2014 Public Policy Guide

POLICY

Public

2014

Guide

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

The Salt Lake Chamber

13

Members in

29

States

Counties

Plus Ontario, Canada

The Salt Lake Chamber is a statewide chamber of commerce
representing 7,850 businesses, which employ nearly half the workforce
of our state. We are a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and
reach. Just as the capital city is the center of commerce in our state, the
Chamber works to strengthen the statewide business climate.
The Chamber has members in all 29 Utah counties, as well
as 13 other states and Washington, D.C. Nearly 80 percent of our
membership is comprised of small businesses.
We have two strategic partners: the Downtown Alliance and
World Trade Center Utah. Currently, we have formal partnerships
with 28 other chambers of commerce or business associations: U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Chamber of Commerce, Brigham
Area Chamber of Commerce, BioUtah, Cedar City Area Chamber of
Commerce, ChamberWest, Davis Chamber of Commerce, East Valley
Chamber of Commerce, Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce, Moab
Chamber of Commerce, Murray Area Chamber of Commerce, National
Association of Women Business Owners, Odgen/Weber Chamber, Park
City Chamber/Bureau, Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandy
Area Chamber of Commerce, South Jordan Chamber of Commerce,
South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, St. George Area Chamber of
Commerce, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce, Utah Hispanic Chamber,

Statement on Civility
The Salt Lake Chamber believes civility must be
a guiding value in public discourse. We commit
ourselves to respectful discourse in the public square
and pledge to do our part to promote civil society.

“We invite elected officials, community
leaders, members of the media and all
Utahns to join us in advancing polite
and civil discourse. I have no doubt that
our public policies will be better if we
develop them with civility.”

7,850
Businesses represented

500,000
Employees represented

Utah Nonprofits Association, Utah Small Business Coalition, Utah
Technology Council, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, Vest Pocket
Business Coalition, Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, and West
Jordan Chamber of Commerce—and we continue to establish new
partnerships to strengthen the Utah economy.
The Salt Lake Chamber has a formalized relationship with the
World Bank Group and the International Development Bank to act
as the Intermountain West region’s Private Sector Liaison Officer,
and has signed memorandums of agreement with 16 international
chambers, including: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, AMCHAM Camera
del Comercio Americana del Peru (Lima, Peru), London Chamber
of Commerce and Industry (UK), Monterrey Chamber of Commerce
(Mexico), Shan’xi Bureau of Commerce (China), Wuhan Chamber of
Commerce (China), Chinese Committee for Promotion of International
Trade, Italy Utah Cooperation Center (Italy), Vietnam Chamber of
Commerce and Industry, Palestinian American Chamber of Commerce,
Nanchang General Chamber of Commerce (China), Sana’a Chamber of
Commerce (Yemen), World Trade Center St. Petersburg (Russia), Ural
Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Russia), and Camara de Comercio y
Produccion de Sullana (Peru).

Contents:
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Prosperity 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Natural Resource Business Council . . . . . . . . . 14
Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Energy & Minerals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Outdoor Recreation & Tourism . . . . . . . . . . 20
Health Care Reform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Downtown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
International . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Immigration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Small Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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Dear Fellow Utahns,
Our financial sector colleagues remind us that businesses are doing well, but their capital is sitting idle in
bank accounts. Data shows continual growth in corporate profits, which are on track to top $1.7 trillion in
2014. Businesses have resources to invest and expend, yet this capital remains on the sidelines. Why?
It’s simple. Businesses are led by rational people. Rational people are leery to invest when factors that have
a significant impact on the success of a venture are unknown or constantly changing. Some recent news
headlines tell the story:
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“An economy buried by regulations” - US News and World Report, 8-27-2013
“Political uncertainty will continue to stunt economic growth” - Forbes, 10-16-2013
“The government shutdown cost the U.S. 120,000 jobs” - The Christian Science Monitor, 10-24-2013
“Obamacare delaying hiring, debt ceiling debate and shutdown hurt the economy” - Forbes, 10-16-2013
“Policy uncertainty paralyzes the economy” - Wall Street Journal, 9-24-2013
“Cost of regulation just topped $1 trillion” - CNBC, 11-21-2013

Here is the kicker—we do this to ourselves. Our own actions are keeping businesses in low gear.
If we will just get out of our own way, our economy is ready to ignite with productivity.
Our mission at the Salt Lake Chamber is to support our members’ success. To accomplish this, we advocate
for simplified and reasonable regulations as well as predictable and certain laws, so rational people can be
confident in deploying resources into a productive economy.
This 2014 Public Policy Guide states our policy principles and outlines our objectives for the coming year. We
invite our elected leaders to partner with us in unleashing the productive resources of business. Together we
can make Utah a premier global business destination.

Lane Beattie
President and CEO

Ron Jibson
Chair

S alt L ake C hamber 2 0 1 4 P ublic P olicy G uide

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Economic

Development

“Economic
development is the
Salt Lake Chamber’s
priority. We engage in
policy issues that
strengthen our
economy. As we move
forward with our
stellar public and
private sector
partners, we can
accomplish the
governor’s vision
of being a premier
global business
destination.”
Natalie Gochnour, Chief Economist,
Salt Lake Chamber and Associate
Dean, University of Utah David
Eccles School of Business

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Statement of Principles
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.
n Ingredients for success – We believe low taxes, effective regulations, strong
families, top-notch infrastructure, a talented workforce, and a well-managed and
limited government create the environment for economic success.
n Thriving community – We champion Utah’s enviable life quality and commitment to
the greater good, including support for Utah’s major arts organizations.
n Strategic partnerships – We create and sustain model partnerships with the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Economic
Development Corporation of Utah, World Trade Center Utah, the Downtown
Alliance, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses, Utah Small Business Coalition,
the David Eccles School of Business, chambers of commerce and business
associations, and other like-minded entities.
Polic y Posit ion s
n Stand against harmful regulation – We will actively pursue opportunities to reduce
the regulatory burden on business and improve the fairness and effectiveness of
government regulations.
n Collection of remote sales and use taxes – We support a simplified regulatory
framework under which remote sellers collect and remit taxes already owed by
individual buyers to the state. The Chamber's statement of principles is available
at www.slchamber.com/economicdevelopment.
2014 Public Polic y Priorit ies
n Jobs – The Salt Lake Chamber joins with Gov. Gary Herbert to make job creation
a top priority. We support the governor’s plan to facilitate the creation of 100,000
jobs in 1,000 days and offer a complimentary private sector job creation plan, the
Utah Jobs Agenda. Utah’s private sector is set to achieve this year the Utah Jobs
Agenda goal of creating 150,000 jobs in five years—more than a year ahead of
schedule. We will continue to make job creation a major focus.

The Utah Jobs Agenda also
set out a number of additional
goals, from education to
exports, to grow Utah’s
economy. In the past two
years, Utah has made
significant progress and even
surpassed these goals. The
Chamber will continue to
champion these priorities for
robust economic growth.


Since January 2011:
Education – Top state priority
Air Quality – Top state priority
Transportation – Completed over
$4 billion in projects
International – Exports are now more
than triple our 2006 numbers at more
than $18 billion
Immigration – Utah’s guest-worker
law and Utah Compact are national
examples of responsible reform

Economic Development

Utah Jobs Agenda
A plan to create 150,000 jobs in five years
44,380

60,000 - 55,594
47,368
40,000 -

42,362 (YTD)
33,443

Projected

20,000 1,291

0-

-7,217

-20,000 -40,000 -60,000 -

-63,734

-80,000 -

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Source: Utah Dept. of Workforce Services and the Salt Lake Chamber

n No general tax increase – We oppose increases in income,
sales or property taxes that are not supported by the
public. The state of Utah should ensure that transportation
user fees are increased to meet critical mobility needs and
indexed or otherwise adjusted over time to keep pace with
inflation.
n Regional headquarters – We challenge our economic
development partners, and pledge our best efforts, to place
an emphasis on attracting regional corporate headquarters
in the coming years.
Number of Fortune 500 companies in Western states

2
0
0
8 1
0
0
5
4 1 10
3
54
4
6 0
52

Recent Major Corporate
Recruitment/Expansions in Utah

Company
Location
Jobs created*
Workday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . 250
Family Dollar . . . . . . . . . . . St. George. . . . . . . . . . . 450
Hexcel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salt Lake City . . . . . . . . 660
Xactware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lehi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 859
P&G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Box Elder. . . . . . . . . . . 1,185
Goldman Sachs. . . . . . . . . Salt Lake City . . . . . . . 1,200
SyberJet/Metalcraft. . . . . . Cedar City . . . . . . . . . . 1,200
IM Flash Technologies. . . . Lehi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,850
eBay, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Draper . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200
Exelis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salt Lake City . . . . . . . 2,700
*Jobs are created over the lifetime of the incentive
Source: Governor’s Office of Economic Development

n Taxes and fiscal flexibility – Federal and state tax reform
are emerging issues that must be addressed. We will work
actively with elected leaders to consider the best process,
approach and options for meaningful tax reform. We will
also work with lawmakers to preserve legislative flexibility
for future appropriations and support fair tax policies for
Utah’s hospitality industry.
n Sustain USTAR – We support the mission of the Utah
Science Technology and Research initiative as a critical
component to continued economic growth. We support
continued funding of the initiative.
n Alcohol regulation – Regulation of alcohol should satisfy
public demand, ensure public safety, discourage underage
drinking, as well as support a welcoming and hospitable
climate for tourism and business recruitment efforts.
n Statewide non-discrimination ordinance – We support a
standardized statewide non-discrimination ordinance that
protects against employment and housing discrimination
while guaranteeing protections for religious liberty.
n First Amendment rights – We support policy efforts to
ensure individuals, businesses and organizations are not
restricted in exercising First Amendment rights.
n High-tech industry incentives – We support tax incentives
that enhance and grow Utah’s economy in critical areas
such as life sciences, advanced manufacturing, software
and IT development, aerospace and defense, logistics and
distribution centers, and financial services.

