Rust Rare Coin Receiver Jonathan O. Hafen Announces Distribution of Over $23 million to Ponzi Scheme Victims
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless today announced that shareholder Jonathan O. Hafen, the Court-appointed Receiver in the Rust Rare Coin Ponzi scheme, has made three initial distributions to victims totaling $23,273,521.88. For well over a decade, Gaylen Rust defrauded hundreds of victims by falsely claiming that he was operating a lucrative silver bullion trading program. […]
New Resource to Assist Business Community With Fair Chance Hiring Practices
The Salt Lake Chamber and Utah Community Builders have released the “Fair Chance Hiring Guide,” a new resource for the business community to learn about hiring individuals previously involved with the justice system and make a positive impact on the lives of those seeking a second chance. “Involvement with the justice system is incredibly common. […]
President’s Message: Small Businesses Empowering Utah
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. At the Salt Lake Chamber, we celebrate and highlight small businesses each month to demonstrate the vital role […]
Parr Brown Shareholder Jonathan Hafen Sworn in as National President of the Federal Bar Association
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless announced today that shareholder Jonathan O. Hafen has been sworn in and installed as the National President of the Federal Bar Association. Mr. Hafen was sworn in at the FBA’s Annual Meeting and Convention on September 23, 2023, in Memphis Tennessee. He officially commenced his term on October 1st. The […]
How Child Care Affects Communities
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonprofit foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing […]
Utah Economy Could Falter If Debt Ceiling Agreement Not Reached
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (May 10, 2023) – The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has updated the Economic Dashboard for April 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. “Persistent interest rate hikes […]
How Child Care Affects Families
In an effort to help the private sector adapt their workplaces to be more family-friendly, the Salt Lake Chamber’s nonproft foundation, Utah Community Builders, has partnered with Voices for Utah Children and United Way of Salt Lake to create a guide entitled “Family-Friendly Workplaces: A Guide for Utah Business Leaders.” This guide answers many pressing […]
Rasa Legal: A Small Business for Second Chances
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What’s more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its […]
Cactus & Tropicals: Small Business, Big Passion
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses make up 99.9% of all U.S. businesses. What’s more, Utah has been credited as the most pro-small business state in America, thanks to our state’s pro-business initiatives and support systems. Each month, the Salt Lake Chamber will highlight a small business in Utah to emphasize its […]
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 […]