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:
  • Speaker Brad Wilson
  • Senator Jerry W. Stephenson
  • Senator Todd D. Weiler

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.