
The Utah Association of Chambers Conference provides an unmatched opportunity to build relationships with other chamber leadership. These connections have resulted in more chamber-to-chamber collaboration, resources for boards and staff, friendships, and a united business voice. Attendees should expect to have two days packed with insightful and informational presentations, discussions and networking.
Day One – Thursday, February 3, 2022
Meeting Room: Capitol Boardroom
10:00 AM – WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS, SCHEDULE OVERVIEW
Gary Birdsall, Chair
10:30 AM – GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
Ben Hart, Deputy Director
11:00 AM – GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND BUDGET
Sophia Di Caro, Executive Director and Senior Advisor to Governor Cox
11:30 AM – RETURNSHIP
Jen Robinson, Chief of Staff, Lt. Governor
12:00 PM – LUNCH/NETWORKING
12:30 PM – UTAH FEDERAL DELEGATION UPDATE – SENATE
- Senator Lee’ Office – Justin Anthony
- Senator Romney’s Office – Kelsey Berg
1:30 PM – UTAH LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS
Several legislators will address the most current and hottest issues facing the Utah Legislature this session.
- Invited:
- ARPA, PPP Funding updates – Sen. Jake Anderegg
- Workforce Bills, Senator Ann Milner
3:00 PM – UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS
Cameron Diehl, Executive Director
3:30 PM – “HAIL TO THE CHIEFS”
- Jon Pierpont, Chief of Staff for Governor Cox
- Abby Osborne, Chief of Staff for Speaker Wilson
- Mark Thomas, Chief of Staff for Senator Adams
4:30 PM – WRAP UP/BREAK BEFORE RECEPTION
5:00 PM – LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION
Capitol Rotunda
- Invited: Utah Legislators, Chamber Executives, Business Leaders
7:00 PM – RECEPTION ENDS
Day Two – Friday, February 4, 2022
8:30 AM – CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
9:00 AM – SUPPLY CHAIN: THE ROLE OF RAIL
Nathan Anderson, Sr. Dir., Public Affairs, Union Pacific Railroad
9:30 AM – BREAKOUT SESSIONS
- Rural Chamber Coalition Issues Meeting
- Chris McCormick, President and CEO, Cedar City Chamber
- Urban Chambers Best Practices Discussion
- Facilitators: Jennifer Wesselhoff, Park City Chamber/Conventions and Visitors Bureau
10:45 AM – BREAK
11:00 AM – DOWNTOWN SALT LAKE
Dee Brewer, Executive Director
11:30 AM – CULTURAL CORE
Lucas Goodrich, Director
12:00 PM – LUNCH/NETWORKING
12:30 PM – UTAH MICRO LOAN FUND PRESENTATION
Lunch Sponsor
1:00 PM – ENGAGING THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY IN YOUR CHAMBER
Edward Bennett, Suazo Business Center
1:30 PM – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF UTAH UPDATE
Teresa Foxley, President, EDCUtah
2:00 PM – JR. ACHIEVEMENT OF UTAH
Christy Tribe, President and CEO, Junior Achievement of Utah
2:30 PM – ADJOURN