2013 Public Policy Guide

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As Utah’s business leader, we stand as the voice of business, we support our members’ success and we champion community prosperity

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The Salt Lake Chamber is a statewide chamber of commerce representing 7,700 businesses, which employ nearly half the workforce of our state. We are a capital city chamber with a statewide mission and reach. Just as the capital city is the center of commerce in our state, the Chamber works to strengthen the statewide business climate. The Chamber has members in all 29 Utah counties, as well as 10 other states and Washington, D.C.

Nearly 80 percent of our membership is comprised of small businesses. We have two strategic partners: the Downtown Alliance and World Trade Center Utah. Currently, we have formal partnerships with 25 other chambers of commerce or business associations: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Utah State Chamber of Commerce, Brigham City Area Chamber of Commerce, Cedar City Area Chamber of Commerce, ChamberWest, Davis Chamber of Commerce, East Valley Chamber of Commerce, Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce, Moab Area Chamber of Commerce, Murray Area Chamber of Commerce, National Association of Women Business Owners, Odgen/Weber Chamber, Park

City Chamber/Bureau, Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce, Sandy Area Chamber of Commerce, South Jordan Chamber of Commerce, South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, St. George Area Chamber of Commerce, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce, Utah Hispanic Chamber, Utah Nonprofits Association, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, Utah Small Business Coalition, Vestpocket Business Coalition and Wayne County Chamber of Commerce—and we continue to establish new partnerships to strengthen the Utah economy.

The Salt Lake Chamber formalized a relationship with the World Bank Group to act as the state’s Private Sector Liaison Officer, and has signed memorandums of agreement with nine international chambers: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce, AMCHAM Camera del Comercio Americana del Peru (Lima), Paris Chamber of Commerce, London Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Monterrey Chamber of Commerce (Mexico), Shan’xi Bureau of Commerce (China), Wuhan Chamber of Commerce (China), Chinese Committee for Promotion of International Trade and Italy Utah Cooperation Center.

The Salt Lake Chamber

7,700Businesses Represented

29Counties

50%Of Utah's Workforce

10Other States

Contents:Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Economic Development . . . . . . . . 2Prosperity 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Immigration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Clean Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Health System Reform . . . . . . . 16Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Downtown Rising . . . . . . . . . . 20International Business . . . . . . . 22Small Business. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Statement on CivilityThe Salt Lake Chamber believes civility must be a guiding value in public discourse. We commit ourselves to respectful discourse in the public square and pledge to do our part to promote civil society.

“We invite elected officials, community leaders, members of the media and all Utahns to join us in advancing polite and civil discourse. I have no doubt that our public policies will be better if we develop

them with civility.”

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Dear Fellow Utahns,Nearly four years after the official end of the Great Recession, the Utah economy is strong and the national economy is expanding. A number of issues impacting the business community reached critical decision points in 2012. The Supreme Court issued landmark decisions on immigration and health care reform, yet both issues remain largely unresolved. Billions of dollars were poured into political campaigns, yet we find ourselves faced with unproductive gridlock. No matter what the challenges, the business community stands ready to help shape 2013 for the betterment of our state and country.

Let’s begin by focusing on the fundamentals. As business leaders we understand that lasting change is incremental. It takes patience and commitment. This 2013 Public Policy Guide contains business leaders’ steady vision for a more prosperous Utah. Year after year, we strengthen business by collaborating with our elected officials. This year will be no exception, and this publication will guide our efforts with federal, state and local policy makers.

Benjamin Franklin noted, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” Business leaders agree. There is no better place for Utahns to invest than in the education of our youth. Education is critical to our long-term success as communities, as a state and as a nation. An educated and skilled workforce is the foundation of community prosperity.

Investment in infrastructure has never been glamorous, but is an absolute necessity. We must continue to build and maintain our transportation and energy systems if we expect a robust economy and prosperous society. Disciplined and principled investment in infrastructure is a fundamental practice that deserves our focus.

Regulatory burdens continue to hinder economic growth. In the coming years we will sharpen our focus on cultivating a regulatory environment for business to thrive while maintaining a level playing field to boost healthy competition.

The Salt Lake Chamber is proud to stand as the voice of business in Utah. History has taught us that when business thrives, communities prosper. There is an inseparable connection between the success of our economy and the well-being of our state. We invite you to join us in focusing on the fundamentals and building a future second to none.

Lane Beattie Ray Pickup President and CEO Chair

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“The collaboration between the Chamber and Gov. Herbert has further

enabled our Utah brand to gain international recognition in the

business, tourism, film, culture, innovation, outdoor recreation and sport

communities. Life Elevated is not just a tag line, but a way of life.”

spencer P. eccles, Executive Director, Governor’s Office of Economic Development

statement oF PRinciPLes

n Freeenterprise– We support America’s free enterprise system as the best way to grow the economy, stimulate innovation and create jobs over the long term.

n Ingredientsforsuccess– We believe low taxes, effective regulations, top-notch infrastructure, a talented workforce, and well-managed and limited government create the environment for economic success.

n Thrivingcommunity – We champion Utah’s enviable life quality and commitment to the greater good, including support for Utah’s major arts organizations.

n Strategicpartnerships – We create and sustain model partnerships with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Utah Technology Council, BioUtah, other chambers of commerce and business associations, World Trade Center Utah, the Downtown Alliance, Goldman Sachs 10,000SmallBusinesses, Utah Small Business Coalition and other like-minded entities.

2013 PuBLic PoLic y PRioRities

n Jobs – The Salt Lake Chamber joins forces with Gov. Herbert to make job creation a top priority. We support the governor’s plan to facilitate the creation of 100,000 jobs in 1,000 days and also offer a complementary private sector job creation plan called the Utah Jobs Agenda. We are on track to reach our goal and will continue to make job creation a major focus.

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utah jobs agendaAplantocreate150,000jobsinfiveyears

Source: Utah Dept. of Workforce Services and the Salt Lake Chamber

Jobs created

n Nogeneraltaxincrease – We oppose increases in income, sales or property taxes that are not supported by the public. Transportation user fees should be increased in order to meet critical mobility needs and should be adjusted over time to keep pace with inflation.

n Taxesandfiscalflexibility– We recognize federal and state tax reform as an emerging issue that must be addressed. We will work actively with elected leaders to consider the best process, approach and options for meaningful tax reform. We will also work with legislators to preserve legislative flexibility for future appropriations and support fair tax policies for Utah’s hospitality industry.

n Improveregulatoryenvironment– The federal, state and local government regulatory system must protect the health, safety and general welfare of Americans, while being cost-effective, flexible and fair. We will actively pursue opportunities to reduce the regulatory burden on business and improve the fairness and effectiveness of government regulations.

n Liquorlawmodernization – We support reforms of Utah’s liquor laws that protect public safety, reinforce a welcoming and hospitable climate for tourism and business recruitment efforts, and retain state control of wholesale distribution.

n Supporthighprioritydevelopments/activities – So long as specific criteria are met, we support the proposed Utah Performing Arts Center, a convention-headquarters hotel, a public market, the Sugar House streetcar development, expansion of the Salt Lake City International Airport and an effort to bid for another Olympic Winter Games.

n SustainUSTAR – We support the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) and will ask the Utah Legislature to commit $3 million of on-going funding. We also support increasing USTAR’s ongoing research allocation by $9 million annually.

n Statewidenon-discriminationordinance – A patchwork of non-discrimination ordinances currently exists in the state. We support a standardized statewide non-discrimination ordinance, modeled after that passed in Salt Lake City and 15 other local governments in Utah.

n Fundlifesciencetaxcredits– Utah’s life science sector—comprised of medical device, diagnostics, drug delivery and biotech companies—employs 20,000 Utahns and contributes $15 billion in revenue to the state. We support tax credit incentives for this important sector.

n EnhanceUtah’simage – Perceptions of Utah are an important component of our economic development success. We oppose unproductive “message bills” in the Utah Legislature that detract from our state’s image. We seek to improve Utah’s reputation in the world and will continue to support the efforts of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and other stakeholders to better coordinate and extend Utah’s global branding, both in tourism and business.

n Supportambassadorprogram – We will coordinate with, support and complement Gov. Herbert’s ambassador program to cultivate relationships with existing, expanding and targeted businesses across the state and throughout the world.

n Broadband – We support broadband access so that Utah can remain a leader in economic development.

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utah jobs reach pre-recession peakUtahjobcount

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Source: Utah Dept. of Workforce Services and Bureau of Labor Statistics


The Regulatory Flood

“Sometimes our economic or policy challenges become so big and so daunting that politicians, pundits and the media have to use dramatic or catastrophic images in nature to effectively

describe them. The fiscal cliff comes to mind. Next up? The regulatory flood.”- tom Donohue, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

e x c e s s i v e a n D c o s t L y R e g u L a t i o n s H a R m t H e e c o n o m y

Most regulations are necessary to ensure there are clear rules for operating in a complex society. But excessive and costly regulations harm the economy and inhibit job creation. Regulatory uncertainty is one of several reasons employers are reluctant to hire and job growth remains sluggish.

