With the approval of the ChamberWest Board of Governors, ChamberWest has a new mission statement. Our mission is to enhance the business community through connections, promotion and advocacy.  The new tag line is: Empowering Local Business.  Look forward to seeing a new look for ChamberWest in the not too distant future. 
 
April is almost upon us with a month full of great programming.   Many thanks to all the many committee members for their work in planning strong programs and content.   We’re excited to launch a brand new Multi-Chamber Friday Connections event being sponsored by American United Federal Credit Union.  This speed networking event will be held on the third Friday of each month and offers a limited number of sponsor tables and great business connections.  Another new event starting in April is the Small Business Series with the first of a six part series in partnership with the Small Business Development Center, and the economic development departments of our cities. 
 
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, April 2 – 7:30 am – Legislative Affairs Committee
 
Wednesday, April 7^th – 3:30 pm – Business Connections – Make long-term business connections as you network in a fun way. More information and registration is available at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/business-connections-1378?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
Thursday, April 8^th – 7:45 am – Leadership Institute Session
 
Friday, April 9^th – 2:00 – 6:00 pm – CW Job Fair – In partnership with Granite and Jordan School Districts, Salt Lake Community College, and the Utah Department of Workforce Services.  Student and Community members invited to participate.  Employer tables are available at:  Register at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-job-fair-1173?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
Tuesday, 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
 
Thursday, April 15^th – 12:00 noon – Board of Directors Meeting
 
Friday, April 16 – 8:30 – 10:00 am – Multi-Chamber Friday Connections Speed Networking – Megaplex Theater – West Valley City.  More information and registration is available at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/friday-connections-speed-networking-1426?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
Tuesday, 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. 
 
Thursday, April 22^nd  – 7:45 am – Leadership Institute Session
 
As a reminder, if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the 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