By Salt Lake Chamber

Last November, voters approved a $125 million general obligation bond to finance both the Public Safety Building and an Emergency Operation Center in Salt Lake City.

Recently, the public got its first look at a proposed concept for the facility and David Hart, vice president and regional manager of MOCA Systems is the project manager sat down to give us a closer look at the site selection, the conceptual design and the balance between functionality and feng shui.

By Salt Lake Chamber

As Utah’s business leader, the Salt Lake Chamber stands as the voice of business, and next month a group of business will visit the Nation’s Capital to make their voice heard on issues that affect the business community.

By Salt Lake Chamber

As of July 1st, 2010 state law requires that all businesses with 15 or more full time employees utilize an employment verification system like E-Verify. Before the law went into effect, the Salt Lake Chamber held a series of trainings from St. George to Logan to help our members understand and utilize this valuable new tool for employers.

By Salt Lake Chamber

While other sectors of the Utah economy have faced significant challenges over the past two years, exports have grown. For the past two years, merchandise exports have been at record levels--not too shabby for a land-locked state.

Last year Utah was the only state in the nation to see an increase in exports and, as World Trade Center Utah President and CEO Lew Cramer tell us, exports mean jobs.

Video after the jump.

By Salt Lake Chamber

The Salt Lake Chamber proposed an innovative state immigration policy combining the need for federal action with supportive state action that protects the public and sustains the economy. Chamber President and CEO Lane Beattie presented the program at the governor’s immigration roundtable at the State Capitol.

By Salt Lake Chamber

This past legislative session the Salt Lake Chamber supported a program designed to get unemployed Utahns back to work and to help Utah businesses expand.

The Utah Back to Work program is now being implemented by the Utah Department of Workforce Services and Bill Starks, the unemployment insurance director with the Utah Department of Workforce Services sat down to give us some insight.

By World Trade Center Utah

Make this the year that you visit China. Conquer the Great Wall of China, experience the splendor of Chinese gardens, become an expert in the ancient art of silk and jade, learn the foundations of Chinese medicine and share this visit with old friends and make new friends. This is the most opportune time to make that trip you have always considered.

By Salt Lake Chamber

The Clear the Air Challenge is underway and the Salt Lake Chamber is working to Drive Down Your Miles. Kate Lilja sat down with us to discuss the Challenge, how every little bit makes a big difference and how you can still get in on the competition.