The Salt Lake Chamber’s Annual Meeting is on September 25, where the Chamber will release its 2024-2025 Annual Report highlighting pivotal milestones and major accomplishments like the launch of Utah Rising and recognition of this year’s Giant in our City, as well as honor exceptional leaders and organizations that are actively engaged in strengthening and progressing Utah. Attendees will also gain insights into the latest initiatives bolstering Utah’s economic strength and supporting future success.
For 138 years, the Salt Lake Chamber has worked to help businesses thrive in Utah; at this annual meeting, see that effort in progress while celebrating the achievements that continue to foster a thriving, prosperous state.
Additionally, University of Utah Impact Scholar and best-selling author Dr. Arthur Brooks will provide the keynote address – “Leadership and Happiness in a Time of Rapid Change.” Dr. Brooks will share actionable insights on how leaders can cultivate happiness, resilience and purpose — both personally and professionally. His guidance will challenge us to see success not only as an achievement, but as a pathway to deeper well-being.
For the full list of this year’s honorees and to learn more about the keynote speaker, visit the Chamber’s website.
WHEN: September 25, 2025, 11:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Approximate programming timeline:
- Chamber Highlights: 12:05 – 12:15 p.m.
- Dr. Brooks Keynote: 12:15 – 12:45 p.m.
- Award Presentation: 12:45 – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek, 75 S West Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
WHO:
Speakers:
- Dr. Arthur Brooks, University of Utah Impact Scholar and Best-Selling Author
- Derek Miller, President & CEO, Salt Lake Chamber
Honorees:
- Jonathan Hafen, Attorney, Parr Brown Gee & Loveless (President’s Award for Excellence – Honors an individual or organization selected by the president & CEO)
- Woodbury Corporation (Legacy Award – Honors a long-standing business in Utah)
- American Express (Fortitude Award – Honors a corporate business in Utah)
- One Kind Act a Day/Semnani Family Foundation (Beehive Award – Honors an organization that helps build our community through volunteerism)
- Nothing Bundt Cakes SLC (Opportunity Award – Honors a small business in Utah)
- Pierpont Place (Icon Award – Honors a woman-owned business in Utah)
- Makaila Kelso, Community Director, Kiln (Trailblazer Award – Honors a “rising star” in our community)
- Elsie Powley, Project Manager, Clyde Companies, Inc. (Trailblazer Award – Honors a “rising star” in our community)
- Benjamin Brown, Director of Government Relations & Public Affairs (retired), Fidelity Investments (Chamber Champion)
- Brandon Hansen, General Manager, Hyatt Place Salt Lake City Downtown/The Gateway (Chamber Champion)
- Troy Keller, Partner, Dorsey & Whitney LLP (Chamber Champion)
- Jen Parsons-Soran, Founder, Nonprofit Development Partners (Chamber Champion)
- Jennifer Robinson, Chief of Staff, Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah (Chamber Champion)
- Don Stirling, Executive Director, Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation (Chamber Champion)
