Feedback is critically important as we continually work to meet the needs of our members.  Many of you received a request from me to participate in a survey on your experience as a member of ChamberWest.  We only included one individual per membership.  Please take five minutes to make your opinion count by completing the survey.  This invaluable information will be as we create our plan of action for 2023.  Are we meeting or perhaps exceeding your expectations?  Do we have room for improvement.  Your input is invaluable! 
 
We are delighted with the programming between now and the end of the year as we end the year strong!  On Wednesday, we kick off our sold out 10 month Leadership Institute Program.   Congrats to the 30 participants who were selected by their companies for continued leadership development.  If you are not participating this year and are interested, watch for the information in July/August of next year for the 2023/2024 session.
 
Friday of this week will include speed networking through Friday Connections.  We have teamed 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.  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 .  Many thanks to American United Federal Credit Union for their continued sponsorship of this program.
 
If you haven’t already, register 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 Business Success Series Luncheon event, scheduled for September 28^th from 11:30 – 1:00 pm will feature four panelists speaking on ‘Make my Business Famous!’.  More information and registration is available at:  https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/cw-business-success-series-september-28-1835?calendarMonth=2022-09-01. 

We are planning a Fall Community Job Fair on October 20^th in partnership with the Jordan School District, Granite School District, Department of Workforce Services and Salt Lake Community College.  Tables for our members continue to be offered at no charge.  There are sponsorship opportunities available as we promote through our partners, print and social media, and other means.  If you are interested in participating, feel free to reach out to John Wilson at 801-309-1462 or at john@chamberwest.org.  Registration is also available at: https://business.chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-job-fair-oct-20-2022-2275?calendarMonth=2022-10-01

As a reminder, the 2022 CW Fall Business Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9^th.  This powerful conference offers two dynamic keynote presenters, five timely and impactful breakout session topics, a Mayoral Panel and networking time throughout the day.  The five breakout sessions include topics around surviving the recession, water, cybersecurity, mitigating workplace violence, and a session on diversity.  This annual 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:
9/14 – Ambassadors Committee Meeting
9/14 – Business Theft Task Force Committee Meeting
9/15 – Board of Governors Meeting
9/15 – West Region Tourism Executive Committee Meeting
9/16 – Friday Connections – Open to all members
9/19 – Leadership Institute Board of Trustees Meeting
9/20 – Professional Development Series Luncheon – Steve Starks – Open to all members
9/20  – Housing Subcommittee Meeting
9/21 – West Region Tourism Committee Meeting – Open to all interested members
9/28 – Business Success Series – ‘Make my Business Famous!’ Marketing Panel – Open to all members
9/28 – Women in Business Executive Committee Meeting
9/28 – Fall Conference Planning Committee Meeting
10/5 – Professional Development Series Committee Meeting
 
If you have interest in serving on a committee, please reach out to me or staff to explore options.  We also welcome your support of the chamber by taking a couple of minutes to share a Google Review.  If you don’t know how, visit: https://www.howtogeek.com/733488/how-to-leave-a-google-review/ .  Please like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chamberwestutah and connect with us on LinkedIn – ChamberWest.  We really appreciate your help spreading the word about ChamberWest!
 
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