President’s Message: The City as Cultural Experience Capital
As warmer weather brings more people out of homes and into our vibrant Capital City, I am reminded that the soul of any community is rooted in its culture — the steady hum of entertainment, restaurants and events that bring a place to life. We are fortunate to have all of those things and more […]
Speaking on Business: American Task Force
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: American Task Force This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. When the Transcontinental Railroad was completed in 1869, Salt Lake City earned the nickname “Crossroads of the West.” Today, Utah rightfully claims the title as the “Crossroads of the World.” Our residents speak 137 languages, helping us […]
Speaking on Business: Memorial Day Tribute
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Memorial Day Tribute This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Today is Memorial Day, and while many of us will be enjoying all the beauty Utah has to offer, Memorial Day should be a time to pause and honor the brave servicemembers who gave their lives in the […]
Local Leaders Honored at 43rd Giant in our City
Utah’s business community recognizes local leaders’ contributions and positive impact throughout Utah Business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Grand America Hotel to recognize Ray Pickup of WCF Insurance as the 43rd Giant in our City for his ‘exceptional and distinguished public service, as well as extraordinary professional achievement.’ The award is presented by the […]
Salt Lake Chamber Awards Legislators as 2022 Business Champions
Utah Business Community Honors Pro-Business Legislators The Salt Lake Chamber presented the Business Champion awards today to legislators who stood for the interests of continued prosperity and quality of life for Utah employers and employees during the 2022 General Legislative Session. 80 lawmakers received the Business Champion Award. This award is given to those legislators […]
Wasatch Innovation Network Selects Top 100+ Entrepreneurs to Build Next Wave of Innovation in Utah
Final top WIN100 entrepreneurs were community-nominated and peer-selected The Wasatch Innovation Network (WIN), a partnership between the Salt Lake Chamber and TechBuzz News, has completed its inaugural round of the WIN100, a community-nominated and peer-selected process of the top 100 venture entrepreneurs in Utah. Sponsored by the top venture firms in the region, WIN100 is […]
Salt Lake Chamber Statement on the Passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, issued the following statement regarding the passing of Senator Orrin G. Hatch: “Utah has lost a dedicated leader and champion. Senator Hatch’s legacy and leadership will have a lasting impact for decades to come. He was a true partner to Utah’s business community, championing legislation […]
Utah Key Indicators Begin to Show Signs of Global Uncertainty
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 22, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April to help business leaders know where Utah stands economically. This tool provides data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. […]
President’s Message: Prioritizing Your Cyber Risk Management
Cyberattacks against government targets and business infrastructure garnered major headlines last year. From ransomware and spyware to zero-days and phishing, the number of targets and capabilities of bad actors continues to grow. Any actions taking place online deserve our highest consideration for protection and defense. Cyber attacks cannot only cripple key infrastructure and business functions, […]
Salt Lake Chamber to Recognize Aden Batar with Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award
The Salt Lake Chamber announced today that Aden Batar, Director of Migration and Refugee Services for Catholic Community Services of Utah, will be honored with the 4th annual Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to address critical community needs. […]