21 09, 2023

Confidence, Courage, Connection: President Deneece Huftalin Visits the Business Women’s Forum

By |2023-09-21T10:18:56-07:00September 21st, 2023|Blog, Business Women's Forum|0 Comments

The first thing Salt Lake Community College President Deneece Huftalin did when she came on stage to speak to the Business Women’s Forum was tell everyone to close their eyes. Obediently, the dozens of women attending closed their eyes as Huftalin continued: “Now, when you feel a tap on your head, open your eyes, stand [...]

13 09, 2023

Smart Staffing: Utah’s Small Business Answer to Workforce Challenges

By |2023-09-13T12:23:41-07:00September 13th, 2023|Blog, Small Business Highlight|0 Comments

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 [...]

11 09, 2023

Digital Assets and Blockchain: Fad, Scam or the Future?

By |2023-09-11T12:40:27-07:00September 11th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

In a world driven by digital innovation and financial transformation, new technology is always emerging. However, that technology can often be difficult to fully understand, especially when it is constantly changing and evolving. One example of this new technology is blockchain and digital assets — what does it mean, how does it work, and [...]

17 08, 2023

Five Reasons To Join the Diverse-Owned Business Accelerator

By |2023-08-17T12:43:50-07:00August 17th, 2023|Blog|0 Comments

Business is booming in Utah. As “America’s Economic Star,” as dubbed by the Wall Street Journal, our state is consistently a place welcoming innovation and entrepreneurship. That’s because here in Utah, we recognize that business owners are stewards of our economic ecosystem, constantly contributing to economic growth, diversity and innovation. In order to continue providing [...]

14 07, 2023

Utah’s Economy Shows Resilience with Record Labor Participation and Broad Industry Growth

By |2023-07-14T07:29:29-07:00July 14th, 2023|Blog, News & Press|0 Comments

The Salt Lake Chamber, in partnership with the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, has released the June Roadmap to Prosperity 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. “After several [...]

13 06, 2023

Utah PaperBox: Quality and Sustainability are a Package Deal

By |2023-06-13T07:35:30-07:00June 13th, 2023|Blog, Small Business Highlight|0 Comments

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 [...]

7 06, 2023

How Child Care Affects Businesses

By |2023-06-15T07:32:20-07:00June 7th, 2023|Blog, Policy, Utah Community Builders|0 Comments

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 [...]

4 05, 2023

Rasa Legal: A Small Business for Second Chances

By |2023-05-04T14:22:15-07:00May 4th, 2023|Blog, Small Business Highlight|0 Comments

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 [...]

3 04, 2023

President’s Message: Go Far by Going Together

By |2023-06-28T10:40:49-07:00April 3rd, 2023|Blog, President's Message|0 Comments

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 [...]

16 09, 2022

How Supportive Employer Policies Can Attract Utah Parents to the Workforce

By |2023-06-28T14:52:03-07:00September 16th, 2022|Blog, Utah Community Builders|0 Comments

A majority of Utah parents with children under the age of 12 work full-time and believe there are a number of policies employers could offer that would support them in getting closer to their ideal balance between paid work and childcare. For employers wanting to support their employees, this article derived from a report from [...]

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