Five Reasons To Join the Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator
Business is booming in Utah. As “America’s Economic Star,” as dubbed by the Wall Street Journal, our state is consistently a place welcoming innovation and entrepreneurship. That’s because here in Utah, we recognize that business owners are stewards of our economic ecosystem, constantly contributing to economic growth, diversity and innovation. In order to continue providing […]
Salt Lake Chamber and Women’s Business Center of Utah Launch Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator
The Salt Lake Chamber and the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) are now accepting applications for its Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator. The seven-week cohort program, sponsored by Bank of America, was designed for diverse small business owners to enhance skills, direction or strategy for their businesses. “This is the logical next step in the Chamber’s […]
Salt Lake Chamber and State of Utah Host The Second Annual Utah’s Business Diversity Summit
Business Leaders and Community Advocates Come Together to Share Best Practices in Building Diversity and Inclusion SALT LAKE CITY (October 28, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber and the State of Utah today held Utah’s Business Diversity Summit, part of the One Utah Summit Series, to share best practices with business and community leaders on how […]
Salt Lake Chamber to Recognize Organizations Elevating Best Practices of Diversity & Inclusion in Utah
Business leaders honor local organizations with Utah’s Business Diversity Summit Awards SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (September 14, 2022) – Utah’s business and community leaders will honor local organizations that lead in equality, diversity and fairness during Utah’s Business Diversity Summit, part of the One Utah Summit Series. These organizations were nominated by community members and […]
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, […]
Speaking on Business: Inclusion Strategies
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Inclusion Strategies This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Ross Romero is a former member of the Utah legislature and today runs Inclusion Strategies, a company that helps businesses do better by being better. Here’s Ross with the rest of the story. ROSS ROMERO In this challenging […]
Speaking on Business: Equality Utah
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Equality Utah This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Twenty-one years ago, Equality Utah hit the scene with the goal to build bridges and find common ground on LGBTQ issues. Executive Director Troy Williams tells us more. TROY WILLIAMS Utah is number one in the nation when […]
Speaking on Business: Diversified Insurance
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Diversified Insurance This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Diversity and inclusion are increasingly important in the marketplace, and one of the experts in the field is Gabriela Benitez, an employee benefits advisor at Diversified Insurance. GABRIELA BENITEZ Diversity, equality, and inclusion have become integral to how […]
Speaking on Business: Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Last year the Salt Lake Chamber launched the Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series to help business leaders grow. Sui Lang Panoke is the Senior Vice President of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion […]
Black Utah: Stories from a Thriving Community
Utah is a place for business and for opportunity; it is a place where you can experience the outdoors in its wildest forms and feel welcome when you walk out your door. The state is growing and it is changing — a reflection of the communities that breathe life into it. While the Black community […]