Source: Fortune


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n Building Utah’s image – Perceptions of Utah are an
important component of our economic development
success. We support continued funding of Utah’s business
marketing and global branding efforts, which will build
Utah’s global brand and keep Utah “top of mind” as a place
businesses need to be. We oppose unproductive “message
bills” that detract from our state’s image.
n Broadband – We support the state coordinated effort to
expand broadband access, enhance reliability and increase
speed so that Utah can remain a leader in economic
development.
n Utah Economic Council and the Economic Club of Utah –
The Salt Lake Chamber has partnered with the David Eccles
School of Business and the Utah Governor’s Office of
Management and Budget to create the Utah Economic
Council. This council will serve as the board of directors for
the Economic Club of Utah, provide economic leadership
for the state and oversee content of the Economic Report to
the Governor.

n Unmanned Systems – Unmanned systems present a unique
economic development opportunity for Utah in the multibillion dollar sector of both air and ground systems. We
support the state effort to build its unmanned systems
capabilities.
n Foreign Direct Investment – We support the Governor’s Office
of Economic Development, the World Trade Center Utah, local
governments and other stakeholders in attracting foreign
investment dollars and partnerships.
n Rural economic development – We support continued rural
economic development through the state Business Resource
Centers, SBA Small Business Development Centers, Office of
Rural Development, local chambers of commerce and other
stakeholders.

Utah Economic Council
Public co-chair: Juliette Tennert, Governor's Office of
Management and Budget
Private co-chair: Natalie Gochnour, Salt Lake Chamber
Chris Bray, Utah Nonprofits Association
Wes Curtis, Southern Utah University
John Edwards, Cicero Group

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Richard W. Evans, Brigham Young University
John Gilbert, Utah State University
Leslee Katayama, Utah State Tax Commission
Stephen Kroes, Utah Foundation
Doug MacDonald, EconoWest
Tom Maloney, University of Utah


Kelly Matthews, Wells Fargo, Retired
Carrie Mayne, Utah Department of Workforce Services
Darin Mellott, CBRE
Alan Westenskow, Zions Bank Public Finance
Jim Wood, Bureau of Economic and Business Research


Utah’s Future

Utah is facing unprecedented growth that will affect
every facet of our community, businesses and quality
of life. This growth brings challenges and a tremendous
opportunity to strengthen our economy and enhance
our state's global competitiveness.

Population Growth

2012

2040

2,855,287
Wasatch Front:

+1,146,431

The Utah business community joins with
Gov. Herbert, and other key organizations and
individuals throughout the state to support
"Your Utah, Your Future," led by Envision Utah, in
taking the long-term view on public policy issues.

4,570,433

Outside Wasatch Front:

+568,715

School Age Population (Ages 5–17)

2012 630,124
2040 861,024

Elderly Population (Ages 65+)

2012 271,419
2040 704,887
Working Age Population (ages 18-65)

2012

1,695,596

60.1% Change
Private Sector Employment Growth

2012 2040

1,379,948

2,273,536

2040
2,643,158

Source: Bureau of the Census and Governor's Office of Planning and Budget
Note: Wasatch Front population includes Davis, Salt Lake, Utah and Weber counties.


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Education

Prosperity 2020

“In terms of
economic prosperity,
transportation is the
rails and education is
the engine as we
steam towards success.
Fueling that engine
and supporting that
infrastructure are
both necessary to
build the strongest
economy in
the nation.”

The Vision

Alan Hall, Chair, Prosperity 2020;
Founder and Co-Managing
Director, Mercato Partners;
Chairman, Marketstar


Innovation, Accountability and Investment – The largest population of young people
in the country will be deployed as the best educated workforce, propelling Utah to
enduring prosperity. We support efforts to develop a framework for a disciplined and
prudent planning process that will identify both the funding needs and mechanisms to
return Utah to a top-10 state in overall education within the next decade.
Prosperit y 2020 Goals:

90

%

of students will be
proficient in math
and reading

90 66
%

will graduate
from high school

%

of Utahns will
have postsecondary
certificates or degrees

Utah will be a

As part of education,

center for technology jobs and businesses

will enjoy a renewed emphasis

Top 10 STEM THE ARTS

We applaud and support the Utah Legislature’s Education Task Force efforts to find
solutions to move Utah towards reaching the goals stated above. Prosperity 2020
supports their recommendations on public and higher education issues, including:
n Initiatives to improve 4th grade reading scores:
●

Increase pre-school access for at-risk children – We support funding pre-school
programs that prepare at-risk children to enter school ready to learn.

●

Expand optional full-day kindergarten programs – We support doubling our fullday kindergarten classes to serve an additional 5,000 at-risk students.

●

Expand early intervention reading programs – We support results-based funding
for expanded early intervention reading programs.

n Initiatives to improve 8th grade math scores:
●
●

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Teacher professional development – We support a three-year program for middle
grade math teachers to improve the quality of instruction across the state.
Improve STEM learning – We support the provision of innovative math education
hardware and software to support math instruction for students.


Education – Prosperity 2020

Minority Share of Population

Utah’s School Age Population (Ages 5–17)

Utah’s minority share of the population is increasing rapidly
50% -

49%
45%

45% 40%

40% 35%

35% -

31%

30% -

27%

24%

25% -

20%

20% -

32%

19%

19%

22%

37%

34%

27%

25%

15%

15% 10% - 8% 8%

9%

10%

5% 0%

1980

1990
Utah

2000

2010

2020

2030

Salt Lake County

2040

U.S.

630,000 720,000 860,000
2012

2020

2040

Source: Bureau of the Census and the Univ. of Utah, Bureau of Economic and Business Research

Source: Bureau of the Census and Governor's Office of Planning and Budget

n Initiatives to improve high school completion and college
and career readiness:

Educational Attainment

●

●

Expand access to school counselors – We support additional
counselor positions to improve access for students that
are at risk of not graduating, support college and career
readiness and STEM counselors in every high school. We also
support early intervention technology programs to assist
high school counselors and student advocates.
Empower students – We support a student advocate
program to provide additional support for over 30,000
current high school students who are at risk of not
graduating.

% of population 25 and older with a bachelor’s degree

22.3% 22.6% 29.7%
1990

Source: Bureau of the Census

Utah’s 8th Grade Math Scores and Ranks
Year

Score

Rank

Incentivize innovation – We support incentives for
innovative teaching through results-proven technology
grants and other innovative teaching strategies that
improve instruction and performance of students.

n Initiatives to support Utah achieving the 66% goal:
●

2010

15 #16 #17

Rank #

n Initiatives to encourage innovative teaching in
public education:
●

2000

Enhance parental and family engagement – We support
education policy that recognizes the importance of family
involvement and encourages parental participation. Data
shows this participation is one of the most influential determinants of a child’s success in learning.

●

Strengthen higher education – We support capacity
funding for higher education to admit, retain and
graduate more students.

●

Support students – We support expanded need and
performance-based financial aid for students, especially
in regards to STEM-related majors.

Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress

Utah’s 4th Grade Reading Scores and Ranks
Rank:

15 12 #26

#

Rank:

Score

220
1992

#

Rank:

Score

222
2002

1

Score

223
2013

Source: National Assessment of Educational Progress


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Prosperity 2020’s goal is to
improve educational results
School-business partnerships improve school environments and boost outcomes for our students.

Tutoring
Students
Serving as Board
Members and
Consultants
The Larry H. Miller Group of
Companies and Questar Corporation
are two big supporters of Read Today.
Their volunteers spend an hour a
week tutoring struggling readers.
Results show students making huge
gains in reading proficiency. Read
Today is in elementary schools
throughout Utah. Helping students
to reach proficiency in reading is
key to improving outcomes as they
continue their schooling.

Providing Space
for Events
Sponsoring
Activities
Weighing in on
Programs of Study
Donating Money,
Goods and Services

Goldman Sachs, ATK and Nelson
Laboratories shared industry
perspectives at a conference of
school counselors seeking to align
the education of today’s students
with the needs of the marketplace.

Wells Fargo volunteers visited
students in more than 120 Utah
classrooms. Bankers are teaching
4th-12th grade students the
essentials of financial education
and necessary real-world skills.

Alexander’s Print Advantage was
among the sponsors of the Utah
Valley Spelling Bee where 58
students in 3rd-8th grade competed
against one another. The company
helped the winner travel to
Washington, D.C., to compete in the
Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Sharing
Expertise
Providing
Internships

IM Flash Technologies donated
74 desktop computers to 6th -8th
grade students in the mathematics
instruction technology program
that prepares students for college
mathematics courses.

Volunteering in
Classrooms
Funding
Scholarships

Get involved and help put Utah on the path to enduring prosperity. Join Prosperity 2020
in its efforts to enhance education in Utah. Find out more about participating in the
Prosperity 2020 Business Promise with Read Today and other exemplary programs,
such as Road to Success, Junior Achievement, Utah Scholars and United Way.