Regulations in the Pipeline

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Harming Small Business

Regulators have finalized only a third of them.

new rules447

Dodd-Frank financial reform law This legislation mandates

Businesses with fewer than 20 employees incur regulatory costs

42%Higher higher than larger businesses of

up to 500 employees.

environmental Protection agency Proposed regulations could negatively

impact power plants, hydraulic fracturing and refineries, costing the economy

hundreds of billions

of dollars and millions of jobs

the affordable care actThis bill is

The average regulatory cost for each employee of a small business exceeds

$10,000 per year.

“The Secretary shall determine” appears in the bill

1,563 times

180 boards and commissions created

Compliance costs harm small businesses. They are the jobs engine of the economy, and will pay the most.

we must RestoRe BaL ance to FeDeRaL ReguL ation

Regulatory burdens are imposed through a system that operates without effective checks and balances, or accountability. Currently, nearly all major regulations go into effect without our elected representatives in Congress ever voting on them.

Furthermore, the agencies creating these regulations often are not transparent. Unaccountable agencies rarely have to justify decisions they make that harm the livelihoods of millions of Americans because the process does not allow for effective judicial or other independent review of major rules.

We support U.S. Chamber efforts to fight onerous rules and advance systemic regulator reform so we can remain a productive, innovative and free economy.

we must Remain vigiL ant on state ReguL ation

The Salt Lake Chamber endorses the excellent work performed by the executive branch at the direction of Gov. Herbert in the UtahBusinessRegulationReview. This review resulted in 295 rule changes, 32 organizational changes and 41 statutory changes to improve the Utah economy. The Chamber will be vigilant in its efforts to continually improve Utah’s regulatory landscape.

CHAIR: Jake Boyer, TheBoyerCompanyUtah on the Move – Chris Redgrave, ZionsBankCOMMITTEE MEMBERS – Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors – As the primary advisory board to the Salt Lake Chamber, each member of the Board serves as an ambassador for economic development throughout the state: Peggy Larsen (WCF), Brett Okland (OklandConstruction), Jason Perry (UniversityofUtah) and Ted McAleer (USTAR) also provide strategic support.

GOVERNOR'S ECONOMIC COUNCILSpencer Eccles, Chair,Governor'sOfficeof

EconomicDevelopmentScott Anderson,ZionsBankRob Behunin, UtahStateUniversitySpencer Cox, CentraComInteractiveNatalie Gochnour, SaltLakeChamber

Ron Jibson, QuestarCorporationMel Lavitt, Governor'sOfficeofEconomic

DevelopmentDinesh Patel, vSpringPat Richards, UtahSymphonyUtahOperaRandy Shumway, CiceroGroupWill West, Control4

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Recent accomPLisHments

n Jobgrowth – The Utah economy created an estimated 48,000 jobs during 2012, enough to lower the unemployment rate to 5.2 percent and rank Utah among an elite group of top-performing states. Utah has now recovered all of the jobs lost during the Great Recession.

n Marqueeexpansions– Prominent companies are expanding or relocating in Utah. Adobe, BioFire Diagnostics, Edward Life Sciences, EMC Corp., Exactware Solutions, Inc., Family Dollar, FLSmidth, Goldman Sachs, Vexxel, Xi3 and Workday are a few of the many examples of companies expanding in our state.

n USTAR– Utah’s high-achieving science initiative has attracted 50 catalyst-type interdisciplinary faculty to the Beehive State. Each faculty member is aligned in one of seven Utah Innovation Centers and engaged in research related to the state’s targeted industry clusters. USTAR research teams have attracted $131 million in federal and industry-sponsored grant funding to the state.

= 1,000 Direct Jobs

= 1,000 Indirect Jobs

Annual Payroll

$1,060,000,000

Annual value of indirect and induced spending

$1,060,000,000Total annual economic impact (direct, indirect and induced)

Annual Expenditures

$1,010,000,000

$3,130,000,000

48,800 JobsHill Air Force BaseThe Salt Lake Chamber salutes Hill Air Force Base for the vital mission it fulfills for our country and the economic contribution it makes to our state. The base is a mainstay for the Utah economy and delivers military excellence to our nation. Utah business leaders pledge to support Hill Air Force Base through the next round of Defense Base Closure and Realignment.

Source: Hill Air Force Base Economic Impact Statement


Utah was named as the

“Best State for Business

and Careers” by Forbes for the third consecutive year.

“We now have a bold, innovative and business-minded plan for education that brings together education experts, state policy makers and the business community. The plan includes clear goals, essential metrics, targeted strategies

and the required investment to build the strongest economy in the nation.”

mark Bouchard, Chair, Prosperity 2020 and Senior Managing Director, CBRE

The Salt Lake Chamber joins chambers of commerce and business associations throughout Utah in the Prosperity 2020 movement to improve the Utah economy by strengthening education. We commit our best efforts to improve innovation, accountability, efficiency and investment in Utah’s education system.

For the past three years, Prosperity 2020 has worked with the Governor’s Educational Excellence Commission, our partners in the Legislature and education leadership to create a plan to build the strongest economy in the nation through purposeful innovation and investment in education. The plan has now been approved by the governor, Utah State Office of Education, Utah College of Applied Technology, Utah System of Higher Education and the Prosperity 2020 Founders’ Council. Legislative approval will be a major focus in the coming year.

PRosPeRit y 2020 goaLs

n 90% – 90 percent of third, sixth and eighth graders will be proficient in reading and mathematics. Currently, approximately 80 percent meet this goal.

n 66% – 66 percent of Utah adults will have postsecondary certificates or degrees. Currently, 43 percent meet this goal.

n STEMTop10 – The Greater Salt Lake Area will rank in the Top 10 metropolitan areas for science and technology jobs and businesses. Currently, we rank in the top 30.

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Source: American Community Survey, 2009

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PRosPeRit y 2020 LegisL ative PRioRities

Prosperity 2020 supports the following strategic priorities and investments this year.

nPass a joint resolution in the Utah Legislature endorsing the achievement of the 66 percent goal through increased innovation and investment.

nMake strategic investments toward the 66 percent goal:

• Highereducation – $20 million investment in capacity at Utah’s institutions of higher learning for high-growth, high-wage degrees (STEM and health professions). This investment will be matched by $20 million in institutional funding and innovations for more online courses, more concurrent enrollment, increased use of instructional technologies and other improvements.

• Technicaleducation –$9.75 million investment in increased capacity at the Utah College of Applied Technology campuses for a year-one commitment to achieve 153,000 more certificates by 2020.

• Publiceducation– $43.6 million investment in our computer adaptive testing, early intervention and programs for children at risk, ACT testing for every high school student, and promising STEM priorities such as an educational resource center, expansion and replication


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utah’s big goalPostsecondaryeducationattainmentlevelsby2020(ages25–64)

* 2010 census **highest postsecondary award Source: HigherEdUtah 2020, 2011

Board-approved postsecondary certi�cates

Associate’s degree Bachelor’s degree Graduate or professional degree

4.3%**68,143 9.0%143,171 19.9% 9.4%315,627 149,514

221,100 13% 222,200 14% 466,700 28% 177,700 11%

2010: 42.6%*

GOAL: 66%

of top science and math schools, and other capacity-building improvements. Prosperity 2020 also supports the Beverley Sorenson Elementary Arts Learning Program because of the important interplay of the arts, math, science and technology in the development of new ideas, products and services that improve our economy and advance our life quality.

utah’s K-12 education funding effort ranks 29th among statesEducationrevenuesper$1,000personalincome

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Sources: Census, Bureau of Economic Analysis, Utah State Office of Education, Governor’s Budget Summaries. Calculations by Utah Foundation


Q&AQ: Why focus on

66 percent?

A: A seminal study conducted at Georgetown University projected that by 2018, 66 percent of the jobs in Utah will require postsecondary

education. To fulfill this economic potential as a state we must increase degrees and certificates awarded each year by four percent. Success begins early. Utah business leaders desire to have 90 percent of third, sixth and eighth graders proficient in reading and math by 2020.

Q: What are Utah businesses doing to help achieve the 66 percent goal?

A: Business leaders launched the Prosperity 2020 Business Promise to deploy 20,200 volunteers in Utah classrooms with the goal of

helping children learn reading, math and other critical skills.

Q: Who leads Prosperity 2020?

A: A Business Executive Leadership Council comprised of leading Utah companies and small businesses direct the movement (see

the list on the opposing page). The Salt Lake Chamber serves as the backbone organization.

Q: What is Prosperity 2020?

A: The largest business-led movement to enhance education in state history. Seventeen chambers of commerce and industry associations from

throughout the state support Prosperity 2020 and more organizations sign on every year.

Q: Why is Prosperity 2020 important?

A: In a globally competitive, information-based economy, education is the path to enduring prosperity. The jobs of the 21st Century will

flow to centers of knowledge and innovation. Prosperity 2020 seeks to enhance Utah’s competitive advantage in the area of educational excellence.

Q: Why are business leaders concerned?

A: In recent years, many Utah companies have found it difficult to hire the skilled workers they need, particularly in the science and

technology occupations. A closer look reveals Utah students perform below peer states on national tests and Utah young adults attain less education than their parents’ generation. Importantly, Utah’s population is becoming much more racially and ethnically diverse, which creates cultural and language barriers for learning. The combination of skilled labor shortages, disappointing educational outcomes and rapid growth in racial/ethnic populations has motivated Utah business leaders to step up and help enhance education in Utah.

