The Wall Street Journal recently recognized Salt Lake as the best place for employment, and others have recognized Utah’s growth, economic diversity, as well as its environment as a great place to start a business. As Utah’s business and development success did not happen by accident, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted a virtual panel with those on [...]
Natalie Gochnour, director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and chief economist of the Salt Lake Chamber, provided an in-depth look at Utah's economy. The Salt Lake Chamber hosted the Utah Leads Together: What's on the Horizon for Utah's Economy webinar on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m.
The likelihood that you will know someone who tests positive for the coronavirus is inevitable. As an organization, what can you do to prepare for when a team member tests positive. Join us for a discussion on the resources available, group testing guidance, communication of the positive test and more. PANELISTS Dave Gessel, Executive Vice [...]
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 [...]
The good news is that Bloomberg ranked Utah first in the nation for SBA loans awarded as a percent of eligible payroll at 97.5% meaning those eligible have been receiving those loans. Utah Bankers have processed 47,046 loans totaling $5.5 billion in PPP funds to Utah businesses. Now the conversation has turned to PPP loan [...]
As businesses stabilize and make their recovery plans, consideration of emerging legal issues will avoid problems down the road. Join our panelists to learn about the labor, employment, liability, creditor, supply, and other business issues you need to be watching out for. The Salt Lake Chamber hosted Utah Leads Together: The Next Legal Issues and [...]
The widespread disruptions caused by COVID-19 have compelled many businesses to pivot their strategies for online operations. This has led to an increase in attempts by hackers and fraudsters to find weak points in digital security measures and exploit unknowing businesses already challenged by COVID-19. Companies have also discovered new challenges, such as safely hosting [...]
The communications landscape has changed. From virtual conference calls and client meetings to social media campaigns and digital newsletters, everything has been adjusted to accommodate this new work environment we are in. How do you create confidence in your employees, customers and partners using your communication strategy? PANELISTS Amanda Covington, Chief Communications & Government Relations [...]
Could COVID-19 be the black swan event that forces many industries and companies in Utah, nationally and globally to rethink and transform their global supply chain models? What is already understood is that COVID-19 has exposed the vulnerabilities of many organizations, especially those who have a high dependence on China to fulfill their need for [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber, Rocky Mountain Center for Occupational & Environmental Health and WCF Insurance hosted a "Utah Leads Together" webinar to share how you can implement a safe and healthy work environment plan on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Learn from health and safety experts as they share tips and models for businesses to [...]
