Building Utah

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. LUX Catering & Events is one of Utah’s award-winning and highly rated catering and event companies. Owner and managing partner of LUX, Kelly Lake, is here to share how LUX continues to serve Utahns. KELLY LAKE LUX has always been centered around passion—passion for food, passion for events, and passion for bringing people together. At the beginning of the pandemic all of that basically came to a halt for us. We had to learn how to pivot and change with the times and restrictions, while keeping our team and our guests safe, above all. We began brainstorming ways to help people gather while maintaining safety precautions. We started LUX to-go, a division that allows for our delicious meals to be picked up and then prepared in the comfort of your own home. We began individually packaging our meals for larger events to minimize touchpoints on buffets. While restrictions have begun to lift, safely gathering is still our highest priority. Our teams continue to wear pers

Originally Aired: August 4, 2021.

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, PrincePerelson was founded in 1992 on the belief that discovering the right talent means going beyond a position description and words on a resume. Bre Marrder, VP of Operations at PrincePerelson, is here to tell us more. BRE MARRDER Our state has experienced phenomenal growth over the last 20 years – especially in our competitive job market. We have a current rate of 2.7% compared to the national average of 5.9%. Talent can be hard to find. That’s why we partner closely with internal recruitment departments and hiring managers to uncover and deliver the top percentage of talent our clients. PrincePerelson provides recruitment solutions for companies experiencing growth – whether they are trying to scale, relocate, or open new offices in Utah. The future is bright for our state and progress is not slowing down – our population is forecasted to double by 2065. PrincePerelson has been instrumental in delivering talent for growing

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. As Utah’s unemployment rate hovers at 2.7% we are experiencing the challenges of a growing economy. The labor shortage is being felt across industries and finding enough talent or the right talent is causing ripples through the economy. To answer this call the Salt Lake Chamber has put together an exciting panel of experts and will be holding a Workforce Force Summit 2021 on Thursday August 12, 2021. The focus of this summit will be to equip business leaders with ways to remove barriers and build skills through adult learning and other topics. The presenters come from education, diversity and inclusion, workforce development, and industry executives. Anyone working at finding new ways to reach and train additional talent will benefit from this summit. Also, companies who want to think more about learning and development of internal employees so they become a beacon that other colleagues may want to join at your organization should attend. In short, this summi

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Utah’s return to growth from the pandemic recession shows the strength of our economy’s fundamentals. This broad and diverse economic foundation was built deliberately through foresight, planning, and execution on goals. Now our competition is global and we must think about our innovation advantages and build those industries that will keep Utah the best place for business growth. To achieve this, The Salt Lake Chamber created and launched the Wasatch Innovation Network. The Wasatch Innovation Network will bring together leaders and institutions to drive innovation across silos to broaden economic appeal and commercialization. The new organization plans to focus on four cardinal values around mentorship, growth, innovation, and acceleration to drive results for each participating group. The Wasatch Innovation Network will connect industry to capital, startup to incumbent, and academia to market, with the purpose of creating a team of teams to scale out Utah’s in

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Boojum Group is a market leader in Utah’s medical cannabis and hemp industry. Dashiel Kulander, CEO and co-founder of Boojum Group, is here to tell us more. DASHIEL KULANDER A locally owned company, Boojum Group operates in the Wasatch Back as a CPG manufacturer of medical cannabis and hemp infused products. We service a rapidly growing demand within Utah for higher quality, value-added cannabis products. Innovation and technology are quickly becoming a more integral part of the cannabis industry, and companies are delivering cleaner, safer, and more effective end-use products. As consumer preferences and product diversity continue to evolve in legal markets, health-conscious consumers are embracing these new alternatives to smoking flower (or using inhalation devices) and are becoming more familiar with the types of concentrated products crafted at the Boojum facility. Through outreach and social impact programs aimed at fostering a better public understandin

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. EyeCare4Kids™ has helped 400,000 children in 20 years. Joseph Carbone, founder and president of EyeCare4Kids™, is here to tell us more about how his dream to help children see became a reality. JOSEPH CARBONE EyeCare4Kids™ began in 2001 when my wife and I started a non-profit to provide professional eye care services and free eyeglasses to children who couldn’t afford them. When 9-year-old Santi Morales came to the EyeCare4Kids™ Mobile Vision last week, he became the 400,000th child helped with free eyeglasses. EyeCare4Kids™ helps one child at a time. With each pair of eyeglasses we provide, we truly believe we are offering that child hope, self-esteem vision, and a chance to get an education and become anything he or she wants. EyeCare4Kids™ has clinics in Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and New Jersey. Our renovated Midvale clinic will allow us to help an additional 20,000 children a year in Utah. We are hoping to help 1,000,000 children by 2025 thanks to our “Sight Th

