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The South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce and the South Valley Chamber, in collaboration with the University of Utah, is exploring how Utah businesses are being impacted by and managing air quality in our state. To do so, they are asking businesses to participate in a study examining this issue. This survey should take [...]
The Emerging Tech Policy Lab (EMTECH) is a state-funded research and consulting group created with the intention of leveraging students and faculty from Utah Valley University and Utah State University to serve Utahn industry. The EMTECH program is collecting data on Utahan businesses’ current level of cyber-preparedness via an anonymous survey. The data from [...]
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 enjoys the best economy in the nation, thanks to the hard work and entrepreneurial spirit of individuals and families like you. As our state experiences rapid growth, retaining this recognition and strengthening economic opportunity for all will take focus, collaboration, and planning. The State of Utah is working on a Coordinated Action Plan to implement Utah’s [...]
The Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP), in partnership with the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah), is conducting a study on women-owned businesses within Utah. Utah women age 18 or older who own businesses are encouraged to participate. The purpose of this research is to understand the status of women-owned businesses in Utah and [...]
Well before anyone had even heard of COVID-19 — not to mention the ripple effects into the economy — businesses were having a hard time finding workers thanks to a tight labor market. In July 2018 there was a record opening (at the time) of 6.7 million jobs. From truck drivers to tech workers, the [...]
A broad coalition of community leaders is urging Governor Cox and the State Legislature to approve the $46 million recommended in the Governor’s budget to invest in high priority, regionally important “active transportation” (i.e., biking and walking) projects throughout the state. Wasatch Front Regional Council's goal is to complete a core backbone of safe, family-friendly [...]
According to the World Shipping Council (WSC), the container shipping industry is one of the most important facilitators of the nation’s growth and ongoing economic activity. World Trade Center Utah, Utah Inland Port Authority, Salt Lake Chamber, and Utah business community are fully aware of and working to find solutions to the disruptions in [...]
Statewide annual survey measures public attitudes and engagement in downtown SLC Salt Lake City (December 16, 2020) – While the COVID-19 pandemic has deterred Utahns from visiting downtown in 2020, an annual benchmark survey indicates Utahns’ interest remains high for downtown’s arts, entertainment and dining experiences. One in five respondents said they would consider living [...]
Salt Lake Chamber believes that a public market in the capital city is an amenity that will provide many benefits for residents, visitors and the Utah farmers who grow and market produce. Our team members with Urban Food Connections of Utah (UFCU) operate the successful Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park and Winter Market at [...]