Join the Movement. Visit: Prosperity2020.com
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Alan Hall, Chair,
Prosperity 2020;
Founder and
Co-Managing
Director, Mercato
Partners; Chairman,
Marketstar


Prosperit y 2020 BUSINESS SUPPORT
Prosperity 2020 Founders Council
Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Friends of Utah Higher Education
Governor's Office of Economic Development
Junior Achievement of Utah
United Way of Salt Lake
Utah Foundation
Utah Technology Council
World Trade Center Utah
Brigham City Area Chamber
Cedar City Area Chamber
ChamberWest
Davis Chamber of Commerce
East Valley Chamber
Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce
Moab Area Chamber of Commerce
Murray Area Chamber of Commerce
Ogden / Weber Chamber
Park City Chamber
Richfield Area Chamber

Salt Lake Chamber
Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce
South Jordan Chamber of Commerce
South Salt Lake Chamber
Southwest Valley Chamber of Commerce
St. George Chamber of Commerce
Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce
Wayne County Business Association
West Jordan Chamber of Commerce
P2020 Business Executive Council
Chair: Alan Hall, MarketStar and
Mercato Partners
Gary Carlston, Senior Public Education
Policy Advisor
Jeff Alexander, Alexander's Print Advantage
Scott Anderson, Zions Bank
Lane Beattie, Salt Lake Chamber
Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners
Mark Bouchard, CBRE

Jake Boyer, The Boyer Company
Roger Boyer, The Boyer Company
Scott Browne, Rio Tinto | Kennecott
Lonnie M. Bullard, Jacobsen Construction
Mona Burton, Holland & Hart
Keith M. Buswell, Wadman Corporation
Adam Chase, Chase Marketing Group
Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies
Jeff Edwards, Economic Development
Corporation of Utah
Rick Folkerson, Ken Garff Automotive Group
Kem Gardner, The Gardner Company
David R. Golden, Wells Fargo
Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific
Carol Hunter
Clark D. Ivory, Ivory Homes
Ron Jibson, Questar Corporation
Nolan Karras, The Karras Company, Inc.
David Lang, Goldman Sachs
Charlie Lansche, Fidelity Investments

David Layton, Layton Construction Company
Stan Lockhart, IM Flash
Dan Lofgren, Cowboy Partners
Brent Low, MediaOne of Utah
Deborah Lux, ATK
Rich McKeown, Leavitt Partners
Robert Marquardt, Management & Training
Corporation
Jeff Nelson, Nelson Laboratories
Scott Parson, Staker Parson
Ray Pickup, WCF
Greg Reid, SelectHealth
Patricia Richards, SelectHealth
Randy Shumway, Cicero Group
Dr. Charles Sorenson, Intermountain
Healthcare
Gov. Olene Walker
Bert R. Zimmerli, Intermountain Healthcare


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n Economic prosperity – A safe and efficient transportation system creates the
foundation for economic growth and improved life quality. As the state population
is expected to increase by 60 percent by 2040, we must ensure our state’s
transportation system will be able to keep pace with population growth.
n Core function of government – Creation and maintenance of infrastructure is a
core responsibility of government. Utah’s elected and appointed officials exhibit
economic leadership through their continued commitment to transportation
investments.
n Technological innovation – We embrace technological advances and design
innovations that enhance the efficiency and safety of our transportation systems,
expand their scope, improve user satisfaction and protect Utah’s air quality.
n Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan – This consensus plan is a model for the nation
and is our guiding vision for transportation in Utah.

%

Polic y Posit ion s
n Disciplined planning – Utah’s dynamic growth requires a long-term view and
stable, adequate funding.
n Disciplined investment – Users should bear primary responsibility for funding
Utah’s transportation infrastructure. User fees should be expanded in innovative
ways in order to meet critical needs and should be indexed or otherwise adjusted
over time to keep pace with inflation.
n Meeting local transportation needs – Utah’s local roads are in critical need
of preservation and maintenance. We support proposals that meet this need,
enhance overall transportation spending and accomplish local road investments
as called for in Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan.
Financial c a se for Road maintenance
Very Poor

Rehabilitation

Road Condition/
Maintenance Cost

$

6

Reconstruction

Preservation

$

$

1

Very Good
0

5

10

Source: Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT)

10


15
Years

20

10
25

30

UTAH Transportation Coalition

n Comprehensive five-year transportation funding action –
We commend the Utah legislature for its commitment
to disciplined transportation planning and investment.
We support fully funding the prioritized needs identified
in Utah’s Unified Transportation Plan and support
implementing, within the next five years, solutions to our
$11.3 billion funding shortfall.
n Investments in transit – The recent completions of major
transit projects are only one component of a robust public
transit system. We support continued investments in public
transit as called for in Utah's Unified Transportation Plan.
n Mountain transportation system – We support efforts to
explore transportation options in the Wasatch Mountains
that increase accessibility, are a net-positive for the
environment, encourage transit, enhance Utah’s global
brand, and pass a rigorous environmental and local process.
n Grand Boulevards – Great cities have great boulevards. We
support vital improvements to revitalize the main arteries in
and out of Utah’s capital city, enhance safety and improve
the perception of our state.
n Airport rebuild – After decades of disciplined planning and
leadership, this year the Salt Lake City International Airport
will begin a $1.8 billion rebuild. The project will be funded
without any increases in taxes or state funds. We support
and applaud this effort.
n Accessing energy in the Uinta Basin – Investment and
development of Utah’s Uinta Basin is largely reliant on
improvements to the area’s transportation and energy
infrastructure. We support transportation and infrastructure
investment in the Uinta Basin that increases accessibility,
improves safety, protects the environment and responds
to rural needs.

Employers understand that failing to buckle up harms
others on Utah’s roads. We support a primary seat belt
law that will protect operators and passengers in vehicles.
Wearing a seat belt prevents an occupant from harming
others as a projectile and helps drivers better maintain
control of their vehicles, making Utah's roads safer.

are the single most effective traffic safety device
for preventing death and injury

39

Estimated number of additional lives saved
annually by a primary seat belt law.*
In a crash, unbuckled passengers can
become a projectile and increase the risk
of hurting or killing others in a car by

40%

* Based on 2012 statistics.

Source: Zero Fatalities - A Utah Department of Transportation Program


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Recent Accomplishments
n Utah Transportation Coalition – Formerly the Utah Mobility
Coalition, the Coalition re-launched in June of 2013 and has
gained significant support. The Coalition works to ensure
that through disciplined planning and investments, Utah
will have a 21st century transportation system that enables
residents to enjoy remarkable life quality and prosperity.

2040 Unif ie d P l a n

Eco no m i c
I m pac t st u dy

An investment of an additional

n Award-winning transportation talent – The Utah
Department of Transportation was recently awarded
the America’s Transportation Awards Grand Prize for the
I-15 CORE project, which used innovative techniques to
complete the $1.725 billion project two years ahead of
schedule and $260 millionUNIFED PLAN LOGO:
under budget.

$11.3 Billion

Economic development study
n FrontLines 2015 – Utah Transit Authority (UTA) added 70
UNIFED PLAN LOGO:
new miles of rail, nearly two years additional $11.3 Billion for a total of $54.7 billion
Invest an ahead of schedule and
for a total of $54.7 billion in transportation funding
more than $300 million under budget. Utahns can now
Invest an additional $11.3 Billion for a total of $54.7 billion
would...
182,618 Jobs (same Icons Draper,
travel from Salt Lake City International Airport toas growth jobs)
·
$84.8 billion save Utah’s households and businesses over
182,618 Jobs (same Icons as growth jobs) Utah, and from Ogden
from Daybreak to the University of
(Piggy Bank)
·
to Provo on transit.
·
$183.6 billion in additional GDP (Show X/Y Axis with a Arrow
(Piggy Bank)

Save Utah’s households
and businesses more than

·
$183.6 billion in additional GDP a angle)
n S-Line – The Sugar House Up at(Show X/Y Axis with athe
Streetcar represents Arrow
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revitalization of a storied history ofof Salt Lake City residents live near a transit stop (Bus
·
89% streetcars
·
89% of Salt Lake City residents live near a transit stop (Bus
in Salt Lake City and is spurring more than $400 million in
Stop Sign)
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economic development along its route.

·

Item

1997

2013

%

Item
n GREENbike | SLC Bike Share – In its first season,1997
the
Increase
Increase
Motor Fuel Tax
$24.5 Cents more than 26,000 trips
$24.5 Cents
downtown bike share system had Tax
Motor Fuel
$24.5 Cents
0%
with 320 annual and 6,000 unique daily users. The program
0%
Median Home Price
$117,600
$169,000
UNIFED 52,000 vehicle miles traveled, 14,000 car
Median Home Price
$117,600
reduced overPLAN LOGO: study
44%
Economic development
UDOT and offset 61,000 163.4 of
286.9
starts Construction Index for a 44%$54.7 of carbon emissions. The
pounds billion
Invest an additional $11.3 Billion
total
UDOT Construction Index 163.4
175% (Not a
on purpose)
182,618 Jobs (same Icons as growth jobs)
systemBreaddollar amount$1.17175%in 2014.
will grow substantially (Not a dollar amount on purpose)
Loaf of
$2.25

n

$84.8 Billion

Preservation Graph - Keep from last year


2013

%

Jobs

$169,000
286.9

192%
$1.17
Fleet conversions – Utah’sLoaf of Bread private fleets are
public and
Truck of Concrete
$450192%
$900
expanding to of Salt Lakeand other alternative fuels. These
·
89% CNG City residents live near a transit stop (Bus
200%
Truck of Concrete
$450
Stop Sign)
Movie Ticket
$9.25
conversions decrease $4.50last year
and 200%
stabilize costs and improve
·
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205%

Contribute more than

$183.6 Billion

$2.25
$900

$4.50

205%

182,618

$24.5 Cents

·
(Piggy Bank)
·
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our air quality. pounds of excess CO2Movie Ticket
·
185 million
from congestion in the

Generate

in additional GDP

$9.25

Salt Lake Metro (Smoggy-Cloud with # in cloud)

$24.5 Cents

Road Condition/
Maintenance Cost

Very Poor

$169,000

Source: Economic Development Rehabilitation
Research Group

6
Rehabilitation
Full study is available at: www.utahtransportation.org
Reconstruction
Preservation
$
$

Very Good

THEN AND NOW:

Very Poor

185 Million
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1997
Increase
Motor Fuel Tax
$24.5 Cents
0%
Median Home Price
$117,600
44%
175% (Not a dollar amount on purpose)
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$1.17
192%
Truck of Concrete
$450
200%
Movie Ticket
$4.50
205%

2013

%

$

0

5

286.9

$2.25

$900

$9.25

Very Poor

Rehabilitation

Road Condition/
Maintenance Cost

$

6

Reconstruction

Preservation

$

1

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Very Good

0

12

1

5


10

15
Years

20

10
25

30

10

Road Condition/
Maintenance Cost

·

n Expanded transit pass access – The agreement between
·
185 million pounds of
Salt Lake City and UTA to providefrom congestion inat a reduced from congestion in the
·
185 million pounds of excess CO2 transit passes theexcess CO2
Salt to all city (Smoggy-CloudSalt Lakecloud) (Smoggy-Cloud with # in cloud)
Lake Metro residents is awith # in Metro
rate
first-in-the-nation approach.
Additionally, there have been major strides through the
THEN AND NOW:
introduction of UTA’s Farepay electronic prepaid, reloadable
THEN AND NOW:
pay cards, and efforts of private and public employers to
support access and utilization of transit.

