2012 Public Policy Guide

PublicPOLICY
Guide 2012
As Utah’s business leader, we stand as the voice of business, we support
our members’ success and we champion community prosperity

S tat e m e n t o n C i v i l i t y
The Salt Lake Chamber is a statewide chamber of
The Salt Lake Chamber supports
commerce representing 7,700 businesses—nearly half the workforce of our state.
civility in word and in action. Too often,
We are a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and reach. Just as the capital
people with differing opinions say and
city is the center of commerce in our state, the Chamber works to strengthen the
do unkind and disrespectful things.
business climate throughout the entire state. The Chamber has members in all 29
As the voice of business in Utah, we
Utah counties, as well as 14 other states and Washington, D.C.
believe civility must be a guiding
value in public discourse. We commit Nearly 80 percent of our membership is comprised of small businesses. We have
ourselves to respectful discourse and two strategic partners: the Downtown Alliance and World Trade Center Utah.
behavior toward all people. We pledge Currently, we have formal partnerships with 17 other chambers of commerce
to do our part to help make Utah a or business associations: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Chamber of
more welcoming, inclusive Commerce, Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar City Area Chamber or
and caring community. Commerce, ChamberWest, Davis Chamber of Commerce, East Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce, Murray Area Chamber of Commerce,
National Association of Women Business Owners, Sandy Area Chamber of
“We invite others to join us Commerce, South Jordan Chamber of Commerce, South Salt Lake Chamber of
as ambassadors for civility Commerce, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce, Utah Hispanic Chamber, Utah
Nonprofits Association and Vestpocket Business Coalition—and we continue to
in the public square. In establish new partnerships to strengthen the Utah economy.
doing so, Utah can become
The Salt Lake Chamber formalized a relationship with the World Bank Group to
a shining example of civil act as the state’s Private Sector Liaison Officer, and has signed memorandums
society to the world.” of agreement with nine international chambers: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce,
AMCHAM Camera del Comercio Americana del Peru (Lima), Paris Chamber of
lane Beattie Commerce, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Monterrey Chamber of
President and CEO, Commerce (Mexico), Shan’xi Bureau of Commerce (China), Wuhan Chamber of
Salt Lake Chamber Commerce (China), Chinese Committee for Promotion of International Trade
and Italy Utah Cooperation Center.

ContentS:

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 “The Salt Lake Chamber is a
Prosperity 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 tremendous advocate for Utah
Immigration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 business. We are proud to be
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
their partner.”
Health System Reform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 thomas J. Donohue
Downtown Rising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 President and CEO,
International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Capitol Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Civic Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cover photo by Josh Brown

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Dear Fellow Utahns,
Henry Ford observed, “Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success.” As Utah’s business
leader, the Salt Lake Chamber believes cultivating a pro-business climate is the “getting ready” part for Utah’s
prosperity. An educated and skilled workforce, free-flowing transportation systems, reasonable health care
costs, access to secure and affordable energy, clean Rocky Mountain air, and a simple regulatory system prepare
Utah businesses to compete in the global marketplace.
Our business community has never been so engaged in public policy issues that affect our community. This
year we will be even more involved. This 2012 Public Policy Guide contains business leaders’ vision for a more
prosperous Utah. year after year, we work to strengthen business by collaborating with our elected officials. This
year will be no exception, and this publication will guide our efforts with federal, state and local policy makers.
In 2012, the Chamber will introduce a legislative report card and will track and publish key business votes by
our state and federal elected officials. In March, business leaders will participate in precinct caucus meetings at
an unprecedented level to select candidates who understand the necessity of pro-economy policies. Delegate
selection will have a profound impact on November elections. Utahns will vote for a president and elect a
governor, a U.S. senator, four U.S. congressmen, 16 state senators and 75 state representatives.
The Salt Lake Chamber is proud to stand as the voice of business in Utah. History has taught us that when
business thrives, communities prosper. It is critical that Utah’s elected officials understand this inseparable
connection between the success of our economy and the well-being of our state. We invite you to join us in
“getting ready” for a future second to none.

Lane Beattie David R. Golden
President and CEO Chair

2 0 1 2 P U B L I C P O L I C y G U I D E 1

Economic
Development
“Utah’s secret sauce is the S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

collaboration between n Free enterprise – We support America’s free enterprise system as the best way to
grow the economy, stimulate innovation and create jobs over the long term.
business, education and n Ingredients for success – We believe low taxes, reasonable regulations, top-notch
government. We continue infrastructure, a great workforce and well-managed and limited government create
the environment for economic success.
to do things no other state
n Thriving community – We champion Utah’s enviable life quality and commitment to
can do because of the the greater good, including support for Utah’s major arts organizations.
shared economic n Strategic partnerships – We create and sustain model partnerships with the U.S.
leadership between Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Economic
Development Corporation of Utah, other chambers of commerce and business associa-
Gov. Herbert and the tions, World Trade Center Utah, the Downtown Alliance, and other like-minded entities.
business community.”
PoliCy PoSitionS
Spencer P. eccles
Executive Director, n Governor’s vision – We endorse Gov. Herbert’s vision that Utah will lead the nation
Governor’s Office of Economic as the best performing economy and be recognized as a premier global business
Development destination. The Salt Lake Chamber will devote resources to and advocate on
behalf of this aspiring vision.
n Governor’s objectives – We support and commit our best efforts to help Gov.
Herbert achieve his four core economic development objectives:
• Strengthen and grow existing Utah businesses, both urban and rural
• Increase innovation, entrepreneurship and investment
• Increase national and international business
• Prioritize education to develop the workforce of the future
n Utah Jobs Agenda – We advance the Utah Jobs Agenda, a 10-point plan endorsed by
our Board of Governors, to keep Utah prosperous for decades to come.

2012 PuBliC PoliCy PrioritieS
n Jobs - The Salt Lake Chamber joins forces with Gov. Herbert to make job creation
Scan here for a direct a top priority. We support the governor’s plan to facilitate the creation of 100,000
link to the Economic jobs in 1,000 days and also offer a complementary private sector job creation plan
Development section of called the Utah Jobs Agenda. We exceeded our goal in year one of the Agenda and
our website. will seek to create 27,000 jobs in the second year of our plan.

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n No general tax increase – We oppose increases in income, n Sustain USTAR – We support the Utah Science Technology
sales or property taxes that are not voted on by the public. and Research initiative (USTAR) and will ask the Utah
Legislature to restore $6 million of USTAR investment
n Utah debt and deficits – We support eliminating the
cut over the past three years. We also support increasing
structural budget deficit in Fy 2013 and gradually reducing
USTAR’s ongoing research allocation by $10 million annually.
Utah’s current level of bonded indebtedness.
n Statewide non-discrimination ordinance – Discrimination
n Improve regulatory environment – The federal, state and
is not only wrong, it is bad for business. A patchwork of
local government regulatory system must protect the
non-discrimination ordinances currently exists in the state.
health, safety and general welfare of Americans, while
We support a standardized statewide non-discrimination
being cost-effective, flexible and fair. We will actively
ordinance, modeled after that passed in Salt Lake City and
pursue opportunities to reduce the regulatory burden on
11 other local governments in Utah.
business and improve the fairness and effectiveness of
government regulations. n Fund life science tax credits – Utah’s life science industry—
comprised of medical device, diagnostics, drug delivery
n Liquor law modernization – We support reforms of
and biotech companies—employs 25,000 Utahns and
Utah’s liquor laws that protect public safety, reinforce a
contributes $15 billion in revenue to the state. We support
welcoming and hospitable climate for tourism and business
appropriating an additional $10 million in state funds this
recruitment efforts, encourage free markets while retaining
year to fund tax credit incentives for this important industry.
state control of wholesale distribution, and improve
efficiency and accountability. n Enhance Utah’s image – Perceptions of Utah are an impor-
tant component of our economic development success. We
n Support high priority developments/activities – So long
oppose unproductive “message bills” in the Utah Legislature
as specific criteria are met, we support the proposed Utah
that detract from our state’s image. We will look for purpose-
Performing Arts Center, a convention-headquarters hotel,
ful ways to improve Utah’s reputation in the world.
the Sugarhouse street car development, expansion of the
Salt Lake City International Airport, Salt Lake City’s new n Support ambassador program – We will coordinate with,
public safety building and an effort to bid for another support and complement Gov. Herbert’s ambassador
Olympic Winter Games. program to cultivate relationships with existing, expanding
and targeted businesses across the state and throughout
n Taxes and fiscal flexibility – We recognize federal and state
the world.
tax reform as an emerging issue that must be addressed. In
the coming year we will work actively with elected leaders n Cultivate entrepreneurship – We will leverage the
to consider the best process, approach and options for significant public resources devoted to small business
meaningful tax reform. We will also work with legislators to training and entrepreneurship with private sector
preserve legislative flexibility for future appropriations and activities that do the same.
support fair tax policies for Utah’s hospitality industry.


