Home | Contact Us | Links

 

Image: Chamber East Chamber of Commerce, Utah logo "Your Road to Success!"

 

 

 

 

 

CHAMBER EAST

Chamber of Commerce, Utah

 

Cottonwood Heights • Midvale 

Millcreek • Sugar House, Utah

Travel Info

FaceBook Address: http://groups.to/chambereast/

Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChamberEast  

About the Chamber

Business Directory

Business Resources

 

Calendar

Economic Development

 

Join the Chamber

Programs & Services

Sponsors

_______________

Google


WWW ChamberEast.com

Top 

____________________________

Sign up here to be on our email list.

Name

Email

Business

Phone (801) 561-3880

 

Chamber East

3335 S. 900 E. Suite #220

Salt Lake City, UT 84106

www.ChamberEast.com

Info@ChamberEast.com

 

List of Chambers we service:

www.ChamberGreen.com www.ChamberEast.com

www.CottonwoodHeightsChamber.com

www.MidvaleChamber.com

www.MillcreekChamber.com

www.SugarHouseChamber.com

 

Remember the ABC’s of business

 

Image: ABC - Always Buy Business logo - Chamber East Chamber of Commerce - Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek & Sugar House Utah

 

 

 

www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/Directory.htm

Top 

 

Image: Buy Local First Salt Lake City, Utah logo - Buy Close By, Preserve Community

 

Image: Net Impact Salt Lake City, Uath logo - Using the power of business to make a positive net social, environmental, and economic impact

 

Image: Networking in Utah logo in blue with state of Utah

 

Image: Utah Scholors "Achieve to Succeed" logo Salt Lake City, Utah - Chamber East supports Utah Scholars

 

Image: Valley Journals Newspaper logo Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, Millcreek, Sugar House, Salt Lake City, Utah

 

Image: Vest Pocket Business Coalition - Salt Lake City, Utah logo - The Voice for Locally Owned Independent Businesses

 

Your location: Calendar / Past Events

 

Calendar and Events

 

Chamber East - Chamber of Commerce Community Events

 

Chamber News Highlights - Chamber East Video links

 

April 2009

 

May 2009

 

June 2009

 

July 2009

 

Link to Past Events

 

Brought to you by: Chamber East - Chamber of Commerce www.ChamberEast.com providing support for the business & the entrepreneur community. Looking out for your needs today and helping you grow for tomorrow!

 

Please remember the ABC’s of a healthy business environment

 

Image: ABC - Always Buy Business logo - Chamber East Chamber of Commerce - Midvale, Cottonwood Heights, Millcreek & Sugar House Utah

 

 www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/Directory.htm

 

Image: Adobe Reader download - Free

Adobe Reader download

* Download Adobe Reader to view our PDF documents:

http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

_____________________________________________________________

Chamber East: News Highlights

 

Implementation of Section 502 of the Recovery Act- Up to a 90 Percent Guaranty on 7(a) Loans-  from the Small Business Administration (SBA) Information in PDF document:  http://www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/PDF/SBA7aLoans.pdf

 

Image: Midvale Community Calendar & Guide 2008 - Chamber East Chamber of Commerce 801 561-3880 www.ChamberEast.com

The new Midvale Community Calendar & Guide 2009 will be delivered around January 15, 2009.  The Calendar will be delivered via the Valley Journals (www.ValleyJournals.com) and it reaches each and every household and business within the Midvale City zip code area. This delivery mechanism offers a great opportunity for local businesses to target Midvale residents in order to advertise to the whole community at once.

- The Calendar includes useful information such as maps of the Midvale area, information about arts and culture, parks and recreation, retail and business, including dining and lodging. It also includes special offers from members of the business community who take pride in providing excellence in quality goods and services. Every Midvale business that belongs to the Midvale Chamber / Chamber East gets a reduced rate on advertising in the Calendar. Please contact Bryan Thatcher of Posted Publishing Inc. at (801) 268-0485 for more details about how you can participate in next years guide. We invite all businesses, service organizations, charities, and government officials to get involved with this project and help to make Midvale an even more successful business community. *** Call us if you need an extra copy (801) 413-3003. Quantities are limited and will be available at Midvale City Hall after February 27, 2009.

