2010 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

Guide2010

The Salt Lake Chamber is a statewide business organization that represents

approximately 5,700 businesses, more than 1/3 of the workforce in Utah, has members in 10 states and Washington, D.C. and has

members in all 29 counties in Utah. Roughly 78% of the businesses we represent are small businesses. We have two strategic

partners - the Downtown Alliance & World Trade Center Utah. Currently, we have formal partnerships with 7 other chambers of

commerce in Utah: ChamberWest (Taylorsville, Kearns, West Valley), Lehi Area Chamber of Commerce, Murray Area Chamber of

Commerce, South Jordan Chamber of Commerce, South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, Utah Asian Chamber of Commerce and

Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce — and this number will grow significantly. The Salt Lake Chamber has signed memorandums

of agreement with two international chambers: Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and London Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Economic Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Health System Reform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

International Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Salt Lake City - Downtown Rising . . . . . . . . . . 18

Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2 0 1 0 P U B L I C P o L I C y G U I D E 1

Dear Fellow Utahns,

As Utah’s business leader, the Salt Lake Chamber stands as the voice of business in Utah. We recognize that strong business support for sound policy creates the most favorable circumstances for commercial enterprises and communities to thrive.

Throughout the year, and particularly during Utah’s legislative sessions, we are actively engaged in important business issues at the federal, state and municipal levels of government. Each year the Chamber focuses on advancing sound public policy responsive to changing needs and circumstances. In this endeavor, the Chamber is guided by the following business principles:

This 2010 Public Policy Guide outlines our approach to the Chamber’s top policy priorities. Fortunately, Utah is starting from an advantageous position. Utah is the best-managed state in the nation and positioned to lead the country out of the current recession. We thank current and past elected officials for their wise management and look forward to contributing our best efforts moving forward.

We invite you to join with us in advancing sound public policy to meet today’s unique challenges.

Lane Beattie President and CEO Jake Boyer Chair

n Grow Utah’s Economy: We support policies that create a climate wherein our economy will flourish, a qualified workforce is readily available, our economic competitiveness is enhanced, and people, goods, and services can be efficiently transported.

n Low Taxes: Taxes distort market behavior and can limit economic growth. We support a nimble government that is efficient and effective. Tax policy should be fair and balanced.

n Relieve Regulatory Burdens: We recognize government’s role in establishing boundaries and standards that support free enterprise. Regulation should be limited, equitable, effective and efficient, fostering competitive forces to govern the success or failure of businesses.

n Strengthen the Community: A strong economy is synonymous with a healthy community. While the Chamber’s primary focus is the success of Utah businesses, we recognize that a prosperous economy and strong community are interdependent.

statement Of PrinCiPles:

n Collaborate – State leadership on economic development issues can unite public and private sector efforts and bring cohesion to state and municipal action. Collaboration will increase the efficiency and success of Utah’s efforts, both in business and government.

n Short-term Economic Stimulus – We support policy that facilitates Utah’s economic recovery. Such policy should be timely, targeted and leveraged.

n Promote Long-term Economic Development – We seek to assist in the development and execution of economic policies that will result in sustained economic growth, building a better future for Utah’s businesses and families.

n Drive Optimism – While we acknowledge economic facts, we choose to approach economic development issues proactively and with optimism. We seek to publicize what’s right with Utah and strengthen consumer confidence in Utah’s economy.

2010 PubliC POliCy PriOrities:

n No General Tax Increase – During an economic downturn we do not support any increase in income, sales or property tax.

n Decrease Sales Tax Rate and Add Stability to Tax System – our economy will be stronger if we put the sales tax back on food and lower the sales tax rate commensurately. Utah’s economy will be more competitive, and next time we have a downturn we will have less volatility.

n Keep Commitment to Transportation – Transportation investment lowers business costs, increases productivity and enhances our quality of life. Investment in roads and transit improves our economic competitiveness.

n Invest in Human Capital – A well-trained workforce is the single most important business input. Further reductions in public and higher education will put our workforce at risk.

