Spotlight on Doing Good: Ivory University House will create affordable student housing
Utah Community Builders frequently highlights businesses going above and beyond to make an impact in our community. With a groundbreaking ceremony on May 13, the Utah-based Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation announced plans to partner with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to create Ivory University House, which will provide over 500 units […]
State of Good Podcast: Turning the Tide on Mental Health Stigma
For every one death on a construction site, there are six suicides among construction workers. This staggering statistic, plus a growing body of evidence, has prompted the construction industry, and all businesses, to do something about workforce mental health. Learn more from employees and leaders in one of Utah’s most prominent construction businesses.
Resilience in Hospitality: Strengthening Mental Fitness in the Hospitality Industry
The Salt Lake Chamber’s social impact foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Utah Restaurant Association to create a wellness guide for the hospitality industry. The guide, titled “Resilience in Hospitality: A Guide to Employee Mental Fitness for the Hospitality Industry,” is designed to strengthen the culture of […]
Living Well in Law: New Mental Wellness Guide Created for Legal Professionals
In an effort to strengthen the resilience, engagement, and mental fitness of Utahns working in law, the Salt Lake Chamber’s social impact foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with the Utah State Bar and its Well-Being Committee for the Legal Profession to create a wellness guide entitled “Living Well in Law: A Guide to Building […]
Business Community Releases New Industry-Specific Employer Toolkits on Mental Fitness in the Workplace
Utah Community Builders establishes new industry-specific guides to support mental wellness SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (MAY 5, 2022) – Utah Community Builders, the social impact foundation of the Salt Lake Chamber, along with business and community leaders debuted three new resource guides today for the construction, legal and hospitality industries. Each guide contains industry-specific data, […]
Total Safety: New Mental Wellness Guide for the Construction Industry
The Salt Lake Chamber and its social impact foundation, Utah Community Builders, are determined to strengthen the culture of mental fitness of Utahns working in construction. They have partnered with the Utah Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Associated General Contractors of Utah to create a wellness guide entitled “Total Safety: A Guide to Resilience and […]
Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah is the youngest state in the nation with over half of our population under the age of 35. Helping businesses create family friendly environments is a priority for Nic Dunn who leads Utah Community Builders, a […]
Empowering Working Parents to Achieve Better Balance Between Work and Caring for Children
Balancing work with taking care of children can often feel like a challenge, and the ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic made that balance much more difficult for many Utah families. The events of the past two years have elevated the child care and family policy discussion, and the business community has a unique opportunity […]
State of Good Podcast: Family Friendly Work Goes Beyond Child Care
Businesses are scrambling to find talent, just as parents are seeking a new normal for work/family balance. On this episode, we discuss how new approaches to family friendly workplaces can address both of these concerns at the same time.
Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders Foundation
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Community Builders This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Three years ago, the Salt Lake Chamber launched the Utah Community Builders Foundation, a non-profit organization created to address critical social and community issues. Nic Dunn leads that program. NIC DUNN The best path out of poverty is through […]