2023 Utah Valley Growth & Prosperity Guide

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Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Message

In April of this year, I accepted Gov. Gary R. Herbert’s invitation to join himself, Utah Valley University President Astrid S. Tuminez, representatives of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce and other business and community leaders on the Chamber’s inaugural “Utah County Goes to Washington” trip.

It was a wonderful opportunity to visit our nation’s capital and educate and expose government leaders and policy makers to the rapid growth and indelible imprint businesses in Utah Valley are having on our local, national and worldwide economy.

During our trip, we met with members of our Utah congressional delegation and heard about their legislative priorities, the issues they see facing America and how they are focused on bringing the values of Utah to Washington. We had impactful meetings where we discussed the current economic outlook, inflation, workforce issues and policies that affect our state’s businesses, communities and education systems.

It was an amazing opportunity to network with other businesses, meet federal decision makers and learn more about the inner workings of our national government.

While in Washington, D.C., Chamber members visited many historical sites, including the Lincoln Memorial. While standing on the marble floor gazing in awe at the massive statue of the seated Abraham Lincoln, I thought of an obscure Lincoln quote from a booklet titled “Wit & Wisdom of Abraham Lincoln.”

“I want it said of me, by those who know me best, that I always plucked a thistle and planted a flower when I thought a flower would grow.”

Our Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce is focused on understanding and removing the “thistles,” the impediments to successful business growth and prosperity, and “planting flowers,” or helping to improve and strengthen a successful business climate locally, statewide, nationally and globally.

The metaphor of “plucking thistles and planting flowers” reflects the Chamber’s proactive approach to addressing the obstacles that businesses encounter while simultaneously sowing the seeds of growth and innovation. This balanced strategy has been the cornerstone of the Chamber’s success in creating a dynamic environment where businesses can flourish.

Kathryn Davidson

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce stands as a shining example of an organization that understands the delicate balance between addressing challenges and fostering growth. As it continues to adapt to the changing landscape of business, the Chamber’s commitment to its members ensures that both thistles of adversity and flowers of opportunity will always be tended to with unwavering dedication.

This edition of our chamber magazine is a testament to the diverse and dynamic landscape that defines Utah Valley. We invite you to read about the many ways our Chamber is helping cultivate the beauty of that landscape.

Kathryn Davidson Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Director of Marketing, Emerging Businesses, Ancestry

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Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce is to build relationships, advocate principle-based public policy and promote business and community prosperity.

As the voice of business in Utah Valley, the Chamber leads, convenes and influences to strengthen an already dynamic business climate that supports all sectors of our economy and delivers value to its members.

In short, the Chamber exists to make Utah Valley the best place to live, learn, work and play.

Ensuring today’s growth leads to tomorrow’s prosperity

INFLECTION POINT: a point at which a major or decisive change takes place; a critical point.

Just a few decades ago, Utah Valley was a landscape filled with farmland and orchards. Urban “islands” — cities and towns — were sprinkled along the State Street ribbon, separated from one another by agricultural pursuits.

Utah Gov. Gary R. Herbert, who served as the state’s governor from 2009 to 2021, grew up in the valley and remembers moving from American Fork to Orem when he was about 6 years old. The Herbert family purchased a home in a new subdivision built on a former farm.

This was at the beginning of a “trend to dig up the orchards in Orem and start growing houses instead,” Herbert said.

It was an inflection point, a time that pivoted the area toward a different future.

Other inflection points have occurred in Utah Valley’s history. The construction of Interstate 15 encouraged the commercial expansion of the valley. The opening of Geneva Steel brought thousands of jobs to the area and employed a generation. The subsequent closing of Geneva Steel in the 2000s brought its own challenges and changes to the valley.

Today, Utah Valley faces another game-changing inflection point: how to handle its explosive growth.

“Now, in the fastest-growing state in America, the fastest-growing part of that state is Utah County,” Herbert said. “The inflection point we have now is, what do we do with this growth?”

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, with Herbert as the executive chair of the chamber’s Board of Directors, is working to help this growth occur in the most beneficial ways possible for valley residents. Ultimately, the goal is to accommodate the growth without sacrificing the area’s incredible quality of life.

The good news is that Utah is growing because it’s already a great place for living and doing business. “People vote with their feet, and they say, ‘We like Utah,’” Herbert said. “We’re doing something right or people wouldn’t come here.”

Utah is moving in the right direction, he said. It’s been fiscally responsible in the past and it has an extraordinarily diverse economy. The state needs to keep doing what it has done well while understanding and adapting for the challenges that growth brings.

Herbert recommends Utah County and the state continue following several principles as they navigate through the current and coming growth, including:

• Maintaining an environment where economic growth can occur. “We’ve created (in Utah) what I consider the most fertile growth area for small businesses in America,” Herbert said. That environment needs to be fostered and nurtured, both for new businesses and those relocating to the area.

• Avoiding regulations that stifle the entrepreneur. Utah operates more efficiently than other states, allowing business owners to more quickly achieve their goals, Herbert said.

“We’re not anti-government in Utah, we just believe government

ought to be darned efficient,” he said.

• Ensuring that the labor force has the skills needed to meet the demands of the marketplace. Schools should emphasize STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) education to help Utah companies continue to be innovative.

• Encouraging affordable housing. For example, the Utah Legislature passed a bill this year creating the First-Time Homebuyer Assistance Program within the Utah Housing Corporation. This program provides funds to assist qualifying home buyers with low to moderate incomes in purchasing their first home.

Organizations like the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce provide a place where leaders in various sectors of the community come together, discuss these issues and maintain a constant alertness for upcoming challenges as well as make the course adjustments required to meet them. This constant communication is critical.

All are invited to join the Chamber and be part of these efforts to ensure the future of Utah Valley is the best it can be.

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Chamber President & CEO Message

When I became president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce in late 2020, one of my first actions was going on a threemonth listening tour. I connected with each member of our board of directors as well as the members of our Executive Roundtable.

In total, this involved about 45 meetings, conversations and interviews with individuals working in many sectors of our community ranging from housing to healthcare, manufacturing, higher education, hospitality, construction, finance and more.

Throughout it all, there was a common thread: a desire to maintain and protect the quality of life we all enjoy as residents of our beautiful valley, even as our population grows by hundreds of thousands of people.

How do we do this in the middle of such enormous change? I believe the best way to fulfill this desire is to remain true to the values that brought us to this point. Our way of life has been built on a foundation made up of certain principles, and only by abiding by these principles in the future can we maintain what we have cherished in the past.

I’ve summed up these principles into 10 statements I call the Principles of Prosperity. They are:

1. Chop wood, carry water: Find fulfillment in the tasks/jobs in front of us, not in the possibility of dreams/desires

unrealized. Do the hard work first.

2. Spend less than you earn. Advocate for a greater variety of housing to be constructed in your communities, support the access and expansion of public transportation, and petition to increase affordable access to essential services (i.e., healthcare and education). Assist in allowing your communities’ wealth to grow at a pace that allows you to maximize your budget.

3. Measure twice, cut once. Be careful and deliberate in your decisions and actions. Implement measurements of success and methods of accountability.

4. Give more than you take.

5. Empowerment, not entitlement.

6. Pay it forward. You may not see the fruits of your labor right away, but that doesn’t make it any less essential/ successful. Being dedicated to cultivating the next generation workforce will have a massive ripple effect.

7. Give a hand up, not a handout.

8. Leave it better than you found it. Recognize what makes something great and thoroughly assess what contributions you can make to its betterment. Preserving our natural resources is key to a high quality of life.

9. Welcome everyone. Businesses that empathize strong unity and belonging practices demonstrate higher levels of employee satisfaction.

10. Being a role model matters. Organizations and institutions reflect their leadership. Words and actions have impact. Love our neighbor.

Living by these simple principles will guide us in securing our quality of life into the future. We have leaned on these values for decades, and we shouldn’t pivot away from them now, even under political pressures and opinions from national and federal levels.

As a chamber, we work to support these values through our involvement in the legislative process; our support of good, effective policies in areas such as housing, transportation and natural resources; and our work to bring the business community together to enhance our economic success.

Together, we can build on our strong, principled foundation, ensuring our quality of life endures for the generations to come.