S A L T L A K E C H A M B E R2

“The Can-Do Coalition’s focus on consumers is

imperative to getting the economy back on

track. It’s so refreshing to have a business

organization pushing positive news to

balance the negativity that is constantly

bombarding us in the media.”

michael Waddoups

Utah State Senate President

ECONOMICDEVELOPMENT

Celebrating What’s Right With Utah, Strengthening Our Economy

n Maximize State Efficiencies – Make additional targeted cuts in state government. The best-managed state must get even better.

n Utilize Targeted User Fees – Where possible and appropriate, those who use government services should pay for them. Highways should be funded primarily with user fees (such as auto-related sales taxes or indexed fuel taxes). Health costs should be partially paid for with tobacco taxes.

reCent aCCOmPlishments:

n Bolstered Utah Housing – Governor Huntsman and Governor Herbert both embraced the Chamber’s recommendations to kick-start Utah’s housing industry by launching the Home Run grant programs in 2009. These programs supported the industry hardest hit by the recession—construction—and resulted in an efficient clearing of excess inventory.


Chair: Chris Redgrave, Immediate Past Chair of the Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors

Scott Anderson, Zions BankScott Beck, Salt Lake Visitor’s and

Convention BureauJanet Bingham, Huntsman Cancer FoundationMark Bouchard, CB Richard Ellis

Jake Boyer, The Boyer CompanyWilford Clyde, Clyde CompaniesSteve Creamer, EnergySolutionsJeff Edwards, Economic Development

Corporation of UtahTom Guinney, GastronomyClark Ivory, Ivory Homes

Ted McAleer, USTARJennifer Nakao, Grant ThorntonRichard Nelson, Utah Technology CouncilScott Parson, Staker Parson CompaniesJill Taylor, Key BankEx officio representation from Governor’s

office of Economic Development

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“Public policy that supports business and its need for a qualified labor force is good for Utah. As businesses thrive, employees and the

community benefit. A rising tide lifts all boats.”

scott Parson, Staker Parson Companies


Additional BusineSs Priorities

n Strengthened Utah’s Transportation Infrastructure and Put Utahns Back to Work – The Chamber championed aggressive investment in transportation projects resulting in over $4 billion invested in Utah’s infrastructure between now and 2014. For every $1 billion invested in Utah highways 29,000 jobs are created or preserved. Investing at this time also takes advantage of low construction and bonding costs.

n Advancing USTAR – The Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative is critical to the development of Utah’s innovation economy. The Chamber’s support in a difficult budget year helped keep USTAR a bright part of Utah’s future.

n Promoting Salt Lake City as a University Town – The Chamber’s strategic partner, the Downtown Alliance, led the “Home of the Utes” campaign to invigorate the city with a university town atmosphere and promote economic development.

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80% of utahns support an increase in the tobacco tax that Will limit Cuts in education

Source: Dan Jones Survey, November 2009Source: State of Utah Budget Summary, Fy2010/Budget Recommendations Fy2011, Governor’s office of Planning and Budget

Protect Vote by secret ballot – on November 2, 2010, Utahns will go to the polls to cast their votes for elected officials and the Secret Ballot Initiative. If approved by a majority of the voters this initiative will amend Utah’s constitution to preserve election by secret ballot. Misguided federal legislation threatens this fundamental right. In response, state lawmakers overwhelmingly passed this proposed amendment by the requisite two-thirds majority required to amend the constitution.

Continued support of an employer-sponsored Work Program – Immigration is an incredible benefit to Utah and also presents some unique challenges. The Chamber supports comprehensive state action to manage immigration in Utah. The Chamber’s proposed Employer-Sponsored Work Program takes into account Utah’s economic needs and realities while mitigating difficulties associated with an undocumented population.

legislative ethics – The Salt Lake Chamber supports landmark legislative ethics reform that ensures transparency in government and high standards of conduct. The Chamber does not support any policy that denies most business persons, community leaders and even many property owners the opportunity to serve. The Chamber also opposes onerous financial disclosure requirments that violate personal privacy beyond the scope needed for public accountability.

retirement – In this economic environment many traditional ideas about financing are being re-thought. This is especially true in programs such as health care and pensions. The state of Utah is leading the nation in health system reform. Similarly, the state is now also considering reform of its pension system. The Chamber applauds forward thinking legislators and the Utah State Retirement System for innovative ideas that would fund reasonable benefits to retiring state and local employees while keeping the pension system funded and actuarially viable for future state and local employees without imposing crippling debt on our children and grandchildren.

“Would you favor or oppose increasing the sales tax on cigarettes and other tobacco products to limit the cuts to education?”

