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The Salt Lake Chamber stands as the voice of business in Utah. We support our members' success and champion community prosperity, while representing more than 8,000 business and 500,000 employees. Building Utah is the official Salt Lake Chamber podcast and looks into topics and ideas that influence the Beehive state. We want to bring in the business perspective to what you really care about. From finance to football no topic is off-limits: you never know what you might hear.
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Process Curiosity is a company that’s redefining the way we experience creativity and community. While based in Salt Lake City, they’ve been making waves globally in the design and fabrication industry. CEO Blake Wigdahl joins us with more.Blake Wigdahl:At Process Curiosity, we believe in the power of imm…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1987, Hamilton Partners has been a driving force in commercial, retail and industrial real estate development. With a reputation for excellence and a presence in Salt Lake City for more than twenty years, here’s Partner George Arnold with more.George Arnold: Hamilton Partners started with a vision t…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2008, Sheer Ambrosia Bakery has blended sweet southern flavors with traditional Greek baking techniques. Founder and CEO Rita Magalde is here to tell us more about her journey and delicious creations.Rita Magalde: My passion for baklava began at the age of 16 when I worked for a Greek family and fel…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. DispatchHealth is a leading provider of in-home medical care for people experiencing serious health concerns. The company’s services include on-call medical care at home and recovery care at home for healing following a procedure or hospitalization. Market Manager of Operations Brian Hunter joins us with …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2016, JC Pro Design has been helping businesses of all sizes stand out with high-quality promotional products. Owner Justin Leader joins us with more on how they’re helping businesses in our state really thrive.Justin Leader: Utah has one of the fastest growing populations in the country and with it…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since their founding in 1972, LSI has been a trusted resource to Fortune 500 companies, federal agencies and state and municipal entities in the areas of business development, economic development and social impact. Engagement Lead of Economic Development & Social Impact Taneesa Wright joins us with more.…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Do you have any neck or back pain from sitting at a desk or standing at work? Keeping your spine healthy is crucial to being able to live your life. Joining us is Dr. Mike Weinberger from NuSpine Chiropractic to tell us more.Dr. Mike Weinberger: We’re often asked who can benefit from chiropractic care. We…
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How did someone who grew up in a Wyoming town better known for railroad workers and the world's largest outdoor rodeo become an Oscar-winning filmmaker? We find out about Dan Junge's journey from The Magic City of the Plains to the podium at the academy awards. Please check out Dan's films: Chiefs Saving Face Being Evel Fight Church A Lego Brickume…
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In 1862, a man was caught robbing so many graves in Salt Lake City, Utah that he was banished to a small island in The Great Salt Lake before disappearing entirely. Jennifer Jones of The Dead History Blog shares this story involving grave robbing, reassurances to families of the victims by Brigham Young, and a possible tattoo or branding the culpri…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation is dedicated to creating a world where every individual’s mental well-being is cherished and support is readily available. Here to share more about the new campaign that supports this objective is Assistant Vice President of Giving Mindy Young.Mindy Young:Mental healt…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Originally developed as an outdoor shopping destination, which opened in 2000, The Gateway has experienced a dramatic transformation since Arizona-based developer Vestar purchased the property in 2016. General Manager Bryan Hill shares more.Bryan Hill:Since Vestar purchased The Gateway, $100 million has b…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Stand Strong Fencing of Salt Lake Valley North does more than just build fences – they craft secure, stylish boundaries that protect what matters most. Here with more is Owner Tanner Kay.Tanner Kay:A strong fence isn’t just a barrier; it’s a safeguard for your family, pets and property. The right fencing …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Today, we're thrilled to feature Snowpine Lodge, a historic gem in Alta, Utah. Originally built in the 1800s, it’s been transformed into a luxurious retreat while maintaining its rich heritage. Whether you're a local or a visitor, Snowpine offers an unforgettable mountain experience. General Manager Bill …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Water is a precious natural resource and how we manage it today will impact nearly every aspect of our future. One way we can protect our water supply is through water wise landscaping. Eric Marble from Chanshare Farms joins us with more.Eric Marble: In Utah, water conservation is not a request, but a nec…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1974, Meals on Wheels has been serving Summit, Utah and Wasatch Counties, and its enduring commitment to nourishment and care has transformed it into an emblem of compassion. Board Chair Curtis Blair joins us with more. Curtis Blair: Thanks, Derek. Meals on Wheels’ mission is to improve the health a…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Approximately 10 million caregivers over the age of 50 still care for their parents. Not only does this impact their wallet, but also their time, loyalty and health. Taylormade Senior Advocacy and Consulting is here to help. Founder and CEO Dr. Nancy Taylor shares more. Dr. Nancy Taylor:As a pharmacist an…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. OpenEd, formerly My Tech High, partners with innovative public schools across the country to personalize education for every child. Now in its 16th year operating in Utah, OpenEd serves thousands of families all over the state. OpenEd’s founder, Matt Bowman, joins us with more.Matt Bowman: At OpenEd, we b…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 1979, InterMountain Business Lending has been providing SBA loans to small business owners across the state; empowering small business owners and the surrounding communities to promote growth and build a brighter future. President Caryl Eriksson joins us with more. Caryl Eriksson: At InterMountain B…