 

***The new 1st ever Cottonwood Heights Community Calendar and Guide 2009 was delivered inside the Cottonwood Heights Journal on May 8-9, 2009. Every Cottonwood Heights business that belongs to the Cottonwood Heights Chamber/ Chamber East Chamber of Commerce gets a reduced rate on advertising in the Calendar along with a free listing in the Business Directory part of the Calendar. This Calendar and Guide was delivered to every household and business within the Cottonwood Heights City zip code area. If you are interested in advertising in the Cottonwood Heights Community Calendar and Guide 2010 please contact Bryan Thatcher of Posted Publishing Inc. (801) 268-0485.

*** Call us if you need an extra copy (801) 413-3003. Quantities are limited and will be available at the Cottonwood Heights City offices after June 26, 2009.

Top 

 

Link to Past Events

 

__________________________________________________________________

April 2009

 

Thursday, April 2, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
UWABC (Utah Women's Alliance for Building Community) Breakfast Meeting
Time: 7:45 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill Cafe
Address: 169 South Main, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: Pre-paid reservations are $13.00 members $18.00 for guests. At the door: $18.00 members, $23.00 guests.
RSVP: By Monday, April 6, 2009 8:00 a.m.
Contact: Emily Lewis (801) 328-1820 secretary@uwabc.org 
Member Highlight: Mary Ann Harmon - Bark Busters
http://www.UWABC.org 
Top

Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Thursday, April 9, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Friday, April 10, 2009
Utah First Friday - Breakfast meeting (First Friday of every month)
Social Networking
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Miller Free Enterprise Center (MFEC) Showroom (Networking breakfast) and Auditorium (panel discussion) Salt Lake Community College
Address: 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah 84070
Cost: $8.00 at the door
RSVP: Reservation, with no payment, can be made by contacting Carol carol.clawson@slcc.edu (801) 957-5284. Credit card payment with advance reservation can be made by calling (801) 957-5284.
Make Company checks payable to: Salt Lake Community College
Mail Check to:
Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus
Attn: MBIC - Carol Clawson, MCPC 202
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070
http://www.UtahFirstFriday.org 
Top


Friday, April 10, 2009
2nd Annual Conference (SHIM Institute)
Renewing the Spirit in Professional Caregiving - Creating a Culture of Compassion
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City Library
Address: 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: Pre-registration $135.00 - On site Registration $160.00 Lunch will be provided
Group rates available for five or more - Call Wendy Anderson (801) 571-2111
(Discount parking vouchers available at registration)
Register: http://www.Hospice4Utah.com 
More info in PDF document   http://www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/PDF/SHIMSpringConf2009.pdf
http://www.TheSHIMinstitute.org 

Top

 

Friday, April 10, 2009

Chamber East Chamber of Commerce Luncheon (meetings are every second Friday of the Month - alternating between breakfast and lunch meetings)
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's (801) 561-9243 http://www.mcpies.com/find_us/results.php?s=ut
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: Members FREE (buy your own lunch) - Non-members $10.00 + (buy your own lunch)
Please RSVP to Marie@ChamberEast.com or (801) 413-3003
Speaker: Mayor JoAnn Seghini (Mayor of Midvale City)

Topic: Midvale - Who We Are and Where We Are Headed as a Community. 

Register online and prepay to use credit cards. www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/Luncheon_Reg.htm

We will accept checks payable to "Chamber East" at the luncheon.

http://www.MidvaleCity.org

Top

 

Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Vest Pocket Business Coalition Monthly Breakfast (3rd Wednesday each month)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill
Address: 169 South Main Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 364-7166 parking validation for Walker Parking
Cost: Members & Guests - $10.00 cash or check at the door to Lamb’s Grill
RSVP: Ellen Reddick by Monday, April 13, 2009 Ellen@ImpactFactoryUtah.com or (801) 581-0369
Speaker: Deacon Haymond Attorney Jones Waldo - Deacon is an expert and leader in the fields of asset protection, charitable giving, estate planning, and business succession planning Some of his recent work and research has focused on Charitable Trusts and planned giving, Dynasty and Legacy Wealth Trust planning and protecting Family Limited Partnerships from newly enacted IRS laws.
http://www.joneswaldo.com 
RDA Presentation Q&A Topic: Gallivan Center D.J. Baxter, Executive Director & Valda Tarbet, Deputy Director www.slcrda.com
Member Spotlight: Sunlight Solar Systems Cammy & Marc Staker
At Sunlight Solar Systems, we offer our customers pollution free renewable electricity generated directly from the sun. Lowering your environmental impact on the earth, and in turn helping you reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill. Be part of the Solution (801) 750-5974 http://www.sunlightsolar.pro
http://www.VestPocket.org & http://www.LocalFirst.org 
Top

 

