The Salt Lake Chamber stands as the voice of business in Utah. We support our members' success and champion community prosperity, while representing more than 8,000 business and 500,000 employees. Building Utah is the official Salt Lake Chamber podcast and looks into topics and ideas that influence the Beehive state. We want to bring in the business perspective to what you really care about. From finance to football no topic is off-limits: you never know what you might hear.
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ten years ago, Utahns Jason Murray and Mark Hancock founded PACS, a post-acute health care company. In April PACS launched a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange and now has 275 facilities in 14 states. PACS’s VP of communication Brooks Stevenson tells us more. BROOKS STEVENSON: PACS is revolutio…
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Speaking on Business: Salt Lake Spine and Pelvis
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Approximately 80 percent of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime. Thankfully, there are things people can do and Salt Lake Spine and Pelvis is looking to help. Dr. Marnie Hansen joins us with more. Dr. Marnie Hansen: 90 percent of all back pain has been found to be non-specific, suggesting m…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. From locations and caterers to dresses and floral arrangements, planning a wedding can be a stressful and heavy lift. This is where local full-service wedding and event company Kaushay & Co. comes in. Principal Planner & Designer Kaushay Ford joins us with more.Kaushay Ford:Many people consider Utah the w…
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Speaking on Business: Mountain Medical Health
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Mental illness impacts more than 50 million Americans, and a large percentage of people go without treatment every year. But Mountain Mental Health is looking to change that by providing quality health care to those struggling with their mental health. Provider Karen Risch shares more.KAREN RISCH: At Moun…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Forza Commercial is a premier commercial real estate firm specializing in development, property management, and equity raising here in Utah and across the United States. Principal Chris Hatch joins us with more. CHRIS HATCH:Forza Commercial is a privately held commercial real estate company based in Salt …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2005, Caspian Agency has been assisting select, purpose-driven organizations with creating top-tier events that promote both the bottom line and social impact. Founder Heather Mason joins us with more. HEATHER MASON: Events are critical to business success. Covid highlighted this importance when liv…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For over 50 years, TURN Community Services has been a premier provider of quality services for people with disabilities in Utah. Director of Development & Communication Alyssa DeHart joins us with more. Alyssa DeHart:At TURN Community Services, we are dedicated to choice, quality and respect in disability…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Project Human Dignity is an initiative led by the Utah Impact Partnership that aims to address homelessness with determination and compassion. Jake Boyer, treasurer of the Utah Impact Partnership and CEO of Boyer Company, shares more.Jake Boyer: In 2022, more than 8,600 people experienced homelessness for…
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Speaking on Business: Utah Days of 47' Rodeo
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, presented by Zions Bank, takes place at the $17.5 million-dollar state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark each July. Executive Director Tommy Joe Lucia joins us with more. Tommy Joe Lucia:The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, in the heart of Salt Lake City, is a must…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. With over forty years of experience, Universal Media is an Out-of-Home Media company that specializes in place-based advertising at shopping malls, lifestyle hubs and city centers. Senior Vice President of Universal Media Robyn Cohen joins us with more. Robyn Cohen:My father-in-law, who pioneered shopping…
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Speaking On Business: Thread Wallets / Carry On Foundation
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah-based business, Thread Wallets, redefined minimalist carry goods almost a decade ago. And, in 2022, with the brand mission to “Carry On,” Thread expanded its footprint with a non-profit arm called the Carry On Foundation. Co-Founder Colby Bauer joins us with more.Colby Bauer:At Thread our slogan is “…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2021, Declarative is a women-owned and operated creative consultancy committed to amplifying their clients’ impact by using data, design and dynamic storytelling. Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Ellesse Balli joins us with more.Ellesse Balli: Declarative Labs was founded by an innovative …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The inaugural SheMoney Summit is coming up soon in Downtown Salt Lake City. This experimental event will be centered on the theme: MONEY MATTERS. Local philanthropist, financier and SheMoney Founder Jacki Zehner joins us with more.Jacki Zehner:Whose signature is on over $1.3 trillion of US currency? The a…
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Speaking on Business: Stein Eriksen Collection
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Escape the heat this summer to beautiful Park City. Nestled in the heart of the world-class Deer Valley Resort, the Stein Collection offers three opulent, luxury properties to choose from. Corporate Director of Marketing Jeannie Lambert, joins us with more. JEANNIE LAMBERT:The Stein Collection Deer Valley…
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Speaking on Business: Ronald McDonald House Charities
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area provides families of ill or injured children with comforting, supportive, and healing spaces like the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in a number of Utah hospitals. CEO Carrie Romano joins us with more. Carrie Romano:Ronald M…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. LitJoy is a Utah-based business that offers signed books, book boxes and gifts for book lovers. They also just celebrated their 8th birthday! Director of Business Management, Kara Hobson, joins us with more. Kara Hobson:LitJoy, like “literature joy,” takes pride in contributing to Utah's thriving economy …