$

6

10

Rec

Preservation
20

15
Years

$

1

25

30

Estimated pounds of excess CO2
from traffic congestion in the
Salt Lake Metro area in 2011
Very Good

0

5

10

Source: Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI)

15
Years

20


Utah's motor fuel tax has not increased since 1997

0
Increase
%

44 175
Increase
Increase

24.5¢

$117,600

1997

2013

1997

163.4

2013

Median
Home Price

192 200 205
Increase
Increase
Increase

1997

$1.17

2013

UDOT Const.
Index

1997

%

$900

$2.25

286.9

$169.000

24.5¢

Motor
Fuel Tax

%

%

%

%

$9.25

$450

2013

Loaf of
Bread

1997

$4.50

2013

Truck of
Concrete

1997

2013

Movie
Ticket

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Utah Department of Transportation

Utah Tran sportat ion Coalit ion Member ship
Chairs
H. David Burton, Former Presiding Bishop
of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints

Rich Thorn, Associated General
Contractors of Utah
John Tripi, Ames Construction
Con Wadsworth, Ralph L. Wadsworth
Construction

Executive Committee
Larry Anderson, Redmond Minerals
Bob Bonar, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
Paul Campbell, Wheeler Machinery
Brad Chistofferson, Clyde Companies
Scott Parson, Staker Parson Companies
John Pfisterer, Komatsu Equipment
Kyle Phillips, Herzog Contracting Corporation
Mike Seare, Kiewit
Brad Sweet, Granite Construction

Strategic Members
Ron Clegg, Parsons Brinkerhoff
Clayton Gilliland, Stacy & Witbeck
Richard Miller, PARSONS
Supporting Members
Bob Brenner, LiveView Technologies
Clint Ensign, The Sinclair Companies
Brent Jensen, HDR
Michael King, Wilson and Company
Michael S. Lasko, CH2M Hill

Coalition Members
Mike Alter, Kilgore Paving & Maintenance
Ed Cooper, Ash Grove Cement
TJ England, CR England - Global
Transportation
Mark Green, M.C. Green & Sons
Chris Hipwell, Associated Builders and
Contractors of Utah
Syndee Jacques, Jacques & Associates
Sean Jolly, Humana
Jon Nelson, Harris Rebar
Tyler Robirds, HW Lochner
Brent Toller, Western Coating, Inc.
Nathan Wickizer, Cache Valley Electric

Alliance Members
Associated Builders and Contractors of Utah
American Council of Engineering Companies
Associated General Contractors of Utah
SkiUtah
Utah Asphalt Paving Association
Advisory Members
Salt Lake City
Utah League of Cities and Towns
Utah Transit Authority
Utah Department of Transportation
Wasatch Front Regional Council

If you are interested in the Utah Transportation Coalition, visit www.utahtransportation.org.


13

Natural Resource

Business Council

“Utah’s natural
resources provide
Utah families with
unparalleled life
quality and economic
opportunities. We owe
future generations our
best stewardship
efforts to ensure they
enjoy the same
advantages we now
enjoy.”
Senate President
Wayne Niederhauser

The Natural Resource Business
Council represents an inclusive
approach to multiple sectors of
Utah’s economy. The Council is
the guiding body for the water,
clean air, energy and minerals,
and outdoor recreation and
tourism task forces.

n Stewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy passed to
us from preceding generations and is a key component of the state’s economy
and high quality of life. Working together in long-term, prudent and proactive
stewardships are vital in preserving these assets for future generations and
driving economic growth.
n Responsible utilization – Proper development and utilization of Utah’s natural
resources promotes economic development and strengthens Utah.
Polic y Posit ion s
n Public lands – Utah has vast public lands set aside to benefit future generations.
We support efforts to responsibly utilize Utah’s public lands and properly
balance development and conservation. These efforts should be inclusive of all
stakeholders and the public.
n Sustainability – We will promote pro-business and pro-economy best practices
focused on stewardship, utilization and sustainability of our natural resources.

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N a t u r a l Re s o u r c e s

Water
“The Salt Lake
Chamber has a long
history of being
involved in water
issues in Utah—
from the formation
of the Metropolitan
Water District, to
the construction of
major water projects
to use Utah’s
allocation of the
Colorado River.
As our population
continues to grow,
the business
community needs to
engage in this issue
more than ever.”
Lane Beattie, President and CEO,
Salt Lake Chamber

“When the well runs dry, we’ll
know the worth of water.”
Ben Franklin

n Scarce resource – Utah faces dynamic growth and must judiciously utilize and
wisely develop our water resources. Economic growth will be dramatically curtailed
without prudent and swift action to invest in, conserve and manage this precious
and limited resource.
n Balance economic interests – Water is a key driver of Utah’s economy. It provides
recreational opportunities and natural beauty that attracts great companies and
employees. It keeps our communities vital and strong, and is an essential part of
many business processes. We must thoughtfully approach how we manage our
limited water to appropriately balance these economic interests.
n Private solutions – Conservation of water is good business. The Chamber is
committed to promoting best practices and innovation in water utilization for
businesses.
n Disciplined planning and investment – Utah needs a long-term vision to meet our
water needs and protect our water resources. We support efforts to identify and
prioritize new infrastructure for Utah’s water resources, including the development
of a state water strategy.
n Conservation – We support continued efforts in promoting water conservation,
including reducing per-capita consumption by 25 percent by the year 2025
(as compared to the year 2000).


15


Clean Air
“For many Utahns,
clean air is the state’s
most pressing issue.
Cleaning the air will
require each of us to
do our part.”
Robert Grow, President and Chief
Executive Officer, Envision Utah

n Balance economic interests – We must carefully address air quality issues while
minimizing the cost to business. Without action, we may lose federal highway
funding, garner additional regulatory burdens, and impair economic development
and corporate recruitment.
n Private sector solutions – Clean air makes good business sense and the business
community will be a significant part of the solution. We are committed to private
sector initiatives to promote and recognize voluntary clean air practices for
businesses.
n Personal responsibility – We all have a role in keeping our air clean. Businesses,
citizens and government share our roads and breathe the same air. We all should do
our part to clean our air.
Polic y Posit ion s
n Federal regulatory compliance – Utah must meet current federal air quality
standards. Reaching compliance will limit regulatory burdens on businesses and
help secure future federal highway funding. We remain actively engaged and
supportive of the PM2.5 State Implementation Plan and support the proposed
Tier 3 Vehicle Emissions and Fuel Standards Program.
n Economic development – Our air quality has lasting implications on our state’s
ability to retain and attract new businesses and employees. We view efforts to clean
Utah’s air through a lens of economic development.
n Transportation funding – Mobile emissions, specifically from idling, are a significant
contributor to Utah’s air quality challenges. We support increased transportation
funding to improve our transit system and reduce idling on Utah's roadways.
n Cleaner vehicles – We support efforts and incentives to convert a significant amount
of state and private sector fleets to cleaner vehicles. We also support increasing the
availability of natural gas and electric vehicle fueling and charging stations.
n Public awareness and research – We support efforts to help Utah residents better
understand the causes and effects of poor air, including funding research and
promoting voluntary actions to improve air quality.
n Collaborative efforts – We support the efforts by the governor, Legislature, UCAIR
and Envision Utah to work with key stakeholders to craft solutions to improve
Utah’s air.
n Small business focus – We support public policy that facilitates small business
participation in emission reductions and minimizes costs incurred as a result of
further regulations.

16



72

#

Number of
Champions
Five Year Impact of Clear Air Challenge


Saved

n National recognition – The Chamber’s Clean Air
Champions program was recognized as one of the 10
most innovative chamber programs to promote clean
energy and energy efficiency.
n Clear the Air Challenge – In its fifth year, 8,500 Utahns
participated in the month-long campaign to drive
less and drive smarter. In 2013, more than 1.9 million
miles and nearly 170,000 vehicle trips were saved
collectively.
n Transit passes – Several new initiatives through
innovative partnerships debuted to encourage more
Utahns to use public transit. All Salt Lake City residents
will receive heavily discounted passes. Zions Bank
sponsored the RideClear pass program. UTA introduced
the Farepay Card, a more convenient way to pay transit
fares with prepaid, reloadable cards.

Saved

7.1 Million
T r av e l M I LE S

14,033
Cold Starts Avoided

9 Million
Pounds of CO2

600,000
Car Trips

95% of participants engage through their employer
Source of Wasatch Front PM2.5 Emissions

32% 11%
Area Sources
Point

n Last mile – Two programs will help more Utahns
utilize transit as an option for commuting.
GREENbike | SLC Bike Share and Enterprise CarShare
provide commuters with access to transportation in
order to reach their final destinations via transit.

