: Utah Valley University Expands Mental Healthcare Services to Students Through TimelyCare
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. Utah Valley University has expanded its well-being and mental healthcare services to students by partnering with TimelyCare, a free 24/7 virtual comprehensive mental healthcare program designed to support student health. College life can be a transformative experience, but […]
How Child Care Affects Businesses
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 pressing […]