The Salt Lake Chamber

unequivocally supports an

amendment to Utah’s Constitution

to protect the individual’s right

to express their opinions via a secret-

ballot vote without fear of coercion or retribution.

The secret ballot is fundamental

to our democratic process and merits

constitutional protection.


statement oF prinCiples:

n Invest in the Most Important Business Input: Human Capital – Education fuels Utah’s economy by developing the potential of our children and grandchildren and attracting millions of research dollars resulting in jobs and income for Utah residents.

n Create Long-term Prosperity – We are committed to acting in Utah’s long-term interest. Education drives economic development.

n Act – Many studies have documented the need for educational improvement and innovation. Now is the time to take decisive action to ensure all students get a sound start in reading and math, to better prepare all students for postsecondary education, and to increase participation in postsecondary education.

2010 publiC poliCy priorities:

n Adopt statewide goals and strategies – Utah must embrace unified goals and strategies to improve public and higher education.

n Maintain existing funding levels – We support continuing Fy2010 funding levels for public and higher education in Fy2011. Further reductions in public and higher education will put Utah’s workforce at risk. Enrollment growth in both public and higher education is at record levels.

“The Chamber’s advocacy of statewide

educational goals is critical to improving

results. We must invest, improve and innovate in public

and higher education. A highly educated

workforce is the most critical long-term

strategy for a vibrant economy and

healthy society”

richard Kendell,

Former Commissioner of Higher

Education and Superintendent

of Davis School District


EDUCATIONThe key to a qualified workforce

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n Lead change – The Chamber recognizes that Utah faces a clear imperative: To maintain our quality of life and to create the human capital needed for the viability of our economy, we must embrace changing demographics and improve education results for every ethnic group.

n Support Utah educators – Utah educators achieve great outcomes with limited resources. Business leaders applaud high-performing Utah educators and support performance-based compensation for teachers.


Chair: Mark Bouchard, Senior Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis

Scott Anderson, Zions Bank and Co-Chair of Citizens for Education Excellence

Russ Behrman, St. George Area ChamberPhil Cofield, Junior Achievement Steve Densely, Utah Valley Chamber Sandy Emile/David Simmons, Cache Chamber Dave Golden, Wells Fargo Phil Hansen, ClearLink Dave Hardman, ogden/Weber Chamber of Commerce Clark Ivory, Ivory Homes and Member of University of

Utah Board of Trustees

Ron Jibson, QuestarScott Jolley, Cedar City Area Chamber David Jordan, Stoel Rives and Member of

State Board of Regents Dan Lofgren, Cowboy Partners and

Granite School Board Member Bob Marquardt, Management and Training

Corporation, Friends of Utah Higher Education and Member of State Board of Regents

Andrea Moss, American Express Rich Nelson, Utah Technology Council Scott Parson, Staker Parson CompaniesDavid Peterson, o.C. TannerClint Sanderson, Crexendo

Randy Shumway, Cicero and former school board member

Kami Taylor, CB Richard EllisTom Thatcher, Thatcher Pharmaceuticalolene Walker, former governor and Co-Chair Citizens

for Education Excellence Anne-Marie Wright, Merit MedicalEx officio representation from public and

higher education partners and Governor’s office of Economic Development

Richard Kendall, Education AdvisorVicki Varela, Communication Advisor


reCent aCComplishments:

n Establishment of Education Committee, Priorities and Work Plan – The Chamber’s Board of Governors has identified education funding and innovation as a critical issue facing the business community. An Education Committee has been organized to identify and advance the business community’s educational priorities. Key priorities include funding enrollment growth, embracing demographic diversity and improving college readiness, participation and completion.

n Cultivation of Key Partnerships – The Chamber has created a partnership with public and higher education leaders. They play an advisory role in our discussions. Using business principles and educational expertise, we are beginning to identify strategies to improve educational outcomes.

“The long-term well being of our state depends

directly on our commitment to education.”

