Speaking on Business: Utah Inland Port Authority
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Utah Inland Port This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah’s rapid growth has resulted in a need to reduce costs to ship goods to and from our great state. To address that concern, the state created the Utah Inland Port Authority, led by President Jack Hedge, who explains what […]
President’s Message: Salt Lake’s “Field of Dreams”
“If you build it, they will come” – The iconic line from the famous baseball film Field of Dreams captured the imagination of a generation. As a community of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs, this rings true. Over the past several decades, our state and capital city have seen significant development, and with it, an influx […]
Utah’s Housing Market Begins to Stabilize Amid Rising Interest Rates
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for July to help business leaders see where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “The economic dashboard is starting to show signs […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Spring Cohort Completing New Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Program
New signature program will build and empower the next generation of Diversity and Inclusion Leaders in Utah’s business and civic community. The 2022 Spring Cohort of the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series concluded with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s new signature program. The Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series, […]
Salt Lake Chamber Celebrates Leadership Utah Class of 2022 Graduates
Industry leaders from across the business community participate in Leadership Utah to gain insight into economic and community development SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (July 13, 2022) – The 2022 Class of Leadership Utah concluded today with graduation ceremonies celebrating the completion of the Salt Lake Chamber’s signature leadership program. Leadership Utah is an exclusive experience […]
Speaking on Business: Independence Day 2022
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Independence Day 2022 This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Nearly 100 years ago President Calvin Coolidge declared that “the chief business of the American people is business.” But fortunately for all of us, in 1776, a mighty band of brave businessmen and others took time away […]
President’s Message: Clean Air is All Our Business
The summer months welcome warm weather and turn our majestic mountains green with new growth. Unfortunately, that same mountainous view can also worsen the air quality, hindering our ability to enjoy Utah’s great outdoors. Luckily, we are not powerless when it comes to our air. While the quality of Utah’s air is exacerbated by geography […]
2022 Clear the Air Challenge Kicks Off
One month of driving less and smarter to help improve Utah’s Air SALT LAKE CITY, UT (JUNE 28, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber, along with its partners Utah Clean Air Partnership (UCAIR) and TravelWise, kicked off the 13th Annual Clear the Air Challenge today. Issued by business, government and community leaders, the Challenge is […]
Salt Lake Chamber Announces Dr. Donna Milavetz as 2022-2023 Board Chair
The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-serving business association has named Dr. Donna Milavetz, executive medical director, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah, as the new chair of its Board of Governors. Dr. Milavetz most recently served as the Chamber’s vice chair with outgoing Board Chair Gary B. Porter, senior vice president of Deseret Management […]
Utah’s Unemployment Rate Lowest in Nation Despite Challenges
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for May to help business leaders know where Utah’s economy stands. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Utah’s high labor force participation and economic diversity […]