Curtis Blair President & CEO, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce

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Chamber Executive Board

Chamber Board of Directors

Gary R. Herbert Executive Chair Governor of Utah 2009-2021

Schyler Richards Chair Elect Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kathryn Davidson Board Chair Ancestry

Rob Behunin Past Chair R&R Partners

Abe Young Treasurer Saprea

Curtis Blair President & CEO Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce

Johnny Beck KeyBank

Chris Anderson Dentons Durham Jones Pinegar

Misty Bond doTERRA

Megan Bronson Squire

Jonyce Bullock Squire

Craig Bingham PEG Companies

Chamber Board of Directors

Abby Carter Pennbridge Lodging

Silvia Castro Google Fiber

Kevin Dowdle Wells Fargo

Brian Epperson Target River

Kelly Hale Bank of Utah

Kyle Hansen Utah Valley Hospital

Brandon Henrie GWC Capital

Lana Howell Colliers International

Nate Hutchinson Flagship Homes

Stan Lockhart The Lockhart Group

Cameron Martin Rocky Mountain University of Health Professionals

Juanita Meske KSL.com

Ron Moore RBM Building Services

Natalie Okeson Clark Capital

Mike Roberts Brigham Young University

Kara Schneck Utah Valley University

Harvey Scott Redmond

Chamber Staff

Curtis Blair currently serves as the president and CEO for the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. Curtis has founded and co-founded numerous companies and serves on various boards, including the Utah Valley University Foundation, the Utah Lake Authority Board and AdoptionLife.org. He is currently the UVU Wolverine Club Chair.

As a graduate of the Brigham Young University College of Humanities, Curtis holds a deep appreciation for different cultures and people. He has had the opportunity to conduct business in 14 countries and has fostered numerous relationships with individuals from various backgrounds.

Curtis is the father of five children and currently resides in Spanish Fork with his wife, Lisa Erickson Blair.

When he is not leading the Chamber, he enjoys spending time with his family, supporting UVU and BYU athletics, golfing, participating in triathlons and making his famous white-egg, spinach and goat cheese omelet.

David Rowley founded Rowley & Associates in March of 2019. David consults with businesses concerning customer satisfaction and employee engagement, unified communications, business growth and development, and technology. With over 30 years of experience in delivering world-class customer experiences, he is recognized as a leading customer experience and business professional.

Previously, David worked for Jive Communications (acquired by LogMeIn) as the vice president of customer experience, where he was responsible for maintaining and renewing contracts for the largest customers; for Symantec Corporation as director of technical support for the Endpoint Mobility and Management business unit; and as research and development manager at Novell, Inc. Under his leadership, he successfully completed the acquisition of many small and large companies into Jive and Altiris, the integration of Altiris into Symantec and the integration of Jive into LogMeIn. David has built teams across the globe for multiple companies.

John Whittaker has been with the Chamber for seven years and specializes in business development. In this role, John connects business owners with the Chamber, allowing them to influence policy for the Utah County business market. With over 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry, he elevates Chamber events from mere gatherings to grand spectaculars.

In his free time, John enjoys watersports, skiing, golfing and spending time with his lovely wife Catherine (Gerrick) and his shih tzu-terrier mix named Bojo.

David serves on the board of directors for Nebo Credit Union, the Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce and Extraordinary Options for Ordinary People and he actively serves in his church. He is married to Georgette and they have five children and four grandsons. He currently lives in Spanish Fork.

Brooke Preston joined the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce as its marketing and communications specialist in October of 2021. In her role, she enjoys managing the chamber’s social media, monthly newsletters and graphic design.

As a proud Wolverine, Brooke currently is working toward a bachelor’s degree in art and design with a minor in art history and marketing at Utah Valley University. During her free time, Brooke enjoys playing golf, listening to live music and being with her family and friends.

Curtis Blair

David Rowley

Brooke Preston

John Whittaker

Curtis Blair President & CEO

David Rowley Government & Community Relations Director

John Whittaker Business Development

Brooke Preston Marketing & Communications Specialist

Chamber Staff

Becky Erickson Data Analytics

Becky Erickson has has been providing membership and event support since October of 2020 when she first started at the Chamber. She has an extensive background in data management, architecture and application support and has operated her own consulting business.

Becky has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and music and enjoys teaching both subjects. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, traveling with her sweetheart and spending time with their combined 10 children, 40 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

David Erickson Controller

David Erickson is a retired CPA with extensive experience in corporate financial controllership, primarily in California’s Bay Area. In addition, he has a background working with charter school development and management accounting in Utah and Arizona.

David holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from BYU and began his professional career in San Francisco. In his free time, he enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with Becky and their family.

Trinity Sansom Project Intern

Trinity Sansom is a summer intern for the Chamber and has been working as a project manager. Trinity is currently a senior at Brigham Young University studying experience design and management. She is also a member of the Cougarette dance team.

In her free time she loves to run, play pickleball, read, swim and travel.

Amy Martinez Events

Amy has always loved the special moments and meaningful shared experience that events bring. Amy bleeds blue as a graduate of Brigham Young University with a bachelor’s degree in experience design and management from the Marriott School of Business. Prior to working for the Chamber, she managed events and marketing at Provo Beach. She continues learning through personal study of botany, painting and women entrepreneurship.

Amy hails from Colorado, having grown up both in Centennial and the small mountain town of Leadville. She grew up doing most outdoor recreational activities and you can catch her nearly every winter weekend snowboarding at Brighton or Solitude. She also enjoys reading, mountain biking, fishing and pickleball.

Kassidy Preston started as a legislative intern at the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce in June of 2023. Kassidy is set to graduate from high school early and is planning to pursue further education at Mountainland Technical College in the upcoming year.

Beyond her academic pursuits, Kassidy thrives on staying active and immersing herself in nature. Whether it’s paddle boarding or 4-wheeling in the mountains, she finds comfort in adventure.

Additionally, Kassidy’s love for music has her singing her heart out whenever she gets the chance. With a determined spirit and a diverse range of interests, Kassidy is determined to make a meaningful impact in her chosen field and community.

Becky Erickson

David Erickson

Trinity Sansom

Amy Martinez

Kassidy Preston

Kassidy Preston Legislative Intern

Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce

The Utah Valley Chamber expresses gratitude to the members of its Executive Roundtable community.

Executive Roundtable Members

Chamber Goals

1. To enhance quality of life in Utah Valley by serving as the regional voice for business, actively influencing public policy and helping to implement Valley Vision.

Strategies:

• Leverage strategic partnerships to implement Valley Visioning

• Clearly articulate and advocate for legislative priorities

• Establish the Chamber as the regional voice for business

2. To deliver value to members by fostering a dynamic business climate, convening on topics of shared priorities, and advocating for business interests in key decision-making processes.

Strategies:

• Host and promote relevant events for networking, information sharing, recognition and community

• Engage in strategic community initiatives (WBN, U&B, Ambassadors) and help to implement Valley Visioning.

Chamber Partners Making a Difference

All Contribute to Society’s Whole

Sarah Rasmussen Bateman Sustainability Outreach Program Manager Utah Valley University

“A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” shows Parisians spending some leisure time together at a park bordering the River Seine. This particular piece demonstrates an artistic technique called “pointillism”small dots of paint in different colors that, when viewed up close, may seem chaotic and meaningless.

When seen from the right perspective, however, our eye makes sense of the dots, and we can see the big picture.

I received my undergraduate degree - from Brigham Young University - in humanities, which is the study of humanity through its artistic expressions - visual arts, theater, music, dance and literature. The painting referenced above is a work by neo-impressionist painter George Seurat that I come back to often as a useful metaphor.

My life since my BYU days has included more than a decade of advocating for environmental sustainability conversations in government, nonprofits, schools and the community. Unexpected roadblocks like politically divisive labels shaped my graduate studies at the University of Utah, where I nurtured my interest in environmental diplomacy, tending to the fertile common ground that we have if we just allow ourselves

to back up enough to see it from a better perspective.

I now work at Utah Valley University as the Sustainability Outreach Program Manager. In this role, I get to highlight the university’s efforts to address environmental sustainability in its operations (like energy and water conservation initiatives), its academics and extensive research contributions, and its role as a community convener.

Annually in April, UVU hosts a Sustainability Summit, which serves as a gathering place for thought leaders in the campus community, Utah County and beyond to envision and take collaborative action on sustainability issues like water, energy, air quality, transportation, recreation and a resilient economy.