61,108

Eliminated

57%
Mobile

5,000

Number of RideClear one week
complimentary TRAX passes

Carbon Offset of 320
Annual Users

120,000
Number of cars off the road
along Wasatch Front due to
transit commuters

1.5 Auto Travel Lanes Saved by UTA
Commuters Along I-15 Corridor

Source: Clear Air Challenge, Utah Department of Environment Quality, Utah Transit Authority (UTA), GreenBike | SLC Bike Share

Cle an Air Ta sk Force Member ship
Chair: Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com
Desmond J. Barker, Jr., Des Barker Associates
Steve Bergstrom, Intermountain Healthcare
Kip Billings, Wasatch Front Regional Council
Douglas Carver, Carver Energy Services
Jen Colby, University of Utah
Jim Crowder, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Mike Dalley, Staker Parson Companies
Quinn Dietlein, Hale Centre Theatre
Corporation of Utah
Robin Erickson, Utah Clean Cities Coalition

Andrew Gruber, Wasatch Front
Regional Council
Greg Hardy, Chevron
Robert Paine III M.D., University of Utah
- Program for Air Quality, Health, and
Society
Sophia Jackson, Utah Clean Cities Coalition
Kerry E. Kelly, University of Utah - Program
for Air Quality, Health, and Society
G.J. LaBonty, Utah Transit Authority
Rich Lambert, Wells Fargo
Lance Lawrence, Kiewit

Kate Lilja, City of Salt Lake
Jesse Mangum, Jones Lang LaSalle
Erin Mendenhall, Breathe Utah
Christine Osborne, Utah Division of Air
Quality
Angelo Papastamos, UDOT TravelWise
E. Blaine Rawson, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Stephen Sands, Kennecott Utah Copper
Corporation
Elizabeth Schulte, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Sheldon Seitz, After Hours Medical Company
Matt Sibul, Utah Transit Authority

Brett Slack, Comcast Cable Communications
Justin Smart, Penna Powers Brian Haynes
Pike Sowle, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
R. Tee Spjute, Shumway Van & Hansen
Robert Storey, Zions Bank
Ryan Streams, USTAR
Shawn Teigan, Utah Foundation
Shelly Cordon Teuscher, Parsons
Behle & Latimer
Sherry Weaver, Canyons Resort


17


Energy & Minerals
“Responsible
development of
Utah’s natural
resources will fuel
Utah’s economy.
I am committed
to cultivating
productive
partnerships with
the private sector
to make this
happen.”


Governor Gary R. Herbert

n Energy and mineral development – Utah has vast and diverse energy and mineral
resources. We support policies that encourage and facilitate appropriate energy
and mineral production, and that preserve and strengthen Utah’s competitive
advantages.

n Responsible utilization – We support the balanced development of Utah’s rich
energy and mineral resources. Development and wise use of these essential
resources ensures access to reasonably priced energy, creates jobs and provides a
solid foundation for broader economic strength.
n Stewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy passed to us
from preceding generations. We support conservation as well as innovative and
environmentally responsible development of energy and mineral resources and
infrastructure.
Polic y Posit ion s
n Greenhouse gas – Global warming requires global solutions. Any proposed federal
regulation of greenhouse gases must be designed to prevent the transfer of
economic wealth from Utah to other states or nations, minimize economic hardship
on businesses and consumers, and allow for alternative means of compliance. Utah
should not participate in regional greenhouse gas initiatives.
n Nuclear – We support development of nuclear power if economically viable,
including the assessment of economic risks and a policy for safely storing or
reprocessing locally produced spent fuel.

n Responsive regulation – We support regulations that encourage capital investment,
remove uncertainty, improve transparency, reduce the burden on business and
protect the environment. Additionally, rate setting should acknowledge the full cost
of our energy infrastructure and distribution.
n Energy efficiency – We support and will champion efforts to engage and educate
businesses on energy efficiency and cost-effective energy options.
n Accessing energy in the Uinta Basin – Investment and development of Utah’s Uinta
Basin is largely reliant on improvements to the area’s transportation and energy
infrastructure. We support transportation and infrastructure investment in the Uinta
Basin that increases accessibility, improves safety, protects the environment and is
responsive to rural needs.
n Rural economic development – We recognize the vital role rural communities and
businesses play in Utah’s economy, specifically in the energy and mineral sectors.
We are committed to honoring and supporting rural development efforts, including
advancing infrastructure in these areas.

18



Utah Mining/Minerals

291 30,690

Mining operations

Direct jobs

Utah’s Energy Competitive Advantage

5th lowest

average energy prices
in the nation

20,073,000

9

#

$5.6 Billion

short tons of
coal produced
(2011)

13,294

“Clean vehicles” in use

Natural gas
producing state

Economic value generated

187
$29 Billion

%

Possible lost production
due to transportation limitations
in the Uinta Basin

Increase in megawatts
generated from
renewable sources
2006-2010

11

#

88
CNG gas
stations

Crude oil producing state (2,816,000 barrels)

Source: National Mining Association, Energy Information Administration (EIA), Utah Department of Transportation

Energy & Minerals Ta sk Force
Chair: Dr. Laura Nelson, Potash Ridge
Desmond J. Barker, Jr., Des Barker Associates
Kimberly Barnett, Salt Lake County
Rep. Roger E. Barrus, Utah State House of
Representatives
John Baza, Utah Division of Oil, Gas
and Mining
Mayor Ralph Becker, City of Salt Lake
Todd Bingham, Utah Manufacturers
Association
Mike Bodell, Bodell Construction
Bob Bonar, Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort
Mark Brennan, Ames Construction
Kenneth Bullock, Utah League of
Cities & Towns
Rey Butcher, Questar Corporation
Bradley Cahoon, Snell & Wilmer LLP
Douglas Carver, Carver Energy Services
Steven J. Christiansen, Parr Brown
Gee & Loveless
Mark Compton, Utah Mining Association
Denise Dragoo, Snell & Wilmer LLP
Alair Emory, Governor's Office of Energy

Fred Ferguson, Congressman Rob Bishop
First District of Utah
Brandon Finch, Kiewit
Kelly Francone, Energy Strategies LLC
Christian Gardner, Gardner Company
Nick Goodman, CYRQ Energy
Matt Greene, Red Leaf Resources
Scott Hardy, Cicero Group
Jeff Hartley, Red Leaf Resources
Tim Homer, Wasatch Electric
Gary Hoogeveen, Kern River Gas
Transmission Company
Rikki L. Hrenko, Enefit American Oil
Tiffany A. James, Magnum Energy
Kevin Jensen, After Hours Medical Company
David Jensen, Utah Property Managment
Associates
Samantha Mary Julian, Governor's
Office of Energy
Chane Kellerstrass, Kellerstrass Oil Company
John S. Kirkham, Stoel Rives

Christopher Kirkpatrick, Enterprise
Holdings, Inc.
Dennis Klaus, Salt Lake Community College
Scott Lamb, Wadsworth Development Group
Rich Lambert, Wells Fargo
Justin Lawrence, Tesoro Refining &
Marketing
Tammie Lucero, Uintah County Economic
Development
Ron Mangone, Strong & Hanni
Duane Marsala, Marsala & Co
Nathan Marsala, Marsala & Co
Mike McKee, Uintah County Economic
Development
Kirk Morgan, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
Scott W. Parson, Staker Parson Companies
Scott Peters, Environmental Planning
Group, LLC
Gibson Peters, Governor's Office of Energy
Ray Pickup, WCF
Monica Rafferty, Coldwell Banker
Commercial
Bob Reeder, Parsons Behle & Latimer

Debra Rigby, Questar Corporation
Reed Searle, EnergySolutions
Brad Shafer, Rocky Mountain Power
Amanda Smith, Department of
Environmental Quality
Cody Stewart, Governor's Office
Ryan Streams, USTAR
Greg Sutherland, Senator Mike Lee
David L. Taylor, Rocky Mountain Power
Shawn Teigan, Utah Foundation
Chad Teply, Rocky Mountain Power
Shelly Teuscher, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Roger O. Tew, VanCott
Brok Thayn, Hunt Electric, Inc.
Kevin Townsend, Merrill Lynch
Wick Udy, Jones Lang LaSalle
Michael Vaughan, Rio Tinto - Kennecott
Utah Copper
A. Richard Walje, Rocky Mountain Power
Alan J. Walker, Utah Energy Triangle (USTAR)
Alan Westenskow, Zions Bank
Brian Wilkinson, Wilkinson Ferrari & Co.
Maura Yates, SunEdison


19


Outdoor

Recreation & Tourism
"Utah's world-class
outdoor recreation
and tourism fuel our
economy and create
a great quality of
life. For Utahns,
life elevated is more
than a brand —
it’s our way of life.”
Vicki Varela, Managing Director of
Tourism, Film and Global Branding,
State of Utah

n Economic value – Outdoor recreation and tourism represent robust business
sectors that benefit both urban and rural Utah. We view efforts to enhance these
industries as vital to economic development.
n Responsible stewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy
passed to us from preceding generations. We support conservation as well as firstrate access to Utah’s great outdoors for recreation.
n National and state parks – Utah’s national and state parks attract millions of
visitors annually, and are a significant contribution to urban and rural Utah. We
support policy to enhance and promote these precious natural resources.
n Industry Task Force – The Salt Lake Chamber will form an outdoor recreation and
tourism industry task force to support and foster growth in these key sectors of our
economy. We value and will collaborate with key partners, including the Governor’s
Office of Economic Development, Office of Outdoor Recreation, Office of Global
Branding, Tourism and Film, SkiUtah, Utah Tourism Industry Coalition, and Visit
Salt Lake, among others.
n Life Elevated® – Utah is competing on a global stage for tourism, business and
investment. We support additional funding to promote Utah’s natural beauty
to attract tourism and businesses. We also support long-term efforts and
commitments to expand Utah’s tourism marketing, including the Tourism
Marketing Performance Fund (TMPF).
n Mountain transportation system – We support efforts to explore transportation
options in the Wasatch Mountains that increase accessibility, are a net-positive for
the environment, encourage transit, enhance Utah’s global brand,
and pass a rigorous environmental
and local process.