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Utah Supplier Development Council (USDC) Monthly Meeting
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Merit Medical
Address: 1600 W. Merit Parkway (9800 S. 1700 W.) Parking: Off of Redwood Rd, go to the security gate and the officer
will direct you to park at the south end of the building.
Cost: $15.00 lunch for additional associate guests, major members and nonmembers will cost $15.00 payable by credit card online when you RSVP or by cash or check at the door to USDC.
RSVP: online at http://www.usdcutah.org or to Jane Scott at (801) 581-8992 or jscott@purchasing.utah.edu no later than April 14, 2009.
- Merit Medical Systems, Inc. was founded in 1987 by Fred Lampropoulos, Kent W. Stranger and William Padilla. Merit Medical Systems, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of medical devices used in diagnostic and interventional cardiology and radiology procedures. Its primary products consist of inflation devices used in angioplasty, stent placement and discography. Headquartered in South Jordan, Utah, Merit employs approximately 1,700 people worldwide. Merit markets its products in the United States and Europe. The company has expanded from a small manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City to two separate facilities in the metropolitan area. It also has a manufacturing facility in Galway, Ireland; Angleton, Texas, Richmond, Virginia, and a customer service and distribution center in Maastricht, The Netherlands.
http://www.Merit.com

http://www.usdcutah.org

Top

 

Thursday, April 16, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Tuesday, April 21, 2009
At Your Best - Fashion Show and Image Presentation Build your fashion sense & image presentation!
Presented by the Utah Women's Alliance for Building Community (UWABC)
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Madsen Distributors
Address: 970 East 3300 South, Suite 5, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $20.00 for members $25.00 guests
Register: http://www.uwabc.org/mc/community/eventdetails.do?eventId=204329
Information: Laura Arellano (801) 815-1992 president@uwabc.org 
http://www.uwabc.org 
Top

 

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Networking Meet & Greet Lunch (Women Tech Council)

Your Career, A Recession, The Options

Time: 11:45 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Location: Noah's
Address: 322 West 11000 South South Jordan, UT 84095
Cost: $30.00 per person
Register: https://www.womentechcouncil.org/events/14167/
- Featuring: Dennis Wood, Director of Human Capital at vSpring
Julie Simmons, VP of Information Services at MarketStar
http://www.WomenTechCouncil.org

Top

 

Thursday, April 23, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Thursday, April 30, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Link to Past Events

________________________________________________________________

May 2009

 

Friday, May 1, 2009
Utah First Friday - Breakfast meeting (First Friday of every month)
Social Networking
Time: 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Location: Miller Free Enterprise Center (MFEC) Showroom (Networking breakfast) and Auditorium (panel discussion) Salt Lake Community College
Address: 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, Utah 84070
Cost: $8.00 at the door

Speaker: Utah Senator Bob Bennett

Topic: A National Perspective on Small Business
RSVP: Reservation, with no payment, can be made by contacting Carol carol.clawson@slcc.edu (801) 957-5284. Credit card payment with advance reservation can be made by calling (801) 957-5284.
Make Company checks payable to: Salt Lake Community College
Mail Check to:
Salt Lake Community College, Miller Campus
Attn: MBIC - Carol Clawson, MCPC 202
9750 South 300 West
Sandy, UT 84070

http://www.UtahFirstFriday.org 
Top

 

Saturday, May 2, 2009
Cinco De Mayo Midvale Celebration (22 years and going strong)
Time: 11:00 a.m. Parade and Booths open (It is FREE to enter the Parade and it offers great exposure for your business) 
Location: Midvale City Park
Address: 445 West 7500 South Midvale UT 84047
http://www.MidvaleCincoDeMayo.com or (801) 867-8006
Top  

 

Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Thursday, May 7, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Friday, May 8, 2009
Chamber East Chamber of Commerce Networking Breakfast (meetings are every second Friday of the Month - alternating between breakfast and lunch meetings)
Time: 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. - meeting starts promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Location: Paradise Bakery and Cafe
(801) 676-5280 www.Paradisebakery.com 
Address: 1400 East Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights City, Utah 84121
Cost: Members FREE (buy your own breakfast) - Non-members $5.00 + (buy your own breakfast)
Please RSVP to Marie@ChamberEast.com or (801) 413-3003
Speaker: No speakers at Breakfast Networking meetings - be prepared to tell us about your business - we leave plenty of time for Networking.
Business Highlight: Introduce new Members of Chamber East Chamber of Commerce
Register online and prepay - www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/Luncheon_Reg.htm 
Top