Additionally, each fall we partner with the Utah Valley Chamber to bring thought leaders and subject-matter experts together at the Growth and Prosperity Summit to inform and enlighten the community on strategies to manage growth while maintaining our quality of life.

As chair of the Utah County Sustainability Coalition and committee lead of the Growth and Prosperity Summit, I invite governments and other organizations to host educational field trips that feature how they are engaging in sustainability - from energy-efficient operations to waste reduction and outdoor recreational opportunities that reinforce that connection to the land.

The natural world has served as the foundation of our civilizations and economies, the source of our artistic inspiration and the vehicle through which we connect with the divine. It is at the root of all quality-of-life indicators.

If you go visit the local canyons on the weekends, you will find the same thing Seurat painted along the Seine in Paris: community members enjoying leisure time together in the parks, by the waters, under the trees. These signature natural spaces provide needed respite from day-to-day struggles and serve to deepen our social health.

We live in society with each other. Each of us is a colorful dot that contributes to the big picture. We are growing, we are welcoming more dots to our Utah Valley work of art. What will our legacy be?

Human connection is what makes it all worth it. And what makes it all possible.

Let’s see the big picture, together.

Sarah Bateman serves as chair of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Growth and Prosperity Summit.

Sarah Bateman

Benefits of Chamber Membership

“Having worked closely with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce as Google Fiber’s head of government and community affairs for Utah and Idaho, I am consistently impressed by their dedication and impact. The Chamber is pivotal in fostering strong relationships between businesses, government entities and the community. Their proactive approach to advocacy ensures that the business community’s voice is heard on crucial issues that affect our region. The Chamber’s commitment to collaboration and its ability to unite diverse stakeholders is a testament to its effectiveness. It’s been a privilege to partner with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, and I do not doubt that their continued efforts will drive positive change and growth in our business ecosystem.”

- Silvia Castro, Head of Government and Community Affairs for Utah and Idaho, Google Fiber

“As the chair-elect for the Utah Valley Chamber’s Women’s Business Network, the Chamber has been an invaluable resource and a driving force for the growth of women-led businesses in our community. The Chamber’s unwavering commitment to fostering connections, providing educational opportunities, and advocating for the advancement of women in business is truly commendable. Through their networking events, workshops, and mentorship programs, I’ve witnessed firsthand the Chamber’s positive impact on empowering women entrepreneurs. Their dedication to creating an inclusive and supportive environment has helped businesses thrive and inspired a sense of unity among women in various industries. I’m honored to join the Utah Valley Chamber and Women’s Business Network. I look forward to the continued collaboration and success they bring to our vibrant business community.”

- Amelia Thorn, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing, Summit Brain, Spine and Orthopedics

Membership Levels

Chamber Legislative Priorities

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce constantly works to advocate for principle-based public policy and promote business and community prosperity. This includes encouraging local and state legislative leadership to pass laws and implement governmental policies that are in harmony with the Chamber’s mission and the best interest of its members.

Guiding these efforts are the Chamber’s Legislative Priorities, which are grouped into six topics: Natural Resources, Healthcare, Education & Workforce Development, Housing Gap, Transportation & Infrastructure, and Business Environment.

Natural Resources

We support the preservation of natural resources, open space and wilderness access to advance talent and firm recruitment, health and well-being of county residents, tourism, and quality of life.

We encourage the creation of more access to, and continued use of, outdoor recreational facilities.

We support policies and programs that promote healthy air quality along the Wasatch Front.

We support policies that advance sustainable water use and conservation as well as access to clean water.

Healthcare

We encourage reforms that lower unsustainable costs, foster innovation and enhance the private market.

We support price transparency to better inform Utah businesses and families about their total health care costs.

We support policies that make access to behavioral health care services simpler and more affordable, reduce our provider shortage and prevent sui-

We support the preservation of Utah County’s wilderness while providing sustainable access.

We encourage the expansion of hiking trails, cycling trails, paths, parks and outdoor spaces that improve quality of life.

We support increased investments in transit infrastructure and service.

We encourage utilizing the health and biodiversity of Utah Lake as a center for natural beauty and recreation, including any conservation efforts and structures that facilitate the same.

cides in our state.

We promote legislative and executive action that supports an effective, expedited, science-based response to COVID-19.

We encourage connecting public agencies that promote effective interoperability between social services that support mental and physical health, prevention and early intervention.

Education & Workforce Development

We support policies that develop and provide ongoing business incentives to encourage lifelong learning and career development by enabling training and curricula for all workforce segments needed for future employment.

We support initiatives that foster strategic business/community partnerships by:

• Encouraging educator and workforce diversity — education, demographics, skills, etc.

• Promoting Utah County educational and workforce strengths to external audiences (creating an attractive environment for recruiting

Housing Gap

We support policies that encourage reasonably priced, high-quality, diversified housing stock that meets the needs of all residents.

We encourage efforts that raise public awareness of the housing crisis and change the narrative on acceptable housing options and preferences.

Transportation & Infrastructure

We encourage continued discussions about creating an infrastructure bond that will benefit various areas of the state, including sufficient funds to Utah Valley and its priorities.

We support policies that align with what was described in the Utah Valley Visioning to embrace a future with a variety of affordable, convenient and efficient transportation options that allow easy access to the places where we live, learn, work and play, regardless of social or economic circumstances.

We support legislative action that clearly identifies and justifies the projects and timing for which bond funds will be used.

We support securing necessary funds for critical infrastructure that will benefit the economy for decades to come.

Business Environment

We support policies that will positively impact business startup, retention and expansion.

We encourage that our state and local elected officials prioritize the growth of our local businesses and economy, as reflected in its culture, policies and budget.

We endorse strong infrastructure policies that support entrepreneurship and growing our local business economy.

We believe that regulations should be reduced and simplified to facilitate business

educators and other human resources).

• Partnering on data-driven research for educators and policy makers to adapt curriculum to meet future business and workforce needs.

• Educating key audiences on education and workforce development best practices.

• Celebrating success and recognizing strategic partners annually.

We support policies that facilitate “coopetition” opportunities to increase the possibilities for a Utah County workforce with relevant degrees and/or certifications.

We support incentives that promote mixeduse housing that align with state and local transportation investments and principles of smart land use.

We encourage public, private and nonprofit partnerships that support the goal of housing attainability and affordability.

We encourage taking advantage of the low rates that are offered to secure funds for projects that will help prepare Utah Valley for the high population growth expected in the next 20-30 years.

We support common-sense reform of the transportation funding allocation formula.

We support bonding for infrastructure improvements that address future growth needs — particularly the extension of FrontRunner to south Utah County.

We support incentives that promote mixed-use housing that align with state and local transportation investments and principles of smart land use.

We encourage public, private and nonprofit partnerships that support the goal of housing attainability and affordability.

growth, and we support policies that encourage the same.

We support minimizing tax and regulatory fees on businesses, and that increases in such tax and regulatory fees must provide measurable benefits to the economy and local businesses.

We support legislative priorities that create, establish and support a pipeline of workforce talent sufficient to meet current and future workforce needs and that is inclusive, diverse and equal to all.

2023 Legislative Session Report

By David Rowley COO and Director of Government & Community Affairs Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce

The legislative caucus of Utah County is a respected and listened-to group on Utah’s Capitol Hill. I’d like to share a few experiences we as a Chamber had with them during the 2023 Utah Legislative Session.

On Friday mornings during the legislative session, the Utah Valley Chamber supported our elected officials by attending their 7 a.m. caucus meeting where we listened to their conversations and offered a business perspective on legislative priorities.

In mid-February, the caucus hosted our Chamber Executive Roundtable to discuss bills that are of importance to the business and chamber community. Several bills that lacked clarity, were too vague or exhibited unfriendly business language were openly and respectfully discussed.

Other bills that enabled more efficiencies and supported the business community were applauded and encouraged. We appreciate the transparency offered and the collaborative spirit extended by our elected officials from Utah County.

One example of this is House Bill 216, which was sponsored by Representative Brady Brammer. This bill will not only help Utah businesses but also bring more businesses to Utah.

House Bill 216 established the Business and Chancery Court in Utah. The most well-known of these courts is located in Delaware where most major corporations are established. The Business and Chancery Court is widely recognized as the nation’s preeminent forum for the determination of disputes involving the internal affairs of corporations

and other business entities through which a vast amount of the world’s commercial affairs is conducted.