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Speaking on Business: Larry H. Miller Real Estate
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Over the last three years, Larry H. Miller Real Estate has expanded its real estate development footprint. Company president, Brad Holmes, tells us more about the tremendous growth the company is experiencing, and the generational impact the projects will have on Utah.Brad Holmes: As the real estate platf…
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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 loca…
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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,…
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Speaking on Business: Utah Valley Convention Center
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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Speaking on Business: Millcreek City Lifestyle
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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Speaking on Business: Vinson Home Inspections
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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 Inspect…
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Speaking on Business: Startup State Initiative
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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 …
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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…
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Speaking on Business: Westminster University
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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 aca…
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Speaking on Business: Digital Respons-Ability
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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 R…
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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 …
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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? Ks…
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Speaking on Business: Biz Social Marketing Agency
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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 toda…
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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 t…
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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, …
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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 …
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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 o…
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Speaking on Business: The Other Side Village
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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 …
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Speaking on Business: One Utah Summit - Energy
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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 mo…
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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 direc…
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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 …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Pure Credit Club is a credit counseling service dedicated to helping Utahns revitalize their credit so they can enjoy lower interest rates, less debt and more financial freedom. Founder Jornviever Rougeau-Okoson joins us with more. Jornviever Rougeau: Are you happy with your credit score? When it comes to…
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Speaking on Business: Elite Online Publishing
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Elite Online Publishing is a women-owned team of experienced publishers that delivers a high-touch and high-impact experience for creating, publishing, and marketing number 1 bestselling books. Co-founder Jenn Foster joins us with more. Jenn Foster: At Elite Online Publishing, we’re known for helping peop…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. One of Salt Lake City’s newest areas is the Maven District — a curated block of locally-owned businesses working to create a community of walkable shops, eateries and offices that believe in diverse communities, self-growth and dreaming big. Founder Tessa Arneson joins us with more. Tessa Arneson: Maven D…
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Speaking on Business: Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
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This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity manages programs and initiatives that provide Utah entrepreneurs and businesses with distinct advantages. They’re also a presenting sponsor for the upcoming One Utah Summit, our state’s premier business summit. Executive Director Ryan Starks joins us with more.…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Tracey Dean Financial is a woman-owned firm that offers personalized financial services for your unique needs. By helping you make sound financial decisions, they ensure you can have peace of mind in retirement. Founder Tracey Dean joins us with more. Tracey Dean: Leveraging over a decade of experience, I…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Recruiting Connection is a woman-owned, full-service recruiting firm that works to connect top businesses with the most talented candidates in the market. Managing Director Cody Johnson joins us with more.Cody Johnson:Since Recruiting Connection was founded in 2003, we have been able to impact both the lo…
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Speaking on Business: Willow Creek Financial Services
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Willow Creek Financial Services is a woman-owned business that understands the unique challenges that come with small business ownership, especially when it comes to managing finances. Founder and CEO Lauren Klafke joins us with more.Lauren Klafke:Are you a small business owner who feels overwhelmed when …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Workthera is a workplace wellness company that specializes in therapy strategies that optimize both employee well-being and your business’s bottom line. Leading Corporate Therapist Dr. Vilija Biciunaite joins us with more.Vilija Biciunaite:As managers, we want the best for our employees. But right now, th…
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