Salt Lake Chamber

DEREK MILLER:

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Founded in 2022, Rasa Public Benefit Corporation helps people get a fresh start by clearing their criminal records. Using legal expertise and smart technology, they make opportunities more accessible, helping individuals, families, and communities thrive. Founder and CEO, Noella Sudbury, joins us with more.

NOELLA SUDBURY:

At Rasa we believe people should be judged for their potential, not their past.

One in three adults has a criminal record, and for many, that record becomes a lifelong barrier to jobs, housing, and opportunity.

We built Rasa to change that. We combine modern technology with lawyers to help people understand what is on their criminal record and if eligible, move through the legal record expungement process in a way that is affordable, easy, and human.

Our platform guides people step by step, making the process simpler, faster, and more accessible than ever before.

This work matters not just to the people we serve, but to Utah’s business community and beyond.

Clearing records opens doors for qualified, motivated workers, strengthens families, helps employers address workforce shortages, and helps communities thrive.

If you or someone you love is struggling with a criminal record, you’re not alone. Start today.

DEREK MILLER:

Rasa is changing the way Utah approaches second chances, turning legal obstacles into opportunities. Learn more about their services and impact at rasa-legal.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/22/26

DEREK MILLER:

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Pierpont Place, winner of the Salt Lake Chamber’s 2025 Icon Award, marks its 20th anniversary this December. As a full-service venue, it hosts and designs events from small intimate gatherings to large extravagant celebrations. With a creative team of designers, planners and event pros, whose expertise ensures each event is unforgettable. CEO and Lead Designer, Janice Boes, joins us with more.

JANICE BOES:

Pierpont Place, “Salt Lake’s premier event venue,” offers a customizable, versatile and full service space for weddings, corporate events, birthdays, special celebrations or parties of any kind.

Located in the heart of downtown, our modern venue offers flexibility and a very personalized experience for every event, whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand gala. We can host up to 500 guests in a mix-and-mingle style or 250 banquet style.

Our extensive inventory and creative expertise, combined with an award-winning team, guarantees every detail is flawless.

At Pierpont Place, we are bringing to the table two decades of exceptional service, customization and innovative design that set us apart as the top choice for a memorable, one of a kind event your guests will be talking about for years to come.

DEREK MILLER:

Pierpont Place brings people together, creating unforgettable events while supporting and collaborating with Utah’s local vendors and businesses. By celebrating connection and community, this talented small business provides a positive impact across the state. Learn more on their website – PierpontPlace.com. I’m Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/21/26

DEREK MILLER:

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. As Utah's population ages, there’s a growing need for highly trained healthcare professionals. Since 1998, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions has trained practitioners, educators, and leaders advancing evidence-based, compassionate care. President and CEO, Cameron Martin, joins us with more.

CAMERON MARTIN:

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is a graduate-level healthcare university with a mission to improve the human condition by developing healthcare professionals and leaders to advance evidence-based practice.

The University offers 24 doctoral and master’s degrees and 25 certificates across program clusters such as physical therapy, physician assistant studies, optometry, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, health sciences, and counseling.

RMU provides flexible online, in-person, and hybrid pathways so working clinicians can continue serving their communities while advancing their education.

RMU also operates six community health clinics where no one is turned away — if a community member needs help, they receive it.

The clinics provide essential community care and an opportunity for hands-on learning for RMU students.

As a self-sustaining proprietary university, RMU pays its taxes and receives no taxpayer dollars, allowing it to stay agile and respond quickly to Utah’s healthcare workforce needs. To learn more, visit rm.edu.

DEREK MILLER:

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions is making a real difference by helping train healthcare professionals for in-demand jobs and stay true to their values of service, evidence-based practice, and improving lives. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/20/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For over a century, the Utah Association of CPAs has served as the voice of the accounting profession in our state. From tax season to strategic business consulting, CPAs are essential to Utah’s economic health. UACPA CEO, Susan Speirs , joins us with more.

SUSAN SPEIRS:

In a rapidly changing economy, CPAs are essential to success in businesses and personal finances. We are strategic advisors, financial navigators, and guardians of the public trust.

With more than 3,000 members across the state, the UACPA supports professionals in public accounting, industry, government, education, and in the nonprofit community.

