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Speaking on Business: Walker Wellness Retreats Sep 18, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For nearly a decade, Walker Wellness Retreats has offered all-inclusive wellness and adventure retreats in destinations across the U.S. and around the world. Owner and Founder, Amy Walker, joins us with more. Amy Walker: I absolutely love to travel, but I know how overwhelming it can be to plan the perfect trip. Between figuring out where to stay, what to do, how to get around and how to make the most of your time can quickly become a lot of work. That’s why I created Walker Wellness Retreats. We handle the details so you can just focus on enjoying the experience. Here in the U.S., our all-inclusive wellness retreats combine beautiful hiking, daily yoga, chef-prepared meals, comfortable accommodations and time for you to recharge. Internationally, I lead small-group adventures to incredible destinations, from African safaris and Northern Lights to sailing adventures, total solar eclipses and unforgettable European getaways. We plan everything from the hotels and transportation to private guides and excursions. One of my favorite parts is watching our guests arrive as strangers and leave with new friendships and incredible memories. Life is short. Travel well. Visit WalkerWellnessRetreats.com, and let us take care of the rest. Derek Miller: Walker Wellness Retreats offers a unique approach to experiencing new destinations. Their thoughtful retreats create meaningful experiences that help guests prioritize well-being, build connections and return home feeling refreshed and inspired. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/18/26

Speaking on Business: Visiting Angels Sep 17, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Visiting Angels provides personalized in-home care that helps seniors and adults live safely and independently at home. Their caregivers offer practical, compassionate support tailored to each person’s needs, routines and preferences. Community Liaison, Eboni Tate, joins us with more. Eboni Tate: Utah families deserve compassionate, dependable care, and Visiting Angels is proud to be a trusted leader in home care. We provide personalized assistance that helps seniors and adults with chronic conditions remain safe, comfortable and independent in the homes they love. Our caregivers offer non-medical support, including companionship, personal care, respite care and specialized assistance for dementia and Alzheimer’s. For added peace of mind, Visiting Angels is licensed, bonded, and insured and every caregiver completes a strict background screening process before joining our team. We also collaborate with healthcare providers to create seamless support tailored to each client’s changing needs. Whether your loved one only needs a few hours of help or ongoing care, we are here to support your family with dignity, compassion and respect. Discover how Visiting Angels can help your loved one continue thriving at home. Learn more at VisitingAngels.com and connect with your local office. Derek Miller: By easing the demands of caregiving, Visiting Angels is strengthening Utah families and communities. Their work offers reassurance, connection and meaningful support when it matters most, helping loved ones navigate life’s transitions. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/17/26

Speaking on Business: United Healthcare Sep 15, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. UnitedHealthcare helps Utahns get the health coverage and care they need. Its local team understands the communities it serves and works to make health care easier to navigate. Director of Sales for Utah and Idaho, Mike Fawson, joins us with more. Mike Fawson: Over the past 10 years at UnitedHealthcare, I’ve had the opportunity to work with employers across Utah, and I’m continually impressed by their commitment to their employees, families and communities. We are proud to serve nearly 350,000 employees and individuals statewide through our commercial health plans. Our local team lives and works in the communities we serve, giving us a deeper understanding of their needs. Our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. To me, that means listening, building strong partnerships and finding practical ways to make care easier to access and navigate. We are proud to be part of Utah’s business community and committed to being a strong community partner, helping build a healthier future for everyone. I look forward to continuing to build relationships that support healthier people, stronger workplaces and a healthier Utah. Derek Miller: UnitedHealthcare is helping build healthier communities across Utah by supporting individuals, families and employers with access to care and coverage. Learn more about UnitedHealthcare’s services and community impact at UHC.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/15/26

Speaking on Business: Family Promise Salt Lake Sep 15, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For decades, Family Promise Salt Lake has been partnering with community organizations across Salt Lake County to ensure families experiencing homelessness have access to the resources they need. Executive Director, Brian Diggs, joins us with more. Brian Diggs: For 30 years, Family Promise Salt Lake has been a place of hope for families experiencing homelessness in our community. We believe every family deserves the opportunity to find stability, independence and a place to call home. Through emergency shelter, transitional housing and graduate services, we walk alongside families as they work toward self-reliance, providing support, resources and hope every step of the way. Our work is about more than providing a place to stay. It’s about helping families overcome barriers, build confidence and create a stronger foundation for their future. We meet families where they are and provide the tools and support they need to move forward. Whether you’re a family looking for a path forward or someone who wants to make a difference, Family Promise Salt Lake is here. Together, we can help families find hope, stability and a home of their own. Learn more at FamilyPromiseSaltLake.org. Derek Miller: Family Promise Salt Lake is helping strengthen Utah by creating opportunities for families to build brighter futures and thrive. Their work shows what’s possible when communities come together and support one another. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/16/26

Speaking on Business: Clyde Companies Sep 14, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For the past 100 years, Clyde Companies has continued the legacy of partnering with the communities they serve. Here to talk more about their ongoing involvement throughout Utah is Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Ally Isom. Ally Isom: At Clyde Companies, we are "Building a Better Community." That's our mission. Our eight home-grown subsidiaries include W.W. Clyde, Geneva Rock, Suncore, Sunpro, Clyde Capital Group, Bridgesource, Beehive Insurance and newly announced Homebuilt. This year Clyde Companies celebrates one hundred years of being a family-owned and privately-held enterprise, built on the simple promise that our word is our bond. We started as a Springville construction company in 1926, and have grown into a powerhouse of over six thousand team members — all builders at heart — and all driven by integrity and grit to build something special. Whether we construct vital infrastructure, provide critical building materials, solve supply chain challenges or simply clean up a local roadway with our donated sweeper truck named Miles, we build a better community. Clyde Companies is unquestionably energized for our next chapter of growth. But even more, we cannot wait to build better communities across the Intermountain West for another hundred years. Derek Miller: Clyde Companies continually strengthens our region through being a dedicated community partner and leader. To learn more about their work and community involvement, visit ClydeInc.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/14/26

