Welcome to 2023!  With the beginning of a new year, there is much anticipation and excitement for the many programs and events planned this year.  We are kicking off the year with many strong programs and events including the Ambassador program, Professional Development Series, Women in Business programs, Small Business Success Series, West Region Tourism, Leadership Institute, and much more.  
 
Representing west side businesses with the legislature, the CW Legislative Affairs Committee begins meeting next week, reviewing bills of interest to members.  They will be meeting twice weekly once the session starts to provide perspective and give input to legislators on behalf of our businesses.  If you have legislation you would like us to take action on, please feel free to reach out with the information.  
 
With the addition of an annual breakfast meeting, the Annual Awards Gala will be held in August this year.  We are excited to announce that Jon Butterfield with the Jordan Valley Medical Center was selected by the Board as the Hall of Fame Award Recipient for 2023!  He has been a stalwart supporter of ChamberWest and the westside community in his various roles within the hospital system.  You will hear much more about Jon and this lifetime achievement award as we get closer to the event. 
 
If you haven’t already, please take time to register for the January 17^th Professional Development Series Luncheon event, featuring Natalie Gochnour speaking on “Utah Economic Insights 2023”.  As a member, you have access to valuable information with lunch for only $25.  Registration is available at:  https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-professional-development-series-01-17-2023-2478.  Many thanks to Monica Rafferty and Embassy Suites for sponsoring this event.  
 
In addition, registration is open for the first Annual Membership Breakfast Meeting, scheduled on January 31^st at the Viridian Event Center.  There is a call to action with attending members having one vote per organization to ratify the slate of new officers and board members.  Join us as board leadership share brief highlights from the past and expectations for the future.  Committee chairs will share brief updates on their committees and opportunities for engagement.  Register today for this high energy, fast moving and informative breakfast meeting at:  https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-annual-membership-meeting-2477?calendarMonth=2023-01-01.  Thank you to White Elegance for sponsoring this inaugural event! 
 
Upcoming meetings/events:
1/4 –   Professional Development Committee Meeting
1/11 – Ambassador Committee Meeting
1/11 – West Region Tourism Executive Committee Meeting
1/12 –Leadership Institute Session
1/12 – Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
1/17 –Leadership Institute Board of Trustees Meeting
1/17 –   Professional Development Series Luncheon - Open to All
  Register at: https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-professional-development-series-01-17-2023-2478
1/18 – West Region Tourism Committee Meeting
1/18 – Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
1/19 – Board of Governors Meeting
1/20 – Friday Connections Speed Networking Event - Open to All
  Register at: https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/friday-connections-speed-networking-01-20-2023-2479?calendarMonth=2023-01-01
1/23 – Legislative Caucus
1/25 – Women in Business Executive Committee Meeting
1/26 – Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
1/30 – Legislative Caucus
1/31 –   Annual Membership Breakfast Meeting - Open to All
  Register at:  https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-annual-membership-meeting-2477?calendarMonth=2023-01-01.  
 
2023 Major Events – Save the Dates:
Apr 11  – Women in Business Spring Conference – 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Jun 21 – CW Annual Golf Classic – 7:00 am – 2:00 pm
Aug 28 or 29 – Annual Awards Gala – 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Nov 14 – Fall Conference- 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
 
If you are interested in marketing your organization while supporting ChamberWest, you can access sponsorship opportunities at: https://files.constantcontact.com/8872d0f4101/836fdec3-b8dc-4bf4-b5da-f5956999d9fc.pdf.
Feel free to reach out to me or staff for additional information or to share your interest in participating.  Please reach out to me or staff if we can be of service. 
 
Best wishes,
 
Barbara
Barbara S. Riddle
President/CEO
801-540-6312
www.ChamberWest.com