As we approach the end of summer, it’s time to call out for nominations for those interested in serving on the ChamberWest Board of Directors.  This 22 member board is our policy board and is responsible for managing and directing the Chamber’s affairs, controlling property, overseeing finances, and carrying out the Chamber’s policies.  Members of the Board of Directors also serve on the Board of Governors.  The deadline to submit nominations is September 9 with nominations then forwarded to the Nominations Committee for review and consideration. The nomination form is available at: CW Board Nomination Form.pdf
 
Are you enjoying your engagement with ChamberWest?  If yes, we invite you to support the chamber by helping us make meaningful connections via social media and online.  Please take a couple of minutes and share a Google Review.  If you don’t know how, visit: https://www.howtogeek.com/733488/how-to-leave-a-google-review/ .  You can also like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chamberwestutah and connect with us on LinkedIn – ChamberWest.  We appreciate your help spreading the word on the good work being done by ChamberWest and our many member volunteers. 
 
Speed networking is back with Friday Connections.  We are teaming up with the Utah Black Chamber, the Hispanic Chamber and the Magna Chamber to offer a fun interactive and rewarding event on the 3^rd Friday of each month.  Many thanks to American United Federal Credit Union for their continued sponsorship for the program.  Connections abound and cost is minimal with more information and registration available at: https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/friday-connections-speed-networking-09-16-2022-2269?calendarMonth=2022-09-01
 
Register today for the Professional Development Series Luncheon, scheduled for Tuesday, September 20^th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm at the Embassy Suites - West Valley. This month’s presentation is on “The Larry H. Miller Company Transition: From Spirts to Community Building”, presented by Steve Starks, Chief Executive Officer.  More information and registration is available at: https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-professional-development-series-1849?calendarMonth=2022-09-01

The 2022 CW Fall Business Conference, scheduled for Wednesday, November 9^th is just around the corner.  This powerful conference offers dynamic keynote speakers and impactful breakout sessions, with networking time throughout the day.  Attending is a must for anyone wanting to keep close to the pulse of the west side business community.  The Conference is a gathering of area business owners, local political leaders and other interested parties to share information, discuss the latest trends affecting business, and to help prepare for the future. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to me or one of the other team members. 

Upcoming meetings/events:
August 23 – Housing Subcommittee Meeting
August 24 – Women in Business Executive Committee Meeting
August 25 – Business Theft Task Form Committee Meeting
August 30 – Fall Conference Planning Committee Meeting
September 1 – Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
September 6 – Curling Emersion – West Region Tourism Event
September 7 – Professional Development Series Committee Meeting
September 14 – Ambassadors Committee Meeting
September 14-15 – Leadership Institute Kick Off Session
September 15 – Board of Governors Meeting
September 15 – West Region Tourism Executive Committee Meeting
September 19 – Leadership Institute Board of Trustees Meeting
September 20 – Professional Development Series Luncheon – Steve Starks
September 21 – West Region Tourism Committee Meeting
 
Thank you for all you do in support of this great community.  We are proud to represent the local business voice in West Valley, West Jordan, Taylorsville, and Kearns.  Please feel free to reach out to me or staff if we can be of service.
 
Best wishes,
 
Barbara
Barbara S. Riddle, CMP
President/CEO
801-540-6312
www.ChamberWest.com