For the past few years, the Education and Workforce Development Committee has been focused on workforce development, pathways to careers, education and more with one of the major outcomes being a Job Fair.  We have partnered with the Granite School District, Jordan School District, Salt Lake Community College, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services to bring you a COVID friendly Job Fair, scheduled on April 9^th from 2:00 – 6:00 pm at the Granger High School in West Valley.  
 
There are a total of 100 tables available for businesses interested in getting in front of the current and future workforce and community job seekers.  The event has been promoted heavily through the school districts, the libraries, Utah Department of Workforce Services and through advertising in City Journals.   Tables are available on a first come first serve basis at no charge to members with sponsorship opportunities available.  Interested businesses who are seeking employees now or want to educate current and future job seekers on paths to careers in their industries can sign up by emailing Connie at connie@chamberwest.org or calling her at 801-977-8755. 
 
Thank you to those who have already submitted nominations for the various award categories for the Annual Awards Gala.  Take a few minutes to nominate your company or another member company that you believe worthy of one of the following awards:  Business of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Best Place to Work, Volunteer of the Year, or Best New Business of the Year.  You can access the nomination form with much more information at: https://chamberwest.com/gala.  Nominations are due by May 1^st. 
 
Upcoming events include:
 
Thursday, March 25^th – 10:00 am – Shuttered Venue Operators Grant Program Update Webinar – Join SBA Utah District Director, Marla Trollan to learn the latest on this SBA COVID-19 Relief Program.  Register at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-7euZqq8RvSL3XnbaUpHyg
 
Thursday, March 25^th – 11:00 am – Restaurant Revitalization Grant Program Update Webinar – Join SBA Utah District Director, Marla Trollan to learn the latest on this SBA COVID-19 Relief Program.  Register at:  https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_seDIbJRwT1K3m-365_6wQQ
 
April 9 – 2:00 – 6:00 pm – ChamberWest Job Fair – In-person and at Granger High School.  Sponsorships are still available.  Additional information at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-job-fair-1173?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
April 13 – 7:00 am – 12:00 noon – ChamberWest WIB Spring Conference in person and virtual featuring three powerful keynote presenters and much more.  Sponsorships are still available.  More information and registration is available at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/women-in-business-spring-conference-1399?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
April 20 – 12:00 noon – ChamberWest Professional Development Series Program - virtual event featuring Theresa Foxley with EDCUtah and Dan Hemmert from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.  More information and registration is available at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-professional-development-series-1413?calendarMonth=2021-04-01. 
 
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the Women in Business Spring Conference, Professional Growth Series, Small Business Series, Professional Development Series, WIB Golf Clinic, Annual Awards Gala, Annual Golf Classic or more, please reach out me to explore how we can best help you accomplish your goals. 
 
Let me know if you have any questions or need any assistance.  Hope you have a great day and week!
  
Barbara
Barbara S. Riddle, CMP
President/CEO
801-540-6312
www.ChamberWest.com