The chamber strongly supported this bill, and we are pleased that it passed the House and Senate and was signed by the governor.

One of our favorite parts of the session each year is the opportunity to partner with all of the chambers in Utah County and throughout the state. In 2023, through our combined efforts, we were able to support many bills, effect change on others and oppose those that don’t meet our policy-based principles.

We express our sincere thanks to the legislators, their interns and their staff who worked so closely

with chambers of commerce during the session. Together, we bring the voice of business to Capitol Hill.

In April of this year, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Gary R. Herbert Institute for Public Policy at Utah Valley University, hosted a trip to Washington, D.C. During our time there, we met with Senator Mike Lee, Senator Mitt Romney and Representatives John Curtis, Blake Moore, Burgess Owens and Chris Stewart. Additionally, we heard from Nicholas Cole, an Oxford professor, and UVU President Astrid Tuminez, along with others.

The Chamber will again host a trip to Washington, D.C., in 2024.

Shown on the House floor during the 2023 Utah Legislative Session are, from left: Rep. Jon Hawkins, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Curtis Blair, UV Chamber COO and Director of Government & Community Affairs David Rowley, Rep. Stephen Whyte and Rep. Norm Thurston.

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Utah County Legislators

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Senator Jacob Andregg Senate District 13

Senator Curt Bramble Senate District 16

Representative Jefferson Burton House District 66

Representative Kay Christofferson House District 56

Senator Keith Grover Senate District 15

Senator Mike Kennedy Senate District 14

Representative Marsha Judkins House District 61

Representative Cory Maloy House District 6

Representative Brady Brammer House District 27

Representative Jon Hawkins House District 57

Senator Mike McKell Senate District 7

Utah County Legislators

Outside Utah County

Senator Kirk Cullimore Senate District 9

Representative Stephanie Gricius House District 50

Senator Derrin Owens Senate District 24

Representative Mike Schultz House District 12

Representative Robert Spendlove House District 49

Senator Daniel Thatcher Senate District 12

Senator Evan Vickers Senate District 28

Representative Brad Wilson House District 15

Representative Jefferson Moss House District 2

Representative Val Peterson House District 59

Representative Tyler Clancy Senate District 63

Representative Norman Thurston House District 64

Representative Doug Welton House District 67

Representative Stephen Whyte House District 65

Representative Keven Stratton Senate District 48

VALLEY VISIONING

Looking to the Future

By 2065, Utah

Valley will add 1 million people to its communities, making it one of the most populous counties in Utah.

This immense expansion in population will affect all aspects of daily life in Utah Valley, from transportation and education to employment and recreation.

In 2018, with this future in mind, the Association of Utah County Chambers and Envision Utah launched Valley Visioning. The goal of this effort was to create a vision for Utah Valley describing the future that residents want for themselves, their neighbors and their children while also articulating goals and strategies to make that future a reality.

Over the course of two years, residents, elected officials, community leaders and topic experts came together to discuss and prioritize their goals for the future and move toward compiling a complete valley vision.

The Valley Visioning project ended in November of 2020 with the completion of a vision document, which can be read at utahvalleyvisioning.org.

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce and its partners are now actively working to implement this vision through six committees set up to address each of the six areas deemed most important during the Valley Visioning process. These areas are:

• Business

• Education & Workforce Development

• Healthcare

• Transportation & Infrastructure

• Housing

• Natural Resources

Join us in planning for the future to enable you and your family to have healthy and meaningful places to live, learn, work and play.

Business Environment Committee

There’s no doubt about it — Utah Valley has one of the hottest business markets in the nation today. National surveys have ranked Utah, and the Utah Valley area, as one of the best places in the country to do business.

Despite this optimistic outlook, there are still challenges that need to be addressed in our area. A vigilant watch needs to be kept on upcoming legislation and government regulation that affects business interests.

Identifying, endorsing and advocating for principle-based policies and laws is one of the central tasks of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Business Environment Committee. Each year, the committee reviews bills that are up for consideration during the state legislative session and determines if the bills are beneficial to businesses. Specifically, taxes are an area of concern, as are any new regulations and licensing requirements.

The overall goals are to maintain an environment where new and existing businesses can prosper and provide local businesses with upto-date information, assistance and support.

As part of this effort, the Business Environment Committee works to create and maintain positive relationships with state and local government officials and representatives of local businesses. This includes attracting more businesses to join the Chamber as well as encouraging Chamber members to engage more fully in Chamber events and activities.

Through these connections, the committee can obtain input from business leaders regarding proposed policy or legislation changes and pass those concerns on to government representatives.

Having their voices heard is only one benefit businesses receive that actively participate in the Chamber. Business leaders are also able to

network with and learn from others inside and outside of their industries as well as benefit from the expert knowledge shared through chamber events such as the Executive Summit and Growth & Prosperity Summit.

The Business Environment Committee works in tandem with all the other Chamber Valley Visioning committees as its members seek to identify other ways to help create a fertile and prosperous business environment in Utah Valley. All other aspects of Valley Visioning — housing, transportation, healthcare, housing and natural resources — affect whether or not businesses thrive.

For example, one of the largest challenges Utah Valley businesses face today is attracting and retaining employees, especially those with specific skill sets. A lack of affordable housing or specialized educational programs can hamper these efforts. The Business Environment Committee, along with the entire Chamber, is working to develop strategies and increase resources for

businesses that will assist them in this area.

Ray Chipman Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Business Envrionment Committee Parther, Squire

Education & Workforce Development Committee

One of the most common topics in today’s discussions about improving education and workforce quality is how to ensure students have the skills they need to obtain gainful employment when they leave school. There is growing pressure on all educational institutions to provide industry-recognized skills and facilitate internship opportunities so students can obtain real-world experience and be ready to enter the workforce as productive employees.

This is a concern whether a student is leaving high school, attending a trade or technical school, or obtaining a bachelor’s or higher degree at a university. Even at the highschool level, schools are increasingly offering classes in disciplines such as diesel mechanics, nursing and graphic design.

On the other side, industries are struggling to locate employees that have the skills they need. Even if a company has an internship or apprenticeship available through which it can teach a student required skills, it may not have the connections it needs with an educational institution to fill those positions.

It’s a problem that can’t be solved without action that effectively connects both sides.

The Education & Workforce Committee of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce has devoted much of its attention to this topic and is actively working to facilitate a collaboration between industries and educational institutions where these types of connections can be easily made. Within the next 12 months, the committee plans to have an online portal created on the Utah Valley Chamber’s website (thechamber. org) where industry partners can list potential apprenticeships, internships and employment opportunities.

Conversely, schools and universities will be able to list the types of programs there they have available

for students that will help educate them in market-driven skills and provide them with real-world experience.

As a place where representatives from businesses and educational institutions meet and connect, the Chamber is uniquely situated to act as a central location where this resource can be offered. Businesses will be able to quickly and effectively get the word out regarding employment and training openings while students will be able to easily locate opportunities within their field of study.

It will also provide businesses with an opportunity to “give back” and support the upcoming generation of workers in their industry.

For the Chamber, this effort will support its goal to enhance the growth and prosperity of the entire valley. Our area has a exceptionally wide range of educational opportunities available and a growing business sector; bringing them together to build a skilled workforce will benefit all.

Brian Epperson Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Education & Workforce Committee Chief Executive Officer, Target River

Preparing Our Future Workforce

If Utah Valley is the state’s economic engine, then Utah Valley University (UVU) is the fuel helping to power that engine. Utah’s thriving economy depends on a pipeline of new talent, and UVU serves as a major source of Utah’s growing workforce.

Consider the fact that UVU educates more Utahns than any other public university, and more than 77% of UVU alumni live in Utah 10 years after graduation. Alumni are landing top-tier positions, with a 72.5% increase from 2017 to 2021 in graduates hired into four- and five-star jobs, the state’s classification for high-demand positions.

These UVU alumni are Utah’s outstanding engineers, schoolteachers, accountants, firefighters, nurses and tech workers. They are also active, productive members of our community, raising families, volunteering, paying taxes, voting and participating in our democratic processes.

UVU has a long and valued partnership with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. Higher education and the workforce go hand in hand and represent one of the six key initiatives of the Chamber’s Valley Visioning efforts. Through our partnerships with the Chamber and Utah business leaders, we understand the emerging needs of local employers and evolve our educational offerings to meet those needs.