Speaking on Business: The Lotus Center for Healing and Wellness Sep 11, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Lotus Center for Healing and Wellness provides mental health and wellness services in Murray, Utah. Its team helps individuals and families find compassionate, personalized care throughout the Wasatch Front. Dr. Cindy Wasek, joins us with more. Dr. Cindy Wasek: At The Lotus Center, we believe taking care of your mental health should be about more than treating symptoms. It’s about looking at the whole person and understanding that our mental, physical, emotional and relational health all play a role in how we feel and heal. That’s really at the heart of what we do. We bring different types of care together in one place, so people can find the support that makes sense for them. Our team includes psychiatric providers, therapists, case managers, chaplains and wellness professionals, all working together to provide thoughtful, coordinated care. We offer services ranging from therapy and medication management to ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, Spravato, neurofeedback and wellness programs. We also offer classes and groups focused on grief, mindfulness and meditation. As we celebrate 10 years, we’re grateful for the trust our patients and community have placed in us. Learn more about our services at LotusCenterTherapy.com. Derek Miller: Through compassionate, whole-person care, The Lotus Center is helping strengthen Utah communities by making mental health support more accessible and reducing stigma. Its work helps individuals and families find healing and build healthier lives. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/11/26

Speaking on Business: Sego Leadership Sep 10, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Sego Leadership, formerly known as the Women’s Leadership Institute, is built on one belief: Utah thrives when women lead. The organization is committed to elevating women in business and strengthening leadership across Utah. Director of Marketing and Communications, Jen Hunsaker, joins us with more. Jen Hunsaker: When women are elevated into leadership, they elevate Utah’s families, businesses and communities. We do this by creating development programs for women and helping companies build workplaces where training sticks. That initiative is called Sego Certified. Utah companies commit to steps that advance women and keep them in the workforce. We work with companies to create improvements that fit its needs and size. Research shows that companies with gender-equitable leadership report higher retention and are 39% more likely to outperform competitors. Sego Certified helps businesses compete while staying true to Utah values. It works because it’s practical, safe, and results-focused. Women’s leadership isn’t about displacing men; it’s a multiplier. Companies grow stronger when men and women lead side by side. Through programs like Sego Next, Sego Rising, Sego Leading and Sego Suite, we prepare women across the pipeline, from returning to work to pursuing the C-Suite. Together, these programs help prepare Utah’s workforce and companies for the future. Derek Miller: By empowering women to lead, Sego Leadership is strengthening Utah’s workforce, economy and future. Learn more about their work and services at SegoLeadership.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/10/26

Speaking on Business: Comcast Sep 09, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah’s growth depends on strong infrastructure, and Comcast is investing in that future. Over three years, Comcast has invested more than 1 billion dollars across Utah to expand broadband access and support communities. Utah Regional Senior Vice President, Jennifer Somers, joins us with more. Jennifer Somers: At Comcast, we believe connectivity is the economic infrastructure that powers opportunity. In Utah, we’ve invested more than 500 million dollars in network infrastructure, helping build and enhance a network that reaches more than 1.1 million homes and businesses statewide. Those investments matter because fast, reliable connectivity helps communities attract jobs, enables businesses to grow and gives residents access to the tools they need to succeed. And when it comes to supporting businesses, Comcast powers more than 2 million small businesses nationwide, more than any other provider, giving entrepreneurs and employers the connectivity they need to compete and grow. We’re also focused on ensuring more Utahns can benefit from the digital economy. Through Internet Essentials, Comcast has connected more than 241,000 low-income Utah residents to affordable internet access over the past decade. We’re proud to partner with communities across Utah to build the connectivity, opportunity and economic growth that will power the state’s future. Derek Miller: By working alongside communities and businesses, Comcast continues to help create a more connected, innovative and prosperous future for Utah. Learn more about Comcast’s investment in Utah communities at Comcast.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/9/26

Speaking on Business: The Museum of Utah Sep 03, 2026

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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. PwC helps businesses build trust, tackle challenges and prepare for what’s next. With more than 370 thousand people worldwide, the firm brings expertise in audit, tax, consulting and technology, helping organizations navigate change and create lasting value. Office Managing Partner, Ryan Dent, joins us with more. Ryan Dent: Utah's business community has built a reputation for resilience, collaboration and a willingness to embrace change — qualities that fuel its success. At PwC, we're privileged to work alongside businesses as they navigate growth, evolving markets and new technologies. Whether it's a family-owned business planning its next chapter, a growing company scaling operations, or a large organization adapting to new realities. Our PwC Salt Lake City office has grown alongside this dynamic market, with expertise spanning Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Products, Energy and Health Industries. We also support private companies — both family and PE-owned — from emerging businesses to established leaders. What makes Utah unique is the combination of innovation, talent and community. The state's business ecosystem continues to mature, attracting new investment and creating pathways for growth. At the end of the day, business is about people. If you're building, growing or navigating change, we'd love to hear your story and see how we can help. Derek Miller: PwC is helping strengthen Utah’s business community and create opportunities for growth. Learn more about their impact and services at PWC.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/3/26

Speaking on Business: PwC Sep 02, 2026

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