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As we pass the two-year mark of the coronavirus pandemic, the challenges and outcomes are continuous yet measurable. Recently, the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) ranked Utah #1 for response to COVID-19. The impacts of the pandemic are not finished and some of the deepest damage still feels fresh, nevertheless, we should all feel [...]
On November 5, 2021, OSHA issued the COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) for companies with over 100 employees. This rule requires businesses to develop a written COVID-19 policy, including setting up an assessment process for their employees, creating guidelines on receiving proof of vaccination, and establishing a record-keeping system containing this information. [...]
As Utah and the nation are facing a surge of COVID-19 cases and our ICUs are near or full capacity, the headlines continue to send mixed messages and it is increasingly difficult to identify fact versus fiction. During the webinar we heard from the local healthcare experts that are working the front lines. Speakers: [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for July to help business leaders know where Utah sits in the overall recovery. This tool tracks the state’s path to a complete economic recovery from the pandemic recession and provides context for [...]
On June 10-11, the Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery Coalition sponsored a two-part webinar series entitled “Return to Work: COVID-19 Employment Policies and Business Best Practices.” Part one included an overview of recommended policies and procedures from expertsーRyan Parker, chief legal product officer and Marie Kulbeth, general counsel and vice president of legal productーat [...]
Rollout in Magna included a “pop up” clinic to make COVID-19 vaccines available SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 21, 2021) – Utahns 18 and older were encouraged to get vaccinated with the kick-off of a “flash campaign” this morning in Magna City. The goal of the statewide initiative is to achieve a 70% vaccination rate [...]
Utah’s Goal of Achieving 70% Vaccination Rate by July 4th in Reach SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (June 15, 2021) – Leadership from the Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the State of Utah, sent a letter to 10,000 businesses today requesting support for employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. These businesses took the “Stay Safe [...]
A lot has changed over the past year. Businesses have had to pivot from what they were used to into the unknown. As Utah’s economy is bouncing back, vaccination numbers are increasing and positive COVID-19 cases decreasing, many businesses are wondering how best to return to normalcy and adjust for the new way we work. [...]
A lot has changed over the past year. Businesses have had to pivot from what they were used to into the unknown. As Utah’s economy is bouncing back, vaccination numbers are increasing and positive COVID-19 cases decreasing, many businesses are wondering how best to return to normalcy and adjust for the new way we work. [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Recovery Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for June to help business leaders know where Utah sits in the overall recovery. This tool tracks the state’s path to a complete economic recovery from the pandemic recession and provides context for [...]
