Two years ago, the nation experienced a profound call to examine our hearts and minds to root out any racism lingering in our society. At the Chamber, we formed a Diversity Council and the team undertook a 21-day challenge to better understand the plight facing many of our fellow citizens. While I cannot quantify the [...]
A recent piece in the New York Times sheds light on one of the most significant ecological events happening in the country, the drying up of the Great Salt Lake. The New York Times got it right in warning us how important the body of water is to our health and the economy. The good [...]
An unwritten rule of business is that relationships often determine the level of success for organizations and individuals. You may have heard the saying, “You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with,” and we all recognize that work takes up a significant amount of our time. Therefore, we must [...]
“If you build it, they will come” – The iconic line from the famous baseball film Field of Dreams captured the imagination of a generation. As a community of innovators, creators and entrepreneurs, this rings true. Over the past several decades, our state and capital city have seen significant development, and with it, an influx [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
2021 was a year of growth and expansion for Utah’s economy in the face of inflation, supply chain disruptions and proliferating coronavirus variants. Our collective pulling together during the pandemic continues to impress leaders and commentators nationally. At the start of every new year, leaders begin to pursue new goals or priorities within their organization. [...]
The holiday season is upon us, and despite persistent challenges in our businesses and lives, it is imperative to reflect on our blessings and look for opportunities to serve others. Among the many things that merit our thanksgiving, Salt Lake City and Utah are moving forward, committed to growth, prosperity, and opportunity for all. This [...]
The Salt Lake Chamber took a delegation of business leaders to Washington D.C. last month to deliver our federal priorities, as well as reflect on the importance of sustaining the Spirit of America during a time of growing rancour and division. Business is the lifeblood of our economy, providing jobs to families -- allowing them [...]
You may have seen the big news two weeks ago about Built Brand’s decision to sponsor the entire BYU Football team, including providing tuition for all 36 walk-on players. It’s an endorsement deal that will allow every player to take advantage of new NCAA rules governing the use of a player’s Name, Image, and Likeness [...]
