Life is crazy for most of us as we navigate continual change both at home and at work.  It seems we went from a whirlwind 2019 to a major shift and slowdown in 2020 to a new revving up of the engine for 2021.  As we start to return a little more towards normalcy, let’s not forget some of the most important people that make our organizations successful as we recognize National Administrative Professionals’ Day on Wednesday, April 21st.  I want to publicly thank Connie Bailey, our Office Manager, as she is truly is the glue that keeps our organization strong.
 
If you have not yet registered, please take a few minutes to complete the process so you don’t miss the update from Theresa Foxley with EDCUtah and Dan Hemmert, the new Executive Director for GOED.  They will be sharing important information on State Resources Available Through GOED/EDCUtah to Help you Grow Your Business.  All of our businesses leaders should plan to attend this very insightful and informative session.   Many thanks to Utah Transit Authority for their sponsorship of the event.  Registration information is included below.  If you need assistance please call or email Connie. 
 
Our very first Job Fair which was held last week was a success with 70+ employers participating.  With support from the Granite School District and Jordan School District, we had a strong turnout from students either looking for future careers, jobs post high school, and summer jobs.  Many thanks to those on the planning committee and to those businesses who participated for our very first Job Fair.  We’ll look forward to working with our committee member to plan the next Job Fair in October. 
 
Nominations are still open for the 2021 Annual Awards Gala, scheduled for Tuesday, June 15^th at the Maverik Center.  If you haven’t yet, 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.  As a reminder, nominations are due by May 1^st. 
 
Upcoming events include:
 
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.  Tuition based 10 series program.  The next series starts in September and will run through June of 2022.
 
Tuesday, April 27^th – 8:30 – Small Business Series – Sales, Marketing, and Advertising – On-line and off-line strategies to really grow your business. You can register for one session or all six sessions at:  https://chamberwest.com/events/details/chamberwest-small-business-series-04-27-2021-1415?calendarMonth=2021-04-01
 
 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