With one of the most dynamic educational models in the country, UVU provides excellent faculty mentors, flexible learning, holistic support services and real-world experiences that empower students with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to reach their potential. Our Innovation Academy works with local businesses to provide meaningful, project-based opportunities for students.

There are additional opportunities for internships, apprenticeships

and work-study programs to help students. Our relevant and flexible approach helps each graduate leave with both a diploma and a resume.

Student engagement opportunities span an array of industries. For example, last year, a group of computer science and business students worked with a local fintech company to develop an NFT marketplace, learning the intricacies of blockchain technology. Our digital marketing department operates a student-run agency that services local businesses. Students in the College of Science are actively working on research to mitigate algae blooms in Utah Lake.

Our culinary students operate a fine dining restaurant on campus. Our respiratory therapy students do almost a third more clinical hours than other programs and have a 100% pass rate on their licensing exams. A group of computer science students is working with a local tech company to develop software used for federal contract compliance.

UVU’s work-ready graduates are bringing a broad skillset to the workplace. A survey of local employers gave UVU alumni a 98% satisfaction rating, with especially high marks for effective communication, collaboration, appreciation for diverse

perspectives, willingness to learn and overall job knowledge.

We are fortunate that Utahns value education and provide the public funding (through the Utah Legislature) for our excellent system of higher education and the philanthropic support that extends our ability to help students succeed.

Kara Schneck

Vice President & Chief of Staff

Utah Valley University

Healthcare Committee

The United States is the highest-spending country worldwide when it comes to healthcare. In 2020, total U.S. healthcare expenditures exceeded $4 trillion, translating to a spend of almost 17 percent of the country’s GDP. This is the highest percentage among developed countries.

However, despite higher healthcare spending, U.S. health outcomes are not any better than those in other developed countries. The U.S. actually performs worse in many common health metrics like life expectancy, infant mortality and unmanaged diabetes.

This presents significant challenges because a healthcare system with high costs and poor outcomes undermines our economy and threatens our long-term fiscal and economic viability.

While Utah has one of the lowest per capita healthcare expenditures in the country - an average of $5,031 per individual - rising healthcare costs in the Beehive State are the number one concern for Utah employers. This is especially true in Utah Valley where business growth, fueled by Silicon Slopes, is rising at a phenomenal rate - 3.2% in 2022 alone.

With these trends and data in mind, the Healthcare Committee of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce is focused on educating both employers and employees about ways to manage healthcare costs and improve outcomes in three key areas.

The Right Care

Receiving the right care means working collaboratively with your healthcare provider to pursue healthcare options that are medically necessary, not duplicative, and tailored to your specific needs. This type of care results in the best, most cost-effective outcomes.

By proactively engaging and understanding health risks and making

informed decisions, patients become active participants in their own care. This can lead to improved adherence to medication plans, stronger working relationships with providers to manage chronic conditions, and an increased motivation to seek and implement timely medical advice.

At the Right Time

Receiving care at the right time is about proactively identifying conditions before they result in chronic or life-threatening conditions. This is known as preventive care. Regular annual physicals and screenings are essential to this approach. Other examples of preventive care include, vaccines, colonoscopies, depression screenings and mammograms, most of which are covered 100% by insurance.

In the Right Place

The site where you receive healthcare services has a huge impact on costs and outcomes. For instance, the exact same diagnostic tests can have vastly different price tags depending on where you get them done. This is why we encourage patients to educate themselves about costs associated with different sites of care.

Another example is when individuals experience an urgent condition. Often, the tendency is to rush to

the ER. In many cases, however, issues such as lacerations, severe headaches, UTIs or anxiety can be addressed in either a primary care or urgent care setting. The average ER visit in Utah costs an individual nearly $1,500 compared to a primary care or urgent care visit, which averages less than $200.

Scott Barlow Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee Chief Executive Officer, Revere Health

Housing Gap Committee

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Housing Gap committee is focused on housing availability for all residents. A thriving community requires accessible housing. Part of this work is determining what housing types the valley needs to thrive and if there is a sufficient supply of those housing types.

Homelessness is, of course, a serious issue that needs addressing, and efforts are being made in Utah Valley to house the most vulnerable in our community. Another concern, one the Housing Gap Committee is focusing on, is what is known as the “missing middle housing.” This is the type of housing with a density between single-family, detached homes and high-density apartment complexes. One typically sees twin homes, duplexes, and townhomes in this category.

Single-family homes are often considered the “most desirable” type of housing in a city, but just like clothing, “one size fits all” doesn’t work with housing. Single-family homes don’t fit everyone’s budget or even everyone’s desires.

I have lived in the same single-family home for 32 years, watching my family and yard trees grow and mature. I love my neighborhood and have no plans to move, but something is tempting about downsizing to better suit my current life situation.

Addressing housing concerns means confronting their accompanying challenges. There is often difficulty in deciding how to incorporate certain housing types into a community. Construction costs, including materials, land and zoning requirements (setbacks, parking, etc.), add to the challenges, affecting the ability of families to purchase a home.

Progress is being made toward overcoming these challenges, but it hasn’t caught up with demand.

As a committee, the strongest

tools we have are advocacy and education. Through our work, we strive to provide community leaders and residents with information about what types of housing are available, how these options can enhance a community and how they meet different housing needs.

We work to partner with elected officials on the city, county and state levels to work together toward providing a variety of affordable housing alternatives. This can include bringing presentations to city council meetings and sharing the stories of people who have struggled to find appropriate and affordable housing.

During the state legislative session, we study proposed bills and determine if they will encourage diverse housing alternatives in our state and support a community’s well-being.

When possible, we support public-private partnerships that assist in providing housing to low-income individuals.

An adequate housing supply is critical for businesses looking to attract employees to our area and our

children who have grown up in Utah Valley and want to stay and raise their own families here.

Karen McCandless Vice Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Housing Gap Committee CEO, Community Action Services and Food Bank, Provo

The Utah Central Association of REALTORS® (UCAR) and the Utah Association of REALTORS® (UAR) believe in the American Dream. When Utah families are able to purchase a home, it improves the safety of our community, the education of our kids, and the economic success of our cities.

The Utah Central Association of REALTORS® is made up of REALTORS® who live and work in 12 Utah counties. They are strong advocates for your personal property rights who prioritizes the American Dream for all.

REALTORS® live in the communities where they work. We believe in smart planning that promotes vibrant communities with safe neighborhoods and adequate infrastructure.

Natural Resources Committee

Utah County residents truly have unique access to outdoor recreation. Within minutes, one can be hiking or mountain biking in the beautiful Wasatch Mountains or water skiing on Utah Lake. Few metropolitan areas offer thriving business opportunities, world-class educational institutions and other modern amenities so close to nature’s beauty.

These resources are critical to the quality of life in Utah Valley. Access to outdoor recreation improves the health and well-being of current residents while also helping local businesses recruit and retain a talented workforce. Continued economic growth is inextricably linked to the careful preservation and stewardship of our natural resources.

For this reason, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Natural Resources Committee works to identify concerns regarding how our local resources are utilized and advocate for good policies, laws and programs that protect these resources.

The committee supports the preservation of open space and wilderness areas — while maintaining public access to these areas — as well as the creation and expansion of facilities such as hiking and bicycling trails, walking paths and parks.

Also of concern to the committee is preserving the health and biodiversity of Utah Lake while maintaining it as a source of recreational opportunity in the valley. The committee champions policies and programs that promote clean air and water as well as increased investment in public transit infrastructure and service.

Committee members increase their efforts before each state legislative session, spending time examining upcoming bills and determining if they are a good fit for Utah Valley residents and businesses. The committee then advises Chamber leadership on these issues and makes

recommendations regarding what bills the Chamber should support.

The committee also supports and presents information at chamber events such as the annual Growth and Prosperity Summit, bringing awareness of natural resource issues to the public.

Water conservation has not been the hot topic of discussion this year that it has been in recent years due to last winter’s heavy snowfall. However, this issue needs to continue to be a major concern for local and state leaders as thousands of people move into Utah and growth is expected to continue.

Other issues the committee will be examining in the future are seeking cost-effective and sustainable use of renewable energy sources as well as promoting the creation of the green space and trails in cities.

Ultimately, efforts to preserve and protect our natural resources should never cease, and the Natural Resources Committee is dedicated to ensuring a continuous dialogue is maintained on these topics.