To learn more, visit Prosperity2020.com

Founders councilCitizens for Educational ExcellenceEconomic Development Corporation of UtahFriends of Utah Higher EducationGovernor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentJunior Achievement of UtahUnited Way of Salt LakeUtah FoundationUtah Technology CouncilWorld Trade Center UtahBrigham City Area Chamber of CommerceCache Valley ChamberCedar City Area Chamber of CommerceChamberWestEast Valley Chamber of CommerceDavis Chamber of CommerceLehi Area Chamber of CommerceMoab Area Chamber of CommerceMurray Area Chamber of CommerceOgden/Weber Chamber of CommercePark City ChamberRichfield Area ChamberSalt Lake ChamberSandy Area Chamber of CommerceSouth Jordan Chamber of Commerce

South Salt Lake Chamber of CommerceSt. George Area Chamber of CommerceUtah Valley Chamber of CommerceWayne County Business Association Business executive Leadership councilCHAIR: Mark Bouchard, CBREGary Carlston, Senior Public Education Policy AdvisorPaul Thompson, Emeritus Senior Higher Education

Policy AdvisorVicki Varela, Senior Communication ConsultantJeff Alexander,Alexander’sPrintAdvantageScott Anderson,ZionsBankLane Beattie,SaltLakeChamberBruce Bingham, HamiltonPartnersJake Boyer, TheBoyerCompanyRoger Boyer,TheBoyerCompanyMona Burton,Holland&Hartkeith M. Buswell, WadmanCorporationLori Chillingworth, ZionsBankWilford Clyde,ClydeCompaniesLew Cramer, WorldTradeCenterUtahJeff Edwards, EconomicDevelopmentCorporationofUtahRick Folkerson, KenGarffAutomotiveGroupkem Gardner, TheGardnerCompany

David Golden, WellsFargoAlan Hall,MarketStarGordy Haycock, GrantThorntonMary Ann Holladay, Holladay&AssociatesCarol Hunter,RockyMountainPowerClark Ivory,IvoryHomesRon Jibson, QuestarCorporationNolan karras,InvestmentManagementResearchDavid Layton, LaytonConstructionCompanyRichard Linder,CoherexMedicalStan Lockhart,IMFlashTom Love,LoveCommunicationsBrent Low, MediaOneofUtahBob Marquardt, Management&TrainingCorporationRich Mckeown,LeavittPartnersAndrea Moss, AmericanExpressJeff Nelson, NelsonLaboratoriesScott Parson,StakerParsonCompaniesRay Pickup, WCFPatricia Richards, SelectHealthkelly Sanders, RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperRandy Shumway, CiceroGroup

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n Volunteers – Prosperity 2020 launched the Business Promise Initiative—committing 20,200 volunteers to assist in Utah classrooms, with particular focus on reading and math skills in elementary schools and scholarships for higher education.

n STEMeducationandworkforcepartnership– Convened leaders in industry, government and education to identify best practices in science, technology, engineering and math education that will elevate Utah to be one of the top tech centers in the U.S. and fuel the state economy.

n Increasedaccountabilityandimprovedteachingtools– Prosperity 2020 worked hand-in-hand with the governor and the Utah Legislature to invest in assessment technology for schools that will provide timely and accurate data on student performance. This technology increases accountability at all levels— students, teachers, administrators, parents and elected officials.

n Collectiveaction– The Prosperity 2020 movement is the largest education movement in Utah history and continues to grow.

utah’s minority share of the population is increasing rapidlyMinorityshareofpopulation

Source: Bureau of the Census and the Univ. of Utah, Bureau of Economic and Business Research

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“This is about

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Gov. Gary Herbert speaking to business leaders about the importance of education

“We have made a substantial investment in our mobility infrastructure. Today, with

one of the fastest growing populations in the nation, our challenge is to capitalize on

our past investments and continue to invest for the future, so we can keep the

commerce of one of the nation’s strongest economies flowing through our state.”

— Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber


n Mobilityiscriticaltoeconomicprosperity – A safe and efficient transportation system creates the foundation for economic growth, personal prosperity and improved life quality. As the state population is projected to nearly double by 2040, we must ensure that our state’s transportation system will be able to keep up with population growth.

n Technologicalinnovation – We embrace technological advances and design innovations that enhance the efficiency and safety of our transportation systems, expand their scope, improve user satisfaction and protect Utah’s air quality.

PoLic y Position s

n Disciplinedplanning – Such dynamic growth requires a long-term view and stable, adequate funding. Utah’sUnifiedTransportationPlan:2011–2040 addresses this planning need. Developed collaboratively by Utah’s Metropolitan Planning Organizations (Cache MPO, Dixie MPO, Mountainland Association of Governments and Wasatch Front Regional Council), Utah Department of Transportation and Utah Transit Authority, the Unified Plan forecasts statewide demand on Utah’s mobility system based on population and economic growth. It also comprehensively addresses capacity expansion, operation and maintenance of Utah’s transportation systems, including state and local roads, and public transit.

n Disciplinedinvestment– Users should bear the primary responsibility for funding Utah’s mobility infrastructure. User fees should be increased and/or expanded in innovative ways in order to meet critical mobility needs, and should be adjusted over time to keep pace with inflation. Prudent use of financing techniques—such as bonding—should be considered to take advantage of historically low interest rates and favorable construction costs. Such funding should also be adequate, stable and transparent.


n Preserveandmaintain – Utah must protect its substantial transportation investment by properly preserving and maintaining the state-of-the-art transportation assets we have already put in place.

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n Transparentandstablefunding – Funding for transportation in Utah must be stable and keep up with inflation.

n Raiseawareness – We support the Utah Mobility Coalition’s effort to educate legislators and the public about the positive return-on-investment that adequately funding transportation provides. It is essential to our economic prosperity and air quality.


n I-15COREproject – The largest public works project in state history is now complete. It has added 10 freeway interchanges and replaced or restored 55 aging bridges in Utah County.

n FrontLines2015 – The south FrontRunner line opened in December 2012. In 2013, the Draper and Airport TRAX lines will begin operating.

n SugarHouseStreetcar– The Sugar House Streetcar will operate between South Salt Lake and Sugar House. It is scheduled to open in late 2013.

n Busrapidtransit– In addition to the highly successful BRT being used in West Valley City, other BRT routes are currently being developed.

n Transitinnovation – Studies of other innovative transit options are underway and pilot projects are being contemplated. These include wireless electric buses and mountain transit.

n MountainViewCorridor– This project will connect the western sides of Salt Lake and Utah counties, alleviating pressure on Utah’s primary north-south corridor, I-15. Nine miles of this phased construction is already complete in Salt Lake County and over three miles of frontage road are complete in Utah County. Already featuring designated bike lanes in all completed miles of the project, the MVC will provide 21 miles of trails when completed.

n Mountaintransportationsystem- The Salt Lake Chamber has a long history of support for Utah’s ski industry. We support development that advances Utah’s ski industry and protects natural amenities, including wildlife and watershed, which are important to our long-term prosperity and quality of life. Future developments should be a net positive for the environment and pass a rigorous local process that covers land use, water quality, wildlife and other environmental matters. Any resort development should be considered as part of a larger strategic plan that encourages transit and maintains Utah’s mountains as unique long-term environmental and economic assets for future generations.

n FlexLanes – Utah’s first ever “flex lanes” were opened in 2012 on 5400 South between Bangerter Highway and Redwood Road. These lanes are an effective way to improve traffic flow using the existing roadway.


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CHAIR: Abby Albrecht,GraniteConstructionCompanyMichael Allegra,UtahTransitAuthorityDavid Allred,CREnglandMike Alter,GenevaRockProductsDes Barker,ChevronMark Brennan,AmesConstructionkenneth Bullock,UtahLeagueofCities&TownsDeborah Burney-Sigman,BreatheUtahRick Chesnut,TerraconRichard Clasby,UtahTruckingAssociationBill Cook,OgdenCityCouncilChad England,CREnglandDan England,CREnglandBrent Gardner,UtahAssociationofCountiesAndrew Gruber,WasatchFrontRegionalCouncil

Neil Hafer,EnterpriseHoldingsDan Harbeke,UnionPacificRailroadDave Hardman,Ogden/WeberChamberGreg Hardy,ChevronBrandi Honey,SkywestAirlinesTom Hori,REDCONLinda Hull,UtahDepartmentofTransportationAndrew Jackson,MountainlandAssociationofGovernmentsRob Jolley,RRJConsultingSam klemm,WasatchFrontRegionalCouncilStephen kroes,UtahFoundationDoug Larsen,WeberEconomicDevelopmentPartnershipAndrea Packer,UtahTransitAuthorityStan Parrish,SandyAreaChamberofCommerceScott Parson,StakerParsonCompanies

Matt Riffkin,InterPlanNeka Roundy,DavisCountyEconomicDevelopmentMichael Seare,KiewitLincoln Shurtz,UtahLeagueofCities&TownsJim Smith,DavisChamberofCommerceMichael Smith,AmericanCouncilofEngineeringCompaniesSuzanne Somers,Somers-Jaramillo&AssociatesBrad Sweet,GraniteConstructionCompanyRichard Thorn,AssociatedGeneralContractorskip Wadsworth,RalphL.WadsworthConstructionLaVarr Webb,TheExoroGroupMike Winder,WestValleyCity

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Buying power of

motor fuel tax has

declined 40% 24.5¢14.7¢is now worth in inflation-

adjusted terms

The

Cents per mile paid by drivers has declined from 0.8 cents in 1998 to 0.6 cents in 2011.

