The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a tremendous toll on individuals, families, communities, and businesses. Economic activity and health outcomes are tightly connected. Economies thrive when …
Impact of Masks on the Economy
During Governor Herbert’s Monday briefing, Taylor Randall from the University of Utah’s Eccles School of Business spoke to the media about a recent study conducted …
Utah Labor Commission Announces $2 Million Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant to Assist Utah Employers
The Utah Labor Commission announced today the launch of the Small Business Quarantined Employee Grant program to help small businesses (Less than 50 employees) to continue to pay employees who are required to quarantine or isolate due to a positive COVID-19 test or exposure to someone who has tested positive.
Governor Issues Executive Order Adopting Updated Phased Guidelines
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order adopting version 4.9 of the Phased Guidelines. The updates provide guidance for restaurants operating 24 hours per day and restaurants with buffet service. The order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until August 7.
Racial Equity & Inclusion Fund Formed to Address COVID-19 Disparities and Beyond
Recent wide-spread reports and data reveals COVID-19 overwhelmingly and disproportionately impacts racially and ethnically diverse communities. This current crisis confirms and magnifies pre-existing social determinants …
Governor Issues Executive Order Releasing Updated Guidelines for Low-Risk Phase in the Utah Leads Together Plan
Gov. Gary R. Herbert has issued an Executive Order updating guidelines for areas in low health risk designation under Utah’s phased health guidance plan. The new order clarifies that generally all businesses that are within counties that have been moved to low risk phase are operating if they can meet and adhere to the specific guidelines.
Utah Ranks No. 1 in Paycheck Program Protection Loan Amounts
According to a recent report released by the Utah Bankers Association, Utah ranks No. 1 in the country in paycheck protection loan amounts as a …
Utah Leads Together Webinar: Communicating Confidence to Your Team, Customers and Partners
The communications landscape has changed. From virtual conference calls and client meetings to social media campaigns and digital newsletters, everything has been adjusted to accommodate …
Task Force Ten: Ray Pickup, WCF Insurance
In this edition of Task Force Ten with Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber and Chair of the Utah Economic Response …
Utah Economic Response Task Force Town Hall: Implementing Moderate-Risk Guidelines in Your Business
UPDATE (August 14, 2020) – A recent public health order has changed references to “risk” to “restriction.” So in this blog post, references to “Moderate …