Nick and Ayisha Panhwar want their aerospace company, Panhwar Jet, to be “the next electric Boeing.” Today, Nick sits down with Jen and Dave to talk about their vision for electric-powered aviation, the difference between asking investors for advice and for money, and why Nick and Ayisha headquartered their company in Utah. Catch Nick at the next Let’s Do Lunch event, “The Future of Transportation,” on March 9. Details at southvalleychamber.com.

Keynote speaker and comedian Jason Hewlett sits down with Jen and Dave for a funny and moving conversation about the "signature moves" that define each of us, the difference between a goal and a promise, and other ideas from Jason's book The Promise to the One. Also, don't miss Jason live at the South Valley Chamber’s next Let's Do Lunch event on Jan. 12!

Jen and Dave get into the holiday spirit with a conversation about giving, service and the art of listening with Gail Miller. The owner and former chair of the Larry H. Miller Group of Companies talks about prioritizing values over profits, why she and her husband decided to buy the Utah Jazz so many years ago, and how small businesses can give back to their communities in big ways.

To grow your business in the right direction, you’re going to need the right coach. Today, Jen and Dave talk with performance coach Trigena Halley about the difference between a mentor and a coach, how a coach can improve your leadership team, and why reaching consensus about your organization’s values is crucial for success. Find out more about Trigena at Peak Performance CCT.

Rick Papworth has done it all as a Chief Financial Officer, operations guru and executive coach with manufacturing companies of all shapes and sizes. Now, Rick and the team at iMpact Utah are gearing up as the new Business Accelerator instructors. He talks with Jen and Dave about this 10-week, “mini MBA” program. Find out more at southvalleychamber.com.

Dave and Jen welcome Elisa Garn, VP of thought leadership and brand marketing for GBS Benefits and executive director of Utah SHRM (Society of Human Resource Management). They talk about how to attract talent in today’s competitive job market, embracing change, and Elisa’s “love language,” a.k.a. LinkedIn.

The digital marketing landscape is ever-changing — and endlessly challenging. Get tips from five local marketing professionals in a conversation moderated by David Blain of Saxton Horne. Panelists: Shawn Vierra, owner, Jetpak; Joe Martin, VP of content and digital marketing, Scorpion; Megan Bowen, owner, Meg B Marketing; David Mink, CEO, Avalaunch Media, and Andy Gotshalk, VP of sales, Blip Billboards. Recorded at the South Valley Chamber’s 2021 Small Business Expo.

Ahead of the Small Business Expo on Sept. 15, Jen and Dave talk with Jared Hoskins of Strong Connexions about the complex, critical world of cybersecurity. They chat about the nuances, mechanics and, yes, the basics of a vital concern to small business owners. 

Catch Jared at the "Cybersecurity - What You Need To Know" panel at the Small Business Expo at MACU Expo Center, Sept. 15. Jared's panel starts at 2pm. Details at southvalleychamber.com/small-business-expo/. Learn more about the South Valley Chamber at www.southvalleychamber.com.

Ahead of the Small Business Expo on Sept. 15, Dave and Jen talk with Dennis Steele of Podium about the company he co-founded with Eric Rea. Steele unpacks Podium's core values, recalls its humble origins and explains why small businesses and technology are a winning bet. Learn more about Podium here.

Join us Sept. 15 at the Small Business Expo at MACU Expo Center! Details here. Find out what else is happening at www.southvalleychamber.com.

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