Kevin Dowdle Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Natural Resources Committee Senior Vice President for Commercial Banking, Wells Fargo

Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

Moving hundreds of thousands of people throughout Utah Valley is a massive undertaking, especially as a large lake and surrounding mountains limit options. With forecasts predicting the addition of several hundred thousand more residents within a few short decades, planning ahead becomes critical.

Through bringing together stakeholders such as state legislators, city leaders and business owners, the Transportation & Infrastructure Committee works to identify priorities for the valley’s future transportation needs and determine how those priorities can be addressed and moved forward. It serves as a voice of collaboration and reason in solving Utah Valley’s complex infrastructure needs.

The increase in population our valley has experienced during recent years — and the accompanying increase in traffic — has brought to the forefront specific transportation challenges and infrastructure limitations in our area. These need to be addressed, but, of course, funding limitations prevent everything from being corrected at once.

Currently, the Chamber’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is working to identify the county’s five top transportation project priorities. The committee is doing this in conjunction with local legislators, city and county officials, and the Mountainland Association of Governments, which serves as Utah County’s Metropolitan Planning Organization.

A set of criteria describing how to identify the top-priority projects is being formulated and a list of possible projects compiled. The plan is to have the top five selected prior to the beginning of the 2024 Utah Legislative Session. The Chamber of Commerce will then work with legislators to obtain funding for these projects.

The committee will also be part of a Mountainland Association of

Governments project to evaluate Utah County’s roadway grid network with the goal of improving residents’ ability to navigate throughout the county. This study was made possible through approximately $1 million in funding allotted by the state legislature to MAG and the state’s other three Metropolitan Planning Organizations (representing northern Utah and urbanized areas in Cache and Washington counties).

The road grid system in Utah County is inadequate, resulting in many drivers utilizing Interstate 15 instead of local street options. Cities here that were once isolated have expanded toward one another independently, leaving room for improvement in some connections between them.

The study will examine what an ideal grid network would look like in Utah County and what could be done to create new or correct existing corridor connections.

Another aspect of the study will be an examination of jurisdictional ownership over roads in the county. This will include working with transportation partners and local governments to ensure that ownership and oversight of local roads is assigned in the best, most practical way.

Infrastructure and trans-

portation are continual issues in any community, and the Utah Valley Chamber’s Transportation & Infrastructure Committee is working to help ensure these issues are addressed in the ways that best suit the needs of Utah Valley residents and businesses.

Michelle Carroll Chair, Utah Valley Chamber of CommerceTransportation & Infrastructure Committee Executive Director, Mountainland Association of Governments

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EXECUTIVE SUMMIT

Each fall, leaders in Utah Valley gather for a premier business event where they learn about their community’s most important issues and participate more fully in Utah Valley leadership. The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Executive Summit is an all-day event held at Sundance Mountain Resort. It is open to all, but – with only 180 spots available – it sells out every year. During this event, attendees receive rapid-fire updates regarding areas of vital importance to our businesses and our community as well as attend expert-guided, topic-driven, interactive breakout sessions designed to identify solutions and provide resources customized to their executive interests and needs.

Local Partnerships Nurture Entrepreneurs

Bank of Utah is an annual sponsor of the chamber’s Executive Summit, for which Sandi Hendry will serve as a speaker for the 2023 event. The bank is excited to support events such as this, as they are another example of how we can come together to promote commerce and help local businesses prosper.

When Utahns hear the word “minky”, they become wrapped up in visions of the plush fabric that Sandi Hendry has made popular online and in her six Minky Couture shops across the state. Since founding the company in 2009, she has sold close to 5 million luxurious blankets and has added robes, scarves and bags to her cozy lineup.

Today, Hendry’s world brims with the softest of materials, but her journey to success — which includes being named an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year — was far from comfortable. It was hard work, filled with discovery.

“In those first few years as a business owner, you just struggle,” Hendry said. “There is a steep learning curve, and everything takes patience. If some facet of the business was unsuccessful, I would stop, re-evaluate and try again.”

Hendry’s willingness to tweak her business models worked. As demand for Minky Couture blankets grew online and with friends and family, she began to consider opening her first storefront. “When you’re selling a blanket, customers

want to see and feel it, to know the quality of this special item they’re purchasing as a gift or for their home,” she said.

Not everyone supported Hendry’s idea; two experts advised against it. “Minky Couture wasn’t fully profitable yet,” she said. “I was advised to quit while I was ahead. That only fueled my fire.”

Surrounding herself with people who shared her vision, Hendry opened the flagship Minky Couture store in Layton in 2010. Now, her stores serve connoisseurs of comfort from Ogden to St. George, and she plans to open more nationwide.

Hendry emphasizes she could not have done it without a supportive community. “It truly does take a village to grow

a business,” she said. “You have to have people who support you and who will be there for you.”

Included in that community is the local bank and chamber of commerce.

THE LOCAL BANK

More than a place for financial transactions, a local bank, such as Bank of Utah, can be a vital partner in a business’s growth journey, providing essential financial support and guidance. Having served Utah since 1952, Bank of Utah has a deep understanding of the local economic landscape and offers personalized lending and account solutions tailored to the specific needs of businesses such as Minky Couture.

In addition, the bank’s financial advisors can provide valuable insights into budgeting, cash flow management and investment strategies.

“I especially appreciate how, when you call Bank of Utah, you get a person, not a recording, and how they understand my business and goals,” Hendry said.

THE CHAMBER

The local chamber of commerce acts as a bridge between businesses and the local community. It plays a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and driving economic development.

Joining the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, for example, can expose businesses to a wide network of fellow entrepreneurs, potential clients and service providers. Networking events, workshops and seminars offer opportunities to learn from others’ experiences and gain fresh perspectives.

“When you’re a member of a local chamber, it doesn’t matter what age you are, what gender you are or how long you’ve been in business, everyone is there to support you, everyone is interested in what — and how — you’re doing,” Hendry said.

BOLSTERING COMMUNITIES

Yes, it takes a village to grow a business, but Hendry is quick to point out how important it is for businesses to give back to the village. “My dad, who was heavily involved in the local chamber for years, always told me, ‘You can’t expect people to keep bringing you their hard-earned money if you don’t show your support for them.’”

Hendry lives by those words. Minky Couture has donated thousands of blankets to babies in hospitals across the country. She has aligned with a community bank and with local chambers of commerce that also give back.

“It’s important to rally the community in charitable ways,” Hendry said, “and to find other businesses in the village who will partner with you to do that.”

PILLAR OF THE VALLEY

The Pillar of the Valley award gala was created to honor an individual or individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the business, civic, social, educational and cultural climate of Utah Valley. The gala is one of the premier social events in Utah Valley, attracting many key Utah business, civic and religious leaders.

PREVIOUS HONOREES:

2011: Blake M. Roney

2012: Alan and Karen Ashton

2013: LaVell and Patti Edwards, Stephen R. Covey (posthumously)

2014: Dallin H Oaks, Ray Noorda (posthumously)

2015: Wilford Clyde, Hal Wing (posthumously)

2016: Woodbury Family, Becky Lockhart (posthumously)

2017: Gov. Gary R. Herbert

2018: Bill Hulterstrom, JoAnn B. Losee

2019: John Valentine, Ray (posthumously) and Janette Beckham

2021: Alan and Suzanne Osmond

2022: Carine Clark, Steve Densley (posthumously)

2023: Dr. Richard P. Nielsen, Gail S. Halvorsen (posthumously)

GOLF CLASSIC

The Utah Valley Chamber Golf Classic provides an opportunity for Utah Valley’s business executives to enjoy a day of golf together while networking and building relationships. This annual tournament is one of the most popular events hosted by the Chamber.

The golf tournament serves as a fundraiser to help sustain the Chamber, its mission and its initiatives. It’s played as a four-person scramble; teams register for a fee, lunch is provided and prizes are awarded in competitions such as putting and long drive. It is held at a different area golf course each year.

Sponsors and vendors are highlighted throughout the event, providing excellent exposure to businesses in Utah County. Students at Utah Valley University have the opportunity to provide volunteer service at the event.

EMOTIONAL PROSPERITY SUMMIT

The Utah Valley Emotional Prosperity Summit invites all business executives, community leaders, healthcare professionals and educational stewards to broaden their awareness of mental health, emotional prosperity and the resources available in our community.

