SALT LAKE CITY – Mayor Ralph Becker today announced the third annual Diverse Business Day at the Legislature hosted by the Salt Lake City Office of Diversity and Human Rights will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23 at the Utah State Capitol.

The Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s longest-standing statewide business association, presented the public policy priorities of the business community today, calling on elected officials to implement business principles as they make decisions during the upcoming legislative session.

By Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber

From my years in the senate, I know legislators face a difficult task. Balancing the state budget—particularly in lean times—may make legislators feel as though they are required to play notes on opposite ends of the keyboard and in the middle.

By Bryan Schott

Natalie Gochnour, COO of the Salt Lake Chamber, discusses the Chamber's 2010 budget priorities with Utah Policy's Bryan Schott.

This interview was conducted via Skype.

By Bryan Schott

Representative John Dougall speaks at the 2009 Utah Taxes Now Conference.

By Bryan Schott

Senate President Michael Waddoups speaks at the 2009 Utah Taxes Now Conference.

By Bryan Schott

House Speaker David Clark speaks at the 2009 Utah Taxes Now Conference.

Learn how Legislative changes now allow the state to partner with local governments to help existing Utah companies expand.