Utah Jobs Agenda
A plan to create 150,000 Utah jobs in five years
In January 2011, the Salt Lake Chamber announced a 10-point u ta h J o B S a g e n D a w i l l h e l P
plan to create 150,000 jobs in five years. In the first eleven r e t u r n u ta h n S t o w o r k
months, the Utah economy created 22,600 jobs, which utah job growth
means we are on track to achieve our goal. Utah’s workforce,
infrastructure and pro-business policies, combined with
utah Jobs agenda
purposeful and effective business leadership, have helped Utah
become one of the fastest growing economies in America.
here is our five-year plan:
eDuCation – Ensure that 90 percent of third and sixth
graders achieve reading and math proficiency, and that two-
thirds of Utah adults have a certificate, degree or equivalent
endorsement in an academic pursuit or skilled trade by 2020.
tranSPortation – Invest $4 billion in infrastructure
international – Double the value of international exports
energy – Invest $1 billion in Utah’s energy economy
BuSineSS CoStS – Secure a third or better ranking among
states for the cost of doing business
Source: Utah Department of Work Force Services and Salt Lake Chamber
StatewiDe CorPorate reCruitment – Land three regional
headquarters
immigration – Create a federally-approved, air quality – Attain and maintain the national ambient air
employer-sponsored work program quality standards
tax PoliCy – Make incremental improvements in the efficiency, rural DeveloPment – Create a private-led business
fairness and stability of the Utah tax structure partnership with representatives of rural Utah

u ta h ’ S e C o n o m y i S o n t h e P at h t o F u l l r e C o v e r y
utah job growth - monthly year-over percent change

Source: Utah Department of Work Force Services


reCent aCComPliShmentS
n Job growth – The Utah economy created an estimated The Chamber Supports
30,300 jobs during the past year (Nov. 2010–Nov. 2011),
making it the second-fastest growing economy in the Small Business
nation. Currently growing at 2.3 times the national average,
Utah’s economy is on the move again. We fight to lower the cost of doing business,
n Marquee expansions – Prominent companies are relocating expand the supply of labor and create
to or expanding in Utah. Adobe, ATk, Black Diamond
an environment for economic success.
Equipment, EA, Edwards Life Sciences, Goldman, Sachs &
Co., Harmons, ITT Corporation, Litehouse, Merit Medical, We support regulatory reform, small
Overstock.com (O.co) and Pepperidge Farms are examples business training and support liquor law
of marquee companies providing new jobs and careers
to Utahns.
modernization.
n USTAR – Utah’s high-achieving science initiative has
attracted 44 all-star researchers to Utah from around the
world. USTAR currently accounts for $66 million in external
research funding to the state, a 50 percent growth rate in
the past six months.

eConomiC DeveloPment le aDer S
Chair: Jake Boyer, The Boyer Company Governor’s Economic Council – Spencer Eccles (Chair, Governor’s Office of Economic
Development), Patricia Richards (formerly Wells Fargo), Robert Behunin (Utah State
Utah on the Move – Chris Redgrave, Zions Bank
University), Natalie Gochnour (Salt Lake Chamber), Randy Shumway (Cicero Group), Scott
COMMITTEE MEMBERS – Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors – As the primary advisory Anderson (Zions Bank), Richard Walje (Rocky Mountain Power), Will West (UCIC), Spencer
board to the Salt Lake Chamber, each member of the Board serves as an ambassador for Cox (Rural Development Authority), Dinesh Patel (USTAR Governing Authority), Mel Lavitt
economic development throughout the state. Peggy Larsen (Workers Compensation Fund) (Board of Business and Economic Development)
and Ted McAleer (USTAR) also provide strategic support.


Prosperity 2020
Education
“Utah’s best investment The Salt Lake Chamber has partnered with chambers of commerce and business
associations from all over Utah in a movement—Prosperity 2020—to strengthen our
in our future economy is economy by improving education. Businesses know an educated workforce creates
education. We must the path to enduring prosperity.

expect more of our o u r 2 0 2 0 g o a l S t o i m P r o v e u ta h ’ S e C o n o m y
students and educators. n Ninety percent of third graders and sixth graders are proficient in reading and math.
A rigorous education is n Two-thirds of Utahns have academic degrees or skilled trade certificates.
the path to enduring n Salt Lake ranks in the top 20 metropolitan areas for concentration
of science and engineering occupations.
prosperity.”
mark Bouchard
Chair, Prosperity 2020 and
Senior Managing Director,
CBRE

GUIDInG PrInCIPLES
n We expect more from all of us. n We value teachers.
n We keep a laser focus on n We show a bias toward innovation.
measurable success.
n We obtain the resources to
n We collaborate and build trust. achieve our goals.
n We follow business principles. n We stick together for long-term
success.
Scan here for a direct n We rely on research.
link to the Prosperity n We embrace change.
2020 website.
Source: Prosperity 2020 Founders’ council


2 0 1 2 l e g i S l at i v e P r i o r i t i e S

Prosperity 2020 is a
business-led, multi-year Strategic education Funding recommendations estimate (in millions)
movement to improve early Start to SuCCeSS
education. In addition to
Early intervention district funding $ 10.0
funding public and higher
education enrollment all StuDentS College anD Career reaDy
growth, we have identified Common Core implementation and assessments 23.0
four imperatives for
ACT exams at the 8th, 10th and 11th grade levels 3.0
improving education
in Utah: assessment, Revise and refine school report cards 0.0
intervention, accountability Stem aCCeleration k-16
and innovation. Our
Increase the number of USTAR centers 3.5
2012 strategic funding
recommendations address Higher education participation in USTAR research initiative centers 2.0
these imperatives. Math for America—alternative route to licensure program 0.5
USTAR expansion (NOTE: Not part of higher education, nor public education budgets) 16.0

evaluation anD PerFormanCe Pay For teaCherS anD PrinCiPalS
Revise orderly termination law and related statutes nominal
Develop and validate improved evaluation methods 2.0

higher eDuCation anD eConomiC DeveloPment
Program excellence (funding based on participation, retention, graduation $ 10.0
and economic development performance)
Scholarship Funding
New Century and Regents Scholarships 1.70
Computer Science and Engineering Scholarships 0.25
Success Stipends 3.0
On-line hybrid courses 1.5
Workforce cluster acceleration projects 1.5
Utah Futures (Online career planning and counseling) 0.5
Merit pay for retaining outstanding faculty/researchers 5.0

total StrategiC FunDing requeSt $ 83.45*
* Includes $16 million for USTAR expansion, which will come from the Economic Development budget


u ta h l a g S P e e r S tat e S i n 4 t h g r a D e m at h a n D r e a D i n g
2009 overall demographic peer states and their performance on 4th grade math and reading tests
math reading
achievement levels

achievement levels
Note: Math and reading score rank is based on 50 states plus Washington D.C., using 2009 assessments.
Science scores are not available for 2009. The scale for the math and reading assessments is 0 to 500. national rank
Source: NCES, NAEP

reCent aCComPliShmentS liFetime e arningS By eDuC ational at tainment
n Collective action – Helped convene the largest business-led
education movement in Utah history.
n Awareness campaign – Launched a media campaign to
announce and advance the Prosperity 202o movement.
n Convening role – Hosted leading education experts
including Georgetown Professor George Carnevale,
Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Cheryl A. Oldham and President Stan Jones of
Complete College America.
n School involvement – Adopted six schools to provide
one-on-one mentoring.

Source: Georgetown University, Center on Education and the Workforce, 2011

The Prosperity 2020 Founders’ Council acknowledges the
important role of the arts in facilitating learning and recognizes the
important interplay of the arts, math, science and technology in
the development of new ideas, products and services that improve
our economy and advance our life quality. The interplay of these
disciplines and perspectives should be supported.


h i g h e r e D u C at i o n e n r o l l m e n t h i g h e r e D u C at i o n a P P r o P r i at i o n S
(budget related, Fte) from the general and education fund (in thousands)

21% increase

12.5% Decrease

Source: Utah System of Higher Education and Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget Source: Utah System of Higher Education and Governor’s Office of Planning and Budget

FounDerS’ CounCil
Citizens for Educational Excellence
Economic Development Corporation
Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce
Murray Area Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber Supports
of Utah
Friends of Utah Higher Education
Ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce
Richfield Area Chamber
Small Business
Governor’s Office of Economic Salt Lake Chamber
Development
Junior Achievement of Utah
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
South Jordan Chamber of Commerce
We are dedicated to providing Utah
United Way of Salt Lake South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce businesses with a well-educated workforce
Utah Foundation St. George Area Chamber of Commerce
World Trade Center Utah Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce to increase productivity, decreasing
Brigham City Area Chamber of
Commerce training costs and producing higher
Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce
ChamberWest
concentrations of science, technology and
East Valley Chamber of Commerce engineering expertise.
Davis Chamber of Commerce

