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The hidden tax increase you never see coming

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February 21, 2012

The hidden tax increase you never see coming

 

 

When the governor, legislative leadership and the Chamber come out against a tax increase, you can usually feel pretty secure. But there’s an interesting issue on Utah’s Capitol Hill this year, and it has everything to do with the cost—and potentially the availability—of your health insurance.

 

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Governor cuts unemployment tax

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Utah businesses are going to see a drop in the amount they pay for unemployment insurance.

The new law puts $26.4 million back into the private sector and reduces the maximum unemployment insurance rate for all businesses paying at the highest rate. These are generally businesses with high levels of seasonal workers or high employee churn rates. These businesses will see their rates drop from 9.4 percent to 7.4 percent—meaning big savings for some.

 

 

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Hosted by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah

Business After Hours - Feb. 23

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Don't miss the next Business After Hours, hosted by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Utah. That's coming up Thurs., Feb. 23 from 5-7 p.m.
 
This is a great opportunity to get to know your fellow business leaders, and, let's face it, have some great food and drinks while you do it.
 
Regence BlueCross BlueShield is celebrating 70 years in Utah!

 

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Chamber offering free precinct caucus training for members

Decision 2012

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We want to help informed business leaders take part in the process. To help your employees better understand Utah's precinct caucus system, we're offering free, non-partisan training. The trainings last 45-60 minutes. 
 
If you have a group of 20 or more, we'll send the experts from The Exoro Group to you. If you have fewer than 20 people, you can sign up for a training at the Chamber.

 

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Member businesses invited to share their stories

Celebrating 125 years as Utah's Business Leader

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2012 marks the 125th anniversary of the Salt Lake Chamber. When we say we're Utah's largest and longest-standing statewide business association, we mean it. In fact, the Chamber has been around longer than Utah has been a state.
 
To prepare for our big 125th Anniversary Gala, we are collecting information on business that have helped our state grow. Be a part of our celebration and share your story with us.

 

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Feb. 22 - 12-5 p.m.

Business Essentials: Spoon Me Some Marketing!

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Join Ryan Combe, founder of Spoon Me Frozen Yogurt and discover strategies for marketing your company. Ryan will cover:

 • The importance of establishing a solid "brand identity"
 • The different types of brands that exist in the market today
 • How you should brand your company
 • Simple ways to create and implement logical and economical branding strategies

 

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Chamber to honor Kem Gardner, Feb. 29

A Giant in Our City

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Kem Gardner, chairman of The Gardner Company and co-founder and former president of The Boyer Company, will be honored as A Giant In Our City, Feb. 29
 
The Giant In Our City award is the most prestigious business award given in Utah. Gardner will be the 32nd person to receive the award in its 42-year history.

 

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Download your copy today

2012 Public Policy Guide

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Get the critical information on the Chamber's public policy positions in the 2012 Public Policy Guide, now available for download.  
 
The 2012 Public Policy Guide outlines Chamber positions on a wide range of issues and calls for no tax increase.

 

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Join the Chamber in the Emerald Isle for eight days in October

Salt Lake Chamber Ireland Trip

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The Salt Lake Chamberis headed to Ireland and we want you to be with us! 
 
Not only will this be a great opportunity for you to network, but you can do it while experiencing one of the most beautiful countries in Europe. Some of the places on the itinerary include the Cliffs of Moher along with the Bunratty and Kilkenny castles among others.
 
The cost is $2,399 per person if you put down a $450 deposit before April 1. This covers flight fare, excursions as well as hotel and transportation accomodation.

 

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USTAR funding key to Utah's economic growth

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Salt Lake Chamber President and CEO Lane Beattie reaffirmed the Chamber’s support for the Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) at a news conference at the State Capitol last week.
 
This year, the Chamber has called on the Legislature to restore the $6 million of USTAR investment cut over the past three years, and to increase USTAR’s ongoing research allocation by $10 million. More than 40 prominent Utah business leaders have signed on in support.

 

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Held on Wednesday, March 14th

Free Fraud Seminar

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Bank of the West invites you to a free seminar to learn how to protect yourself and your business from the ever growing risk of fraud. 
 
Their guest speaker, Greg Litster, is President of SAFEChecks and an associate of Frank Abagnale, the subject of the movie "Catch Me If You Can."

 

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