Salt Lake Chamber Announces 2024 Legislative Priorities at Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
Today, the Salt Lake Chamber hosted the annual Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute to release its 2024 legislative priorities. The Chamber identified several priorities for public policy, chief among them being affordable housing, homelessness, water infrastructure and conservation, and workforce development. “As industries rise and fall, […]
Lorena Martinez: Why Don’t I Feel Like I’m Good Enough?
You applied, interviewed, received the job offer, accepted, and now it is day one of your new job! Congratulations! All of a sudden, you feel uneasy and thoughts of doubt start filling your head, such as or “I am not good enough” and “Am I qualified for this job?” These thoughts are what is called […]
George Washington Scholar and Executive Dr. Peter Cressy to Keynote 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit
The Salt Lake Chamber and Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute announced today that Dr. Peter Cressy, a former rear admiral and university president, and director of the George Washington Leadership Institute will give the keynote address at the 2024 Utah Economic Outlook & Public Policy Summit, the state’s premier economic forecasting and public policy event […]
President’s Message: Commitment and Engagement Creates Shared Success
In our fast-paced and dynamic business landscape, leaders must recognize the profound impact they can have not only within their organization but also in the broader community. The success and prosperity of a business are inherently tied to the commitment and engagement of its leaders. A dedicated leader who actively participates in community initiatives can […]
Cristine Salazar: Why You Should Be Kind To People
A couple of weeks ago, I came across an illustration on social media titled “Why you should be kind to people.” The picture showed a circle with a small dot inside of it. The circle was labeled “Someone’s life”. On the outside, it stated, “This is what you know about it” and an arrow pointed […]
Lorena Martinez: The Importance of One-on-Ones
Congratulations, you are now a manager! You have now acquired a team you are responsible for — great! Now what? What does it entail to have your own team? There is training involved, of course, but once that is done, do you just manage them, and that’s it? No. As a manager or a leader, […]
A Conversation with 1987 ATHENA Pat Shoemaker-Glessner
https://slchamber.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/IMG_3423.jpeg Since 1984, the Salt Lake Chamber has presented the ATHENA Award to an active member who demonstrates creativity and initiative in business, provides valuable service by devoting time and energy to improve the quality of life for others in the community, and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential. Our Vice President of […]
Salt Lake Chamber Launching Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series
Apply today to be part of the inaugural cohort class SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (January 26, 2021) – The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-serving statewide business association, is accepting applications for its Small Business Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Training Series, sponsored by sustaining partner Zions Bank. The program was developed to provide newly designated […]