Emotional prosperity has become a hot topic in recent years. Through various keynote speakers and breakout sessions, those attending will learn how they can make a difference in ensuring that they and their employees are thriving in environments of health and wellness.

Emotional Prosperity Compact

At the first bi-annual Emotional Prosperity Summit held in 2021, a task force was formed to put together a compact on mental health. Similar in nature to the Utah Valley Chamber’s Valley Visioning Compact, this document highlights the importance of making the workplace a safe haven for mental health and well-being.

During this year’s Emotional Prosperity Summit, this compact was signed by key government and business leaders. This monumental step signifies a growing recognition of the critical intersection between employee well-being and overall organizational success.

The compact is as follows:

Utah Valley Compact on Emotional Prosperity

Utah Valley has long been recognized as a uniquely peaceful and prosperous area. In order to continue to serve the needs of our community members and maintain peace and prosperity in our beautiful valley, we recognize the need for increased commitment, support and resources to address mental health in our community.

Utah leads the nation for mental health prevalence, with some of the highest rates of both mental illness and suicidal thoughts in adults.1 Mental illness is the single greatest cause of worker disability worldwide,2 which has a substantial impact on individuals, families, businesses and communities by contributing to absenteeism and loss of productivity, unemployment, substance abuse, deterioration of physical health and family instability.

As community members and leaders of Utah Valley, we are committed to working together proactively to address the mental health needs of our community by creating awareness to reduce stigma, in-

crease support, build systems for early recognition and prevention, and promote education regarding available resources.

We are committed to transforming the state of mental health in Utah Valley by elevating mental health issues to the forefront of discussion across all public and private sectors and creating a proactive prevention and crisis care model that connects individuals, business and community leaders, families and care providers.

We believe as we expand resources and support, it will create an intergenerational impact on the well-being of individuals and families and contribute to Utah Valley continuing as a wonderful place to live, work and prosper.

In signing below, collectively we commit to:

• Acknowledge: We recognize that mental health affects every aspect of personal, professional and community life.

• Accept Responsibility: We recognize that it is the responsibility of

each leader to intervene and assist our members in understanding and accessing the mental health resources available within our community.

• Participate in the Broader System: We recognize that to make change, we must reach outside of our own arena of influence and expertise and engage with the solutions, systems and programs that exist in the community.

• Make Operational and Organizational Change: We recognize that progress is dependent upon tactical change and commit to take action to transform our organizations in meaningful ways that positively impact mental health.

• Accept Accountability: We agree to track progress and assume accountability for ensuring that effectual changes are enacted in our sphere of influence.

1. State of Mental Health in America, 2022

2. American Heart Association, 2018

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The central mission of the Utah Valley Growth & Prosperity Summit is to highlight critical aspects of growth and feature thought leaders and subject matter experts to spark discussion, cause reflection and inspire action in the areas of business, education and workforce development, transportation and infrastructure, water, housing, healthcare, natural resources and education.

The areas of focus at the summit were identified through Valley Visioning, a multi-year effort through which thousands of valley residents, elected officials, community leaders and other experts discussed and prioritized their goals for Utah Valley’s future. The final document produced through this effort inspired the Utah Valley Chamber to create six committees that are now working to meet Valley Visioning goals.

The summit includes a variety of panel discussions and breakout sessions addressing Utah County’s biggest issues and opportunities as well as how current growth can be managed to bring about the best future possible.

Utah Valley Quality of Life Report

Perceptions of both individual and community quality of life seem to be on the decline. In fact, the Utah Foundation reported that their quality of life measurement has dropped 6 points since 2018. As a state, this may be true. But is it true of Utah County?

As part of its 3rd Annual Growth & Prosperity Summit, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce will release the new, annual Utah Valley Quality of Life Report. This report will contain valuable data centered on the topics of:

• Business Environment in Utah County

• Education & Workforce Development

• Healthcare

• Housing

• Natural Resources

• Transportation & Infrastructure

As Utah County continues to grow, we need to make sure we grow responsibly. This year’s summit will feature a theme of “What Can I Do?” and our report will show metrics that

WASHINGTON, D.C., TRIP

Every April, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce organizes a transformative trip to the nation’s capital: Washington, D.C. This annual event has become a prominent fixture for businesses and community leaders; it offers a unique platform for fostering economic growth and advocating for critical issues at the federal level.

The primary objective of the trip is to connect Utah Valley’s business community with key policymakers and government officials. Attendees are given the opportunity to participate in high-level meetings, roundtable discussions and networking events, allowing them to voice their concerns and influence decisions that directly impact the region’s economy.

During the trip, representatives from various industries engage in dialogues on pertinent topics such as taxation, regulatory policies, trade and infrastructure. These interactions not only enable participants to gain valuable insights but also equip them with the knowledge needed to address local business challenges effectively.

Apart from its economic benefits, the Washington, D.C., trip also serves as a platform for showcasing the unique attributes of Utah Valley. Chamber members actively promote the region’s cultural diversity, educational opportunities and quality of life to attract potential investors and businesses to the area.

Over the years, this annual event

will allow individuals and organizations to “move the needle,” making Utah County a better place to live, learn, work and play.

So, join us at the Growth & Prosperity Summit on Nov. 2. The summit will be held in partnership with and at Utah Valley University. For more information, visit thechamber.org/ chamber-events/growth-prosperity-summit/ or scan the QR code for more information and to register for the summit.

has proven to be a game-changer for Utah Valley’s growth and development. By building strong relationships with federal officials, the Chamber ensures that the voice of the local business community is heard on Capitol Hill. Additionally, the trip fosters camaraderie among attendees, encouraging collaboration and synergy among businesses back home.

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s annual April Washington, D.C., trip is more than just a visit to the nation’s capital. It is an opportunity for the business community to make a significant impact, advocate for its interests and forge partnerships that will drive economic prosperity in the region for years to come.

CHAMBER AMBASSADORS

The Utah Valley Chamber Ambassadors are focused on welcoming new members into the Chamber, then helping them grow friendships and make business contacts.

“We basically help support all of the new businesses that join the chamber,” said Scott Johnson, a member of the Utah Valley Chamber Ambassadors and director of development for Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County.

The Ambassadors are some of the first people a new member of the Chamber is likely to meet. Chamber Ambassadors host and attend ribbon cuttings for new Chamber member businesses and also serve as “mentors” for new members, helping them learn how to become involved in chamber activities and events.

The Ambassadors support all Chamber activities, serving as volunteers that help run events such as the Executive Summit, the Golf Classic and the Pillar of the Valley gala.

Each month, the Ambassadors select a Chamber member business that has made a difference in the community. The Ambassadors then visit that business to honor it as the Business of the Month.

One of the biggest benefits of Chamber membership is networking with other area business professionals, and the Ambassadors work to help others make connections while also making connections themselves.

“That’s a great benefit of membership in the Chamber and activity with the Ambassadors — I get to meet and connect with lots of different people who otherwise wouldn’t know about what the Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County does,” Johnson said.

Members of the Chamber Ambassadors team come from all kinds of business backgrounds, from insurance and real estate to finance, information technology, event planning and nonprofits.

“I’ve always been a proponent of the Chamber, and I’ve loved and appreciated the opportunity to be involved with the Chamber and the Ambassadors,” Johnson said.

CHAMBER INITIATIVES

Altabank Business Accelerator

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce will soon be offering a program proven to help business owners create a strategic growth plan for their company and increase their annual revenue.

Titled the Altabank Business Accelerator, the program will address topics such as strategy, sales, financial acumen, marketing and more. Participants will meet together for several weeks in what is essentially a mini MBA program — with each participating owner’s business as the case study.

“They take what they’re learning and apply it to their own business. It is where reality hits theory and they all come together to move the business forward,” said Terry Grant, president and CEO of AltabankTM

The Chamber will operate the program; Altabank is providing funding for startup and ongoing costs.

Grant said he spearheaded creation of a similar program for another chamber of commerce while working in the Salt Lake Valley. Statistics from that program proved its effectiveness: 70 percent of business owners who completed the program saw their annual revenue increase by 47 percent.

“What I found was it was a critical program that resonated with the small businesses that the chambers represent and really helped them get to the next level,” Grant said. “A lot of these people are very creative, but they need help in other areas to make it a whole, round, functioning business.”