7.4 Billion

$

Traveler spending
for 2012

20


1.2 Billion

$

Consumer spending on
outdoor products


More than

200,000
direct jobs in
outdoor recreation,
travel and
tourism-related
industries in Utah

14

Utah’s

osted
ski resorts h

Million
4

17.6 Million

recreation visits were made to Utah’s five
national parks, seven national monuments,
two national recreation areas, one national
historic site and 43 state parks
Source: Utah Office of Tourism, Outdoor Industry Association

13 season

g the 2012r days durin
skie

$

1

$

1

$
1
1$
$
1 1

$

For every $1 invested in
advertising the average 2012 ROI
in tax dollars to the state was

5.42

$


21

Health System

Reform

“Utah’s health system
is the envy of the
nation. By partnering
with employers, we
can continue to
improve our health
system and provide
even better outcomes
at lower costs.”
Greg Bell, President and CEO, Utah
Hospital Association

n Reform based on market principles – We support reform that applies market
principles to contain costs and improve health. Such reform includes increasing
transparency of cost and quality, as well as fostering competition and providing
incentives for patients, doctors, hospitals and insurers to utilize resources in ways
that lead to measurably better outcomes.
n Controlling costs – We support bold action to contain unsustainable health care costs.
n Health of Utahns – A healthy workforce is necessary to a productive business
community. We support reform that addresses the growing epidemic of obesity and
lifestyle-induced diseases and results in better health for Utahns.
Polic y Posit ion s
n The Health System Reform Business Bill of Rights and Responsibilities summarizes
the Chamber’s position on health system reform efforts and is available at
www.slchamber.com/healthreform.
n Medicaid expansion – We favor a measured approach to Medicaid expansion that
recognizes the necessity of balancing the financial resources of the state with the
needs of Utahns. Our community is stronger when we provide access to health
coverage for the poorest among us. This measured approach also includes efforts
to apply market principles to Medicaid expansion, such as utilizing Medicaid dollars
through the employer market or a health insurance exchange.
n Repeal of the Medical Device Tax – We support the repeal of the 2.3 percent medical
device excise tax on gross revenue that was passed in the Affordable Care Act. This
tax will impede American innovation that creates jobs and saves lives. It will also
result in layoffs at medical device manufacturing companies.
n Avenue H – We support Utah's small business health insurance marketplace as a
significant option for meeting employer and employee needs for health insurance
n Autism treatment – Autism spectrum disorders impact all Utahns. We support
informed action that helps address this very real problem. The cost of addressing
these disorders should be shared by all Utahns and should not be financed through
an insurance mandate.
n Directly engage employers – As the largest payer in the health
system, employers must strategically expend financial
resources. In 2014, we will facilitate employer engagement
in health care spending to control costs and increase quality.
Furthermore, we will continue to improve the Employer
Toolbox, which has become a vital resource for employers.
www.slchamber.com/toolbox

22


H e a lt h S y s t e m Re f o r m

90

Lowest
health care
costs in the
nation

%

2

#

Invest an additional $11.3 Billion for a total of $54.7 billion

$1,800

182,618 Jobs (same Icons as growth jobs)
·
(Piggy Bank)
·
Up at a angle)
·
89% of Salt Lake City residents live near a transit stop (Bus
Stop Sign)
·


·
185 million pounds of excess CO2 from congestion in the
Salt Lake Metro (Smoggy-Cloud with # in cloud)

Amount Utahns spend per
capita on health care

THEN AND NOW:


–substantially

Item
1997
Increase
Motor Fuel Tax
$24.5 Cents
0%
Median Home Price
$117,600
44%
175% (Not a dollar amount on purpose)
Loaf of Bread
$1.17
192%
Truck of Concrete
$450
200%
Movie Ticket
$4.50
205%

2013

%

$24.5 Cents
$169,000
286.9

less than the national average
$2.25

$900

$9.25

Very Poor

of Chamber members feel that providing health care
coverage for their employees is very important

State for
employer
sponsored
coverage

Rehabilitation

$

Road Condition/
Maintenance Cost

1

#

UNIFED PLAN LOGO:

6

Sixth healthiest state
Reconstruction

Preservation

$

Very Good
0

$

1
5

10

15
Years

20

10
25

30

Source: Kaiser Family Foundation, Salt Lake Chamber, United Health Foundation

He alth System Reform Ta sk Force
Co-chair: Marc Bennett, Healthinsight
Co-chair: Andrew Croshaw, Leavitt Partners
Past chair: Rich McKeown, Leavitt Partners
Nancy Adams, LDS Hospital
Dr. Ted Adams, LDS Hospital
Clay Alger, Shumway Van & Hansen
Ron Andus, McKesson Pharmacuetical
Verna Askwig, Wadsworth Development
Group
Heather Austin, Utah Transit Authority
Bill Barnes, Intermountain Healthcare
William J. Biddle, BC Technical, Inc.
Doug Boudreaux, MountainStar - HCA
Mountain Division
Terry H. Buckner, The Buckner Company
David J. Castleton, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Sen. Allen Christensen, Utah State Senate
Bill D. Crim, United Way of Salt Lake
Jennifer B. Danielson, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
Chris DeLaMare, Gold Cross Services
Sheryl Dobson-Wainwright, SDW consultants
Nathan Dorsey, Shumway Van & Hansen
Teresa Ellis, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
David Entwistle, University of Utah Hospitals
and Clinics

Michael Erdmann, RBM Building Services Inc.
Jerianne Gerloff, Pfizer Inc.
David Gessel, UHA, Utah Hospitals &
Health Systems Association
Paul Glauser, Staker Parson Companies
Terry Graft, Wal-Mart Stores
John Hanshaw, MountainStar - HCA
Mountain Division
R. Kelly Harris, Harris Financial Utah
Earl Hurst, Moreton & Company
Scott Hymas, RC Willey Home Furnishings
Emily Jackson, Snell & Wilmer LLP
Lynda Jeppesen, Larry H. Miller Group of
Companies
Fred Lampropoulos, Merit Medical
Systems, Inc.
Gary Larcenaire, Valley Behavioral Health
David D. Larsen, Aerojet Rocketdyne
Corporation
Eric Leavitt, Leavitt Group
R. Chet Loftis, PEHP
Nancy Malecker, Utah Transit Authority
Pete McCabe, GE Healthcare Surgery
James McDougal, Light Touch Medical
Aesthetics

Janet Metcalf, The Buckner Company
Stephan Micklos, Merrill Lynch
Donna Milavetz, MD, MPH, OnSite Care
Scott Milton, UPS
Doug Moody, Solution Services, Inc.
William Moreton, Moreton & Company
Dr. Sean J. Mulvihill, University of Utah
Kathleen Murphy, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
Steve Neeleman, HealthEquity
Meredith Nickle, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
Teri Olsen, University of Utah
Scarlett Pate, Bonneville International
Corporation
David Patton, Utah Department of Health
Ray Pickup, WCF
Greg Poulsen, Intermountain Healthcare
Russ Raddon, Humana
Brandon Rawlins, Jones Lang LaSalle
Chris Redgrave, Zions Bank
Janet Root, PhD, Utah Health Information
Network
Rep. Dean Sanpei, Utah State House of
Representatives
Lindsey Shumway, Shumway Van & Hansen

Cheryl Smith, Questar Corporation
Dana Smith, Dental Select
Michael Sonntag, Bear River Mutual
Insurance Company
Mark Stimpson, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
Jill Taylor, KeyBank of Utah
Shelly Teuscher, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Norman Thurston, Utah Department of Health
Steven E. Tyler, Holland & Hart
Dr. Rachot Vacharothone, After Hours
Medical Company
David P. Vanderwarker, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
Blake Watkins, Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc
Company
Gary Wight, Kipp and Christian, P.C.
Trent Wignall, Parallel HR Solutions, Inc.
JaeLynn Williams, 3M Health Information
Systems
Roberta Williams, American Express
Centurion Bank
Suzanne Winters, USTAR


23

Downtown
"Salt Lake City is a
major gateway to the
rest of Utah. Bringing
visitors to Salt Lake
City and the rest of
the state enhances
our visibility and
reputation as business
and family friendly.
As we continue to
focus on energy
and technology
development, we
must also strengthen
tourism.”
Speaker Rebecca Lockhart

n Statewide economic and cultural center – A vibrant metropolitan center is an
important economic engine for the entire region. Downtown Salt Lake City is the
regional metropolitan center for culture, commerce and entertainment. Celebrating
a long legacy as Utah’s historic center for finance, law, media and creative
enterprise, downtown has reinvented itself in a dramatic transformation over the
past decade.
n Downtown development – In partnership with the Downtown Alliance, we support
investments and policies that reinforce downtown Salt Lake City’s position as a
regional urban center for culture, commerce and entertainment.
n Convention industry – The Salt Lake Chamber encourages policies that promote
the growth of our state’s convention and tourism industries. To that end, we
support a convention center hotel so long as the financing is privately led. Public
financial support should be devoted to a public purpose, and be limited and
consistent with financing used for other significant privately led projects in Salt
Lake City. We also support local and state policies that create a more welcoming
and vibrant nightlife experience for locals and visitors alike.
n Dynamic urban living – We encourage policies and investments that support
downtown’s role as a vibrant and diverse residential community. We oppose
local regulations, taxes or fees that discourage private investment in urban
residential projects.
n Depot District – The Gateway development created a strong foundation for this
burgeoning entrepreneurial district. Private and public resources should continue
to be devoted to transit-oriented development. We support new resources
and approaches to help service providers and their clients address issues of
homelessness and vagrancy. A public market will also act as a catalyst for
transforming this important neighborhood.
n Grand Boulevards District – The Grand Boulevards act as the main arteries in and
out of Utah’s capital city, serving thousands of drivers every day. State Street, 400
South, Beck Street, 500 South and 600 South require a consensus-driven, strategic
approach along with additional public and private investment to create a more
dignified, green and monumental entrance for Utah’s urban center.
n Regional rail – Great progress has been made on regional rail that connects
downtown to the Wasatch Front. We support future projects, such as a downtown
streetcar and connector, which will spur further infill development and better
connect residents, workers and visitors to downtown destinations. We also support
further expansion of the GREENbike | SLC Bike Share program as an integral part of
regional transit.