BuSineSS exeCutive leaDerShiP CounCil
Chair: Mark Bouchard, CBRE Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies Richard Linder, Coherex Medical
Rich kendell, Senior Education Policy Advisor Lew Cramer, World Trade Center Utah Thomas Love, Love Communications
Vicki Varela, Senior Communication Consultant Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Corporation of Utah Brent Low, MediaOne of Utah
Rick Folkerson, Ken Garff Automotive Group Bob Marquardt, Management & Training Corporation
Jeff Alexander, Alexander’s Print Advantage
kem Gardner, The Gardner Company Rich Mckeown, Leavitt Partners
Scott Anderson, Zions Bank
David R. Golden, Wells Fargo Andrea Moss, American Express
Lane Beattie, Salt Lake Chamber
Alan Hall, MarketStar Jeff Nelson, Nelson Laboratories
Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners
Gordy Haycock, Grant Thornton Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
Matt Bowman, Demand Generation
Mary Ann Holladay, Holladay & Associates Ray Pickup, Workers Compensation Fund
Jake Boyer, The Boyer Company
Carol Hunter, Rocky Mountain Power Patricia Richards, SelectHealth
Roger Boyer, The Boyer Company
Clark D. Ivory, Ivory Homes kelly Sanders, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Mona Burton, Holland & Hart
Ron Jibson, Questar Corporation Randy Shumway, Cicero Group
keith M. Buswell, Wadman Corporation
David Jordan, Stoel Rives
Lori Chillingworth, Zions Bank
David Layton, Layton Construction Company


Transportation
“We must protect S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

Utah’s substantial n Mobility is critical to economic prosperity – A safe and efficient transportation
system creates the foundation for economic growth, personal prosperity and
transportation improved life quality.
investment by n Disciplined planning and investment – A long-term view and stable, adequate
maintaining that which funding are necessary to build and maintain Utah’s highway, transit and air traffic
systems. Demand on Utah’s mobility system is forecast to increase 80 percent
we have built. To keep over the next 30 years.
the wheels of commerce n Technological innovation – We embrace technological advances and design
in motion, and to innovations that enhance the efficiency of our transportation systems, improve
user satisfaction and protect Utah’s air quality.
accommodate our
growing population,
PoliCy PoSitionS
we must also continue n We endorse Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan: 2011–2040 – Developed
to expand our collaboratively by Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization, Dixie Metropolitan
Planning Organization, Mountainland Association of Governments, Utah
transportation system.’’ Department of Transportation, Utah Transit Authority and Wasatch Front Regional
Council, this plan forecasts statewide demands on Utah’s mobility system based
lane Beattie
on population and economic growth. It also comprehensively addresses capacity
President and CEO,
expansion, operation and maintenance of Utah’s transportation systems.
Salt Lake Chamber
n Users should pay – Transportation users should bear the primary responsibility
for funding Utah’s mobility infrastructure. User fees should be increased in order
to meet critical mobility needs, and should be adjusted over time to keep pace
with inflation. Transportation funding should be streamlined and transparent.


n Preserve and maintain – Utah must protect its substantial transportation
investment by properly preserving and maintaining transportation assets already
in place. It costs 10-times more to reconstruct a highway than to properly preserve
Scan here for a direct and maintain it. State and local roads and transit systems will steadily deteriorate if
link to the Transportation we do not make appropriate investments in preservation and maintenance.
section of our website.
n Transparent and streamlined funding – Current funding levels should be
preserved and streamlined.

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n Raise transportation awareness – We support the Utah
Mobility Coalition’s efforts to educate legislators and the
public about the importance and value of mobility for
economic prosperity and clean air. Small Business
reCent aCComPliShmentS Improving and maintaining our mobility
n FrontLines 2015 – In 2011, the Mid-Jordan and West Valley City
infrastructure is a top priority. Uncongested,
TRAX lines began operating. Construction is nearly complete well-maintained roads lead to greater
on the line linking downtown Salt Lake City with the Salt Lake efficiency in moving goods and people.
City International Airport. The south FrontRunner line and the
Draper TRAX line are nearing completion.
Financial case for highway maintenance
n I-15 CORE Project – The largest public works project in state Very
Reconstruction
history is now 65 percent complete. When it is complete it
will add 10 freeway interchanges and replace or restore
Poor
$ 10
Maintenance Cost

Rehabilitation
Road Condition/

55 aging bridges. $6

n Mountain View Corridor – This freeway will connect the
western sides of Salt Lake and Utah Counties, alleviating
Preservation
pressure on Utah’s primary north-south corridor, I-15. This $1
phased construction approach is nearly complete in Utah Very
County and 40 percent complete in Salt Lake County. Good
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Years

ta S k F o r C e m e m B e r S h i P
Chair: Abby Albrecht, Granite Construction Company Chris Gamvroulas, Ivory Homes Ted McAleer, USTAR
Andrew Gemperline, Jacobs Engineering Group Jason Moyes, Certified Building Maintenance
Michael Allegra, Utah Transit Authority
Jim Golding, Geneva Rock Products Brett Okland, Okland Construction Company
Erick E. Allen, Layton Construction Company
Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front Regional Council Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
David Allred, CR England
Darrin Guevara, Hunt Electric Matt Riffkin, InterPlan
ken Ashton, Altaview Concrete
Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific Railroad Michael Seare, Kiewit
Desmond C. Barker, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Greg Hardy, Chevron Michael Smith, American Council of Engineering Companies
Wade R. Budge, Snell & Wilmer
Matt Hirst, CRS Engineers Brad Sweet, Granite Construction Company
kenneth Bullock, Utah League of Cities & Towns
Tom N. Hori, REDCON Shelly Teuscher, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Rey Butcher, Questar Corporation
Linda Hull, Utah Department of Transportation Richard Thorn, Associated General Contractors
Robert B. Campbell, Wheeler Machinery
Andrew Jackson, Mountainland Association of Governments Andy Toolson, NetJets
David Clark, Terracon
Michael king, Wilson & Company, Engineers & Architects Guy Wadsworth, Wadsworth Brothers Construction
kim Clark, VIA Consulting
Sam klemm, Wasatch Front Regional Council kip Wadsworth, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Darrell Cook, Mountainland Association of Governments
Steve kroes, Utah Foundation Thomas R. Warne, Tom Warne and Associates
Ed Cooper, Ash Grove Cement Company
Todd Laker, Holcim US LaVarr Webb, The Exoro Group
David Creer, Utah Trucking Association
David Layton, Layton Construction Company David W. Zimmerman, Holland & Hart
Jerry Dewey, Associated Food Stores
Michael Long, Holcim US
Chad England, CR England
Alan Matheson, State of Utah
Dan England, CR England

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Immigration
“I was an early S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

supporter of The The Salt Lake Chamber helped create and promote The Utah Compact. We continue to
support these five principles as a guide for immigration reform.
Utah Compact, and
the Chamber’s efforts
to push for civil, THE UTAH COMPACT
constructive and A declaration of five principles to guide Utah’s immigration discussion

compassionate reform.
FeDeral SolutionS Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S.
The principles in The government and other countries—not Utah and other countries. We urge Utah’s
Utah Compact are the congressional delegation, and others, to lead efforts to strengthen federal laws
and protect our national borders. We urge state leaders to adopt reasonable
guidelines for practical,
policies addressing immigrants in Utah.
workable solutions that
law enForCement We respect the rule of law and support law enforcement’s
will help get America
professional judgment and discretion. Local law enforcement resources should
working again. I focus on criminal activities, not civil violations of federal code.
encourage more business FamilieS Strong families are the foundation of successful communities. We
leaders to get involved, oppose policies that unnecessarily separate families. We champion policies
and our government that support families and improve the health, education and well-being of all
Utah children.
leaders to act, by
adopting meaningful eConomy Utah is best served by a free-market philosophy that maximizes
individual freedom and opportunity. We acknowledge the economic role
immigration reform.” immigrants play as workers and taxpayers. Utah’s immigration policies must
reaffirm our global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state.
Jonathan Johnson
President, Overstock.com (O.co)
a Free SoCiety Immigrants are integrated into communities across Utah. We
must adopt a humane approach to this reality, reflecting our unique culture,
history and spirit of inclusion. The way we treat immigrants will say more about
Scan here for a direct
link to the Immigration us as a free society and less about our immigrant neighbors. Utah should
section of our website. always be a place that welcomes people of goodwill.