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. It’s every parent’s nightmare to have their child seriously injured or unexpectedly diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. In most cases, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area can provide help and support. I am joined by Carrie Romano, CEO of this remarkable nonprofit organization and longtime SL Chamber Member. CARRIE ROMANO At Ronald McDonald House Charities we surround families of hospitalized children with compassionate, practical and free lodging, food, transportation and care. Together, our 72-room Ronald McDonald House on So. Temple and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms within Primary Children’s Hospital, along with our Hospitality Carts in Shriners and Ogden Regional Medical Center – serve more than 10,000 families on average each year. Salt Lake City and Utah have become regional HUBs for life-saving pediatric care. We know family-centered care improves outcomes. With amazing community support and courage and agility from our team

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Roseman University of Health Sciences is a non-profit university with campuses throughout the west, one of which is in South Jordan, Utah. Chancellor Jeremy Wells is here to tell us more about Roseman’s innovations and what the university offers. JEREMY WELLS At Roseman University, we offer doctorate degrees in Dentistry and Pharmacy and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Nursing. We are also currently enrolling students into our new master’s degrees in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. Our vision is to be the first choice among all other institutions and to be universally recognized for innovation. An example of this innovation is found in our Dental Clinics where our students (supervised by licensed dentists) work in a team-based environment to provide outstanding dental care for our community member patients. We use state-of-the-art equipment to track and analyze the efficiency and efficacy of our dental care. The learning gained from this analysis allows

Signs and on-remise advertising are important for businesses big and small. Jeff Young is here from YESCO Custom Electric Signs to talk about how technology is impacting the services they offer to businesses throughout North America. JEFF YOUNG We believe that advertising is one of the cornerstones of the free enterprise system. How a business presents itself to the community is vital to its success, whether it be a startup, or a company that has been around for decades. Organizations come to YESCO to ensure their branding sets them apart. Our award-winning design, estimating, and engineering teams turn ideas into working concepts. Internationally recognized fabricators, installers and technical service teams make sure signs and lighting come to life and are in top-notch condition for decades to come. Most of our customers are looking to enhance their image using LED technology. The large screens have revolutionized our in-person experience in sports venues, such as the Vivint Center and Rice Eccles Stad

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Wadsworth Development Group is a third generation, family-owned company that has been developing and managing commercial real estate for 25 years. CEO Kip Wadsworth is here to tell us more. KIP WADSWORTH The single-family, multifamily and industrial markets are off the charts right now following the Covid pandemic. Fortunately, we have been well-positioned to benefit from the rising tide in these growing asset types. When it comes to office, retail, and hospitality, the story generally isn’t as rosy and, fortunately, our fiducial conservatism has enabled us to endure hardships associated with those product types with no more than a scratch. At Wadsworth Development group, we provide Project Development, Construction Management, and Asset and Property Management services throughout the intermountain west on behalf of our family, our partners, and our customers. Our 3,000-acre industrial project at the Salt Lake City Global Logistics Center is attracting local, n

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. When COVID hit, Ken Garff Automotive Group wanted to help the community weather the fatigue of the pandemic. Jason Frampton, Utah’s market president, is here to tell us more about how Ken Garff has continued to give back. JASON FRAMPTON Ken Garff was built on a heritage of supporting small businesses and communities in need, so we planned 42 days of giving back to those in the communities we serve. We started last May by supporting individuals and buying from local businesses during the pandemic. Since then, we’ve been able to provide items such as supplies for refugees in Utah County where we bought supplies and helped them adjust to life in Utah. We’ve provided groceries for seniors, lunches for hospital staff, free tanks of gas for random commuters, flowers for teachers and free passes to open entertainment venues like Hogle Zoo and much more. This has been so incredible that we’ve gone beyond the original 42 days of giving and we haven’t stopped. Our employe

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo presented by Zions Bank is a one-of-a-kind Gold Medal Rodeo being held July 20-24 at 7:30 p.m. A total of 288 contestants from across the country will be competing. Chair of the rodeo, Kem Gardner, is here to tell us more. KEM GARDNER The Days of ’47 Cowboy Games & Rodeo, an official stop on the World Champions Rodeo Alliance Triple Crown of Rodeo, will be held at the Utah State Fairpark. Tie-down roper Riley Webb, a Days of ’47 contestant, might be eligible to cash in on the TCR bonus for winning in three consecutive major rodeos. Webb, just 17 years old, would make history as the first victor of the WCRA Triple Crown Rodeo $1 Million bonus and would become the youngest millionaire in the history of the sport. Pre-rodeo entertainment will include the Young Guns rodeo, which will highlight the next generation of rodeo stars as they compete in several events, as well as the Frontier Fun Zone, where anyone can get their cowboy on