 

Saturday, May 9, 2009
Mid-Jordan TRAX Project Open House
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Terra Linda Elementary School
Address: 8400 South 3400 West (Old Bingham Highway), West Jordan
FREE hot-dogs & drinks while supplies last! Bring the Family.
- The Mid-Jordan TRAX line is planned to parallel the existing Bingham Branch Railroad in a southwesterly direction from the 6400 South TRAX station on the Sandy/Salt Lake Line to 5600 West south of Welby Junction. From there, the line will turn south toward Kennecott Land's Daybreak development, terminating at Daybreak Parkway in South Jordan. MID-JORDAN Join the Utah Transit Authority for a community open house to learn more about the progress of the Mid-Jordan TRAX line. Project representatives will be on hand to answer questions and provide general project information, including future construction activity.
http://www.RideUTA.com

Top

 

Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards! -

Top

 

Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Taking the LEED Outside (Net Impact  SLC meeting)
Time: 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Location: Episcopal Church Center of Utah
Address: 75 South 200 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Parking is to the north off of 200 East
Cost: FREE
- We all know about LEED inside buildings but how about outside of buildings and improving your impact on the surrounding neighborhood? Learn about exterior improvements you can make on your business to save energy costs, improve livability and create an inviting atmosphere for your clients.
- Nancy Monteith, licensed landscape architect and LEED accredited professional, will present local case studies based on the new Sustainable Sites initiative released by the American Society of Landscape Architects. The Sustainable Sites Initiative will form the basis of new site oriented credits to be added to the LEED rating system. Architect Kent Peters will present architectural opportunities to enhance the indoor/outdoor connection and new zoning changes that could benefit your business.
Contact Nancy Monteith for more info n_monteith@yahoo.com 
http://www.NetImpactSLC.org 

Top

 

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Thursday, May 14, 2009
Salt Lake Chamber Expo Marketplace
Time: 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: Sheraton Hotel
Address: 150 West 500 South Salt Lake City, UT
Booth Spaces - SOLD OUT
Contact: For information about the October Expo Market Place, email jsexton@slchamber.com 
- We’ve all been to a business expo it’s business as usual. Some expensive booths, a lot of pomp and circumstance and, of course, hundreds of non-business people there for free stuff. The old model doesn’t work anymore. The Salt Lake Chamber Expo Marketplace is all business. We’ve eliminated the fluff to give you better results in a more efficient package. There’s no balloon drop. No prize wheel. No tote bags. Just four hours of solid contacts, serious business relationships and benefit for your business. Business has to evolve or be left behind. The Expo is no different. You still need contacts to grow your business but you don’t have time to waste on gimmicks.
Guests must be 18 years or older
http://www.SaltLakeChamber.org
Top

 

Friday, May 15, 2009
National Travel and Tourism Week
Time: 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Location: Salt Lake Visitor Information Center Salt Palace Convention Center
Address: 90 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Events: FREE iPod Downtown Walking Tours, FREE Downtown Bike Tours, Self-Guided Tours, Food - Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Soft Drinks
Drawings & Giveaways for cool stuff
- Join hundreds of cities, states and businesses nationwide in the annual salute to travel and tourism in America, presented by the U.S. Travel Association. National Travel and Tourism Week is a collective effort to promote the power of travel through customized events in communities nationwide. The goal is to enhance the country's economy, security and perception, and recognize the cultural and social benefits created by travel and tourism.
http://www.SaltLake.org
Top

 

Friday - Sunday May 15 - 17, 2009
Living Traditions Festival
Time: Food booth hours are Friday, 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Saturday, Noon - 10:00 p.m., Sunday, Noon - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City and County Building
Address: 451 South State Street Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Cost: FREE
Contact: Salt Lake City Arts Council, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City UT 84102 (801) 596-5000
- The Living Traditions Festival welcomes the music, dance, crafts and foods of the many ethnic communities that make Salt Lake City rich in its diversity. The Festival opens on Friday evening and continues through Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the many local performing groups presented at Living Traditions, this year's festival welcomes special guests The Pine Leaf Boys performing on Friday, May 15 and Lifesavas along with the Rebirth Brass Band, on Saturday evening, May 16 and Mike Seeger on Sunday, May 17.
http://www.slcgov.com/Arts/livingtraditions/default.htm
Top


