Jennifer Goodwin: Addicted to Busyness
Disclaimer from the author: I want to make sure I don’t come across as using the word addiction in a casual manner. Addiction is serious, very real and has caused turmoil in many lives. Does the following scenario sound familiar? You walk up to an acquaintance you haven’t seen for a while. “Hello!” they say, […]
How to Add to the Member Deals Page
The Salt Lake Chamber’s mission is to stand as the voice of business, support our members’ success and champion community prosperity. One way the Chamber fulfills this mission is by offering membership benefits that increase your organization’s exposure and overall success. This includes our Member Deals page, which allows members to post deals, discounts and […]
Salt Lake Chamber Roots for Potential MLB Expansion to Salt Lake City
Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, issued the following statement regarding the recent announcement of a potential MLB expansion to the Salt Lake City market: “Salt Lake City is primed and ready to welcome Major League Baseball to our great city and state. Utah has a long history of successfully hosting […]
Utah Economic Indicators Show Strength and Caution
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for March 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. “Consumers continue to face market headwinds with high […]
Salt Lake Chamber and Women’s Business Center of Utah Celebrate Inaugural Cohort of Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator
The Salt Lake Chamber and Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) concluded the inaugural cohort of their 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. “We are excited to complete our first accelerator cohort designed […]
Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies
The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: rPlus Energies This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. rPlus Energies is a renewable energy development company based in Salt Lake City, and has been instrumental in opening Utah’s market for utility-scale solar development. President Luigi Resta shares more on how they are helping meet the demands […]
President’s Message: Go Far by Going Together
During the early days of the coronavirus pandemic, uncertainty abounded. Families, individuals and businesses were entering uncharted waters and everyone was searching for reliable information. Looking back, what sticks out in my mind is how Utah business, community and government leaders ultimately came together to design a plan to move forward. As one of the […]
Utah Remains Stable in Growth and Consumer Confidence
The Salt Lake Chamber’s Roadmap to Prosperity Coalition, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for February 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. “While discussions around bank stress and a looming […]
Lori B. Williams: How to Un-Volunteer
The need to take on more work, volunteering to do “extra credit homework” projects and being “busy” is often praised as a good thing and a status symbol. However, it isn’t always a good thing for our work and productivity, along with our overall health. According to research, “multitasking reduces productivity by as much as […]
A Conversation with Monnica Manuel, SVP, Human Resources at Advantmed; Co-founder, Partner at RSG Performance
During March, the Salt Lake Chamber is highlighting influential women in Utah. By sharing their stories and advice, we hope to bring awareness to the importance of Women’s History Month. Monnica Manuel believes that all history is women’s history. For her, an important part of Women’s History Month means acknowledging that the contributions of women, […]