PoliCy PoSitionS n Improve and replace Utah Guest Worker law – Utah law
provides a way for existing residents who pass a criminal
n Mandatory electronic verification – We support a national
background check and meet basic health and insurance
electronic verification system for new employees that reduces
requirements to work in our state legally. This statute can
the existing regulatory burden on business. This less-onerous
and should be improved, but it must not be repealed. We
system should be implemented by all 50 states, merged with
oppose new legislation that detracts from the Utah solution.
the I-9 verification process to eliminate duplication and include
Reasonable refinements such as implementation that is
visa reform that ensures access to critical labor. We oppose re-
contingent upon federal approval and protections for Utah’s
vocation of business licenses as a penalty for non-compliance.
citizen workforce merit further consideration.
In the event the federal government grants Utah waivers to
implement the Utah Guest Worker law, a mandatory state-level
verification system would be workable. reCent aCComPliShmentS

n In-state tuition – We support extending educational opportu- n The Utah Compact – Working with community leaders, law
nities to all Utah residents. Children who have attended three enforcement officers, Utah’s religious communities and other
or more years of high school in Utah should be eligible for business associations, the Chamber helped to develop The
in-state tuition. Utah Compact. The Compact has been lauded nationally and
adopted by other states and municipalities across the country,
while bringing a more reasoned approach to the immigration
discussion.
n Federal solutions – We call on our elected officials to advance
n Utah solution – The Chamber advanced innovative state
comprehensive immigration reform that is consistent with the
immigration reform that strengthens enforcement and the
principles of The Utah Compact. We ask for Utah’s congres-
economy.
sional delegation to unite in common purpose, and work as a
team to reform America’s broken immigration system.

Chair: Timothy Wheelwright, Durham Jones & Pinegar Clint W. Ensign, Sinclair Companies Jared Olsen, DWG & Associates
Elizabeth Garbe, United Way of Salt Lake Roger Parsell, Sysco Intermountain
Jeff Adams, Sanmina - SCI
Bryson Garbett, Garbett Homes Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
Carlos Alegre, Granite Construction Company
Sharon Garn, Office of Senator Orrin G. Hatch Mike Phillips, SME Steel Industries
Jeff Alexander, Alexander’s Print Advantage
Tom Guinney, Gastronomy Stan Rasmussen, The Sutherland Institute
karen Andrews, Kassing Andrews Advertising
John D. Hadfield, Hadco Construction Mike Reberg, Office of Congressman Jim Matheson
Brian Bethers, 1-800-Contacts
Chris Hipwell, Associated Builders and Contractors Alan Rindlisbacher, Layton Construction Company
Todd R. Bingham, Utah Mining Association
Tom N. Hori, REDCON Rebecca Sanchez, Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office
Tom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers Association
Deneece Huftalin, Salt Lake Community College Jennifer Seelig, 1-800-Contacts
Pres. Cynthia Bioteau, Salt Lake Community College
Clark D. Ivory, Ivory Homes Jennifer G. Somers, Office of Congressman Rob Bishop
Melanie H. Bowen, Office of Senator Orrin G. Hatch
Sen. Scott k. Jenkins, Utah State Senate Alice Steiner, Utah Transit Authority
Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com (O.co) Jerry Stevenson, J & J Nursery & Garden Center
Lonnie M. Bullard, Jacobsen Construction Company
Bill Lee, Office of Senator Mike Lee Paul Torres, Manuel’s Fine Foods
Patrick Burt, Kipp & Christian
Ted McAleer, USTAR Roger Tsai, Holland & Hart
Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies
Lynn McMurray, Kirton & McConkie Steven E. Tyler, Holland & Hart
Rick Day, Ivory Homes
Barbara Melendez, Kirton & McConkie Vicki Varela, Vicki Varela Strategic Communications
Jerry Dewey, Associated Food Stores
Doug Moody, Solution Services Darin young, Ivory Homes
Spencer P. Eccles, Eccles Foundation
Brett Okland, Okland Construction Company Joe Zeidner, 1-800-Contacts


CleanAir
“It is very easy to look S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S
Balance economic interests – We must carefully address air quality issues
at our air quality and n
while minimizing the cost to business. Without action we may lose federal
say that it is someone highway funding, garner additional regulatory burdens and impair economic
development and corporate recruitment.
else’s problem. The
business community n Private sector solutions – Clean air makes good business sense and the
business community will be a significant part of the solution. The Chamber is
needs to be involved leading a private sector initiative to promote and recognize voluntary clean air
in formulating and practices for businesses.

implementing the n Tragedy of the commons – As a shared public resource, our air quality
is susceptible to the “tragedy” that occurs when rational choices by
solution.” individuals—choosing to benefit from a community resource—damage the
common resource. In the greater Salt Lake area, more than half the particles
kelly Sanders
in the air come from motor vehicles. We all have a role in keeping our air
President and CEO,
clean. Business, citizens and government share our roads and each should do
kennecott Utah Copper
its part to drive cleaner and smarter.

PoliCy PoSitionS
n Federal regulatory compliance – The Chamber supports efforts to comply with
current federal air quality standards. Reaching compliance will limit regulatory
burdens on business and help secure future federal highway funding.

n Sulfur dioxide compliance – We oppose the EPA’s proposed regulatory change
in sulfur dioxide (SO2) attainment designation from monitoring to modeling.
Actual monitoring is more accurate than modeling. If adopted, Utah will fall
into non-attainment, resulting in increased regulatory burdens on business
and the state.

n Natural Gas Act – We support the Natural Gas Act, which reinstates federal
Scan here for a direct tax incentives on natural gas and the purchase or conversion of compressed
link to the Clean Air natural gas (CNG) vehicles.
n Fleet conversion – We support Gov. Herbert’s commitment to convert a portion
of the state’s fleet to natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in accordance with the


Poor air quality hinders corporate relocation efforts, places
additional regulatory burdens on business, increases health care costs
and places Utah’s federal highway funding at risk. The business community
can make a difference.

The Clean Air Champions program is a business-led initiative to promote and recognize voluntarily implemented clean air
practices. The program website, www.cleanairchampion.com, highlights best business practices for clean air that benefit an
organization’s bottom line. Some highlighted practices include:
n kennecott Utah Copper has installed an idling manage- n Waste Management is converting its garbage collection fleet
ment system in its light and medium vehicles. The system to CNG. Additionally, it has converted its truck maintenance
reports any vehicle idling more than two minutes. shop for lighter-than-air fuels and is installing a public CNG
Bottom line: Fuel savings of $5.3 million over three years. fueling station.
Bottom line: Expected annual fuel savings of approximately
n Hale Centre Theatre converted its vehicle fleet to $16,000 per truck.
compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles, installed a
CNG fueling station and provided CNG to employees n Architectural Nexus has installed and utilizes a video
at no cost. conferencing system for many meetings that previously
Bottom line: Annual fuel savings of $5,000 per fleet required travel by associates.
vehicle. Bottom line: Annual travel savings of approximately $72,000.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently signed reCent aCComPliShmentS
with the governors of Colorado, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania
n Launched the Clean Air Champions program
and Wyoming. This MOU encourages increased production
(www.cleanairchampion.com) – Clean Air Champions is a
of NGVs by U.S. automobile manufacturers, which will lead
business-led initiative to encourage Utah companies to
to cleaner air and reduce dependence on foreign oil.
voluntarily implement clean air practices, recognize those
n Increase availability of natural gas – Utah has abundant that do and demonstrate the value of such practices.
and inexpensive natural gas reserves. We support the
n Convened clean air conference – The Business and Economic
expansion of Utah’s natural gas infrastructure and
Case for Clean Air Conference convened 100 business leaders
encourage business, organizations and individuals
to emphasize the economic importance of clean air.
throughout the state to explore natural gas vehicle options.
n Promoted Clear the Air Challenge – We partnered with Salt
n Legislative Air Quality Task Force – We support the creation
Lake City to promote business participation in the Clear the
of a legislative air quality task force. Private sector solutions
Air Challenge. More than 100 businesses participated and
will drive change and will be more effective as efforts are
the top three teams accounted for 60 percent of emissions
supported, when appropriate, by the Legislature.
reduction for the 2011 Clear the Air Challenge.