Saturday May 16, 2009
Wheeler Farm Presents Annual Mayday Festival
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Wheeler Farm
Address: 6351 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84121 (801) 264-2241
Contact: Vendor opportunities Erin eventsutah@yahoo.com (801) 243-9735
Entertainment, Food, Clothing, Books, Loads of Jewelry, Baby Items, Toys, Costco, My Gym, Shaved Ice, Wood- Crafts, Fat Cats, Candles, Body Care Products, Animal Visits, Sheep Sheering, Wagon Rides, Exhibits, Golden Spike Express Train, Rides & Bounce Houses, Face Painting
Co-sponsor Utah Kids Club (801) 683-7323

More info in PDF document: http://www.ChamberEast.com/ChamberEast/PDF/MayDayFestWheelerFarmMay09.pdf
http://www.utahkidsclub.com
http://www.wheelerfarm.com

Top  

 

Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Top

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Vest Pocket Business Coalition Monthly Breakfast (3rd Wednesday each month)
Time: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Location: Lamb's Grill
Address: 169 South Main Salt Lake City, Utah (801) 364-7166 parking validation for Walker Parking
Cost: Members & Guests - $10.00 cash or check at the door to Lamb’s Grill
RSVP: Ellen Reddick by Monday, May 18, 2009 Ellen@ImpactFactoryUtah.com or (801) 581-0369
Speakers: Bob Springmeyer & Jon Springmeyer, Bonneville Research
Topic: Is there a future for independent small businesses in Salt Lake?
- Bob principal of Bonneville Research and has consulted with local governments for over 30 years, directing Economic Development Planning Studies for Brigham, Salt Lake, Sandy, Bountiful, Riverton, West Valley and South Jordan Cities. He directed the Economic Analysis/Tax Studies completed for the Downtown Alliance, the Utah State Tax Review Commission and Salt Lake County. Formerly with the international consulting firm, Booz Allen & Hamilton, Bob is educated in Political Science, Economics and Business Management. Bob is a past president of the Salt Lake Rotary Club and a founder of the Mountain West Venture Capital Club.
- Jon is the Vice President of Bonneville Research and has over ten years experience in commercial property management, construction management industries and the recreation industry. Mr. Jon Springmeyer directs all Urban Renewal/Redevelopment (RDA) projects for Bonneville Research and has been involved with numerous UR/RDA projects along the Wasatch Front including Taylorsville, Holladay and South Salt Lake cities. Prior to joining Bonneville Research, Jon was the Director of Properties for Amsource Development; a Salt Lake City based Real Estate Development Company
Member Spotlight: Sunlight Solar Systems Cammy & Marc Staker
At Sunlight Solar Systems, we offer our customers pollution free renewable electricity generated directly from the sun. Lowering your environmental impact on the earth, and in turn helping you reduce or even eliminate your monthly electric bill. Be part of the Solution (801) 750-5974 http://www.sunlightsolar.pro 
http://www.VestPocket.org & http://www.LocalFirst.org 
Top

 

Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Zion's Bank 8th Annual International Trade And Business Conference - Globalization - in the Midst of Recession
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Downtown Marriott
Address: 75 South West Temple, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: $35.00 includes lunch
Register: https://www.zionsbank.com/biz/itb_conference.jsp
Keynote Speaker: Thomas J. Donahue, U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President and CEO
- Thomas J. Donahue, president and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, has built the Chamber into a $200 million a year lobbying and political powerhouse with expanded influence across the globe since assuming his position in 1997. He established the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, which has won significant legal reform in the courts, at the state and federal levels. Internationally, the Chamber has become a leader in knocking down trade barriers, winning new free and fair trade agreements, and fighting isolationism at home and abroad. Donohue serves on two corporate boards of directors - Union Pacific Corporation and Sunrise Senior Living Corporation. He is a member of the President's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. In addition, Donohue is president of the Center for International Private Enterprise, a program of the National Endowment for Democracy dedicated to the development of market-oriented institutions around the world. http://www.USChamber.com 
https://www.zionsbank.com/biz/itb_conference.jsp
Top

 

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Utah Supplier Development Council (USDC) Monthly Meeting
ATK Mission Systems
Time: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Wells Fargo Bldg. 11th Floor
Address: 299 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Parking available at the parking center just east of the bank. Validations will be available.
Cost: $15.00 lunch for additional associate guests, major members and nonmembers will cost $15.00 payable by credit card online when you RSVP or by cash or check at the door to USDC.
RSVP: online at http://www.usdcutah.org or to Jane Scott at (801) 581-8992 or jscott@purchasing.utah.edu or Randi Ruff (801)581-7450 or rruff@purchasing.utah.edu
- This month USDC is privileged to have a presentation by ATK Mission Systems purchasing agent, Cathy Anderton from their Clearfield office. ATK Mission Systems is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced weapon systems for ground, sea, and air platforms, and propulsion and control systems for missile defense, spacecraft-orbit transfer, missiles, and projectiles. Other major products and programs include aircraft sensor integration, missile warning systems, and advanced technologies for military, space, strategic, and tactical applications.
http://www.atk.com/customer_solutions_missionsystems/cs_ms_default.asp

http://www.usdcutah.org

Top

 

Thursday, May 21, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Monday, May 23, 2009

Memorial Day

Chamber offices closed.