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What happens when a biker, ultralight enthusiast, and scuba diver overcomes his wild past and opens a drive through known as "The Home of The Roadkill Burger" in Pinedale, Wyoming? AKA "The King Cone" Learn how Tommy Harkness kept his lights on for years despite joking about how his burgers were made from animals scraped off of Wyoming's endless hi…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ten years ago, Utahns Jason Murray and Mark Hancock founded PACS, a post-acute health care company. In April PACS launched a successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange and now has 275 facilities in 14 states. PACS’s VP of communication Brooks Stevenson tells us more. BROOKS STEVENSON: PACS is revolutio…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Approximately 80 percent of adults will experience back pain in their lifetime. Thankfully, there are things people can do and Salt Lake Spine and Pelvis is looking to help. Dr. Marnie Hansen joins us with more. Dr. Marnie Hansen: 90 percent of all back pain has been found to be non-specific, suggesting m…
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In the late 1980's, Carmen Singleton tried out for her tiny high school's football team in Hulett, Wyoming -just 10 miles away from Devils Tower. She describes what it was like going to her first day of practice including how some people made bets about how soon she would quit the team after being tackled and teased by the team. She describes what …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. From locations and caterers to dresses and floral arrangements, planning a wedding can be a stressful and heavy lift. This is where local full-service wedding and event company Kaushay & Co. comes in. Principal Planner & Designer Kaushay Ford joins us with more.Kaushay Ford:Many people consider Utah the w…
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In 1987, a town known more for refinery workers and antelope herds saw a Hollywood production company arrive to make a horror movie in it old penitentiary. After finding out that the 300 real inmates the filmmakers were planning on using were not going to be available, railroad workers, accountants, and roughnecks showed up to be in Renny Harlin's …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Mental illness impacts more than 50 million Americans, and a large percentage of people go without treatment every year. But Mountain Mental Health is looking to change that by providing quality health care to those struggling with their mental health. Provider Karen Risch shares more.KAREN RISCH: At Moun…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Forza Commercial is a premier commercial real estate firm specializing in development, property management, and equity raising here in Utah and across the United States. Principal Chris Hatch joins us with more. CHRIS HATCH:Forza Commercial is a privately held commercial real estate company based in Salt …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since 2005, Caspian Agency has been assisting select, purpose-driven organizations with creating top-tier events that promote both the bottom line and social impact. Founder Heather Mason joins us with more. HEATHER MASON: Events are critical to business success. Covid highlighted this importance when liv…
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In 1988, Anne Arden McDonald took her portrait in Wyoming's Gas Chamber in the old Penitentiary in Rawlins, WY (see episode's icon). We ask her about the picture, why she took it, how she took it and how the scary old prison inspired the other photos she took there. Click Here to See More of Anne's Photos from The Prison Click Here to See Anne's We…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For over 50 years, TURN Community Services has been a premier provider of quality services for people with disabilities in Utah. Director of Development & Communication Alyssa DeHart joins us with more. Alyssa DeHart:At TURN Community Services, we are dedicated to choice, quality and respect in disability…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Project Human Dignity is an initiative led by the Utah Impact Partnership that aims to address homelessness with determination and compassion. Jake Boyer, treasurer of the Utah Impact Partnership and CEO of Boyer Company, shares more.Jake Boyer: In 2022, more than 8,600 people experienced homelessness for…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, presented by Zions Bank, takes place at the $17.5 million-dollar state-of-the-art Days of ’47 Arena at the Utah State Fairpark each July. Executive Director Tommy Joe Lucia joins us with more. Tommy Joe Lucia:The Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo, in the heart of Salt Lake City, is a must…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. With over forty years of experience, Universal Media is an Out-of-Home Media company that specializes in place-based advertising at shopping malls, lifestyle hubs and city centers. Senior Vice President of Universal Media Robyn Cohen joins us with more. Robyn Cohen:My father-in-law, who pioneered shopping…