Chair: Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com (O.co) Mark Eggett, Sysco Intermountain E. Blaine Rawson, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Roger Gardiner, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Irene Rizza, Utah Clean Cities Coalition
Stacee Adams, Department of Environmental Quality
Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front Regional Council Dave Robertson, CBRE
C. Lance Allen, Waste Management of Utah
Greg Hardy, Chevron Stephen Sands, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Alan Anderson, ChamberWest
Gary Harter, Governor’s Office of Economic Development Don Schulthies, Wal-Mart Stores
Vicki Bennett, Salt Lake City
karen Hevel-Mingo, Breathe Utah Matt Sibul, Utah Transit Authority
Jerry R. Benson, Utah Transit Authority
G.J. LaBonty, Utah Transit Authority Rob Simmons, USTAR
Steve Bergstrom, Intermountain Healthcare
kate Lilja Lohnes, Salt Lake City Brett Slack, Comcast Cable Communications
James Campbell, Rocky Mountain Power
Mk Mortensen, Grant Thornton Robert Storey, Zions Bank
Paulette Cary, Cumulus Media
Jon Osier, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper Mike Tait, American Express
Jen Colby, University of Utah
Angelo Papastamos, UDOT TravelWise Mike Zody, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Quinn Dietlein, Hale Centre Theatre
John Prince, SelectHealth
Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Corporation of Utah


Health System
reform
“More than ever, our S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

health system requires n Reform based on market principles – We support reform that applies market
principles to contain costs and improve health. Such reform includes increasing
an injection of business transparency of cost and quality, as well as fostering competition and providing
sense if we are to incentives for patients, doctors, hospitals and insurers to utilize resources in ways
that lead to measurably better outcomes.
control skyrocketing
n Controlling costs – We support bold action to contain unsustainable health care costs.
health care costs. We
n Health of Utahns – A healthy workforce is necessary to a productive business
need the Salt Lake community. We support reform that addresses the growing epidemic of obesity and
Chamber’s expertise lifestyle-induced diseases, and results in better health for Utahns.

to tackle this critical
PoliCy PoSitionS
business issue.”
n The Health System Reform Business Bill of Rights Scan here
Senator wayne niederhauser and Responsibilities summarizes the Chamber’s for a direct
Majority Whip and Co-Chair of position on health system reform efforts. link
the Health System Reform Task
Force of the Utah Legislature
n Repeal health insurance tax – To fund the Patient Protection and Affordable
Care Act (PPACA), a tax on health insurance providers will be levied in 2014. The
Chamber opposes this tax, which will cost small businesses nearly $87 billion in
the first 10 years of its existence.

n Create an employer’s toolbox – The task force will focus its efforts on developing a
comprehensive toolbox for employers that will highlight strategies for controlling
health care costs. Each task force meeting will highlight a new strategy. In autumn
2012, the Chamber will host the Business Expo: Controlling Health Care Costs and
will feature each strategy in the Chamber’s toolbox. Some of the strategies include
the Utah Health Exchange, health savings accounts, the Clinical Health Information
Exchange, on-sight health clinics, wellness programs and more.

link to the Health System reCent aCComPliShmentS
Reform section of our n Strengthening the partnership between business and policy makers – The Cham-
website.
ber partnered with the Utah Department of Health to present the Utah Promontory


Health Information Exchange and Technology Connectivity
Conference. The Chamber also played a critical role in the
governor’s health summit—Health Innovations: Utah
Solutions for a Healthy Economy and Community. Small Business
n Repeal of 1099 reporting requirement – PPACA originally
contained a provision that required all businesses to file a We fight against onerous healthcare
1099 tax return for every business or independent contractor regulations including Section 1090 of
with which over $600 worth of business was transacted. The
Salt Lake Chamber worked with Utah’s federal delegation
PPACA, imposing an annual fee on
and the U.S. Chamber to repeal this onerous requirement. health insurance providers. America’s
n Federal advocacy – The Chamber’s annual business small businesses will bear the burden of
delegation visit to Washington, D.C. addressed federal this new tax. If not repealed, this will cost
health reform issues. We will continue to work closely
small businesses nearly $87 billion in the
with the U.S. Chamber to advance federal reform where
unreasonable regulations hamper the efforts of first 10 years alone.
business to control health care costs.

Chair: Rich Mckeown, Leavitt Partners John Hanshaw, MountainStar - HCA Mountain Division Chris Redgrave, Zions Bank
R. kelly Harris, Harris Financial Patricia R. Richards, SelectHealth
Nancy Adams, LDS Hospital
Earl Hurst, Moreton & Company Grant D. Rogers, 3M Health Care
Ted Adams, LDS Hospital
Scott Hymas, RC Willey Janet Root, Utah Health Information Network
Heather Austin, Utah Transit Authority
Emily Jackson, Snell & Wilmer Marc Rueckert, Intermountain Healthcare
Bill Barnes, Intermountain Healthcare
Lynda Jeppesen, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies Dean Sanpei, Intermountain Healthcare
Marc Bennett, HealthInsight
Patricia W. Jones, Dan Jones & Associates Michael Sonntag, Bear River Mutual Insurance
Doug Boudreaux, MountainStar - HCA Mountain Division
Chet Loftis, PEHP Richard J. Sperry, University of Utah
Terry H. Buckner, The Buckner Company
Eddie Loomis, Prudential Insurance Mark P. Stimpson, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Jennifer B. Cannaday-Danielson, Regence BlueCross
Nancy Malecker, Utah Transit Authority Jill Taylor, KeyBank of Utah
BlueShield of Utah
Pete McCabe, GE Healthcare Surgery Juliette Tennert, Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget
David J. Castleton, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
kaye Mickelson, Salt Lake City Shelly Teuscher, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Judy W. Christensen, Pfizer
Donna Milavetz, OnSite Care Norman Thurston, Utah Department of Health
Mayor Peter M. Corroon, Salt Lake County
Doug Moody, Solution Services Randal Topper, Prudential Financial Services
Bill D. Crim, United Way of Salt Lake
William Moreton, Moreton & Company Steven E. Tyler, Holland & Hart
David Dangerfield, Avalon Health Care
kathleen Murphy, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah David P. Vanderwarker, Regence BlueCross
Chris DeLaMare, Gold Cross Services
Donald Murray, UnitedHealthcare BlueShield of Utah
Teresa M. Ellis, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah
Steve Neeleman, HealthEquity Blake Watkins, Gallagher Benefit Services
Lynda England, HealthInsight
Wayne Niederhauser, Utah State Senate Nathan Wickizer, Cache Valley Electric Company
David Entwistle, University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Byron Okutsu, University Health Care Gary Wight, Kipp & Christian
Raymond J. Etcheverry, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Jared Olsen, DWG & Associates Trent Wignall, Parallel HR Solutions
Rob Farnsworth, Megadyne Medical Products
Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies Roberta Williams, American Express
Christian Gardner, The Gardner Company
Scarlett Pate, Bonneville International Corporation Suzanne Winters, USTAR
Paul Glauser, Staker Parson Companies
David Patton, Utah Department of Health kim Wirthlin, University of Utah
Patricia Goede, VisualShare
kevin R. Pinegar, Durham Jones & Pinegar
Terry Graft, Wal-Mart Stores
Greg Poulsen, Intermountain Healthcare
Dan M. Hair, Workers Compensation Fund
Russ Raddon, Humana


EnErGY
“Sound energy policy S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

creates jobs and n Maintain secure and affordable energy supplies – We support the development
of Utah’s rich energy resources. Development and wise use of these essential
strengthens Utah’s resources ensures access to reasonably priced energy, creates jobs and provides
economy. The correlation a solid foundation for broader economic strength.

is unmistakable. Forbes n Responsible stewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy
passed to us from preceding generations. We support conservation as well as
ranked Utah as the Best innovative and environmentally responsible development of energy resources
State For Business for the and infrastructure.

second consecutive year,
PoliCy PoSitionS
citing our energy costs—a
n Greenhouse gas – Global warming requires global solutions. Any proposed
full 31 percent below the federal regulation of greenhouse gases must be designed to prevent the transfer
national average—as a of economic wealth from Utah to other states or nations, minimize economic
hardship on businesses and consumers, and allow for alternative means of
contributing factor to compliance. Utah should not participate in regional greenhouse gas initiatives.
that prestigious ranking.” n Nuclear – We support development of nuclear power if economically viable,
including the assessment of economic risks and a policy for safely storing or
utah gov. gary herbert
reprocessing locally produced spent fuel.

n Prudent regulation – We will advance regulatory reform that encourages
capital investment, removes remaining utility disincentives for demand-side
management, creates enablers for energy management and provides consumers
with pricing signals that reflect the cost of providing energy.

n Increase generation – A secure, clean, reliable and diverse mix of energy is
essential to maintain Utah’s life quality and sustain economic development. The
Chamber will support and advance policies that promote long-term, cost-effective
energy development.
link to the Energy section n Support U.S. Chamber energy initiatives – We will continue to work with the U.S.
of our website. Chamber to maximize domestic energy resources, improve energy efficiency
and make new and clean energy technologies more affordable, while removing
unnecessary barriers that derail energy projects.


n Natural gas corridor – Enhancements to the natural gas
corridor are necessary to support cleaner vehicles in Utah.
We support targeted state and federal initiatives to improve
Utah’s natural gas infrastructure. Small Business
n Integration technology – For renewable power generation
to serve as a secure, clean and reliable source of Economic development and energy
energy, a technical solution must be found to address policy are inseparably connected. Utah’s
the intermittent nature of resources. We support the
development and use of cost-effective technologies needed
low energy costs provide a competitive
to integrate intermittent renewable generation with existing advantage for our small businesses.
energy infrastructure.

n Multi-state natural gas Memorandum of Understanding –
Gov. Herbert recently committed Utah to work with several
states throughout the country to identify and improve
markets for natural gas vehicles. This commitment will help
clear the air and bring Utah and the U.S. one step closer to
energy independence.

