How long before businesses and consumers are confident enough to invest, spend, and work like we did before the pandemic? That's a tough question to answer, but local business expert Bret Skousen talks through what the rest of 2020 might look l

Ep. 15: Economic Impact of COVID-19

May 22nd, 2020 6m 22s

New data from the state breaks down just how much the pandemic has hurt our economy. Good news? There are still two industry sectors that are strong and growing.

Ep. 14: Phase IV of Federal Pandemic Response - Interview with US Chamber

May 12th, 2020 23m 28s

Phase IV of the Congressional response to the Coronavirus pandemic and its economic impact could be moving soon. On this episode we interview Jennings Imel, Executive Director of the US Chamber's Western Region. Jennings walks us through where

Ep. 13 How Do Businesses Restore Consumer Confdence?

May 7th, 2020 27m 2s

If you're a business owner who is following all the right guidelines to keep employees and customers safe during the pandemic, how do you then restore consumer confidence and bring back customers? We interview Phil Case with Max Connect Marketi

Ep. 12 Local CEO on Why They're Now Selling Hand Sanitizer to Other Businesses at Cost

Apr 30th, 2020 9m 57s

Streamline Manufacturing is a local business that is jumping into the fray in the fight against Coronavirus. They retooled their manufacturing process, and they're now bottleing tens of thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer - and selling to Ut

Ep. 11 Utah County Health Director on State Easing Pandemic Restrictions

Apr 29th, 2020 21m 10s

Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced the state is easing some restrictions this week, moving the state from the "extreme" to "moderate" risk category. We talk through that step with Utah County Health Department director Ralph Clegg, and what i

Ep. 10 State Senator Kirk Cullimore on Protecting Business from Coronavirus Lawsuits

Apr 23rd, 2020 15m 47s

With business and government leaders eyeing how and when to safely reopen Utah's economy, a key question that's come up is liability related to getting the virus in a public facing business. State Senator Kirk Cullimore talks with us about his

Ep. 9: Purple CEO on Adapting Business in Pandemic

Apr 17th, 2020 20m 29s

The big question for business leaders and policymakers right now is: how do we safely reopen the economy? Today's podcast features Joe Megibow, CEO of Purple Innovations. Joe walks us through what they did to adapt to the impact of the pandemic

Ep. 8 Special Session Preview: Interview with Rep. Val Peterson

Apr 10th, 2020 13m 13s

Utah's legislature is gearing up for a special session next week to help mitigate the impact of the pandemic. But it's also the first ever "virtual" legislative session (thanks to social distancing guidelines still in effect). We chat with Rep.

Ep. 7 What Businesses Need to Know about Unemployment Insurance

Apr 7th, 2020 13m 8s

The federal relief package (aka the CARES Act) changed Unemployment Insurance. We interview Kevin Burt, Unemployment Insurance Division Director for the State of Utah on what businesses need to know, and how they can navigate their options.

Ep. 6 Utah County Commissioner Nathan Ivie on Coronavirus Impact, Government Directives for Social Distancing

Apr 4th, 2020 13m 26s

In this episode we focus on the pandemic's impact on Utah County, and get County Commissioner Nathan Ivie's perspective on the public health and economic toll of the virus, as well as government restrictions to enforce social distancing.

Ep. 5 Lehi Company Now Producing 500k Protective Masks per Day to Help Fight Coronavirus

Apr 3rd, 2020 11m 29s

Going from making electronics equipment to producing half a million N95 masks per day wasn't an easy switch. But for Tim Taylor and everyone at T6 Electronics, it was a way for this private business to join the fight against Coronavirus. We int

Ep. 4 New Small Business Loan: Interview with Ben Hart of Governor's Office of Economic Development

Mar 31st, 2020 14m 36s

There's a new state small business bridge loan geared toward helping small businesses weather the "economic pause" brought on by social distancing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. We interview Ben Hart, Deputy Director of the Governor's Office

Ep. 3 Emergency Dental Services Still Open under Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 30th, 2020 11m 46s

For people experience extreme dental pain, their first instinct may be to go to an ER to get some relief. But dental offices in their area may still be offering urgent services - and that's ultimately a better place to go so we don't burden hos

Ep. 2 Pandemic Impacts Blood Supply: Interview with American Red Cross

Mar 27th, 2020 14m 56s

Social distancing measures in Utah means local Red Cross reps see fewer blood donations coming in. As a major supplier of blood to area hospitals, this is a problem for patients who still need blood regardless of Covid-19. Adam Whitaker, who ru

Ep. 1 Policy Updates: State Plan to Fight Coronavirus; Federal Aid Closer to Reality

Mar 26th, 2020 6m 10s

Episode 1 of the Utah Valley Chamber Podcast focuses on two big policy updates in the ongoing fight against coronavirus. Produced by the Utah Valley Chamber for business leaders, policy makers, and members of our community.

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