Salt Lake Chamber

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Nimbl Fulfillment is a long-standing 3PL servicing local and national businesses. Nimbl also focuses on community issues, providing support and sponsorship to local organizations. General Manager Alex Parker joins us with more. Alex Parker: Since opening its doors in 2005, Nimbl Fulfillment has helped local and national businesses with their operational...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. WHOlives is a nonprofit organization with a goal described by the acronym ‘W-H-O’ – providing clean Water, better Health and economic Opportunities to all people while prioritizing sustainability and self-reliance. Founder and Executive Director John Renouard joins us with more. John Renouard: So in 2010, I was on vacation in Africa when I saw these youn...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Valley Convention Center is an event venue located in downtown Provo that boasts comprehensive on-site services, a variety of floor plans and even LEED Silver certification. Suzanne Whitaker, Director of Sales and Marketing, joins us with more. Suzanne Whitaker: The Utah Valley Convention Center opened its doors in 2012 and quickly became a hub...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Park City Gardens is an expert on high altitude gardening in the Rocky Mountain West. They aim to meet the challenges of the short planting season and micro-climates that come with mountain living. Owner Sophy Kohler joins us with more. Sophy Kohler: Established in 1983 and located on 10 acres of historic property, Park City Gardens is a Utah flower- and...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alpha Coffee is a veteran and woman co-owned coffee company with two locations in the Salt Lake City area. They’re dedicated to giving back to veterans, the planet and the community. Chief Coffee Officer Carl Churchill joins us with more. Carl Churchill: 13 years ago, my wife Lori and I founded Alpha Coffee in our basement as an online subscription servi...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alliance House is a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit that provides a supportive environment for adults living with mental illness, operating on the pillars of education, employment and housing. Executive Director Paige Huff joins us with more. Paige Huff: Alliance House is part of a program called Clubhouse International, which helps communities across 32...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Millcreek City Lifestyle is a community-focused, multi-media magazine that aims to be a conduit for the people, places and things that make the Millcreek area special. Owner and publisher Julie Janke joins us with more. Julie Janke: At Millcreek City Lifestyle, we believe that stories are the common thread that unite us. They engage us through emotions,...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Motherly is an all-in-one parenting platform that is on a mission to help every mother thrive with expert advice, inspirational stories, curated solutions and more. Cofounder Jill Koziol joins us with more. Jill Koziol: In 2015, Liz Tenety and I founded Motherly, determined to redefine what it means to be “motherly” for a new generation of mothers. Since...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Café Rio is a Utah-based Mexican restaurant, with over 50 locations across the state and headquarters in the Brickyard area of Salt Lake City. President and CEO Steve Vaughan joins us with more. Steve Vaughan : Café Rio was created in St. George Utah, in 1997, by Steve Stanley, a classically trained French chef. 27 years later, we continue to serve the “...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Vinson Home Inspections is a home inspection company providing trusted property inspections to the Salt Lake Valley. They inspect everything from foundation to roof, empowering future homeowners to feel confident in their decisions. Co-Owner Lisa Vinson joins us with more. Lisa Vinson: Vinson Home Inspections is an award-winning company that provides hom...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Did you know that Utah is home to over 300,000 small businesses? This achievement is thanks to our state’s premier business resources, including the new Startup State Initiative. Ryan Starks, Executive Director at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, joins us with more. Ryan Starks: With a young and educated workforce, low corporate tax rate, h...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Loki Coffee is a Salt Lake City-based specialty coffee shop that offers an array of beverages, small bites and merchandise — as well as a comfortable space for getting work done and meeting with friends. Owner Hermie Dela Cruz He joins us with more. Hermie Dela Cruz He: At Loki Coffee, one of our values is building community. While we love coffee, our go...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Westminster University is a private, independent and comprehensive university dedicated to student learning. Dax Jacobson, Dean of the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business at Westminster University, joins us with more. Dax Jacobson: At Westminster University, we are dedicated to providing distinctive academic programs that prepare students for life-lon...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Digital Respons-Ability is a mission-based tech company dedicated to helping young people use technology responsibly. They also equip educators with the certifications and curriculum they need to become digital educators. Founder Carrie Rogers Whitehead joins us with more. Carrie Rogers-Whitehead: Digital Respons-Ability is a research-based education com...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Cicero is a management consulting firm headquartered in Salt Lake City. They use data and expertise to generate insights, create actionable strategies, and drive transformation. Principal Callie Kennel joins us with more. Callie Kennel: At Cicero, we believe that no strategic decision can be made without the right context, perspective and data. That’s wh...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ksense is a full-stack web development agency based in Salt Lake City. Their small team of talented engineers can help you automate your business and streamline your workflow with cutting-edge online solutions. CEO Kelson Erwin joins us with more. Kelson Erwin: Are bottlenecks slowing your business down? Ksense, born in Utah's thriving tech hub, is here...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Biz Social Marketing Agency is a full-service marketing and web design agency that helps businesses of all sizes grow their brands and reach new customers. Founder Jenn Foster joins us with more. Jenn Foster: As the founder of Biz Social Marketing Agency, I understand the power of content creation in today’s digital world. Our agency specializes in craft...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Chatbooks is a Provo-based photo book company that allows you to document your memories in physical form, and you can do it all from your cell phone. Chatbooks Co-Founder Vanessa Quigley joins us with more. Vanessa Quigley: Did you know that printed photos can strengthen your family? Working closely with two psychology professors here in Utah, Chatbooks...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Zenzee is a woman-owned clothing label with a mission to create high-quality, sustainably-minded pieces you won’t find anywhere else. Founder and Designer Sharon Backurz joins us with more. Sharon Backurz: I grew up in Steamboat Springs and began my career as a graphic designer in the cities of New York, San Francisco and Seattle. I then decided that I m...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Make-A-Wish Utah is on a mission to spread the life-changing power of hope to children battling critical illnesses — replacing fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with optimism. President & CEO Daniel Dudley joins us with more. Daniel Dudley: Make-A-Wish was born, fittingly, because of the wish of a child. On April 29th, 1980, 7-year-old C...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. As it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2024, ARUP Laboratories remains one of Utah’s largest and fastest-growing life sciences companies. CEO Andy Theurer joins us with more. Andy Theurer: Forty years ago, a group of University of Utah pathologists acted on a dream to create a clinical laboratory that offers complex testing to hospitals throughout the...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. In October 2022, Salt Lake City Council adopted a new and innovative strategy to address the increasing chronically homeless in the capital city, approving the creation of a tiny home village community. CEO Preston Cochrane of The Other Side Village shares further details. Preston Cochrane: Since 2015, The Other Side Academy has been aiding individuals w...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Office of Energy Development takes a thoughtful, measured approach to energy policy — prioritizing affordability, reliability and sustainability. They are also a Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state’s premier business summit. Deputy Director Harry Hansen joins us with more. Harry Hansen: Energy seems so simple: We flip...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. When it comes to the world of networking, a picture can literally be worth a thousand words. That’s why Score Headshots works to provide top-notch photography services to Salt Lake City’s business community. Director and Lead Photographer Natalie Cass joins us with more. Natalie Cass: I have been the director of Score Headshots for over 17 years, and my...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Farasha is a woman-owned fashion consulting company that offers production and photoshoot services, professional wardrobe styling, creative retail marketing strategies, collaborative events and more. Founder Vanessa Di Palma Wright joins us with more. Vanessa Di Palma Wright: I launched Farasha in 2009 in Park City as a pop-up boutique concept representi...