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30
20

Downtown

10
0

1980 100

1990

90

100

2000

100

88.4%

100
79.0%

80

2012

77.6%

Percent of 70
population living in urban areas 88.4%
in Utah
90
90
60
79.0%
79.0%
80
80
100
77.6%
76.2% 77.6%
76.2%
50
88.4%
7090
70
40
79.0%
30

6080

20

5070

10

4060

77.6%

40
88.4%
1980
30

0

3050
76.2%
2040

1990

76.2%

79.0%

80

77.6%

46.5

76.2%

1980

2000

88.4%
Convention Industry
70
60
50
40
30

2000

10

2012

0

10
0

1980

70

79.0%
77.6%

60

$298,082,850
40

2012

30

20

0

1990

1980

2000 1990
2000

Downtown Resident Goals

5,000

2000

90
80

10

0
1990 1980

1980

100

50

1990

10

020

%

of attendees
estimated to return
after attending a
convention

20

20

1030

1990

60 77.6%
50

88.4%

90

76.2%

2012 2000
2012

*Based on lost city-wide conventions and average
visitor spending habits during convention stays

10,000

2012

2013

1990

2010-2013 total lost business
without convention hotel*

2012

2020

100
80

.6 Milolitoln
$793
a
88.4%

90

79.0%

70
60
50
40
30
20

77.6%

10
0

20,000
2040

Source: Downtown Alliance, Visit Salt Lake, Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Tax Commission

1980

1990

76.2%

$781,793,600

013 t
2012-2 struction
con
under- roject value
p
or new owntown
in d
2000

2012

2012 select
retail sales

94,000

Daily commutes on 500 and 600 south

n City of learning – Neumont University, a leading computer
science institution, relocated its Utah campus into the
former Salt Lake Tribune building at 143 S. Main and
opened its doors in June of 2013. The building was
renovated to contain 16 high-tech classrooms, labs,
common areas and housing for more than 85 students.
Located in the heart of downtown, the project contributes
vibrancy and youth, bringing 500 students daily to
downtown’s active atmosphere. We also value downtown’s
relationship with Salt Lake Community College, LDS
Business College, Brigham Young University and the
University of Utah.

n Public Safety Building – Opening in summer of 2013, the
new Public Safety Building is the first public safety building
in the nation to generate as much energy as it uses. It
houses Salt Lake City Police, Fire, SLC 911 Dispatch and an
Emergency Operations Center.
n Arts and cultural facilities – Downtown is home to worldclass arts and cultural facilities, continuing to expand and
improve its venues. In 2013, Ballet West and the Salt Lake
County Center for the Arts formed a partnership to renovate
The Capitol Theatre and build a $33.4 million addition
adjacent to the existing historical theatre. Design plans for
the $116 million new Utah Performing Arts Center design
were unveiled in April of 2013 with the project set to break
ground in January of 2014.

Downtown Alliance Board of Trustees
Leaders
Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Salt Lake
Chamber / Downtown Alliance
Peggy Lander, Chair, Downtown Alliance
Jason Mathis, Executive Director,
Downtown Alliance

Downtown Alliance Board of Trustees
Christy Alter, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
John Dahlstrom, Wasatch Properties
Jim Divver, Zions Bank
Kent Gibson, Capstone Management

Molly Mazzolini, Infinite Scale Design
Jim Olson, Utah Jazz
Gary Porter, The Church of Jesus  Christ
of Latter-day Saints
Vasilios Priskos, InterNet Properties
Linda Wardell, City Creek Center

Ex Officio Board Members
D.J. Baxter, Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City
Scott Beck, Visit Salt Lake
Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City
Babs Delay, Downtown Retail Merchants Association
Council Member Luke Garrott, Salt Lake City Council
Mayor Ben McAdams, Salt Lake County


25

20

International
“Every major policy
issue supported by the
Salt Lake Chamber
is critical to Utah’s
international
competitiveness.
Whether it be
health care costs,
infrastructure,
education, water,
clean air, energy or
other pressing issues,
they are all key
ingredients to
succeeding in the
global marketplace.”
Scott Anderson, Chair, World Trade
Center Utah, CEO, Zions Bank

n Open markets – We support public policy that encourages open markets and the
full participation of Utah businesses in the global marketplace.
n Global perspective – Public policy must take into account the global
nature of competition and empower Utah businesses to succeed
in the world economy.  
n Transportation infrastructure – The efficient movement of
goods, services and people throughout our economy is a key
driver to our international competitiveness. We support efforts to
sustain and enhance our international competitiveness through
20
disciplined investments in our transportation infrastructure,
including our international airport, freight ways, highways and .8
13
roads, and transit system.
15

19.2

n Invest in education – Utah’s greatest export is the minds0of our youth.
1 .3
10
We must continue to prioritize the education of the next workforce
to stay competitive. We support efforts to invest in Utah's education
6.8
system, specifically in STEM, and also 5 provide better access to
to
international learning.
2010

2012

2008

0
2–6
n Business exposure to international opportunities00The future
growth of Utah’s exports and competitive advantages rely on global
partnerships. We support continued efforts to build these partnerships
through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and World
Trade Center Utah via trade missions, hosting dignitaries and providing
seminars on international trade opening markets, building relationships
and creating jobs.

Crossroads of the World

Utah's Total Value of
Merchandise E xports
20

19.2
15

13.8

20

10

15
5

Utah is a leader in logistics

0
10

19.2

6.8

13.8
2006

2008
10.3 2010

2012

Billions of Dollars

5

26

10.3

6.8

Source: International Trade Administration


0

2006

2008

2010

2012

I n t e r n at io n a l
20
15
10

1

20

6.8

5

15
20

0

20
19.2

19.2

15

13.8
10

10.3
6.8

5

20

2006

2008

5
2012
5

2010

0

15

13.8
10
5

13.8 19.2

15
10

0

20

15 20
10

19.2
0

10

2008

10

2006

2008

2010

2012

Utah Companies Export

Civilian
Aircraft Parts

UK

I

Hong Kong

I

Canada

$16 Billion 350,000
Salt Lake City Metro Exports

2008

2010

Utah Jobs Connected to Trade

2012

2012

Food
Products

Travel

Top Countries for Trade:

+

2010

Utah’s Top Service Exports

2006

Primary Computer/Electronic Chemicals
Metals
Products

3,500

2008

6.8

0

2008

10.3

10.3

5

2006

19.2

6.8

0
2008 2010 2012 2012 13.8
2010
2006

2006
2006

0

10.3

5

6.8
15

6.8

5

15

10.3

6.8

6.8

19.2
13.8

10.3 13.8

20

Utah’s Top Merchandise Exports
0

200610.3 2

10

I

India

I

China

Salt Lake Foreign
Trade Zone

Software

130

Languages Spoken

20,000

Dual Immersion Students
Learning Spanish, Chinese,
French and Portuguese

Source: International Trade Administration, Business Roundtable, University of Utah, Utah State Office of Education

World Trade Center Utah Board of Director s
Chair: A. Scott Anderson, Zions Bank, Chair
Vice chair: Lew Cramer, Coldwell Banker Commercial Intermountain
Dave Clark, Zions Bank
Gary Crittenden, Huntsman Gay Global Capital
Spencer P. Eccles, Governor's Office of Economic Development

Mark Garfield, Zions Bank
Natalie Gochnour, Salt Lake Chamber, University of Utah
Dean Luikart, Wells Fargo
Greg Miller, Larry H. Miller Group of Companies
Gary Porter, LDS Church
Paul Savage, Kirton & McConkie

Ex Officio
Jeff Edwards, Economic Development Corporation of Utah
Richard Nelson, Utah Technology Council


27

Immigration
“Utah businesses
are counting on our
elected leaders in
Washington to act
on immigration
reform. An improved
immigration system
is critical to the
well-being and
future growth of
our economy.”

n The Utah Compact – The five principles articulated in the Utah Compact remain our
guiding principles in regard to immigration reform. The full text of the compact is
available at www.utahcompact.com.
Polic y Posit ion s
n Mandatory electronic verification – We support a national electronic verification
system for new employees that reduces the existing regulatory burden on
businesses and includes national visa reform. We oppose revocation of business
licenses as a penalty for non-compliance.
n Federal solutions – Immigration is a federal issue. We call on our federal
delegation to fix America’s broken immigration system and advance broad
immigration reform that is consistent with the principles of the Utah Compact.
n Western States Coalition – Utah’s neighboring states have taken a similar
stance towards the immigration discussion. We will work to build a coalition with
business, political and religious leaders in Idaho, Nevada, Montana, New Mexico,
Wyoming, Colorado and Arizona that supports federal immigration reform.

Chris Gamvroulas, President,
Ivory Development

24,807

Estimated number of jobs immigration reform would create in Utah
Source: American Action Network

Immigrat ion Ta sk Force Member ship
Chair: Timothy M. Wheelwright,
Durham Jones & Pinegar, P.C.
Carlos Alegre, Granite Construction Company
Michael Arrett, Northwood Dairy Sales
Brian Bethers, 1-800-Contacts
Todd R. Bingham, Utah Manufacturers
Association
Company
Patrick Burt, Kipp and Christian, P.C.
Diego H. Carroll, Parsons Brinckerhoff

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Mark Compton, Utah Mining Association
Spencer P. Eccles, Eccles Foundation
Clint W. Ensign, Sinclair Companies
Elizabeth Garbe, United Way of Salt Lake
Bryson Garbett, Garbett Homes
Sharon Garn, Senator Orrin G. Hatch
Terry Grant, Wells Fargo
Tom Guinney, Gastronomy
Tyler Harvey, Wells Fargo
Chris Hipwell, ABC-Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc.
Tom N. Hori, REDCON
Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com
Jason Keith, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.


