When Considering Supportive Family Policies, Demographics Matter

A majority of Utah parents with children under the age of 12 work full-time and believe there are a number of policies employers could offer that would support them in getting closer to their ideal balance between paid work and childcare. For employers wanting to support their employees, this article derived from a report from […]

Salt Lake Chamber Releases Business Vision for Utah’s Energy Future

Report shows the state is poised to be an innovative leader as energy demands grow and change SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (OCTOBER 12, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber, with assistance from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute and R&R Partners, has released a business vision for the state’s energy future. Utah’s business community envisions an […]

How Supportive Employer Policies Can Attract Utah Parents to the Workforce

A majority of Utah parents with children under the age of 12 work full-time and believe there are a number of policies employers could offer that would support them in getting closer to their ideal balance between paid work and childcare. For employers wanting to support their employees, this article derived from a report from […]

Supportive employer policies critical for retaining Utah working parents in tight labor market, survey shows

Respondents’ employer policy preferences differ significantly across various demographics September 8, 2022 (Salt Lake City) – Statewide survey results suggest there are a number of supportive policies employers could enact to recruit, support, and retain working parents in Utah’s competitive labor market. The survey, which was sponsored by the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Community Builders, […]

Utah’s Low Unemployment Rate and Positive Job Growth Remain Bright Spot on Our Economy

The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for August 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 most recent dashboard shows the impact record […]

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 […]

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 […]

Speaking on Business: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute

The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Kem C. Gardner Institute was launched in 2015 to provide quality data and analysis for government and business leaders. Nick Thirot, the Institute’s manager of public relations, explains what they do to help make […]

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. […]