Salt Lake Chamber

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Downtown Farmers Market has once again transitioned out of Pioneer Park and into The Gateway for the winter season. Carly Gillespie, Deputy Director of Urban Food Connections Of Utah, joins us with more. Carly Gillespie: The mission of the Market is to support sustainable, regional agriculture; build community gathering places; increase access to nut...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2018 in South Salt Lake, Workshop SLC is a vibrant and creative hub dedicated to nurturing artistic talent and fostering a passion for fine arts and ceramics. Owner Lucia Murdock shares more. Lucia Murdock: Workshop SLC’s goal is to bring artistic excellence to the Salt Lake community with a wide range of programs for students of all ages and...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Craft Lake City is a non-profit organization that works to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art. Executive Director Angela H. Brown joins us with more. Angela H. Brown: Craft Lake City’s primary mission is to support local artisans through education...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For more than 80 years, the United Service Organization has been the nation’s leading nonprofit organization in serving the men and women of the U.S. military and their families. USO Intermountain Executive Director Tim Mullin joins us with more. Tim Mullin: From the moment people join, through their deployments, and as they transition back to our commun...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. BH Brand Co. is a women-owned commercial photography business that believes in the power of storytelling. They understand that businesses like yours thrive on authentic imagery that captivates an audience. Founder Becca Hofmann joins us with more. Becca Hofmann: Images are crucial to your business’s success. When done right, they captivate, tell your bra...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. AMD Architecture, a woman-owned full-service design firm, prides themselves on truly understanding their clients’ needs and finding creative solutions for even the most complex designs. Founder and Principal Architect Angela Dean shares more. Angela Dean: I founded AMD Architecture in 1997 with the goal of providing quality architecture that is equally r...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Hilton Salt Lake City Center is a premier hotel located in the middle of downtown’s entertainment and business districts. With amenities ranging from event accommodations to on-site car rentals, the space is designed to ensure a delightful experience for all guests. Marion Neversummer shares more. Marion Neversummer: Hilton Salt Lake City Center is celeb...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Proximity, tech solutions for political campaigns, believes in helping good leaders become great candidates. They do this by providing tools and resources to improve election literacy, enhance political campaign innovation and foster equitable access and pathways to civic leadership. CEO Becki Wright joins us with more. Becki Wright: There are over half...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. GREENbike’s goal as a non-profit bike share is to help provide another form of transportation to the residents of Salt Lake City and Ogden, and one that is healthy and environmentally friendly. Executive Director Stan Penfold joins us with more. Stan Penfold: GREENbike aims to reduce carbon emissions and automobile traffic congestion by taking cars off t...

DEREK MILLER:  This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. In today's business landscape, high employee turnover rates have become a significant challenge, with a staggering 57 percent of companies struggling to retain their workforce. Local company Smart Resources™ is a revolutionary solution in labor management working to tackle this pressing issue head on. Owner Ted Browman shares about their j...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Open Streets is back in downtown Salt Lake City and better than ever. You might think you know what to expect, but get ready to be surprised and delighted by this year’s new improvements. Josh Jones with the Downtown Alliance joins us with more. Josh Jones: Derek, imagine an urban mini golf course, free yoga sessions, a silent disco, muralists, and lots...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Drawing inspiration from the world’s landmark hotels, The Grand America Hotel exudes charm and luxury, holds a five-star service spa, and houses a variety of award-winning culinary options. General Manager Chris Erickson shares more. CHRIS ERICKSON: At The Grand America, excellence is in the details. From the finely trimmed topiaries and the coordinated...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Aerospace and Defense Association recently announced former Congressman Chris Stewart as their new Chair. He will help the organization continue to build the world’s premier aerospace and defense ecosystem in Utah. Former Congressman Chris Stewart tells us more. CONGRESSMAN CHRIS STEWART: The Utah Aerospace and Defense Association is charting an...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. At $36.5 billion in assets, MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the nation as of June, and this combination of size and private ownership provides its customers a special brand of banking. Utah Market Executive Chris Tillack joins us with more. CHRIS TILLACK: With 36 consecutive years of profitability, MidFirst Bank has a long history of...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For 75 years, Chevron’s Salt Lake Refinery has provided affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy for Utah. Chevron Technical Manager at the Salt Lake Refinery, Linda Bachmeier joins us with more. LINDA BACHMEIER: When the Chevron Salt Lake Refinery started up in 1948 it played a crucial role in Utah’s history—fueling industry and growth after World War...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. This year, Utah Arts Alliance celebrates its 20th anniversary. The organization has blossomed from its grassroots beginnings into a dynamic cultural organization that brings engaging arts experiences to hundreds of thousands of individuals annually in Utah. Founder and Executive Director Derek Dyer is here to tell us more. DEREK DYER: The mission of Utah...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Located in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City, Kimpton Hotel Monaco offers guests a unique boutique experience with outstanding amenities and unmatched hospitality. To share more about the hotel’s latest transformation is General Manager Nathan Sporbert. NATHAN SPORBERT: Following the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve seen Utah’s tourism industry not only recov...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Alzheimer's Association leads the way to end Alzheimer's and all other dementia — by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Executive Director Stacie Kulp joins us with more. STACIE KULP: Alzheimer’s disease is arguably the most tragic and challenging health issue facing Amer...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Get Healthy Utah is a non-profit organization working to improve healthy eating and active living in the state. It envisions a Utah where a culture of health permeates every Utah community. Executive Director Alysia Ducuara us with more. ALYSIA DUCUARA: Many people think of healthy behavior as an individual responsibility. At Get Healthy Utah, we underst...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Wadsworth Development Group is a family-owned boutique firm and experienced national brand that is developing the future of commercial real estate throughout the Intermountain West from Washington to Arizona. Chief Investment Officer Kade Wadsworth joins us with more. KADE WADSWORTH: While Wadsworth Development Group started in 1996, the Wadsworth family...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. According to the Utah Film Commission, the film industry has provided $463 million dollars in spending while creating nearly 35,000 jobs and $6 billion dollars in tourism over the last ten years. And, BW Productions is one company making an impact on the industry through Corporate Video. Founder and Managing Director Brent Uberty shares more. Brent Ubert...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Great Western Recreation’s mission is to bring the social, public, and private sectors together to create play and fitness spaces that positively impact health and wellness, promote understanding, and strengthen the community. Partner Tyler Kyriopoulos joins us with more. TYLER KYRIOPOULOS: Great Western Recreation has been specializing in complete park...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. A new fitness spot has opened up in town that is known for integrative workouts that united the Pilates method with modern exercise training principles. BODYBAR Pilates owner Collin Christensen shares more. Collin Christensen: Utah is known for being full of fitness enthusiasts, so say hello to BODYBAR Pilates! Our doors are officially open in downtown S...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 1850 by pioneers committed to “Liberty & Truth,” the Deseret News is the longest-running news organization in Utah. Senior Vice President of Deseret Management Corporation, the parent company of Deseret News, Gary Porter joins us with more. Gary Porter: The Deseret News stands for journalism centered on the issues core to the human heart, incl...

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah is one of several states that offer school choice options for families of students with disabilities. So far, Children First Education Fund is the first and only state designated scholarship granting organization for students with disabilities in Utah. Executive Director Ronnie Daniel shares more. Ronnie Daniel: Children First Education Fund adminis...