Our mission is to ensure that Utah’s CPAs have the advocacy, training, and connections needed to help our businesses and clients succeed.

Recently, we’ve been focused on supporting the future of the profession by modernizing the pathway to licensure.

Not only are we ensuring that we attract the best and brightest talent to the profession, we are also maintaining the high standards that the public relies on.

Whether it’s helping a startup navigate business structure or auditing a Fortune 500 company, Utah CPAs are the backbone of financial integrity in our state.

Learn more at UACPA.org.

DEREK MILLER:

There are currently over 6,200 active CPA licenses in Utah, supporting businesses of every size. The UACPA continues to lead the way in professional education and advocacy, ensuring that Utah remains a top state for business and financial transparency. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/16/26

DEREK MILLER:

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. UMB Bank supports individuals and businesses through banking, lending, asset management, and advisory services. This client-focused approach helps people navigate financial decisions, manage risk, and build long-term stability and success. Utah Regional President, David Andersen, joins us with more.

DAVID ANDERSEN:

As a company, UMB has experienced tremendous growth, and we have an incredible story to tell here in Utah.

UMB has spent more than a century focused on building long-term relationships and truly understanding our clients.

We bring the resources of a leading financial institution, with the mindset of a true community partner — one that’s invested in helping businesses and families thrive.

And today, that commitment is even stronger. We’re expanding our capabilities and deepening our service to customers with the opening of our first branch in Salt Lake City.

Our local team brings a combined 300 years of experience, and I’m thrilled that we have yet another way to bring that expertise straight to our Utah customers.

Our new location is at 911 East Fort Union Boulevard in Midvale. We’d love for you to stop by, say hello, and see what UMB has to offer for you and your business.

DEREK MILLER:

With its continued growth and expanding presence in Utah, UMB Bank is helping strengthen the state’s economy by supporting local businesses, families, and community development. Learn more about their services and local impact at UMB.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/15/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah’s population is expected to double, and the Wasatch Front Regional Council is working to improve Utah's future transportation while also strengthening the economy and protecting the environment. Community and Economic Development Director, Meg Padjen, joins us with more.

Meg Padjen:

The Wasatch Front Regional Council serves communities along the Wasatch Front by facilitating planning for transportation, land use and economic development. To maintain our quality of life as our region changes, we have to work together to create choices for how we get around and where we live and work.

That’s why Wasatch Front Regional Council collaborates with cities and stakeholders to produce the Wasatch Choice Vision – our shared plan for the future. This Vision indicates where our communities want to focus growth, particularly in existing or planned city and town centers containing a mix of jobs, housing and other amenities.

Many of these centers surround transit stations, providing more people with more transportation choices. Wasatch Front Regional Council helps communities further their plans by providing technical assistance. Implementing the Vision has doubled the number of homes near transit in the last 15 years.

Reach out to learn more about what your community is planning for the future.

Derek Miller:

By working closely with cities, counties and stakeholders, the Wasatch Front Regional Council is helping bring Utah together to better prepare for the state’s future. To learn more, visit WFRC.Utah.gov. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/14/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Anson Resources is a global critical minerals company working in Utah. Through their Green River Lithium Project, they’re developing high-purity lithium for electric‑vehicle batteries, helping to power the U.S. clean-energy transition. CEO, Bruce Richardson, joins us with more.

Bruce Richardson:

At Anson Resources, we’re proud to advance America’s clean-energy future through our Green River Lithium Project in Utah’s Paradox Basin. Through our U.S. subsidiary, A1 Lithium, we’re developing a direct lithium extraction operation that will produce 10,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate annually beginning 2028 — more than double current U.S. production, strengthening domestic supply, supporting both Utah’s Governor Cox and Federal goals to onshore supply of critical minerals.

With all major permits in place, a Letter of Interest from the U.S. EXIM Bank for 330 million U.S. dollars, and a binding offtake agreement with LG Energy Solution, we’ve established a foundation built for reliability and long-term success. Utah’s naturally pressurized, low-impurity brine allows extraction to be cleaner, more efficient and cost-effective.