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Infinite Scale is a leading sport design consultancy with a culture that inspires creativity and innovation through collaboration and thought-leadership. Amy Lukas, partner at Infinite Scale, is here to tell us more about the company’s latest news and innovations. AMY LUKAS As strategic thinkers with in-depth knowledge and understanding of our clients and the sport industry, we Design For Sport™ to positively impact people and communities. We design exclusively for sport Brands, Venues, Events and Digital. Almost 20 years ago, fresh off the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, our three Founding Partners started Infinite Scale in downtown Salt Lake City. Today, Infinite Scale has grown to over 20 employees who have had a hand in designing over 130 venue and event projects including five Super Bowls, as well as conceiving from scratch the visual identity of venues in every major league in America. We recently joined with Elevate Sports Ventures, an insights-driv

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Service to the community occurs at many levels and is critical for any successful business. Kelly Harris, president of Harris Financial, is here to discuss how service has become the underlying value that permeates his company’s business culture. R. KELLY HARRIS Harris Financial is a Utah-based financial services company that provides investment and insurance services to small business and individuals. In an industry that is often looked at like a commodity, we feel like providing elite customer service to our clients is our competitive edge. We often say, “we provide Large Business Service to Small Business Clients.” Service to the community is a commitment that I have personally made in my own life. I have proudly served and led many civic, business, educational, religious and charitable boards over the past 29 years, including currently serving on the Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors. This same commitment drives our company to focus on service. Harris Fina

Temple Square Hospitality Corporation serves the dining and hospitality needs of all guests visiting Temple Square. It provides world-class restaurants and catering services for weddings, special occasions, businesses and local government events. Gary R. Porter, senior vice president of the Deseret Management Corporation, which oversees Temple Square Hospitality, is here to tell us more. GARY R. PORTER Operating out of the historic Joseph Smith Memorial building, located in the heart of Salt Lake City, Temple Square Hospitality provides guests with old-world elegance and glamour with modern conveniences and unbeatable food. Simply put, the atmosphere at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is breathtaking and impossible to match. With nine banquet rooms that can accommodate 10 to 600 people, Temple Square Hospitality provides the right space, whether you’re planning an intimate event or the party of the year. With exceptional catering created to meet the unique needs of each event, it’s not hard to see why t

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. With its 100 employees and strategic offices in Salt Lake City, St. George, and Irvine, California, Zwick Construction is celebrating its 14th year in business. President and CEO, Darin Zwick, is here to tell us about Zwick Construction’s core values and training. DARIN ZWICK The events of 2020 challenged us in ways we couldn’t have imagined. As we emerge from the unprecedented global pandemic, our company is stronger and more efficient. We have implemented new systems and have made changes to be better prepared for the future. Zwick Construction’s core values are passion, integrity and teamwork. This defines who we are as a company. We would not be where we are today without our people and their commitment to our core values. At Zwick Construction we train and develop our people in the latest technology and best business management practices in the industry. Our new office provides an innovative workspace and a world-class training facility. If we are the best train

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. A strong economy starts with an educated workforce—the foundation of which begins before a child even enters kindergarten. Andy Myers, CEO of Waterford.org, is here to discuss how the early education nonprofit works to ensure all children see success from the start. ANDY MYERS Literacy is the cornerstone of learning. A child who can read is a child who can learn. A child who loves learning is unstoppable. Our mission at Waterford.org is to achieve universal literacy for children through equity, access, and family empowerment. As an early education nonprofit, we have been helping children learn the fundamentals of literacy for more than 40 years. Waterford.org is headquartered in Utah, and in 2009, we partnered with the State Legislature to create Waterford Upstart—an at-home early education program designed to get our youngest learners ready for kindergarten. Utah State Office of Education evaluations show children who participated in Waterford Upstart saw imme

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Deseret Management Corporation oversees many familiar for-profit commercial companies. Here to tell us more is DMC’s Senior Vice President, Gary B. Porter. GARY B. PORTER All DMC companies operate under a unified mission: to “be trusted voices of light and truth reaching hundreds of millions of people worldwide.” I want to share a brief profile of each branch of our company. Founded in 1905 to help protect widows and orphans, Beneficial Life is the oldest life insurance company based in the Intermountain West. Bonneville Communications offers expertise in strategic marketing and advertising, product development, design, and social media. Bonneville International owns and operates 21 radio stations throughout the West, including Salt Lake City’s premier station, KSL television. Hosted by Deseret Digital Media, KSL.com News and Marketplace connect the community through content and commerce. Deseret Book Company is a leader in the publishing and retailing of values

This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. With more than 175 annual performances, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera is one of the most active professional arts companies in the country. President & CEO Steve Brosvik is here to tell us how a thriving performing arts scene helps make Utah a great place to live and do business. STEVE BROSVIK The important role of the arts has never been clearer. We all turned to streamed entertainment to fill our time during the pandemic, but missed gathering together to share experiences with others. The arts entertain and enrich our lives, but they also help build community and support the economy. Utah Symphony | Utah Opera’s mission is to “connect the community through great live music.” We bring people together for shared experiences. With a wide variety of programs—from Films in Concert to opera music and family concerts—there is an event for everyone. This summer we hit the road to perform throughout Utah. Whether you attend a free concert in a park, hear the symphony pe