Chair: Val Christensen, EnergySolutions Ron Jibson, Questar Corporation Lincoln Shurtz, Utah League of Cities & Towns
Julia Jones, University of Utah College of Engineering Ian T. Spencer, CBRE
kimberly Barnett, Salt Lake County
John S. kirkham, Stoel Rives Shelly Teuscher, Parsons Behle & Latimer
John Baza, Utah Division of Oil, Gas and Mining
Dennis klaus, Salt Lake Community College Roger O. Tew, VanCott
Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City
Steve kroes, Utah Foundation Brok Thayn, Hunt Electric
Vicki Bennett, Salt Lake City
Brett Lindsey, DWG & Associates Richard Walje, Rocky Mountain Power
Todd R. Bingham, Utah Mining Association
Tammie Lucero, Uintah County Economic Development Al Walker, USTAR
Tom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers Association
Ron Mangone, Strong & Hanni Alan Westenskow, Zions Bank
Bob Bonar, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
Mike Mckee, Uintah County Economic Development Bud White, U.S. Energy Engineers
kenneth Bullock, Utah League of Cities & Towns
Dianne Nielson, Department of Environmental Quality
Rey Butcher, Questar Corporation
Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
Bradley R. Cahoon, Snell & Wilmer
Michael Petersen, University of Utah Media Solutions
Steven J. Christiansen, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless
kathy Pizzello, Salt Lake Community College
Mayor Peter M. Corroon, Salt Lake County
Monica Rafferty, Coldwell Banker Commercial
Ryan Davies, REDCO Renewable Energy Development
keith Rattie, Questar Corporation
Christian Gardner, The Gardner Company
Bob Reeder, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Jeff Hartley, Hartley & Associates
Debra Rigby, Questar Corporation
Dennis V. Haslam, Snell & Wilmer
Brendan Ryan, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Carol Hunter, Rocky Mountain Power
Reed Searle, EnergySolutions
Tiffany James, Magnum Energy
Dan See, Microsoft Corporation
David Jensen, Zions Securities Company


DOwntown
october 2006—Property
Reserve announces
may 2007
Fidelity
april 2008—UTA completes TRAX
extensions to Salt Lake Central
Summer 2008
Patrick Dry Goods
Jan-Dec 2009
Over 30
December 2009—Salt Lake City Redevelopment
Agency purchases the Utah Pantages Theater and
plans for City Creek Investments Station and FrontRunner North Condominiums open. new small begins evaluating possible uses, including a future
Center, the largest private consolidates begins service to Ogden. businesses Film and Media Center.
mixed-use development regional offices The Metro open in the
ever undertaken in the in new regional Condominiums downtown 222 South Main, the Gold LEED
august 2007—Hamilton Partners open. Summer 2009 Certified Building, opens.
heart of downtown headquarters at breaks ground on 222 Main. area.
Salt Lake City. the Gateway. City Creek Food
Court opens.

2006 2007 2008 2009

December 2006 march 2007—Downtown Rising august 2008 october 2008 September 2009—OC Tanner “America’s november 2009—Voters approve
Construction begins vision released. The vision Construction Salt Lake City Coolest Jewelry Store” opens in a historic $125 million bond for the
on City Creek Center. outlines eight signature projects begins on announces 135 renovation of the Salt Lake City Public construction of a new Public Safety
including a regional rail network, FrontRunner S. Main as the Library/Hansen Planetarium. Building to be located downtown.
may 31, 2006—Business a year-round public market, south-a key location for the
and community leaders dynamic urban living, a global component of Performing Arts The Leonardo—a science, technology and 2009—Hyatt Place Hotel opens at
launch Downtown Rising. exchange place and a UTA Front Center. art center—begins renovation in the old The Gateway. This is the first Hyatt
performing arts center. Lines 2015. Salt Lake City Public Library building. hotel in Salt Lake City.

“A strong and vibrant Salt S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

Lake City is important to n Heart of our region – Downtown Salt Lake City is the regional center for culture,
commerce and entertainment. A vibrant metropolitan center is an important eco-
our future. For that reason, nomic engine for the entire region. Downtown is the historic hub for employment,
we have made it a priority to transportation, finance, legal work and the creative class. It also stands as the seat
lay a solid foundation for the of local and state governments and the headquarters of a world religion.

future success of this city. The n Downtown development – We support projects and policies that leverage the un-
unprecedented investment precedented investment that has been made downtown over the past three years,
including the OC Tanner flagship store, 222 South Main, the Broadway Park Lofts, the
in downtown, with the City Gallivan Plaza renovation, The Leonardo and the City Creek mixed-use development.
Creek project, is a token
of our commitment to the 2012 PuBliC PoliCy PrioritieS
future of this great city and n Residential – We support public policies and investments designed to develop
recognition of our role as downtown as a residential community. We oppose unnecessary government
policies that discourage private investment in urban renewal.
one of the stewards of
this community.” n Cultural core – Downtown is well served by artists and cultural organizations that
perform at downtown facilities. We encourage the development of additional
Bishop h. David Burton performance venues including the Utah Performing Arts Center and the
Presiding Bishop, The Church of Jesus renovation of the Utah Theater. We encourage thoughtful place-making that links
Christ of Latter-day Saints performing venues and celebrates downtown as the region’s cultural core.

n Downtown Rising Signature Projects – The Salt Lake Chamber continues to
support the Downtown Rising vision for a great American city. We will advance
link to the Downtown
policies toward this vision.
Rising section of our
website.


rising
Jan-Dec 2010—An additional 30 businesses
open in downtown Salt Lake City.
July 2010
Harmons
Spring 2011—Construction
begins on Public Safety Complex.
January 2012—Harmons opening as part of the City Creek Center
shopping development. Harmons will be the first full-service
City Creek grocery store in the Central Business District.
march 2010—Goldman Sachs announces new breaks Completion of first phase of
offices at 222 South Main and the addition of ground. Broadway Park Lofts. With 80 march 22, 2012—Scheduled opening 2013—Public Safety
1,500 new jobs, making Salt Lake City the second residential units, Broadway Park of City Creek Center, one of the largest Building for police and fire
largest Goldman Sachs office in the Americas. expands residential and retail mixed-use developments in the U.S. departments scheduled
development in the Pioneer Park City Creek includes high-end retail, 700 for completion.
Main Street pedestrian bridge placed. neighborhood. residential units and 5,000 parking stalls.

2010 2011 2012 2013

may 2010 June 2010 Summer 2011—Gallivan Plaza august, 2011 Summer 2013—Frank E. Moss Summer 2013—Six Gateway,
City Creek Richards Court EA moves opens. The new design includes Mid Jordan and Federal Courthouse scheduled Adjacent to the Hyatt Place
Condominiums open along headquarters to more space for concerts, a West Valley for completion. This project will Hotel at The Gateway, scheduled
with Deseret Book Store and downtown Salt two-story meeting facility and TRAX lines fill a five-acre block on the south for completion. This project will
the Blue Lemon restaurant. Lake City. expanded ice rink. completed. side of downtown and includes include 105,000 square feet of
nearly 370,000 square feet. Class-A office space.
The Leonardo opens.
January 2010 Construction begins on Federal
Courthouse. Expected completion in 2013. october 2010—Renovation begins at the Gallivan Center Plaza. 2013—Airport TRAX Line scheduled to open.

n Convention industry – The Salt Lake Chamber supports poli- n Retail development – Downtown is in the midst of a retail
cies and projects that grow Salt Lake’s convention industry. renaissance with The Gateway, Main Street revitalization,
We support a convention center hotel so long as the financ- the Broadway shopping district and City Creek Center.
ing is privately-led. Public financial support should be de- The Chamber supports policies that enhance all of
voted to a public purpose, be limited and consistent with downtown as a premiere retail destination.
financing used for other significant privately-led projects in
Salt Lake. We oppose using transient room taxes to help fi-
nance a convention center hotel. State and local government
should also support policies that maximize promotion funds; n Parking pay stations – Salt Lake City unveiled solar-powered
enhance Utah’s reputation as a welcoming and hospitable pay stations that provide convenient payment options for
state; create a lively arts, cultural and entertainment district consumers throughout downtown in 2011.
downtown; and maintain a first-rate public transit system.
n Public perceptions – Opinions about downtown continue
n Parking and transportation – We support public policies to improve, as measured by an annual quantitative survey
that encourage the use of mass transit and convenient, procured by the Downtown Alliance.
inexpensive public parking options. We also encourage
innovative transportation and parking solutions including n Utah Performing Arts Center – Salt Lake City started design work
parking pay stations, car share, bike share and the on this new 2,500 seat performance venue in December 2011.
development of a downtown streetcar. We support the n City Creek Center – The largest mixed use development of its
development of a parking management entity to oversee kind in the world will open downtown on March 22, 2012.
parking inventory and promotion.