At current rates, cents per mile is projected to decline to 0.3 cents by 2020.

Since 1997

“The Salt Lake Chamber has provided a consistent and reasonable voice in the national immigration discussion. The time is right to reform our outdated immigration system. Comprehensive reform will strengthen our economy and society.”

Brian Bethers, 1-800-Contacts


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n FeDeRaL soLutions – Immigration is a federal policy issue between the U.S. government and other countries—not Utah and other countries. We urge Utah’s congressional delegation, and others, to lead efforts to strengthen federal laws and protect our national borders. We urge state leaders to adopt reasonable policies addressing immigrants in Utah.

n Law enFoRcement – We respect the rule of law and support law enforcement’s professional judgment and discretion. Local law enforcement resources should focus on criminal activities, not civil violations of federal code.

n FamiLies – Strong families are the foundation of successful communities. We oppose policies that unnecessarily separate families. We champion policies that support families and improve the health, education and well-being of all Utah children.

n economy – Utah is best served by a free-market philosophy that maximizes individual freedom and opportunity. We acknowledge the economic role immigrants play as workers and taxpayers. Utah’s immigration policies must reaffirm our global reputation as a welcoming and business-friendly state.

n a FRee society – Immigrants are integrated into communities across Utah. We must adopt a humane approach to this reality, reflecting our unique culture, history and spirit of inclusion. The way we treat immigrants will say more about us as a free society and less about our immigrant neighbors. Utah should always be a place that

welcomes people of goodwill.

PoLic y Position s

n Mandatoryelectronicverification – We support a national electronic verification system for new employees that reduces the existing regulatory burden on business. This less-onerous system should be implemented by all 50 states, merged with the I-9 verification process to eliminate duplication and include visa reform that ensures access to critical labor. We oppose revocation of business licenses as a penalty for non-compliance. In the event the federal government grants Utah waivers to implement the Utah Guest Worker law, a mandatory state-level verification system would be workable.

n In-statetuition– We support extending educational opportunities to all Utah residents. Children who have attended three or more years of high school in Utah should be eligible for in-state tuition.


n Federalsolutions – We call on our elected officials to advance comprehensive immigration reform that is consistent with the principles of The Utah Compact. We ask for Utah’s congressional delegation to unite in common purpose, and work as a team to reform America’s broken immigration system. We are encouraged political leaders from both major parties are calling for civil, compassionate and comprehensive reform efforts.

n ImproveandreplaceUtahGuestWorkerlaw – Utah law provides a way for existing residents who pass a criminal background check and meet basic health and insurance requirements to work in our state legally. This statute can and should be improved, but it must not be repealed. We oppose new legislation that detracts from the Utah Solution. Reasonable refinements, such as implementation contingent upon federal approval, merit further consideration.


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CHAIR: Tim Wheelwright,KuckImmigrationPartnersCarlos Alegre,GraniteConstructionCompanyJeff Alexander,Alexander'sPrintAdvantageBrian Bethers,1-800-ContactsMark Compton,UtahMiningAssociationTodd Bingham,UtahManufacturersAssociationCynthia Bioteau,SaltLakeCommunityCollegeMelanie H. Bowen,SenatorOrrinG.HatchJake Boyer,TheBoyerCompanyMark Brennan,AmesConstructionLonnie Bullard,JacobsenConstructionCompanyPatrick Burt,Kipp&ChristianAttorney'sofLawP.C.Diego Carroll,ParsonsBrinckerhoffWilford Clyde,ClydeCompaniesMary kate Ivory,IvoryHomesSpencer Eccles,Governor'sOfficeofEconomicDevelopmentElizabeth Garbe,UnitedWayofSaltLake

David Garbett,GarbettHomesSharon Garn,SenatorOrrinG.HatchTom Guinney,GastronomyChris Hipwell,ABC-AssociatedBuildersandContractors,Inc.Tom Hori,REDCONDeneece Huftalin,SaltLakeCommunityCollegeClark Ivory,IvoryHomesScott Jenkins,UtahStateSenateJonathan Johnson,Overstock.comJason keith,EnterpriseHoldings,Inc.Bill Lee,SenatorMikeLeeTed McAleer,USTARRoger McConkie,Prince,Yeates&GeldzahlerLynn McMurray,Kirton&McConkieBarbara Melendez,KuckImmigrationPartnersDoug Moody,SolutionServicesBrett Okland,OklandConstructionCompany

Genevie Olivares,ShumwayVan&HansenRoger Parsell,SyscoIntermountainScott Parson,StakerParsonCompaniesRay Pickup,WCFStan Rasmussen,TheSutherlandInstituteMike Reberg, CongressmanJimMathesonAlan Rindlisbacher,LaytonConstructionCompanyRebecca Sanchez,SaltLakeCountyMayor'sOfficeJennifer Seelig,1-800-ContactsJennifer Somers,CongressmanRobBishopAlice Steiner,UtahTransitAuthorityPaul Torres,Manuel'sFineFoodsRoger Tsai, Holland&HartSteven Tyler,Holland&HartVicki Varela,VickiVarelaStrategicCommunicationsWinston Wilkinson,SaltLakeCountyJoe Zeidner,1-800-Contacts


The Salt Lake Chamber played a critical role in drafting The Utah Compact. The five principles of the Compact guided Utah's immigration reform efforts, resulted in Utah passing the Utah Solution—landmark legislation that balanced the legitimate need for improved enforcement with the very real economic and human needs associated with immigration reform.

In December 2012, Salt Lake Chamber Executive Vice President Natalie Gochnour traveled to Washington, D.C. to join 250 leaders from 26 states at the National Immigration Forum's strategy session. The powerful bipartisan alliance of faith, law enforcement and business leaders called for federal immigration reform in early 2013.

National Immigration Forum

Photo: Jack Gordon

“Clean air benefits everyone’s quality of life. It also helps Utah’s tourism

industry, corporate recruitment efforts, regulatory environment and,

ultimately, the economy. The Chamber has been a leader on this issue

for a long time because we know business can make a difference.”

—Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.com


n Balanceeconomicinterests– We must carefully address air quality issues while minimizing the cost to business. Without action we may lose federal highway funding, garner additional regulatory burdens and impair economic development and corporate recruitment.

n Privatesectorsolutions– Clean air makes good business sense and the business community will be a significant part of the solution. The Chamber is leading a private sector initiative to promote and recognize voluntary clean air practices for businesses.

n Personalresponsibility– As a shared public resource, our air quality is susceptible to the “tragedy of the commons” that occurs when rational choices by individuals—choosing to benefit from a community resource—damage the common resource. In the greater Salt Lake area, more than half of the pollutant particles in the air come from motor vehicles. We all have a role in keeping our air clean. Business, citizens and government share our roads and each should do its

part to drive cleaner and smarter.

PoLic y Position s

n Federalregulatorycompliance– The Chamber supports efforts to comply with current federal air quality standards. Reaching compliance will limit regulatory burdens on business and help secure future federal highway funding. The Chamber remains actively engaged and supportive of the Division of Air Quality’s PM2.5 State Implementation Plan.

n Cleanairandeconomicdevelopment– We support efforts to promote the importance of clean air to the Utah economy and its impact on the state’s economic development efforts. In particular, we support:


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• The work of the Legislative Economic Development Task Force and its focus on air quality

• The creation of a suite of properly placed incentives or low/no interest loan programs to incentivize action, including efforts that encourage:

Purchases of cleaner burning vehicles, with an emphasis on fleet vehicles

Implementation of no idling policies and idle monitoring systems for corporate fleets

Increased ridership of mass transit, especially prior to and on poor air days

Energy conservation by weatherization, purchase of Energy Star rate products and phasing out old pilot lights

• Gov. Herbert’s UCAIR initiative as a coordinating entity for the various air quality efforts in our state to help unify clean air messaging and promote beneficial changes in behavior

CHAIR: Jonathan Johnson,Overstock.comStacee Adams,DepartmentofEnvironmentalQualityC. Lance Allen,WasteManagementofUtahAlan Anderson,ChamberWestDes Barker, Rio-TInto-KennecottUtahCopperVicki Bennett,CityofSaltLakeSteve Bergstrom,IntermountainHealthcarekip Billings,WasatchFrontRegionalCouncilJosh Brown,RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperDouglas Carver,CarverEnergyServicesPhil Case,FluidStudioJen Colby,UniversityofUtahJim Crowder,EnterpriseHoldingsMike Dalley,StakerParsonCompaniesQuinn Dietlein,HaleCentreTheatre

Jeff Edwards,EconomicDevelopmentCorporationofUtah

Mark Eggett,SyscoIntermountainkim Frost,EconomicDevelopment

CorporationofUtahCarl Galbraith,QuestarGasCompanyAndrew Gruber,WasatchFrontRegionalCouncilGreg Hardy,ChevronGary Harter,Governor'sOfficeofEconomicDevelopmentkaren Hevel-Mingo,BreatheUtahG.J. LaBonty,UtahTransitAuthoritykate Lilja Lohnes,CityofSaltLakeMk Mortensen,GrantThorntonJon Osier,RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperAngelo Papastamos,UDOTTravelWise