Have a fun and safe holiday!

Top  

 

Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Top

 

Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Small Business Stimulus Seminar
Time: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake City Main Library 4th Floor Conference Room
Address: 210 East 400 South, Salt Lake City Utah 84111 (801) 524-8200
Cost: FREE
RSVP: by May 26, 2009 to Katherine Pasker (801) 535-7158
- How does the recent American Recovery and Reinvestment Act affect you and your small business? Join other small business owners and our panel to learn more about financing options, health care, and tax law changes.
Sponsored: Salt Lake City Economic Development Division
Co-Sponsored by: Downtown Alliance, Salt Lake Chamber, Vest Pocket Business Coalition, Local First and National Association of Women Business Owners

Speakers included:

- Stan Nakano Small Business Administration District Director.  - Cheryl Smith and Daniel Schuyler Governor's Office of Consumer Health Services

- Scott Poelman Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough

Top

 

Thursday, May 28, 2009
The Women Tech Council presents WTC TechTalk

The New Face of PR
Time: 12:00 p.m.
Location: Omniture http://www.omniture.com/en/
Address: 550 East Timpanogos Circle, Building G Orem, Utah
Cost: $15.00 per person
Register: https://www.womentechcouncil.org/events/14178/ 
Please join us as Kristi Knight, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications at Omniture, discusses how new media, social media and the recession are all playing a part in how you promote and handle PR issues. Learn what you and your company can do to utilize these types of media to improve client/customer relationships and communication. This timely discussion will address a number of key issues including how to:
* Maximize your brand online
* Respond with timely and relevant content
* Influence the thought leadership
* Publish relevant content
* Measure your social media
http://www.womentechcouncil.org 
Top

 

Thursday, May 28, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Link to Past Events

________________________________________

 

June 2009

 

Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Top

 

Thursday, June 4, 2009
Union Park Toastmasters #3222
Division E District 15 Area 52 Club 3222
Time: 6:25 p.m.
Location: Holladay Library
Address: 2150 East Murray - Holladay Road, Holladay, UT
Contact: ronald.k.woodland@L-3com.com (801) 860-8035
Top  

 

Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Networking Group
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Marie Callendar's -
http://www.mcpies.com
Address: 963 East Ft Union Blvd Midvale, UT 84047
Cost: $1.00 at the door – Buy your own lunch
Contact: Bob Bond bonrob@sisna.com (801) 572-3205
Bring lots of business cards!

Top

 

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Financing Your Business Conference 2009
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Location: Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus
Address: 9750 South 300 West, Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 957-4654
Cost: $25.00 if you register by May 31, 2009. After May 31, 2009 the cost is $35.00 includes continental breakfast
Registration: https://epay.slcc.edu/C20011_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=7 
- The SBA will present their Stimulus Package programs for business owners. Additionally, attendees can select any of the break sessions to learn more about managing the finances of their company.
- Curious about the 2009 Stimulus Package and what programs are available to business owners? Are you ready to launch or expand your business but need to know about funding opportunities, and how to best manage the company finances?
http://www.slcc.edu/
Top

 

Thursday, June 11, 2009
Utah 5th Annual Half-day Conference Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO)
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Grand America Hotel, Venezia Garden Salon Room
Address: 555 South Main Street, Salt Lake City, Utah
Cost: Conference and Lunch are free (Luncheon only is $40.00)
Register: by June 5, 2009 to (801) 287-2128 or jwilliams@rideuta.com 
Keynote speaker: Pamela S. Perlich, Ph.D., Senior Research Economist, Bureau of Economic and Business Research at the
University of Utah.
- Transportation affiliates presenting will be from the FTA Civil Rights Office Representative to present on Title VI & Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Implementation, Department of Airports, Mountainland Association of Governments, Wasatch Front Regional Council, United Parcel Services, Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Transit Authority and Utah Trucking Association.
http://www.RideUTA.com

Top