LEADERS: kent Gibson, Chair, Downtown ALLiAncE BoARD of tRuStEES: Jim Divver, Zions Bank Ex officio BoARD MEMBERS:
Downtown Alliance Chair: kent Gibson, Property Reserve, Inc. John Dahlstrom, Wasatch Properties Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City
Board of Trustees incoming Chair: Peggy Lander, Richter7 David Golden, Wells Fargo Mayor Peter Corroon, Salt Lake County
Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Past Chair: Vasilios Priskos, InterNet Properties Molly Mazzolini, Infinite Scale Design Council Member Luke Garrott,
Salt Lake Chamber / Downtown Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners Gary Porter, The Church of Jesus Salt Lake City Council
Alliance Christina Alter, Goldman, Sachs & Co. Christ of Latter-day Saints Scott Beck, Visit Salt Lake
Jason Mathis, Executive Director, Lane Beattie, Salt Lake Chamber Randy Rigby, Utah Jazz D.J. Baxter, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
Downtown Alliance Jake Boyer, The Boyer Company Curtis Bennett, Downtown Retail Merchants Association


International
WOrLD TrADE CEnTEr UTAH
“Utah was the only S tat e m e n t o F P r i n C i P l e S

state in the nation to n Open markets – We support public policy that encourages open markets and the
full participation of Utah businesses in the global marketplace.
double merchandise n Global perspective – Public policy must take into account the global nature of
exports over the past competition and empower Utah businesses to succeed in the world economy.

five years! The World
Trade Center Utah and
n Ongoing funding for World Trade Center Utah – We support an ongoing
the Salt Lake Chamber appropriation for World Trade Center Utah (WTCU) that will fund expanded
play critical roles in training, educational opportunities and trade missions.

increasing Utah exports n Create export incentives – Develop a comprehensive tax and investment policy to
encourage exports by Utah businesses.
to create Utah jobs.”
n Favorable business climate – We must continue to reduce business costs in
Scott anderson order to sustain global competitiveness of Utah businesses and foreign direct
Chair, World Trade Center Utah investment in Utah.
and CEO, Zions Bank

utah is the only state to double utah exports create utah jobs
international exports in the last five years

$ 15 100
$13.81
Utah’s Merchandise Exports (in billions of U.S. dollars)

90,165

$12 80 75,721
$10.31 $10.34 70,357
Employment (FTE and PTE)

61,885
$9 60 54,995
$7.81
$6.80

$6 40

$3 20
link to the International
0 0
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*

Source: World Trade Center Utah


n World Bank – With support of WTCU, the Salt Lake Chamber
formalized a relationship with the World Bank Group to act
as the state’s Private Sector Liaison Officer.
The relationship will help businesses throughout the Small Business
western United States gain access to projects funded
by the World Bank in developing countries.
The Salt Lake Chamber and World Trade
n Forging connections with Asia – WTCU hosted the inaugural
Center Utah support small businesses
Utah-China Business Forum with participation of over 300
prominent Chinese business and government leaders. by preparing them to compete in a
In conjunction with the National Governors Association global market. In 2011, assessment and
annual conference, WTCU hosted governors of the Chinese consulting services were provided for over
provinces Anhui, yunnan, Qinghai and the Party Secretary
from Zhejiang Province, representing 178 million
500 small businesses and an additional
Chinese citizens. 1,000 small business representatives
WTCU and USTAR facilitated the U.S.– Korea Science and received export training.
Technology Forum in Park City, with participation of over 800
korean technology specialists.
n Welcoming foreign dignitaries – Ambassadors from China, U.S. Ambassadors to United Arab Emirates, kuwait and
European Union, South korea, Afghanistan, Morocco, South korea
Tunisia, Oman, Slovakia, Germany, Peru, Jordan, kenya,
n Expanding Utah’s international influence – Secured official
Laos, Brazil, Belgium, Ukraine and Israel
agreements with Monterrey Chamber of Commerce (Mexico),
Dignitaries from Uganda, Thailand, Spain, Indonesia, Shan’xi Bureau of Commerce (China), Wuhan Chamber of
Morocco, France, Uzbekistan, kazakhstan, China, South korea, Commerce (China), Chinese Committee for Promotion of
Japan, Peru, Senegal, the United kingdom, Greece, Canada, International Trade and Italy Utah Cooperation Center.
Croatia and Honduras

w o r l D t r a D e C e n t e r u ta h B o a r D o F D i r e C t o r S
Chair: Scott Anderson, Zions Bank Mark Garfield, Zions Bank Ex-officio:
Natalie Gochnour, Salt Lake Chamber Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Lew Cramer, World Trade Center Utah
Alan Hall, MarketStar Gary Harter, International Trade & Diplomacy Office
Lane Beattie, Salt Lake Chamber
Dean Luikart, Wells Fargo
H. David Burton, The Church of Jesus Christ of
Greg Miller, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies EMERituS:
Latter-day Saints
Richard Nelson, Utah Technology Council Jack Sunderlage, ContentWatch
Ladd Christensen, Global Bridge
Dinesh Patel, vSpring Capital
David Clark, Zions Bank
Paul Savage, kirton & McConkie
Gary Crittenden, Huntsman Gay Global Capital
Pres. Michael G. Waddoups, Utah State Senate
Bryan Davis, Xango
Spencer P. Eccles, Governor’s Office of Economic
Development


CAPITOL
Club
The Salt Lake Chamber 2 0 1 1 C a Pi to l C lu B g u e StS
Capitol Club is comprised of January: august:
business leaders with a keen U.S. Senator Jake Garn, Ret. kirk Jowers, Director, Hinckley
Institute of Politics/
interest in policy issues affecting February:
LaVarr Webb, Partner,
the business community. Bud Scruggs, president and CEO,
The Exoro Group/
Huntsman Financial Corporation
Members engage top policy and Utah Senator Pat Jones
Salt Lake Chamber Legislative
business leaders to gain insight Reception
Dave Golden, Executive Vice President,
on the most pressing issues Wells Fargo Commercial Banking
march: Mountain Division
impacting our community and Mark Willes, president and CEO,
to share business expertise. September:
Deseret Management Corporation
Chris Hill, Director of Athletics,
Rich Mckeown, president and CEO,
University of Utah
Leavitt Partners
Washington D.C. Delegation Visit
april:
october:
U.S. Senator Mike Lee
Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker
may:
Scan here for a direct november:
Gov. Gary Herbert at the
link to the Capitol Club Utah Supreme Court Justice Tom Lee
section of our website. Governor’s Mansion
Utah Valley University President
Clark Ivory, CEO Ivory Homes
Matthew Holland

C a Pi to l C lu B m e m B e r S h i P
2012 Chair: Aaron Call, G&A Partners Nichole Dunn, Salt Lake County Tyler Ploeger, Tanner
2012 vice Chair: Angie Welling, Love Communications Scott E. Eastmond, Bonneville International Alan Rindlisbacher, Layton Construction Company
immediate Past Chair: Anne Marie Gunther, Vivint Michael D. Frandsen, eBay Jennifer Robinson, University of Utah Center for Public
Jeffrey Gardner, EnergySolutions Policy and Administration
Neil Abercrombie, Utah State University
Jake Goodliffe, Staker Parson Companies Steve Sansom, Holme Roberts & Owen
C. Lance Allen, Waste Management of Utah
David Grauer, Intermountain Medical Center Jennifer Seelig, 1-800-Contacts
kevin N. Anderson, Fabian Law
Jeremy Hafen, Sunroc Building Materials Tim Sheehan, Salt Lake Community College
Clay Ashdown, Intermountain Healthcare
Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific Railroad Darren Shepherd, Questar Corporation
ken Ashton, Snell & Wilmer
Jeff Hartley, Hartley & Associates Paul Skeen, Hansen, Barnett & Maxwell
Russell Banz, Deseret Management Corporation
Lori Jackson, Strong & Hanni Matt Smith, LANDesk Software
Brock Beattie, Zions Management Services Company
Michael Johnson, FCS Community Management Steve Starks, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
Todd Brightwell, Economic Development
korry kieffer, American Express Shaun Steel, VLCM
Corporation of Utah
John G. kimball, REAL Salt Lake / Rio Tinto Stadium Greg Summerhays, Workers Compensation Fund
Patrick Burt, Kipp & Christian
Garrett koerner, Ernst & Young Juliette Tennert, Governor’s Office of Planning & Budget
Brandon Burton, Bonneville International Corporation
Dean W. Luikart, Wells Fargo Michael Todd, Deseret News
Jed Call, MediaOne of Utah
Sen. Ben McAdams, Utah State Senate Justin Toth, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Maura Carabello, The Exoro Group
Ted McAleer, USTAR Peter Watkins, Watkins Global Strategies
Gary Coker, CBRE
Brad Mortensen, Weber State University Mike Winder, West Valley City
Sheryl Cox, America First Credit Union
Brennan Moss, Pia Anderson Dorius Reynard Moss
Andrew Croshaw, Leavitt Partners
Andrea Packer, Utah Transit Authority
Tracy Crowell, Crowell Advertising, Marketing, PR
Jared Perry, University Hospital Foundation
katina Curtis, Grant Thornton


