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The Utah State Legislature recently wrapped up the 2023 session with the unofficial theme of "Preparing Utah for Growth." Over 45 days, the Legislature tackled the difficult job of prioritizing a budget and passing bills focused on issues related to Utah’s growing population. The Chamber policy team worked tirelessly to advocate for policies promoting [...]
Utah enjoys the best economy in the nation, thanks to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals and families like you. As our state experiences rapid growth, retaining this recognition and strengthening economic opportunity for all will take focus, collaboration, and planning. The State of Utah is working on a Coordinated Action Plan to implement Utah’s [...]
Ben Kolendar, Director of the Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development, talks with Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, about how the pandemic has impacted SLC's plans for economic development, how the city is managing day-to-day operations, why it's important the community stay safe to stay open, and more.
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Salt Lake City Department of Economic Development This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Salt Lake City is the economic hub of Utah and is well-positioned to capitalize upon human, cultural, and technological assets, even during a global pandemic. Ben Kolendar, director at the Salt Lake City [...]
SALT LAKE CITY (September 3, 2019) – The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Department of Workforce Services and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah) announced that they will be partnering on a new initiative called the Chamber Rural Workforce Network to help further Utah’s rural development. The program was made official today when partner officials [...]
Anyone who isn't familiar with the newly created Department of Economic Development in Salt Lake City and how much they are growing, ought to meet Lara Fritts and her team. As Director of Salt Lake City’s Department of Economic Development, Lara leads three divisions - the Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City, Business Development, and [...]
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (February 28, 2019) – Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Downtown Alliance, issued the following statement on HB 441, Tax Equalization and Reduction Act: “As Utah’s ‘Voice of Business,’ the Salt Lake Chamber supports the Utah Legislature taking bold action to implement an updated, balanced approach [...]
The Inland Port Authority is working to create a strategic plan for the Northwest Quadrant of Salt Lake City—and that plan starts with your input! The public forums listed below are open for anyone—please come learn about the inland port, why it's happening, and what the development could look like. Attendees will also have [...]
When it comes to Utah’s legislature, much of the attention focuses on the general session which takes place in January through March each year. While this time is critical to passing the state budget and many other important laws, monthly interim sessions are where the preparation happens and the work gets done before the general [...]
This month’s interim session was filled with hot topics and big-time decisions. Not only did a normal interim session convene to review and prepare upcoming legislation, but Gov. Gary Herbert called a Special Session to vote on catalytic Inland Port and tax changes. This blog shortly explains what makes the interim session important, and provides [...]
