http://thechamber.orgenBusinessCopyright Nic Dunnhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1293cb63b6d269ca1f386831435785c4.jpghttp://thechamber.orgWed, 17 Apr 2024 22:38:09 +0000Nic DunnNic Dunnnic@thechamber.orgThe voice of Utah Valley business, now available from your preferred podcasting platform. Hear updates on current events or public policy relevant to business leaders, and learn how the Utah Valley business community is shaping a brighter future for...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-16-cautious-optimism-for-economic-recovery--29940973Remember to subscribe at Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and many other platforms.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/29940973Tue, 09 Jun 2020 01:09:33 +0000Nic DunnHow long before businesses and consumers are confident enough to invest, spend, and work like we did before the pandemic? That's a tough question to answer, but local business expert Bret Skousen talks through what the rest of 2020 might look like....Remember to subscribe at Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, and many other platforms.]]>991business,covid19,economy,recovery,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-15-economic-impact-of-covid-19--28077901https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28077901Fri, 22 May 2020 19:18:32 +0000Nic DunnNew data from the state breaks down just how much the pandemic has hurt our economy. Good news? There are still two industry sectors that are strong and growing.382business,coronavirus,covid19,economy,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-14-phase-iv-of-federal-pandemic-response-interview-with-us-chamber--27196794https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27196794Tue, 12 May 2020 23:23:24 +0000Nic DunnPhase IV of the Congressional response to the Coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact could be moving soon. On this episode we interview Jennings Imel, Executive Director of the US Chamber's Western Region. Jennings walks us through where things...1408business,chamber,commerce,congress,coronaviruscleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-13-how-do-businesses-restore-consumer-confdence--26884379https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26884379Thu, 07 May 2020 22:56:48 +0000Nic DunnIf you're a business owner who is following all the right guidelines to keep employees and customers safe during the pandemic, how do you then restore consumer confidence and bring back customers? We interview Phil Case with Max Connect Marketing to...1622business,confidence,consumer,coronavirus,marketingcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-12-local-ceo-on-why-they-re-now-selling-hand-sanitizer-to-other-businesses-at-cost--26457409https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26457409Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:26:21 +0000Nic DunnStreamline Manufacturing is a local business that is jumping into the fray in the fight against Coronavirus. They retooled their manufacturing process, and they're now bottleing tens of thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer - and selling to Utah...597business,coronavirus,covid19,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-11-utah-county-health-director-on-state-easing-pandemic-restrictions--26377086https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26377086Wed, 29 Apr 2020 20:22:55 +0000Nic DunnUtah Governor Gary Herbert announced the state is easing some restrictions this week, moving the state from the "extreme" to "moderate" risk category. We talk through that step with Utah County Health Department director Ralph Clegg, and what it means...1270business,coronavirus,covid19,economy,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-10-state-senator-kirk-cullimore-on-protecting-business-from-coronavirus-lawsuits--25929752https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25929752Thu, 23 Apr 2020 01:36:40 +0000Nic DunnWith business and government leaders eyeing how and when to safely reopen Utah's economy, a key question that's come up is liability related to getting the virus in a public facing business. State Senator Kirk Cullimore talks with us about his new...947business,coronavirus,legislation,liability,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-9-purple-ceo-on-adapting-business-in-pandemic--25657198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25657198Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:38:50 +0000Nic DunnThe big question for business leaders and policymakers right now is: how do we safely reopen the economy? Today's podcast features Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple Innovations. Joe walks us through what they did to adapt to the impact of the pandemic,...1229business,coronavirus,covid19,innovation,purplecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-8-special-session-preview-interview-with-rep-val-peterson--25255240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25255240Fri, 10 Apr 2020 21:21:40 +0000Nic DunnUtah's legislature is gearing up for a special session next week to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic. But it's also the first ever "virtual" legislative session (thanks to social distancing guidelines still in effect). We chat with Rep. Val...793business,coronavirus,covid19,legislature,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-7-what-businesses-need-to-know-about-unemployment-insurance--24903931https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24903931Tue, 07 Apr 2020 00:24:55 +0000Nic DunnThe federal relief package (aka the CARES Act) changed Unemployment Insurance. We interview Kevin Burt, Unemployment Insurance Division Director for the State of Utah on what businesses need to know, and how they can navigate their options.788business,coronavirus,covid19,unemployment,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-6-utah-county-commissioner-nathan-ivie-on-coronavirus-impact-government-directives-for-social-distancing--24803290https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24803290Sat, 04 Apr 2020 06:25:13 +0000Nic DunnIn this episode we focus on the pandemic's impact on Utah County, and get County Commissioner Nathan Ivie's perspective on the public health and economic toll of the virus, as well as government restrictions to enforce social distancing.806business,coronavirus,county,covid19,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-5-lehi-company-now-producing-500k-protective-masks-per-day-to-help-fight-coronavirus--24764881https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24764881Fri, 03 Apr 2020 02:52:51 +0000Nic DunnGoing from making electronics equipment to producing half a million N95 masks per day wasn't an easy switch. But for Tim Taylor and everyone at T6 Electronics, it was a way for this private business to join the fight against Coronavirus. We interview...689business,coronavirus,covid19,innovation,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-4-new-small-business-loan-interview-with-ben-hart-of-governor-s-office-of-economic-development--24684657https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24684657Tue, 31 Mar 2020 19:29:30 +0000Nic DunnThere's a new state small business bridge loan geared toward helping small businesses weather the "economic pause" brought on by social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We interview Ben Hart, Deputy Director of the Governor's Office of...876business,coronavirus,covid19,economy,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-3-emergency-dental-services-still-open-under-coronavirus-pandemic--24646499Today we interview Utah Valley Chamber member Stonehaven Dental about how they're adapting to the current crisis, and still providing emergency procedures to their patients.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24646499Mon, 30 Mar 2020 19:13:50 +0000Nic DunnFor people experience extreme dental pain, their first instinct may be to go to an ER to get some relief. But dental offices in their area may still be offering urgent services - and that's ultimately a better place to go so we don't burden hospitals...Today we interview Utah Valley Chamber member Stonehaven Dental about how they're adapting to the current crisis, and still providing emergency procedures to their patients.]]>706business,coronavirus,covid19,dentists,utahcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-2-pandemic-impacts-blood-supply-interview-with-american-red-cross--24443138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24443138Fri, 27 Mar 2020 20:52:42 +0000Nic DunnSocial distancing measures in Utah means local Red Cross reps see fewer blood donations coming in. As a major supplier of blood to area hospitals, this is a problem for patients who still need blood regardless of Covid-19. Adam Whitaker, who runs the...896american,coronavirus,covid-19,cross,redcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ep-1-policy-updates-state-plan-to-fight-coronavirus-federal-aid-closer-to-reality--24395049https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24395049Thu, 26 Mar 2020 19:53:25 +0000Nic DunnEpisode 1 of the Utah Valley Chamber Podcast focuses on two big policy updates in the ongoing fight against coronavirus. Produced by the Utah Valley Chamber for business leaders, policy makers, and members of our community.370business,coronavirus,enterprise,news,policycleanfull