DemoCratiC Party
CauCuS night
march 13, 2012
rePuBliCan Party

Civic
CauCuS night
march 15, 2012

Engagement
“Politics ought to be the B u S i n e S S P a r t i C i P at i o n
Business leaders are concerned about declining civic engagement. Utah’s voter
part-time profession of
participation has fallen from 78 percent in 1960 to 51 percent in 2011. We now rank
every citizen who would 47th in the nation. A variety of factors contribute to this, including redistricting,
closed primaries and busy lifestyles. It is a priority of the Board of Governors to
protect the rights and
actively participate in this year’s caucuses.
privileges of free people and
who would preserve what u ta h ’ S u n i q u e C o n v e n t i o n S y S t e m

is good and fruitful in our Utah is one of only seven states to utilize a convention system to elect candidates for
primary and general elections, and one of only three states that do not have a tool
national heritage.” for candidates to bypass the convention. Utah is the only state that allows political
parties to preclude a primary election for statewide or congressional offices if
-Dwight D. eisenhower
candidates receive a sufficient proportion of delegate votes.

PreParing Part iCiPantS
The Salt Lake Chamber is committed to preparing business leaders to participate in
Scan here for a direct neighborhood precinct caucus meetings in March. Visit www.slchamber.com/vote for
link to the Vote section of resources including Precinct Caucus Meeting 101, precinct caucus locations and tips
our website.
to becoming a delegate.

oFFiCeS uP For eleCtion in 2012 Up for election Not up for election

S tat e o F u ta h n at i o n a l

executive Branch legislature u.S. Congress
Governor and Lt. Governor
Attorney General house Senate house Senate
State Treasurer
State Auditor All four 1 Seat
Utah seats (Orrin Hatch)
School Board Districts
1, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13,
Districts 4, 7, 8, 10, 14, 16, 19, 20, 23, executive Branch
11, 12, 13 and 15 24, 25, 27, 28
President & Vice President
All 75 seats and 29


S a lt l a k e C h a m B e r 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 e x e C u t i v e B o a r D
Chair: David R. Golden, Wells Fargo kent Gibson, Property Reserve, Inc. Brett Okland, Okland Construction Company
viCe Chair: Ray Pickup, Workers Gordy Haycock, Grant Thornton Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
Compensation Fund Carol Hunter, Rocky Mountain Power Vasilios Priskos, InterNet Properties
Clark D. Ivory, Ivory Homes kelly Sanders, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners
Ron Jibson, Questar Corporation Bert R. Zimmerli, Intermountain Healthcare
Mark H. Bouchard, CBRE
Peggy Lander, Richter7
Brent Low, MediaOne of Utah
Lori Chillingworth, Zions Bank
Molly Mazzolini, Infinite Scale Design Group
Spencer P. Eccles, Governor’s Office of Economic
Andrea Moss, American Express
Development

S a lt l a k e C h a m B e r 2 0 1 1 - 2 0 1 2 B o a r D o F g o v e r n o r S
Don H. Adams, Bear River Mutual Insurance Chad England, CR England Rich Mckeown, Leavitt Partners
John A. Adams, Ray Quinney & Nebeker Gary England, Headwaters Pres. Ann Millner, Weber State University
Abby Albrecht, Granite Construction Company Clint Ensign, Sinclair Companies Mike Moffit, Gold Cross Services
Pres. Stan L. Albrecht, Utah State University David Entwistle, University of Utah Hospitals Richard R. Nelson, Utah Technology Council
Jeff Alexander, Alexander’s Print Advantage and Clinics Sterling W. Nielsen, Mountain America Credit
Christy Alter, Goldman, Sachs & Co. kC Ericksen, Orbit Irrigation Products Union Corporate
Lisa Arnett, Prescott Muir Architects Raymond J. Etcheverry, Parsons Behle & Latimer Troy Olson, Les Olson Company
D. J. Baxter, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake Rick Folkerson, Ken Garff Automotive Group Gary B. Porter, The Church of Jesus Christ of
Scott Beck, Visit Salt Lake Rob S. Fox, Brahma Group Latter-day Saints
Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City Chris Gamvroulas, Ivory Homes Greg Randall, KPMG
Curtis Bennett, O.C. Tanner Jewelers Bryson Garbett, Garbett Homes Taylor Randall, David Eccles School of Business
Brian Bethers, 1-800-Contacts Christian Gardner, The Gardner Company Chris Redgrave, Zions Bank
Pres. A. Lorris Betz, University of Utah Luke Garrott, Salt Lake City Council Jill Remington Love, Salt Lake City Council
Pres. Cynthia Bioteau, Salt Lake Community College Lisa Gough, Sysco Intermountain Patricia Richards, SelectHealth
Scott Bishop, Woodbury Corporation Tom Guinney, Gastronomy Randy Rigby, Utah Jazz
Craig Broussard, Magnum Energy Bill Haberstock, Million Air - Salt Lake City Rhett Roberts, Redmond, Incorporated
Bryce Buchanan, PricewaterhouseCoopers Jonathan Hafen, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless Robin Rockwood, Federal Reserve Bank of
Terry H. Buckner, The Buckner Company John Hanshaw, MountainStar - HCA Mountain San Francisco / Salt Lake City Branch
Lonnie M. Bullard, Jacobsen Construction Division Don Schulthies, Wal-Mart Stores
Bishop H. David Burton, The Church of Jesus Christ Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific Railroad Daniel Shapiro, eBay
of Latter-day Saints R. kelly Harris, Harris Financial Randy Shumway, Cicero Group
keith M. Buswell, Wadman Corporation Pres. Matthew Holland, Utah Valley University Jerry Stevenson, J & J Nursery & Garden Center
Sheila Camarella, KeyBank of Utah Gary Hoogeveen, Kern River Gas Transmission Joe Tomon, Proctor & Gamble
Dale Campbell, R&O Construction Company Paul Torres, Manuel’s Fine Foods
Jennifer B. Cannaday-Danielson, Regence Greg Hopkins, Bennett Consulting Group Vicki Varela, Vicki Varela Strategic Communications
BlueCross BlueShield of Utah Tom N. Hori, REDCON kip Wadsworth, Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction
Lee Carter, UBS Bank USA Curt Howell, Humana Jin Wang, Westminster College
Val Christensen, EnergySolutions Mark Howell, AmericanWest Bank John W. Ward, Harmons
Sam W. Clark Jr., Dale Barton Agency kirk Huffaker, Utah Heritage Foundation Mike L. Washburn, Thanksgiving Point
Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies Earl Hurst, Moreton & Company Glen Watkins, Jones Waldo Holbrook & McDonough
Mayor Peter M. Corroon, Salt Lake County Scott Hymas, RC Willey Michael Weinholtz, CHG Healthcare Services
Dean Cottle, Robert W. Baird & Co. John M. Inglish, Utah Transit Authority Grant S. Whitaker, Utah Housing Corporation
Lew Cramer, World Trade Center Utah Graden P. Jackson, Strong & Hanni W. Don Whyte, Rio Tinto | Kennecott Utah Copper
Tracy Crowell, Crowell Advertising, Marketing, PR Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com (O.co) Nathan Wickizer, Cache Valley Electric Company
John Dahlstrom, Wasatch Commercial Management Richard H. Johnson II, Stoel Rives Jody L. Williams, Holland & Hart
Michael Dale, New Media Strategists Patricia Jones, Dan Jones & Associates Superintendent Mckell Withers, Salt Lake City
Bob Dalley, Deseret Power Steve kroes, Utah Foundation School District
Ingolf de Jong, General Communications Jennifer Lange, GE Healthcare Surgery Andrea P. Wolcott (Ret.), Federal Reserve Bank of
Rob Despain, Petersen Incorporated Charlie Lansche, Fidelity Investments San Francisco / Salt Lake City Branch
Quinn Dietlein, Hale Centre Theatre Todd Larsen, Cumulus Media Todd Wolfenbarger, The Summit Group
Jim Divver, Zions Bank Richard Linder, Coherex Medical Edgar Wright, Pepsi Beverages Company
Alex Dunn, Vivint Daniel C. Lofgren, Cowboy Partners Craig Zollinger, Chase
Rebecca Dutson, United Way of Salt Lake Steve Lundgren, Marriott Hotels
Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Al Manbeian, GPS Corporate Foreign Exchange
Corporation of Utah Bill Manning, Real Salt Lake / Rio Tinto Stadium

The Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors recognizes and appreciates
the Chamber staff for its dedication and professionalism in serving Utah
and growing Utah businesses and the economy.

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