Bill Lee, Senator Mike Lee
Ted McAleer, USTAR
Roger J. McConkie, Prince Yeates
Lynn C. McMurray, Kirton McConkie
Barbara Melendez, Kuck Immigration
Partners
Doug Moody, Solution Services, Inc.
Kirk Morgan, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
David Nixon, Jones Lang LaSalle
Brett Okland, Okland Construction Company
Genevie Olivares, Shumway Van & Hansen
Roger Parsell, Sysco Intermountain
Ray Pickup, WCF
Stan Rasmussen, Sutherland Institute

Mike Reberg, Matheson, Jim
Alan Rindlisbacher, Layton Construction
Company
Rebecca Sanchez, Salt Lake County
Mayor's Office
Jennifer Seelig, 1-800-Contacts
Jennifer G. Somers, Congressman Rob
Bishop First District of Utah
Alice Steiner, Utah Transit Authority
Paul Torres, Manuel's Fine Foods
Roger Tsai, Holland & Hart
Steven E. Tyler, Holland & Hart
Jon Warburton, After Hours Medical Company
Winston Wilkinson, Salt Lake County
Joe Zeidner, 1-800-Contacts

Small Business
n Lifeblood of the Utah economy – Approximately 700,000 Utahns are employed
by approximately 68,000 small businesses. Helping entrepreneurs start and grow
existing businesses is an important aspect of economic development.
n Efficient government interaction – We support further streamlining of government
interactions for small business and easing regulatory burdens that hinder
economic expansion and job growth.
2014 Polic y Priorit ies
n Support for key small business development programs – We support funding
for programs in the small business sector with quantifiable and significant
achievement including, Utah’s Business Resource Centers, Small Business
Development Centers, and the Business Expansion and Retention Program.
We also support the development of incubators and expansion of business
development centers to spur job growth from our small business sector.
n Benefit corporation designation – We support an optional state business
registration option for public benefit corporations. Designation as a benefit
corporation would allow entrepreneurs to pursue non-traditional business
objectives.
n Small business funding and development – We support efforts to enhance the
ability of entrepreneurs to access capital and grow our economy. Specifically, we
support allowing small businesses to refinance owner-occupied commercial real
estate and innovative crowdfunding investment provisions.
n Women’s Business Center – In 2013, the Salt Lake Chamber Women’s Business
Center (WBC) provided more than 540 hours of counseling to nearly 200 new small
business clients, resulting in the creation of 24 new businesses. In total, the WBC
provided training to nearly 4,300 people in 2013.
n Small Business Department – The Chamber created a small business department to
help create more efficiency in small business development efforts, grow resources
available to small businesses across the state and help foster job growth.

79

%

“As a statewide
business organization
representing more
than 7,850 members,
the Salt Lake
Chamber advocates
for businesses of all
sizes and industries.
While our major
advocacy efforts
in areas such as
health reform,
transportation and
education benefit
all Utah business,
we are particularly
mindful of the
small business
community and
its unique needs.”
Lori Chillingworth, Executive Vice
President Small Business Banking,
Zions Bank and Salt Lake Chamber
Public Policy Chair

Members with 100 employees or fewer


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S a lt L a k e Ch a m b e r 2 0 1 3 – 2 0 1 4 E x e c u t i v e B OA R D
Terry H. Buckner, The Buckner Company
Lori Chillingworth, Zions Bank
John Dahlstrom, Wasatch Properties
Spencer P. Eccles, Governor's Office of Economic Development
Kent Gibson, Capstone Property Management

Gordy Haycock, Grant Thornton LLP
Victor Ingalls, American Express Centurion Bank
Fred Lampropoulos, Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Peggy Lander, Richter7
Eric Leavitt, Leavitt Group

Brent Low, MediaOne of Utah
Molly Mazzolini, Infinite Scale
Keith McMullin, Deseret Management Corporation
Ray Pickup, WCF
Stephen Sands, Rio Tinto - Kennecott Utah Copper
A. Richard Walje, Rocky Mountain Power
Bert R. Zimmerli, Intermountain Healthcare

S a lt L a k e Ch a m b e r 2 0 1 3 – 2 0 1 4 B o a rd o f G o v e r n o r s
Don H. Adams, Bear River Mutual
Insurance Company
John A. Adams, Ray Quinney & Nebeker
Abby Albrecht, Granite Construction Company
Pres. Stan L. Albrecht, Utah State University
Michael Allegra, Utah Transit Authority
Christy Alter, Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Larry Anderson, Redmond Minerals
Lisa Arnett, Prescott Muir Architects
Jim Balderson, Jones Lang LaSalle
Jon Ballantyne, Petersen Incorporated
D.J. Baxter, Redevelopment Agency of
Salt Lake City
Scott Beck, Visit Salt Lake, The Convention
and Visitors Bureau
Mayor Ralph Becker, City of Salt Lake
Brian Bethers, 1-800-Contacts
Mark H. Bouchard, CBRE
President Robert Brems, Utah College of
Applied Technology
Bryce Buchanan, PricewaterhouseCoopers
Company
Dan Buning, Accretive Health
Keith M. Buswell, Wadman Corporation
Sheila Camarella, KeyBank of Utah
Dale Campbell, R&O Construction Company
Andy Carroll, REAL Salt Lake / Rio Tinto
Stadium
Lee Carter, UBS Bank USA
Sam W. Clark Jr. , Dale Barton Agency
Jerry Cook, Interform
Dean Cottle, Robert W. Baird & Co.
Lew Cramer, Coldwell Banker Commericial
Michael Dale, New Media Strategists
Bob Dalley, Deseret Power
Jennifer B. Danielson, Regence BlueCross
BlueShield of Utah
Ray Dardano, Marlin Business Bank
Ingolf de Jong, GENCOMM
Joy de Lisser, ATK Aerospace Structures

Jim Divver, Zions Bank
Alex Dunn, Vivint
Rebecca Dutson, United Way of Salt Lake
Corporation of Utah
Gary England, Headwaters
TJ England, CR England - Global
Transportation
Clint W. Ensign, Sinclair Companies
David Entwistle, University of Utah
Hospitals and Clinics
KC Ericksen, Orbit Irrigation Products
Raymond J. Etcheverry, Parsons
Behle & Latimer
Rick Folkerson, Ken Garff Automotive Group
Rob S. Fox, Brahma Group
Chris Gamvroulas, Ivory Homes
Luke Garrott, Salt Lake City Council
Leo Gonzalez, Bailac
Lisa Gough, Sysco Intermountain
Bill Haberstock, Keystone Aviation
Jonathan Hafen, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless
Neil Hafer, Enterprise Holdings, Inc.
John Hanshaw, MountainStar - HCA
Mountain Division
Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific Railroad
R. Kelly Harris, Harris Financial Utah
Brent Hatch, ProFire Energy
Pres. Matthew Holland, Utah Valley
University
Gary Hoogeveen, Kern River Gas
Transmission Company
Tom N. Hori, REDCON
Mark Howell, AmericanWest Bank
Kirk Huffaker, Utah Heritage Foundation
Scott Hymas, RC Willey Home Furnishings
Eric Isom, CenturyLink
Graden P. Jackson, Strong & Hanni
Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com
Richard H. Johnson II, Stoel Rives
Sean Jolley, Humana
Sen. Patricia Jones, Dan Jones & Associates

Stephen J. Hershey Kroes, Utah Foundation
Bob Lake, Eide Bailly
Charlie Lansche, Fidelity Investments
Gary Larcenaire, Valley Mental Health
Chris Lee, Deseret Management Corporation
Pres. Brian Levin-Stankevich,
Westminster College
David Lockwood, EnergySolutions
Daniel C. Lofgren, Cowboy Partners
Steve Lundgren, Marriott Hotels
Al Manbeian, GPS Capital Markets, Inc.
Bill Manning, REAL Salt Lake / Rio Tinto
Stadium
Mayor Ben McAdams, Salt Lake County
Rich McKeown, Leavitt Partners
Kyle McSlarrow, Comcast Cable
Communications
Barbara Melendez, Kuck Immigration
Partners
Mike Moffitt, Gold Cross Services
Richard R. Nelson, Utah Technology Council
Sterling W. Nielsen, Mountain America
Credit Union Corporate
Brett Okland, Okland Construction Company
Jim Olson, Utah Jazz
Troy Olson, Les Olson Company
Pres. David Pershing, University of Utah
Ray Pickup, WCF
Walter J. Plumb III, Plumb Holdings
Gary B. Porter, Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints
Dean Taylor Randall, David Eccles
School of Business
Chris Redgrave, Zions Bank
Robin Rockwood, Federal Reserve Bank of
San Francisco / Salt Lake City Branch
Dr. Ronald Ruff, Mountain Medical
Melissa Schick, PSAV
Don Schulthies, Wal-Mart Stores
Michael Seare, Kiewit
Daniel Shapiro, eBay
Eric Shaw, City of Salt Lake
Randy Shumway, Cicero Group

John Spigiel, Watson Laboratories
Steven Stauffer, Grant Thornton LLP
Joe Tomon, Proctor & Gamble
Paul Torres, Manuel's Fine Foods
Mark Tuffin, Smith's Food & Drug Stores
Dr. Rachot Vacharothone, After Hours
Medical Company
Vicki Varela, Utah Office of Global
Branding, Tourism and Film
Jack Vines III, Verisk Health
Kip Wadsworth, Ralph L. Wadsworth
Construction
Dean Jin Wang, Westminster College
John W. Ward, Harmons
Mike L. Washburn, Thanksgiving Point
Glen Watkins, Jones Waldo Holbrook
& McDonough
Michael Weinholtz, CHG Healthcare Services
Grant S. Whitaker, Utah Housing Corporation
Company
Dr. Charles A. Wight, Weber State University
Brent Williams, Dental Select
JaeLynn Williams, 3M Health Information
Systems
Jody L. Williams, Holland & Hart
Superintendent McKell Withers, Salt Lake
City School District
Andrea P. Wolcott, Federal Reserve Bank of
San Francisco / Salt Lake City Branch
Todd Wolfenbarger, Summit Group
Edgar Wright, Pepsi Beverages Company
Craig Zollinger, Chase

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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