E. Blaine Rawson,RayQuinney&NebekerIrene Rizza,UtahCleanCitiesCoalitionDave Robertson,CBREStephen Sands,RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperElizabeth Schulte,ParsonsBehle&LatimerDon Schulthies,Wal-MartStoresMatt Sibul,UtahTransitAuthorityRob Simmons,UtahOfficeofEnergyDevelopmentBrett Slack,ComcastCableCommunicationsPike Sowle,Goldman,Sachs&Co.R. Tee Spjute,ShumwayVan&HansenRobert Storey,ZionsBankMike Tait,AmericanExpressCenturionBankSherry Weaver,TheCanyons


n Fleetconversion – We support efforts, over time, to convert a significant portion of state and private sector fleets to natural gas, electric, hybrid or cleaner burning engine vehicles. We will continue to support efforts to increase production of alternative fuel vehicles.

n Increaseavailabilityofnaturalgas – Utah has abundant and inexpensive natural gas reserves. We support environmentally responsible expansion of Utah’s natural gas infrastructure and encourage business, organizations and individuals throughout the state to explore natural gas vehicle options to help improve air quality.


n CleanAirChampions(www.cleanairchampion.com)–This business-led initiative encourages Utah companies to voluntarily implement clear air practices, recognizing those businesses that participate in and demonstrate the value of such practices. Since its launch, more than 50 companies have enrolled as Clean Air Champions.

n LaunchedtheCleanAirAmbassadorsprogram– The Chamber unveiled the Clean Air Ambassador program, a collaborative initiative bringing together members from government, business, nonprofit, health, economics and science to teach community leaders how they can inform others about the realities of air quality, its importance to our economy, existing air quality efforts and resources available to help clean our air.

n Produced“UtahAirQuality101” – This eight-page, educational brochure outlines the business case for clean air, the challenges we face and strategies to improve air quality. Available in print and web formats, this document will help Utahns understand the basics of air quality.

n Hosted2ndAnnualCleanAirConference– The Business Case for Clean Air convened close to 100 business leaders to discuss and emphasize the economic importance of clean air.


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1Granite Office operates a compressed natural gas (CNG) fleet of delivery vehicles. This dedicated CNG fleet not only achieves significant reduction of emissions, but also allows Granite Office to offer reduced delivery costs

and maintain its free same-day delivery policy. Granite Office is currently saving approximately $2,500 in fuel costs per month.

2UPS utilizes technology to optimize travel routes and minimize left-hand turns to reduce vehicle travel and idle time. UPS managers combine personal and historical experience with computer programs to

design efficient delivery routes that have saved UPS more than 10 million gallons of fuel since 2004.

3 Overstock.com incentivizes employees who participate in the corporate carpool program. Carpoolers can receive as much as $80 per month each and are given preferred parking places. All carpool groups are listed

on the company intranet by geographical location so employees can find groups close to where they live.

4Parsons Behle & Latimer encourages employees to drive less on poor air days and reimburses for any additional costs of utilizing alternative transportation on such days. The firm annually participates in Clear the Air

Challenge and incentivizes employee participation via weekly prize drawings and public transit passes. During that month alone, firm employees collectively save approximately $3,500.

The Clean Air Champions program is a business-led initiative to promote and recognize voluntarily implemented clean air practices. The program website, www.cleanairchampion.com, highlights best business practices for clean air that benefit an organization’s bottom line. Some highlighted practices include:

“The Salt Lake Chamber is leading the way on controlling costs in health care. If businesses utilize the Employer’s Toolbox, they can save money and strengthen market forces that will ultimately dictate the future of health reform.”

Rich mcKeown, President and CEO, Leavitt Partners


n Reformbasedonmarketprinciples– We support reform that applies market principles to contain costs and improve health. Such reform includes increasing transparency of cost and quality, as well as fostering competition and providing incentives for patients, doctors, hospitals and insurers to utilize resources in ways that lead to measurably better outcomes.

n Controllingcosts– We support bold action to contain unsustainable health care costs, including minimizing the growth of insurance costs to all businesses.

n HealthofUtahns – A healthy workforce is necessary to a productive business community. We support reform that addresses the growing epidemic of obesity and lifestyle-induced diseases, and results in better health for Utahns.

PoLic y Position s

n The Health System Reform Business Bill of Rights and Responsibilities summarizes the Chamber’s position on health system reform efforts.


n RepealoftheMedicalDeviceTax – The Salt Lake Chamber supports the repeal of the 2.3 percent medical device excise tax on gross revenue that was passed in the Affordable Care Act. This tax will impede American innovation that creates jobs and saves lives. It will also immediately result in layoffs at medical device manufacturing companies.

n Medicaidexpansion – We support a comprehensive analysis of expansion in the context of wider health system reform. We favor a measured approach that recognizes the necessity of balancing the financial ability of the state with the needs of Utahns. This approach also includes efforts to apply market principles to any possible expansion, such as utilizing Medicaid dollars through the employer market or a health insurance exchange.

n ImproveEmployer’sToolbox– In 2012, the Chamber outlined about a dozen strategies for employers to contain health care costs. The Chamber will add several strategies to this list in 2013.

n Addressingphysicianworkforceshortage—Only three states have fewer physicians per capita than Utah. To address this shortage, the Salt Lake Chamber supports state funding for 40 additional student seats per year at the University of Utah’s medical school. Because 93 percent of Utah’s medical school class each year are Utah residents or have strong Utah ties, this expanded class will meaningfully address our physician shortage while tremendously benefitting our state.

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CHAIR: Rich Mckeown,LeavittPartnersNancy Adams,LDSHospitalTed Adams,LDSHospitalClay Alger,ShumwayVan&HansenRon Andus,McKessonPharmacueticalHeather Austin,UtahTransitAuthorityMarc Bennett,HealthinsightWilliam Biddle,BCTechnical,Inc.Doug Boudreaux,MountainStar-HCAMountainDivisionTerry Buckner,BucknerCompanyDavid Castleton,RayQuinney&NebekerBill Crim,UnitedWayofSaltLakeJennifer Danielson,RegenceBlueCrossBlueShieldofUtahChris DeLaMare,GoldCrossServicesNathan Dorsey,ShumwayVan&HansenTeresa Ellis,RegenceBlueCrossBlueShieldofUtahLynda England,HealthinsightDavid Entwistle,UniversityofUtahHealthCareRaymond Etcheverry,ParsonsBehle&LatimerRob Farnsworth,MegadyneMedicalProductsChristian Gardner,TheGardnerCompanyJerianne Gerloff,PfizerInc.Sharon Gibson,SelectHealthPaul Glauser,StakerParsonCompaniesTerry Graft,Wal-MartStoresJohn Hanshaw,MountainStar-HCAMountainDivisionkelly Harris,HarrisFinancialUtahTim Homer,WasatchElectric

Earl Hurst,Moreton&CompanyScott Hymas,RCWilleyHomeFurnishingsEmily Jackson,Snell&WilmerLynda Jeppesen,LarryH.MillerGroupJustin Johnsen,UtahEye&FacialPlasticSurgeryPatricia Jones,DanJones&AssociatesGary Larcenaire,ValleyMentalHealthChet Loftis,PEHPNancy Malecker,UtahTransitAuthorityPete McCabe,GEHealthcareSurgeryJames McDougal,LightTouchMedicalAestheticskris McFarland,WCFJanet Metcalf,TheBucknerCompanykaye Mickelson,CityofSaltLakeDonna Milavetz,OnSiteCareScott Milton,UPSDoug Moody,SolutionServices,Inc.William Moreton,Moreton&CompanySean Mulvihill,UniversityofUtahHealthCarekathleen Murphy,RegenceBlueCrossBlueShieldofUtahDonald Murray,UtahStateUniversitySteve Neeleman,HealthEquityMeredith Nickle,EnterpriseHoldings,Inc.Wayne Niederhauser,UtahStateSenateTeri Olsen,UniversityofUtahHealthCareScott Parson,StakerParsonCompaniesScarlett Pate,BonnevilleInternationalCorporationDavid Patton,UtahDepartmentofHealth

Ray Pickup,WCFkevin Pinegar,DurhamJones&Pinegar,P.C.Greg Poulsen,IntermountainHealthcareRuss Raddon,HumanaChris Redgrave,ZionsBankPatricia Richards,SelectHealthGrant Rogers,3MHealthCareJanet Root, UtahHealthInformationNetworkMarc Rueckert,SelectHealthDean Sanpei,UtahStateHouseofRepresentativesLindsey Shumway,ShumwayVan&HansenCheryl Smith,QuestarCorporationMichael Sonntag,BearRiverMutualInsuranceCompanyRichard Sperry,UniversityofUtahMark Stimpson,RegenceBlueCrossBlueShieldofUtahJill Taylor,KeyBankofUtahJuliette Tennert,Governor'sOfficeofPlanning&BudgetShelly Teuscher,ParsonsBehle&LatimerNorman Thurston,Governor'sOffice,StateofUtahRandal Topper,PrudentialFinancialServicesSteven Tyler,Holland&HartDavid Vanderwarker,RegenceBlueCrossBlueShieldofUtahBlake Watkins,GallagherBenefitServicesNathan Wickizer,CacheValleyElectricCompanyTrent Wignall,ParallelHRSolutionsRoberta Williams,AmericanExpressCenturionBankSuzanne Winters,USTAR



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Health & Wellness• Workplace Clinics and Biometric Screenings• Self Care• Corporate Health Culture (WellnessPlans)

• Fitness • Nutrition • Tobacco-free workplace

Purchasing Insurance• Defined Contribution Model• Self-funded Health Plans

Information & Transparency• Clinical Health Information Exchange (cHIE)• UtahHealthScape.org

Consumer Solutions• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)• Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)• Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM)

Practical Steps for Businesses to Control Health Care Costs

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“If budget negotiators have to rely on just two buckets—spending and taxes—to control the huge deficits we’re facing, they can’t get there. We need a third bucket—and we’ve got it in energy. And it’s fuller and deeper than anyone imagined just a few years ago.”

tom Donohue, U.S. Chamber President and CEO


n Maintainanddevelopsecureandaffordableenergysupplies – We support the balanced development of Utah’s rich energy resources. Development and wise use of these essential resources ensures access to reasonably priced energy, creates jobs and provides a solid foundation for broader economic strength.

n Responsiblestewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy passed to us from preceding generations. We support conservation as well as innovative and environmentally responsible development of energy resources and infrastructure.

