
The Utah Association of Chambers Winter 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 9, 2023
Meeting Room: Aspen Room in East Senate Building
10:00 AM – WELCOME, INTRODUCTIONS & OVERVIEW
- Jamie Andrus, Chair, Utah Association of Chambers
10:30 AM – U.S. CHAMBER POLICY UPDATE
- Jennings Imel, Vice President, Western Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
11:00 AM – ECONOMIC PANEL DISCUSSION
- Stephanie Frohman, Senior Vice President of Strategy & Partnerships, EDCUtah
- Calli Forsyth, Director of Business Outreach & Community Engagement, World Trade Center Utah
- Ben Hart, Executive Director, Utah Inland Port Authority
12:00 PM – LUNCH/NETWORKING
12:30 PM – UTAH FEDERAL DELEGATION UPDATE
- Kelsey Berg, Deputy Chief of Staff, Senator Mitt Romney’s Office
1:00 PM – UTAH LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS
- Several legislators will address the most current and hottest issues facing the Utah Legislature this session. The following have been invited:
2:15 PM – VIEW FROM THE UTAH HOUSE GALLERY
3:00 PM – UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES AND TOWNS AND LOCAL CHAMBER COORDINATION OPPORTUNITIES
- Cameron Diehl, Executive Director, Utah League of Cities and Towns
3:45 PM – WRAP UP/BREAK BEFORE RECEPTION
4:00 PM – LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION – Capitol Rotunda
- Invited guests include Utah Legislators, chamber of commerce executives, and business and community leaders
- Make sure to send a note to your legislator and let them now you are looking forward to seeing them at the reception. Contact information: click here for senators and click here for representatives
5:30 PM – RECEPTION ENDS
Day Two – Friday, February 10, 2023
Meeting Room: Salt Lake Chamber Conference Room
8:00 AM – CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST & IMPACT UTAH PRESENTATION
- David King, Regional Director, iMpact Utah
8:30 AM – U.S. CHAMBER AND ACCE BOARD UPDATES
- Derek Miller, President & CEO, Salt Lake Chamber
9:00 AM – THE IMPORTANCE OF ELEVATING WOMEN IN BUSINESS
- Pat Jones, President & CEO, Women’s Leadership Institute
9:30 AM – POINT OF THE MOUNTAIN MASTER PLAN
- Alan Matheson, Executive Director, Point of the Mountain Development Commission
10:00 AM – BREAKOUT SESSION #1
- Rural Chamber Coalition
- Tricia Harris, Chair, Rural Utah Chamber Coalition
- Urban Chambers Best Practices Discussion
- Angie Osguthorpe, President & CEO, Davis Chamber of Commerce
- Building Relationships with Volunteers and Partners
- Jamie Andrus, President & CEO, Cache Valley Chamber of Commerce
10:45 AM – BREAKOUT SESSION #2
- Grant Writing Tips
- Jen Parsons-Soran, CFRE, President, Nonprofit Development Partners, Inc.
- Professional Development and Training Programs Tips Panel
- Monica Holdaway, Executive Director, Box Elder Chamber of Commerce
- Don Willie, COO & Vice President of Marketing, South Valley Chamber
- Kristina Wesemann, Co-President, American Fork Chamber of Commerce
11:45 AM – SALT LAKE OLYMPIC UPDATE
- Darren Hughes, Bid Lead, Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games
12:30 PM – BOARD ENGAGEMENT DISCUSSION – WORKING LUNCH
- Discussion Leader – Barbara Riddle, President & CEO, ChamberWest
1:30 PM – ADJOURN
OPTIONAL
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – UTAH STATE PRISON TOUR
- If you would like to attend, please contact Melanie Budge at mbudge@slchamber.com, no later than Friday, January 27.