Stabilizing Economy Brings Growth Challenges Back to Forefront
The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has updated the May Economic Dashboard to support business leaders in understanding impacts on Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers. “Inflation remains higher than desired and […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Lawmakers as 2023 Legislative Business Champions
Utah Business Community Celebrates Legislators Keeping Utah Economy Strong Salt Lake City, UT (May 17, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber presented the Legislative Business Champion awards today to legislators who passed laws on building our economic foundation and expanding prosperity for all Utahns during the 2023 General Legislative Session. This year, 68 lawmakers received […]
Salt Lake Chamber Honors Leaders at 44th Giant in our City
Utah’s business community celebrates local leaders’ for their service and positive impact on communities across Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (April 27, 2023) – Business and community leaders gathered Thursday at the Grand America Hotel to recognize Wilford Clyde, Chair of Clyde Companies, Inc., as the 44th Giant in our City for his life as ‘a […]
Salt Lake Chamber to Honor Mary Ann Lee with Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award
The Salt Lake Chamber announced today that Mary Ann Lee, Artistic Director for the University of Utah Children’s Dance Theatre & Tanner Dance Program, will be honored with the 5th Annual Lane Beattie Utah Community Builder Award. The award recognizes an inspirational individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty to address […]
Inflation Cools and Home Prices Continue Downward Trajectory
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for January 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. “Utah and the national economy continue to experience […]
Childcare Impacts on Utah’s Workforce and State Economy
New report shows childcare issues result in an estimated $1.36 billion loss annually for Utah’s economy SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – JANUARY 18, 2023 – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation (USCCF), in partnership with the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Community Builders, United Way of Salt Lake, and Voices for Utah Children, released a report, […]
Home Prices Begin to Moderate and Basement Level Unemployment Punctuate Utah’s 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 December 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. “Utah’s labor market is strong, with unemployment at […]
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 […]
Wilford Clyde to be Honored as 44th Giant in our City
Salt Lake business community’s highest honor recognizes leader’s contributions and positive impact throughout Utah SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (December 12, 2022) – The Salt Lake Chamber today announced that Wilford Clyde, Chair of Clyde Companies, Inc., will be honored as the 44th Giant in our City. The award recognizes those with exceptional and distinguished service, as […]
Low Unemployment and Stable Consumer Confidence Continue to Power Utah’s 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 November 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. “Utah’s consumer sentiment showed a modest rebound heading […]