PoLic y Position s

n Greenhousegas– Global warming requires global solutions. Any proposed federal regulation of greenhouse gases must be designed to prevent the transfer of economic wealth from Utah to other states or nations, minimize economic hardship on businesses and consumers, and allow for alternative means of compliance. Utah should not participate in regional greenhouse gas initiatives.

n Nuclear– We support development of nuclear power if economically viable, including the assessment of economic risks and a policy for safely storing or reprocessing locally produced spent fuel.


n Energyproduction– The U.S. Chamber is leading the way on energy production by calling on the president and Congress to include it as an option to help the United States resolve its long-term budget problems. We support policies that encourage and facilitate appropriate energy production in Utah and nationally.

A new study commissioned by the U.S. Chamber found that in the unconventional oil and natural gas development energy sector 1.3 million new jobs can be created by 2020 and an additional 1.8 million jobs by 2035. This economic activity will generate $2.5 trillion in tax revenue by 2035.

n Prudentregulation – We support regulatory reform that encourages capital investment, removes remaining utility disincentives for demand-side management, creates enablers for energy management and provides consumers with pricing signals that reflect the cost of providing energy.

n Naturalgascorridor – Enhancements to the natural gas corridor are necessary to support cleaner vehicles in Utah. We support targeted state and federal initiatives to improve Utah’s natural gas infrastructure.

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CO-CHAIR: Carol Hunter,RockyMountainPowerCO-CHAIR: Laura Nelson, PotashRidgeDesmond Barker, RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperkimberly Barnett,SaltLakeCountyRoger Barrus,UtahStateHouseofRepresentativesJohn Baza,UtahDivisionofOil,GasandMiningMayor Ralph Becker, SaltLakeCityVicki Bennett,CityofSaltLakeTodd Bingham,UtahManufacturersAssociationMark Compton,UtahMiningAssociationBob Bonar,SnowbirdSki&SummerResortMark Brennan,AmesConstructionkenneth Bullock,UtahLeagueofCities&TownsRey Butcher,QuestarCorporationBradley Cahoon,Snell&WilmerL.L.P.Diego Carroll,ParsonsBrinckerhoffSteven Christiansen,ParrBrownGee&LovelessBrad Dee,UtahStateHouseofRepresentativesChristian Gardner,GardnerCompanyScott Hardy,CiceroGroup

Jeff Hartley,RedLeafResourcesDennis Haslam,GraceCarterDesignJon Hogelin,ShumwayVan&HansenTim Homer,WasatchElectricTiffany James,MagnumEnergyDavid Jensen,ZionsSecuritiesCompanyLLCRon Jibson,QuestarCorporationJulia Jones,UniversityofUtahCollegeofEngineeringJohn kirkham,StoelRivesChristopher kirkpatrick,EnterpriseHoldings,Inc.Dennis klaus,SaltLakeCommunityCollegeStephen kroes,UtahFoundationJustin Lawrence,TesoroRefining&MarketingBrett Lindsey,DWG&AssociatesTammie Lucero,UintahCountyEconomicDevelopmentRon Mangone,Strong&HanniMike Mckee,UintahCountyEconomicDevelopmentShawn Packard,RedLeafResourcesScott Parson,StakerParsonCompaniesScott Peters,EnvironmentalPlanningGroup

Ray Pickup,WCFMonica Rafferty,ColdwellBankerCommercialNRTBob Reeder,ParsonsBehle&LatimerDebra Rigby,QuestarCorporationGary Robinson,QuestarGasCompanyBrendan Ryan,RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperReed Searle,EnergySolutionsLincoln Shurtz,UtahLeagueofCities&TownsIan Spencer,CBREShelly Teuscher,ParsonsBehle&LatimerRoger Tew,UtahLeagueofCities&TownsBrok Thayn,HuntElectric,Inc.Richard Walje,RockyMountainPowerAl Walker,USTARAlan Westenskow,ZionsBank



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What energy means to Utah’s economy:

$59,855,286 2011 Severance Tax

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n HeartofourRegion – Downtown is the regional urban center for culture, commerce and entertainment. A compact and robust community, it is the home to business, art, cultural and entertainment amenities.

n DowntownDevelopment – In partnership with the Downtown Alliance, the Salt Lake Chamber supports projects and policies that create a dynamic and diverse community. Over the past few years, significant infrastructure investments have been made in transportation, office space, housing, retail and entertainment offerings. The result is more people connecting with downtown, creating a more vibrant urban center.


n Residential– We support public policies and investments designed to develop downtown as a diverse residential community. We discourage local regulations that limit private investment in urban renewal projects.

n Culturalcore – Downtown is home to Utah’s largest collection of artists and cultural organizations. We support projects that help downtown’s cultural core to grow, including the Utah Performing Arts Center, Capitol Theatre renovation and Utah Theater.

n EnergySolutionsArena – This arena has been the home of the Utah Jazz for more than two decades. The facility has been carefully maintained and, with some significant infrastructure improvements, can continue to serve the people of Utah well for another two decades. The Salt Lake Chamber supports thoughtful public and private investment in this asset that benefits downtown and the entire state.

Downtown Rising signatuRe PRoJects

n TheGrandBoulevards–The Grand Boulevards act as the main arteries in and out of Utah’s capital city, serving thousands of commuters and visitors every day. Cesar Chavez Blvd. (500 S.) and Martin Luther king, Jr. Blvd. (600 S.) need attention and investment. The Salt Lake Chamber supports improvements to make these streets more compatible as the grand entrances to downtown.

n ThePublicMarket– The Salt Lake Chamber supports the vision of a vibrant public market hall in the Rio Grande Depot. Building upon the successful Downtown Farmers Market, the public market will feature independent, local businesses with products made in Utah. The public market is envisioned as an important public space within the community, helping to transform of downtown’s west side and spur growth of independent Utah businesses.


may 31, 2006—Business and community leaders launch Downtown Rising.

october 2006—Property Reserve announces plans for City Creek Center, the largest private mixed-use development ever undertaken in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.

December 2006Construction begins on City Creek Center.

march 2007—Downtown Rising vision released. The vision

outlines eight signature projects including a regional rail network,

a year-round public market, dynamic urban living, a global

exchange place and a performing arts center.

may 2007 Fidelity

Investments consolidates

regional offices in new regional

headquarters at The Gateway.

august 2007—Hamilton Partners breaks ground on 222 Main.

summer 2008 Patrick Dry Goods

Condominiums open.

april 2008—UTA completes TRAX extensions to Salt Lake Central Station and FrontRunner North begins service to Ogden.

august 2008Construction

begins on FrontRunner

South—a key component of

UTA Front- Lines 2015.

october 2008Salt Lake City

announces 135 S. Main as the

location for the Performing Arts

Center.

september 2009—OC Tanner “America’s Coolest Jewelry Store” opens in a historic

renovation of the Salt Lake City Public Library/Hansen Planetarium.

The Leonardo—a science, technology and art center—begins renovation in the old

Salt Lake City Public Library building.

november 2009—Voters approve $125 million bond for the

construction of a new Public Safety Building to be located downtown.

2009—Hyatt Place Hotel opens at The Gateway. This is the first Hyatt

hotel in Salt Lake City.

December 2009—Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency purchases the Utah Pantages Theater and

begins evaluating possible uses, including a future Film and Media Center.

222 South Main, the Gold LEED Certified Building, opens.

Jan-Dec 2009Over 30

new small businesses open in the downtown

area.

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The Metro Condominiums

open. summer 2009City Creek Food

Court opens.