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From the early 1900's until the early 1980's Wyoming's only maximum security prison was just half a dozen blocks away from downtown. The site of murders, arson, many executions, and even a lynching, Mark Setright walks us through the creepy old building on Walnut Street and describes the brutal and surreal events that happened within its walls. Fro…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah-based business, Thread Wallets, redefined minimalist carry goods almost a decade ago. And, in 2022, with the brand mission to “Carry On,” Thread expanded its footprint with a non-profit arm called the Carry On Foundation. Co-Founder Colby Bauer joins us with more.Colby Bauer:At Thread our slogan is “…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2021, Declarative is a women-owned and operated creative consultancy committed to amplifying their clients’ impact by using data, design and dynamic storytelling. Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Ellesse Balli joins us with more.Ellesse Balli: Declarative Labs was founded by an innovative …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The inaugural SheMoney Summit is coming up soon in Downtown Salt Lake City. This experimental event will be centered on the theme: MONEY MATTERS. Local philanthropist, financier and SheMoney Founder Jacki Zehner joins us with more.Jacki Zehner:Whose signature is on over $1.3 trillion of US currency? The a…
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In tiny Wheatland, Wyoming, Herschel "Tricky" Riggle had a successful rodeo act involving a three legged horse and knife throwing. However, Wheatland's idyllic main street was rocked by violence in 1953 when Riggle shot two people to death in the town's small café. We hear what happened and how some people still believe Governor Milward Simpson's r…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Escape the heat this summer to beautiful Park City. Nestled in the heart of the world-class Deer Valley Resort, the Stein Collection offers three opulent, luxury properties to choose from. Corporate Director of Marketing Jeannie Lambert, joins us with more. JEANNIE LAMBERT:The Stein Collection Deer Valley…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Intermountain Area provides families of ill or injured children with comforting, supportive, and healing spaces like the Ronald McDonald House and Ronald McDonald Family Rooms in a number of Utah hospitals. CEO Carrie Romano joins us with more. Carrie Romano:Ronald M…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. LitJoy is a Utah-based business that offers signed books, book boxes and gifts for book lovers. They also just celebrated their 8th birthday! Director of Business Management, Kara Hobson, joins us with more. Kara Hobson:LitJoy, like “literature joy,” takes pride in contributing to Utah's thriving economy …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Over the last three years, Larry H. Miller Real Estate has expanded its real estate development footprint. Company president, Brad Holmes, tells us more about the tremendous growth the company is experiencing, and the generational impact the projects will have on Utah.Brad Holmes: As the real estate platf…
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In 1958, Charles Starkweather was captured near Douglas, Wyoming after killing eleven people. We learn about the police chase through Douglas that lead to his capture as well as give a new look at the involvement or possible abduction of his former girlfriend, Carol Ann Fugate. The Killing Spree that Transfixed a Nation by Lesley Wischmann Starkwea…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Nimbl Fulfillment is a long-standing 3PL servicing local and national businesses. Nimbl also focuses on community issues, providing support and sponsorship to local organizations. General Manager Alex Parker joins us with more. Alex Parker:Since opening its doors in 2005, Nimbl Fulfillment has helped loca…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. WHOlives is a nonprofit organization with a goal described by the acronym ‘W-H-O’ – providing clean Water, better Health and economic Opportunities to all people while prioritizing sustainability and self-reliance. Founder and Executive Director John Renouard joins us with more. John Renouard: So in 2010,…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Utah Valley Convention Center is an event venue located in downtown Provo that boasts comprehensive on-site services, a variety of floor plans and even LEED Silver certification. Suzanne Whitaker, Director of Sales and Marketing, joins us with more. Suzanne Whitaker: The Utah Valley Convention Center …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Park City Gardens is an expert on high altitude gardening in the Rocky Mountain West. They aim to meet the challenges of the short planting season and micro-climates that come with mountain living. Owner Sophy Kohler joins us with more. Sophy Kohler:Established in 1983 and located on 10 acres of historic …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alpha Coffee is a veteran and woman co-owned coffee company with two locations in the Salt Lake City area. They’re dedicated to giving back to veterans, the planet and the community. Chief Coffee Officer Carl Churchill joins us with more.Carl Churchill:13 years ago, my wife Lori and I founded Alpha Coffee…
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Alliance House is a Salt Lake City-based nonprofit that provides a supportive environment for adults living with mental illness, operating on the pillars of education, employment and housing. Executive Director Paige Huff joins us with more.Paige Huff: Alliance House is part of a program called Clubhouse …
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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Millcreek City Lifestyle is a community-focused, multi-media magazine that aims to be a conduit for the people, places and things that make the Millcreek area special. Owner and publisher Julie Janke joins us with more.Julie Janke:At Millcreek City Lifestyle, we believe that stories are the common thread …
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