Roadmap to Prosperity Dashboard

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, releases the Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.

The Dashboard is updated monthly, providing essential insights, tracking timely and leading measures, and sharing pertinent indicators. This provides leaders with critical and timely information to make informed decisions. 

First Dashboard released: September 2020.

“As we move into summer, Utah is showing signs of optimism and growth, including year-over-year gains in airport travel as the travel season kicks off. Utah’s rising consumer sentiment, while still lower than it was at the close of 2024, signals cautious optimism as Utahns adjust to the changing economic environment. Post-pandemic new construction highs, combined with these other signs, display the resilient nature of Utah’s economy.”

Derek Miller, President & CEO, Salt Lake Chamber

“Utah’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience, with consumer sentiment rebounding and new construction reaching post-pandemic highs. Summer air travel has also started strongly, showing a sustained recovery in demand. While these are positive signs, concerns such as uncertain trade policy and increased inflation expectations remain.”

Natalie Gochnour, University of Utah's Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

Three Essential Insights from the June 2025 Dashboard

Consumer confidence rebounds, but remains below December 2024 levels.

Utah’s consumer sentiment index rose 1.5% (from 81.1 in May to 82.3 in June) while the U.S. consumer sentiment increased 16.3% (from 52.2 in May to 60.7 in June). These remain 9.8% and 18.0% below their respective levels in December 2024.

New construction reaches a post-pandemic high in May.

Construction activity in Utah reached its highest point since March 2020, driven by a new construction build in Lehi by Texas Instruments. Non-residential construction permit value totaled about $850 million in May 2025, more than three times the value in May 2024.

Summer travel season begins with solid passenger growth.

Salt Lake International Airport recorded 2,424,843 total passengers in May 2025 – up 9.1% from April and 1.33% higher than the same period over the previous twelve months. This year-over gain signals sustained recovery in travel demand as the summer season takes off.