When he joined the Altabank team, Grant approached Curtis Blair, president and CEO of the Utah Valley Chamber, about creating a business accelerator program in Utah Valley. The chamber agreed

and is now bringing the final details together to operate the program with the hope of conducting its first class next spring.

The program is designed for businesses that are growing, have several employees and are earning about $1 million in revenue each year. It will be taught by the same teacher and utilize the same curriculum as the Salt Lake Valley accelerator.

“We have a proven curriculum, we have a proven instructor, and we also have a proven program, so this is not just an experiment to see if it works or not. This is truly something where we have seen results in this state and know that it works,” Grant said.

The program requires that the business owner — not an employ-

ee — be the one to attend. Some owners have questioned how they can take time out of their busy schedules to participate in the program.

“The answer is, how can you not take time out of your business to do this, to take it to the next level?” Grant said.

The Utah Valley Chamber is currently signing people up for the first Altabank Business Accelerator course. For more information or to sign up, contact the Chamber at 385-482-2555 or info@thechamber.org.

“It’s a really, really valuable program, and Altabank is just so pleased to be able to sponsor this and to help these small businesses really take their businesses to the next level,” Grant said.

Woodbury Junior Achievement City

Utah County youth now have an outstanding resource where they can experience the world of business and the entrepreneurial spirit firsthand.

On May 4, 2023, the new Woodbury Junior Achievement City opened at University Place in Orem. Built to resemble a real city center with banks, a town hall, restaurants and other businesses that contribute to the local economy, Woodbury JA City is an experiential learning facility that serves Utah’s fifth- and eighth-graders.

Junior Achievement is the nation’s largest organization dedicated to providing young people with the knowledge and skills they need to plan for their futures and achieve economic success. It operates Junior Achievement Cities nationwide.

The Spencer F. Eccles Junior Achievement City opened in the Discovery Gateway Children’s Museum in downtown Salt Lake City in 2007. During the following years, more and more schools became interested in involving their students in its programs.

“With a waiting list of over 100 schools at our Salt Lake City location, we knew we needed a second location,” said Christy Tribe, president and CEO of Junior Achievement of Utah.

The new Utah County location became a reality through the generosity of Woodbury Corporation. O. Randall Woodbury, vice chairman of Woodbury Corporation, said he visited the Salt Lake City JA City location and was impressed with what he saw. His company, a family-owned business that owns University Place, made the decision to make 10,500 square feet of space at University Place available free of charge for the Utah County JA City.

“We’ve become converts through seeing the impact that the programs have on young lives and helping them begin to craft and understand how the business world works,” Woodbury said. “We think that’s really an important thing, and so we decided as a family that we would donate that space.”

Between 130 and 150 students will occupy Woodbury Junior Achievement City five days a week throughout the school year. During the weeks leading up to their visit, students explore the various careers available at the city, interview for their top job choices and attain a specific job in the city. Once there, they work in teams to successfully operate their businesses for the day.

“They have kids set up in there for the day in the city, and they’re acting as either the mayor or the banker or the Chick-fil-A operator or the Maverick operator or working

in the theater or the KSL booth,” Woodbury said. “They’ve done an awesome job building out, and it looks really cool. I’m sure it’s being really well received by the students and the businesses that have sponsored storefronts in there.”

“We believe that children can’t be what they can’t see, and there’s no better place to explore careers and sample life as an adult than JA City,” Tribe said. “We’re grateful to the Woodbury Corporation and many others who made this possible.”

In addition to the Woodbury Corporation’s donation of space, the Orem JA City was made possible through funding from the State of Utah and public and private donations. An ongoing fundraising effort is underway to ensure the Woodbury JA City will continue to operate at full capacity in the coming school years.

THE PLACE TO SHOP & DINE

THE PLACE TO HAVE FUN

With over 150 stores and restaurants, year-round activities and events for the entire family, it is no wonder University Place is the center of it all!

Come visit The Orchard at University Place, one of the state’s premier urban outdoor spaces. With events year round, shaded pavilions, water fountain show, and an indoor/ outdoor Kid’s Place—this will be your family’s favorite place to have fun!

Women’s Business Network

The Women’s Business Network is a valley-wide initiative that empowers women to own, serve and collaborate with businesses in Utah Valley. It focuses on unifying, supporting and building our community through hosting community events and networking opportunities, utilizing accessible resources and developing professional skills.

“The WBN mission is to unify, build and support professional women by creating meaningful events, fostering connections and generously contributing to the local community,” states the organization’s mission statement.

The WBN is a partner of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, but those interested in participating in its activities need not be a member of the Chamber. The Women’s Business Network is open to all business women in Utah Valley.

Donations made through WBN events are used to fund collegiate scholarships for women who attend Utah Valley University or Brigham Young University as well as small business grants for women-owned businesses based in Utah Valley. It hosts larger events for its members such as its popular holiday luncheon in December as well as online meetings and short workinglunch-type trainings.

It also encourages its members to support other women’s group and chamber of commerce events.

For more information about joining the Utah Valley Women’s Business Network or its activities, visit thechamber.org/womens-business-network/ or find the WBN on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn.

DEI — Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — has become a common term in our society today, with companies instructed that these principles are required to create a positive and productive organizational environment.

Respecting and promoting the ideas of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment are worthy goals. However, Hema Heimuli, chair of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Unity & Belonging Initiative, believes forcing these values onto companies from the outside is the wrong approach.

“You cannot go into an organization and say, ‘Here are your goals, you need to have these values, e.g., Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with their corresponding measures.’ That’s not the way culture works,” Heimuli said. “Culture has to be organic, it has to be built with the values of the leaders and the organization.”

Heimuli and his committee are working to develop an alternative to this approach they call Unity and Belonging. Instead of bringing values into an organization from the outside, the idea is to provide a framework within which organizations can enhance their own culture.

Key to this idea are three principles upon which the United States of America was founded. “This, to me, is a revolutionary approach to DEI, and it aligns with our Utah Valley culture,” Heimuli said. “If we go back to these founding principles, we can’t go wrong.”

The principles are:

1. Equality. Everyone is created equal.

2. Liberty. People are free to

pursue success, but not everyone will achieve the same level of success.

3. Freedom. The government cannot intrude on people’s constitutional rights.

Similar in nature to the construction of a house, these principles serve as an immovable foundation upon which rests the following two values or “pillars”:

1. Unity. People are included and treated with trust and respect, creating an atmosphere of camaraderie or “oneness.”

2. Belonging. It’s a basic human need to feel safe and welcome. Those who don’t will not be able to reach their full potential.

“We strongly believe that these two values are important and critical for an organization to succeed, but it only works if they’re founded on the other three principles,” Heimuli said. if something violates the first three bedrock principles, it can’t be done.

While he believes this framework can lead to the creation of a culture

where employees and the business itself can grow to reach their full potential, Heimuli said it cannot be forced on organizations. It can only be offered; it’s a “pull vs. a push approach.” Companies are then free to take the framework and fit it to their unique culture.

With this in mind, Heimuli said he and his committee would like a few area companies to “pull” by volunteering to be the first to receive a presentation of this “new way” or framework.

Then, as organizations implement it in their own fashion, the committee will share these best practices across all chamber organizations, thus enabling success in a much faster way.

“That’s the beauty of this. It’s not a cookie cutter approach,” Heimuli said. “Culture doesn’t work that way. It’s very unique to every organization, but the secret sauce is in the framework (method) and this needs to be the same.”

To learn more, contact Heimuli at q8hema@yahoo.com.

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JPMorgan Chase Bank

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Mountain America Credit Union

Utah Community Credit Union

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CHILD CARE

Discovery School

Kids On The Move, Inc.

COMMUNICATION/ MEDIA

Bennett Communications (Utah Valley Magazine)

Daily Herald

KSL.com

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America’s Freedom Festival

American Red Cross, Central and Southern Utah Chapter

Community Action Services and Food Bank

Downtown Provo, Inc.

Housing Authority of Utah County

Self-Help Homes

United Way of Utah County

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Alakazam

Comcast

Google Fiber

Meta

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Texas Instruments

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Clyde Companies

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MIT Modular

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That 1 Painter

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Alzheimer’s Association, Utah Chapter

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Dan Clark and Associates

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X-Factor Strategic Communications

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Omnia

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Utah Central Association of Realtors

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Provo Beach

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