Jim Divver, ZionsBankJohn Dahlstrom, WasatchPropertiesDavid Golden, WellsFargoMolly Mazzolini,InfiniteScaleDesignGary Porter, TheChurchofJesus

ChristofLatter-daySaintsJim Olsen, UtahJazz

EX OFFICIO BOARD MEMBERS:Mayor Ralph Becker, SaltLakeCityMayor Ben McAdams, SaltLakeCountyCouncil Member Luke Garrott, SaltLakeCityCouncilScott Beck, VisitSaltLakeD.J. Baxter, RedevelopmentAgencyofSaltLakeCityBabs DeLay,DowntownRetailMerchantsAssociation

DOWNTOWN ALLIANCE BOARD OF TRUSTEES:CHAIR: kent Gibson, TheChurchofJesusChristofLatter-daySaintsINCOMING CHAIR: Peggy Lander, Richter7PAST CHAIR: Vasilios Priskos,InterNetProperties

Bruce Bingham,HamiltonPartnersChristina Alter,Goldman,Sachs&Co.Lane Beattie, SaltLakeChamberJake Boyer, TheBoyerCompany


n GlobalExchangePlace – A strong economic region is anchored by a vibrant urban center and downtown acts as a nexus between local and global business interests. The Salt Lake Chamber supports the Global Exchange Place, a partnership comprised of the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, World Trade Center Utah, Utah Science Technology and Research Initiative, and the Office of Energy Development. Situated in the heart of downtown, this cooperative endeavor represents Utah’s growing global economic status.

n Conventionindustry – We support a convention center hotel so long as the financing is privately led. Public financial support should be devoted to a public purpose, be limited and consistent with financing used for other significant privately led projects in Salt Lake. We oppose using transient room taxes from other hotels to help finance a convention center hotel. State and local government should also maximize promotion funds, enhance Utah’s reputation as a hospitable state, create a lively arts, cultural, and entertainment district downtown, and maintain a first-rate public transit system.

n Parkingandtransportation – We support public policies that encourage the use of mass transit and convenient public parking. We also encourage innovative transit solutions including parking pay stations, car share, bike share and the development of a downtown streetcar. We support the development of a nonprofit organization to manage parking inventory and promotion for downtown.

n Retaildevelopment –The Gateway, Main Street revitalization, the Broadway shopping district, independent retailers and the brand new City Creek Center help set downtown apart from the rest of the region as Utah’s most diverse shopping experience. The Salt Lake Chamber supports cooperative marketing efforts to promote all of downtown as a premiere retail destination.


n ParkingPayStations – In 2012, Salt Lake City unveiled solar-powered pay stations that provide convenient payment options for consumers throughout downtown.

n Publicperceptions – In the last 12 months, 57 percent of Utah residents indicated that their opinion of downtown has im-proved compared to five percent who say it has declined.

n UtahPerformingArtsCenter – City and County governments are partnering to construct a new performing arts center on Main Street. HkS Architects and Pelli Clark Pelli will design this 2,500-seat theater.

n SLCGreenBike– Working with Salt Lake City and presenting sponsor SelectHealth, the Downtown Alliance announced plans to launch a Bike Share program. SLC Green Bike will launch in spring of 2013 with 11 stations and 120 bikes.

n CityCreekCenter– Utah’s largest privately-funded, mixed-use development opened downtown on March 22, 2012. This project provided over 1,700 construction jobs, 2,000 retail jobs, 536 residential units, and 5,000 parking spaces, in addition to Harmons, the Central Business District’s first full-scale grocery store.


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January 2012—Harmons opens as part of the City Creek Center shopping development. Harmons is the first full-service grocery store in the Central Business District.

January 2010 Construction begins on Federal Courthouse. Expected completion in 2013.

march 2010—Goldman Sachs announces new offices at 222 South Main and the addition of 1,500 new jobs, making Salt Lake City the second largest Goldman Sachs office in the Americas.

Main Street pedestrian bridge placed.

may 2010 City Creek Richards Court Condominiums open along with Deseret Book Store and the Blue Lemon restaurant.

July 2010Harmons City Creek breaks ground.

spring 2011—Construction begins on Public Safety Complex.

Completion of first phase of Broadway Park Lofts. With 80 residential units, Broadway Park expands residential and retail development in the Pioneer Park neighborhood.

Jan-Dec 2010—An additional 30 businesses open in downtown Salt Lake City.

June 2010 EA moves headquarters to downtown Salt Lake City.

2010 2011 2012 2013

summer 2011—Gallivan Plaza opens. The new design includes more space for concerts, a two-story meeting facility and expanded ice rink.

The Leonardo opens.

august 2011Mid-Jordan and West Valley TRAX lines completed.

summer 2013—Frank E. Moss Federal Courthouse scheduled for completion. This

project will fill a five-acre block on the south side of downtown and includes nearly

370,000 square feet.

Public Market scheduled to open in Rio Grande Depot.

summer 2013— Six Gateway, Adjacent to the Hyatt Place Hotel at The Gateway, scheduled for completion. This project will include 105,000 square feet of Class-A office space.october 2010—Renovation begins at the Gallivan Center Plaza.

2013—Public Safety Building for police and fire departments scheduled for completion.

Airport TRAX Line scheduled to open.

march 22, 2012—Opening of City Creek Center, one of the largest mixed-use developments in the U.S. City Creek includes high-end retail, 700 residential units and 5,000 parking stalls.

“Utah has led the nation in export growth for the past five years. World Trade Center Utah, the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development and the Salt Lake Chamber play critical roles in increasing Utah exports to create Utah jobs.”

–scott anderson, Chair, World Trade Center Utah; CEO, Zions Bank


n Openmarkets– We support public policy that encourages open markets and the full participation of Utah businesses in the global marketplace.

n Globalperspective – Public policy must take into account the global nature of competition and empower Utah businesses to succeed in the world economy.

PuBLic PoLic y PRioRities

n Favorablebusinessclimate – We must continue to reduce business costs in order to sustain the global competitiveness of Utah businesses and foreign direct investment in Utah.

n Createexportincentives – Develop a comprehensive tax and investment policy to encourage exports by Utah businesses.

n Internationalhosting – Official foreign government-related events have offered the business community an opportunity to learn more about foreign markets and establish key high-level contacts. Through collaborative efforts with the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and World Trade Center Utah, the Chamber has been able to cultivate economic, cultural and educational relationships with international businesses and industry experts.

n Trademissionsandeducation – Trade missions have created bridges for the business community, encouraging on-going trade and development, which is reflected in our outstanding export growth. The Chamber supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and World Trade Center Utah as they provide opportunities for the business community to open doors for business relationships through co-organizing and co-sponsoring trade missions, seminars and training for Utah businesses to prepare them for success in international business.

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Primary Metal ManufacturingComputer & Electronic Products

ChemicalsFood & Kindred Products

Transportation EquipmentMachinery, Except Electrical

Misc. Manufactured CommoditiesMinerals & Ores

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Source: World Trade Center Utah

CHAIR: Al Manbeian,GPSCapitalMarkets,Inc.Ed White Director,InternationalBusinessand O.BizJin Wang Dean, GoreBusinessSchool,WestminsterCollegeMayor Ben McAdams,SaltLakeCountyJonathan O. Hafen, ParrBrownGee&Loveless

David Flynn CEO, FusionIORick Skidmore, Goldman,Sachs&Co.

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n Welcomingforeigndignitaries– With the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and World Trade Center Utah, the Chamber has co-hosted ambassadors from Chile, Morocco, Romania, France, Mongolia, Vietnam, Hungary, Albania, Dominican Republic, Switzerland, Peru, Germany, Philippines, South Africa and Spain, as well as dignitaries from Israel, Japan, Poland, Croatia, Taiwan, South Africa, Uganda, China, Congo and the United kingdom.

n Trademissions – The Governor’s Office of Economic Development and World Trade Center Utah successfully completed trade missions with participation of Salt Lake Chamber members to Mexico, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, korea, Japan and Israel in 2012. The Salt Lake Chamber led a successful business mission to the Republic of Ireland.

n WorldBankconsultations – The Salt Lake Chamber and World Trade Center Utah have formalized a key relationship with the World Bank Group. Through this relationship, a Private Sector Liaison Officer has been selected, trained

and authorized to assist businesses in the western United States in their efforts to secure contracts for approved World Bank projects in developing countries. To date, 120 consultations and 20 presentations have been provided. In addition, PSLO represented Utah at the World Bank & IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. and Tokyo, and organized two successful trade missions to Peru, Colombia and Haiti in 2011, as well as Indonesia and Vietnam in 2012. In all, more than 80 companies from 10 countries participated.

n ExpandingUtah’sinternationalinfluence– Secured official agreements with Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Ural Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Russia), Yemen Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sullana Chamber of Commerce (Peru) and Lianing Association of Foreign Economic Cooperation Promotion (China).


