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5 Questions With 2023 Pathfinder Deneiva Knight
On November 2, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor six outstanding businesswomen at the 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. One of these women is Deneiva Knight, External Affairs Director at Comcast, who has been chosen as a Pathfinder honoree. Get to know this 2023 Pathfinder by reading below: This year's Women & Business Conference theme [...]
Confidence, Courage, Connection: President Deneece Huftalin Visits the Business Women’s Forum
The first thing Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin did when she came on stage to speak to the Business Women’s Forum was tell everyone to close their eyes. Obediently, the dozens of women attending closed their eyes as Huftalin continued: “Now, when you feel a tap on your head, open your eyes, stand up and walk around.” After [...]
The Federal Shutdown Showdown
Congressional leaders from both political parties are working with the Biden Administration to avoid a federal government shutdown, but many obstacles remain and it looks increasingly likely that a shutdown will happen as the new fiscal year begins on October 1, 2023. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW… In the unfortunate event of a government shutdown, it is anticipated to [...]
Salt Lake Chamber to push for immigration and permitting reform during visit to Utah’s delegation in Washington, D.C.
Business community to unveil important federal priorities to continue Utah's economic prosperity SALT LAKE CITY (September 19, 2023) — The Salt Lake Chamber, with a dedicated group of business executives and community leaders, is headed to Washington, D.C. next week to meet with members of Utah’s congressional delegation to discuss immigration and permitting reform along with other important federal [...]
5 Questions With 2023 Pathfinder Kaitlin Eskelson
On November 2, the Salt Lake Chamber will honor seven outstanding businesswomen at the 2023 Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon. One of these women is Kaitlin Eskelson, President & CEO of Visit Salt Lake, who has been chosen as a Pathfinder honoree. Get to know this 2023 Pathfinder by reading below: What accomplishment in your career [...]
Smart Staffing: Utah’s Small Business Answer to Workforce Challenges
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What’s more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its importance in our economy and [...]