Utah has been an outstanding partner at every stage. With over thirty million dollars invested so far, we’re creating jobs and supporting rural communities, strengthening the country as a whole.

Derek Miller:

Anson Resources is supporting Utah communities by creating jobs, fostering local development and contributing to the state’s growing clean-energy economy. To learn more about their projects and community impact, visit AnsonResources.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/13/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Since its founding in 2002, HealthEquity has been dedicated to helping individuals better manage their healthcare and finances, empowering them with tools and resources to live healthier, more secure lives. CEO, Scott Cutler, joins us with more.

Scott Cutler:

HealthEquity exists to save and improve lives by empowering healthcare consumers. As CEO, I know health benefits are a growing cost for employers, and for families, medical bills continue to rise with little transparency.

As the nation’s largest administrator of Health Savings Accounts, serving 17 million customers and managing approximately 33 billion dollars in assets, helping employers manage healthcare spend is core to what we do. HSAs help families save, spend and invest in healthcare, giving greater control and a triple tax advantage, while enabling employers to offer more affordable, higher-value benefits.

At HealthEquity, we’re building the future of consumer-directed healthcare by deepening education, simplifying the experience and expanding access so more people can benefit. Founded in Utah and headquartered in Draper, we’re proud to contribute to the state’s growing health-innovation economy.

If you’re an employer or benefits leader, visit HealthEquity.com to make healthcare more affordable and your benefits a true competitive advantage.

Derek Miller:

HealthEquity is helping Utah families manage healthcare with tools that make it simpler and more affordable. Through innovation, they’re giving employers and families clearer insight and control over healthcare spending through HSAs. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/12/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah Kidney Institute supports Utah communities by providing comprehensive kidney care backed by evidence-based therapies, improving the lives of patients across the state. Medical Director and CEO, Amandeep Chadha, joins us with more.

Amandeep Chadha:

At Utah Kidney Institute, your kidney health is our mission. With locations in Ogden and West Jordan, we deliver compassionate, comprehensive care for every stage of the kidney disease. Our team focuses on early detection and personalized treatment plans to prevent kidney failure or slow it down — and we never start dialysis unless it’s truly necessary. We coordinate closely with your primary care doctor and other specialists to keep your care seamless and simple.

From CKD management and resistant hypertension to kidney stone prevention and electrolyte issues, we’re here to keep you feeling your best. And if dialysis or transplant becomes the right step, we guide you every step of the way — working with your local partners and major transplant centers.

Patients who go directly from advanced kidney disease to transplant often enjoy a better quality of life and live longer, and we work hard to make that possible.

Utah Kidney Institute — expert care, personal attention and healthier kidneys. Call us today to schedule your visit.

Derek Miller:

Kidney disease affects many lives, and proper care is essential. Utah Kidney Institute is making a real difference for patients with kidney disease. Their expert, compassionate care helps improve daily lives and supports healthier, stronger local communities throughout Utah. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/9/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. GREENbike, Utah’s nonprofit bike share, provides affordable, convenient, and sustainable transportation. It connects residents to jobs, transit and recreation while promoting healthier lifestyles, reducing emissions and supporting a vibrant community across the Wasatch Front. Operations Director, Cameron Arellano, joins us with more.

Cameron Arellano:

GREENbike bridges people and places by providing an affordable, healthy, locally focused bike-share system. We help reduce vehicle congestion, improve Utah’s air quality and strengthen community connection.

Our vision is a healthier, more connected Utah where everyone — regardless of income or background — has access to safe, reliable and affordable transportation.

GREENbike operates in both Salt Lake City and Ogden with 50 stations and over 400 bikes in Salt Lake, and 14 stations and over 100 bikes in Ogden. In addition, about 35% of our fleet is electric, making it easier to replace short car trips with fast, clean, active travel.

We’ve seen nearly 130% growth in trips over the last two years, and we’re planning major system expansions in 2026 to meet rising demand. Through January, riders can get 25% off annual memberships bringing the price from $75 to $56 by using promo code Winter25.

Derek Miller:

GREENbike improves Utah communities by expanding mobility and creating safer streets. Their programs encourage active transportation and healthier, more connected neighborhoods. Learn more at GreenBikeUtah.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business.

Originally aired: 1/8/26