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Source: U.S. International Trade CommissionSource: usatradeonline.gov

"Utah is well known for its entrepreneurial spirit, with small business serving as the heart and foundation of our business community. Small businesses face unique challenges and the Salt Lake Chamber has worked hard to address those issues to help stimulate job creation, strengthen our economy and support the success of the small businesses of Utah."Lori chillingworth, Executive Vice President, Small Business Banking, Zions Bank

Asastatewidebusinessorganizationrepresentingmorethan7,700members,theSaltLakeChamberadvocatesforbusinessesofallsizesandindustries.Thesmallbusinesscommunity,whilebenefitingfromtheChamber’soveralladvocacyefforts,hasspecificneedsandcontributions.


n LifebloodoftheUtaheconomy – Approximately 500,000 Utahns are employed by about 57,000 small business employers. Helping entrepreneurs start and grow existing businesses is an important aspect of economic development.

n Efficientgovernmentinteraction– We support further streamlining of government interactions for small business and easing regulatory burdens that hinder economic expansion and job growth.


n Continuedsupportforkeysmallbusinessdevelopmentprograms – We advocate for continued funding for programs where achievement is measureable and significant in the small business sector, specifically for Utah’s Business Resource Centers, Small Business Development Centers and the BusinessExpansionandRetentionProgram(BEAR). Along with the Salt Lake Chamber Women’s Business Center, these programs supply needed support to Utah entrepreneurs and have proven to help small businesses grow. Sm

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n Businessincubatordevelopment– Business incubators are amongst the best investment of public dollars for job creation. We support funding to develop incubators, in targeted areas. Business incubators can provide up to 20-times more jobs than community infrastructure projects and should be explored as a means to enhance small business job growth.

n Accesstonewmarkets – Utah was the only state in the nation to double its exports over the last five years and 86 percent of all exporting companies are small businesses. We must continue to open international avenues for small businesses by supporting World Trade Center Utah and GOED’s International Division, along with the training and international marketing they provide.

n Reducethecostofbusiness– We support legislation that keeps taxes, labor costs, workers compensation insurance costs and utility costs low. We also support public and private efforts to contain unsustainable health care costs for Utah small businesses.


n 1stAnnualUtahSmallBusinessSummit– In partnership with the Utah Small Business Coalition, a group of 25 small business resource providers, the Salt Lake Chamber held the 1st Annual Utah Small Business Summit that attracted more than 400 small business owners and managers. This full-day conference was targeted to help small businesses improve their bottom lines.

n PartnerDevelopmentAgreements – The Salt Lake Chamber has negotiated structured partnerships with more than 40 small business-focused organizations, including chambers of commerce, industry associations and other nonprofit associations. These partnerships strengthen small business throughout our state.

n 10,000SmallBusinesses–The Chamber was chosen by Goldman Sachs and Salt Lake Community College to be a partner of Goldman Sachs 10,000SmallBusinesses, a national program designed to help small businesses in the United States create jobs and spur economic growth by providing entrepreneurs with a practical business education, access to capital and business support services.

n Women'sBusinessCenter–The Salt Lake Chamber Women's Business Center provided more than 500 hours of small business counseling to 2,200 small business clients. The WBC also provided approximately 500 hours of individual counseling, resulting in 15 new businesses and approximately 25 new jobs created.


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86% of all exporting companiesUtah are small businesses

Nearly 80% of the 7,700 businesses the Chamber represents are small businesses

Small businesses Add Jobs

more quickly after a recession

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CHAIR: Ray Pickup, WCFVICE CHAIR: Ron Jibson, QuestarCorporationBruce Bingham, HamiltonPartnersJake Boyer, TheBoyerCompanyTerry Buckner,TheBucknerCompanyLori Chillingworth,ZionsBankSpencer P. Eccles,Governor’sOfficeof

EconomicDevelopment

kent Gibson, TheChurchofJesusChristofLatter-daySaints

David Golden, WellsFargoGordy Haycock, GrantThorntonCarol Hunter,RockyMountainPowerClark Ivory,IvoryHomesPeggy Lander,Richter7Brent Low, MediaOne

Molly Mazzolini, InfiniteScalekeith McMullin, DeseretManagementCorporationAndrea Moss, AmericanExpressCenturionBankScott Parson,StakerParsonCompaniesVasilios Priskos,InterNetPropertieskelly Sanders, RioTinto-KennecottUtahCopperAlbert Zimmerli,IntermountainHealthcare

Don Adams,BearRiverMutualInsuranceCompanyJohn Adams,RayQuinney&NebekerAbby Albrecht,GraniteConstructionCompanyPres. Stan Albrecht,UtahStateUniversityJeff Alexander,Alexander’sPrintAdvantageMichael Allegra,UtahTransitAuthorityChristy Alter,Goldman,Sachs&Co.Doug Anderson,RedmondLisa Arnett,PrescottMuirArchitectsD. J. Baxter,RedevelopmentAgencyofSaltLakeCityScott Beck,VisitSaltLakeMayor Ralph Becker,SaltLakeCityBrian Bethers,1-800-ContactsPres. Cynthia Bioteau,SaltLakeCommunityCollegeScott Bishop,WoodburyCorporationMark Bouchard,CBREPres. Robert Brems,UtahCollegeofAppliedTechnologyMark Brennan,AmesConstructionBryce Buchanan,PricewaterhouseCoopersLonnie Bullard,JacobsenConstructionCompanyRon Burt,BurtBrothersTirekeith Buswell,WadmanCorporationSheila Camarella,KeyBankofUtahMatt Campasano,Moreton&CompanyDale Campbell,R&OConstructionCompanyLee Carter,UBSBankUSASam Clark Jr.,DaleBartonAgencyWilford Clyde,ClydeCompaniesJerry Cook,InterformDean Cottle,RobertW.Baird&Co.Lew Cramer,WorldTradeCenterUtahTracy Crowell,CrowellAdvertising,Marketing,PRJohn Dahlstrom,WasatchCommercialManagementMichael Dale,NewMediaStrategistsBob Dalley,DeseretPowerJennifer Danielson,RegenceBlueCross

BlueShieldofUtahRaymond J. Dardano,MarlinBusinessBankIngolf de Jong,GeneralCommunicationsJoy de Lisser,ATKAerospaceStructuresRob Despain,PetersenIncorporatedJim Divver,ZionsBankAlex Dunn,VivintRebecca Dutson,UnitedWayofSaltLakeJeff Edwards,EconomicDevelopment

CorporationofUtah

Chad England,CREnglandGary England,HeadwatersDavid Entwistle,UniversityofUtahHospitalsandClinicskC Ericksen,OrbitIrrigationProductsRaymond Etcheverry,ParsonsBehle&LatimerRick Folkerson,KenGarffAutomotiveGroupRob Fox,BrahmaGroupChris Gamvroulas,IvoryHomesChristian Gardner,TheGardnerCompanyLuke Garrott,SaltLakeCityCouncilLeo Gonzales,BailacBill Haberstock,KeystoneAviationJonathan Hafen,ParrBrownGee&LovelessNeil Hafer,EnterpriseHoldings,Inc.John Hanshaw,MountainStar-HCAMountainDivisionDan Harbeke,UnionPacificRailroadkelly Harris,HarrisFinancialUtahPres. Matthew Holland,UtahValleyUniversityTim Homer,WasatchElectricGary Hoogeveen,KernRiverGasTransmissionCompanyGreg Hopkins,BennettConsultingGroupTom Hori,REDCONCurt Howell,HumanaMark Howell,AmericanWestBankkirk Huffaker,UtahHeritageFoundationEarl Hurst,Moreton&CompanyScott Hymas,RCWilleyHomeFurnishingsEric Isom,CenturyLinkGraden Jackson,Strong&HanniJonathan Johnson,Overstock.comRichard Johnson II,StoelRivesPatricia Jones,DanJones&AssociatesStephen kroes,UtahFoundationJennifer Lange,GEHealthcareSurgeryCharlie Lansche,FidelityInvestmentsGary Larcenaire,ValleyMentalHealthPres. Brian Levin-Stankevich,WesminsterCollegeDavid Lockwood,EnergySolutionsDaniel Lofgren,CowboyPartnersSteve Lundgren,MarriottHotelsAl Manbeian,GPSCapitalMarketsBill Manning,REALSaltLake/RioTintoStadiumMayor Ben McAdams,SaltLakeCountyRich Mckeown,LeavittPartnersBarbara Melendez,KuckImmigrationPartnersMike Moffitt,GoldCrossServices

Richard Nelson,UtahTechnologyCouncilSterling Nielsen,MountainAmericaCreditUnionBrett Okland,OklandConstructionCompanyJim Olson,UtahJazzTroy Olson,LesOlsonCompanyPres. David Pershing,UniversityofUtahWalter Plumb III,PlumbHoldingsGary Porter,TheChurchofJesusChristof

Latter-daySaintsGreg Randall,KPMGDean Taylor Randall,DavidEcclesSchoolofBusinessChris Redgrave,ZionsBankPatricia Richards,SelectHealthDon Schulthies,Wal-MartStoresDaniel Shapiro,eBayDouglas Shumway,ShumwayVan&HansenRandy Shumway,CiceroGroupSøren Simonsen,SaltLakeCityCouncilJohn Spigiel,WatsonLaboratoriesJoe Tomon,Proctor&GamblePaul Torres,Manuel’sFineFoodsMark Tuffin,Smith’sFood&DrugVicki Varela,VickiVarelaStrategicCommunicationskip Wadsworth,RalphL.WadsworthConstructionDean Jin Wang,GoreSchoolofBusiness,

WestminsterCollegeJohn Ward,HarmonsMike Washburn,ThanksgivingPointGlen Watkins,JonesWaldoHolbrook&McDonoughMichael Weinholtz,CHGHealthcareServicesGrant Whitaker,UtahHousingCorporationDon Whyte,ElevatedRealEstateSolutionsNathan Wickizer,CacheValleyElectricCompanyDr. Charles Wight,WeberStateUniversityJody Williams,Holland&HartSuperintendent Mckell Withers,SaltLakeCity

SchoolDistrictAndrea Wolcott (Ret.),FederalReserveBankofSan

Francisco/SaltLakeCityBranchTodd Wolfenbarger,TheSummitGroupColin Wright,HenryWalkerHomesEdgar Wright,PepsiBeveragesCompanyCraig Zollinger,Chase

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