Governor Gary herbert, 2009 Inaugural Address

minority Contributions to utah Population and school enrollment Growth: 2000-2007

n White Non-Hispanic n Minority

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Population Growth enrollment Growth

Source: Bureau of Economic and Business Research, University of Utah

3.7%

K-12 expenditures as a Percent of state Personal income: fy 2006

$5,706

Public education expenditures Per Pupil: fy 2006Source: National Center of Education Statistics

Source: National Center of Education Statistics; U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis

university of utah (2009 Total Headcount: 31,407)

n Draws $7 in outside funding for every $1 in state funds.

n Started 74 companies in the past four years. These companies have attracted $111 million in venture capital to Utah.

n For two years in a row the U has been second only to MIT in the number of startup companies formed by universities (even though MIT receives four times the amount of research funding as the U).

n The U is on track to bring $400 million in federal research grants and contracts to the state this year.

n The U now claims two Nobel Prize winners – Mario Capecchi and Venkatraman Ramakrishnan.

n World class companies founded by University of Utah faculty or alumni include Netscape, Wordperfect, Adobe, Pixar, Atari, Novell, Iomega, TerraTek, Ceramatec, Myriad Genetics, and Evans and Sutherland.

salt lake Community College (2009 Total Headcount: 33,774)

n Largest university or college in the State of Utah, serving approximately 60,000 students annually.

n Largest applied technology college in the state.

n Serves over 500 businesses through corporate training partnerships.

n Fourth largest community college in the entire country.

n Enrolled almost 4,000 additional students this fall.

n Serves the largest minority population of all the USHE institutions.

n 2009 NJCAA men’s basketball champion.

seleCt COntributiOns frOm utah’s larGest institutiOns Of hiGher learninG


ENERGYstatement Of PrinCiPles:

n Strengthen Utah’s Energy Economy – We recognize Utah’s potential to become a world leader in energy development and environmental stewardship. By relying on market forces and Utah’s innovative spirit, we can responsibly develop our state’s abundant energy resources.

n Secure Sources of Energy – We support the development of Utah’s abundant energy resources. Such strategic development ensures access to energy and decreases economic volatility.

n Responsible Environmental Stewardship – Utah’s spectacular natural environment is a legacy passed on to us from preceding generations and deserves protection. We support innovative and responsible development of energy resources.


n Business, State and Federal Advocacy – The Chamber will work with Utah businesses, state officials and the U.S. Congress to influence energy and environmental policies that impact our state.

“The Salt Lake Chamber has taken the

lead in developing a dynamic energy policy

that will combine reasonable growth

with responsible environmental

stewardship while taking advantage of the state’s energy producing resources, including its

abundant natural gas.”

ron Jibson,President and CEO,

Questar Gas

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n Cap and trade – Federal regulation of greenhouse gases must be designed to prevent the transfer of economic wealth from Utah to other states or nations, to minimize the economic hardship on businesses and consumers, to allow for alternative means of compliance and to recognize that global warming is a global problem that requires global solutions. Utah should NoT participate in regional greenhouse gas initiatives.

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

n Support Energy Innovation and Research – Invest in Utah Science, Technology and Research Initiative (USTAR), Utah’s research universities, and the Utah energy and natural resources cluster initiatives, as well as new ideas such as the development of a regional and/or national center for energy research.

n Conservation – The Chamber supports energy efficiency on the part of all residents, businesses, large energy users and utilities. Combined, our efforts will do more to reduce harmful emissions, clean up the air, and address carbon restrictions than any single thing we can do as a citizenry.

n Prudent regulation – Advance sensible utility regulation, which encourages capital investment, removes utility disincentives for demand side management, creates enablers for energy management and provides consumers with pricing signals which reflect the cost of providing energy.

n Support Natural Gas Vehicles – Tax credits for natural gas vehicles should be transferable so local governments can better utilize natural gas fleets. Enhancements to the natural gas corridor are necessary to support cleaner vehicles in Utah.


n Key Legislation - The Chamber supported key energy

legislation passed in 2009, including:

• HB 392, Natural Gas for Vehicles, which allows the Public

Service Commission (PSC) to authorize a natural gas

vehicle rate less than full cost of service.

• HB 412, Energy Policy Amendments, which requires the

state to determine the economic impacts of a proposed

legislative or executive action involving climate change,

and to promote and advocate for fair and consistent

federal climate change regulation.

• HB 430, Economic Development Incentives for

Alternative Energy Projects, which created renewable

energy development zones in which tax credits could be

given for developing renewable energy projects.

• HJR 1, Joint Resolution on Cost-effective Energy Efficiency

and Utility Demand-side Management, which urges state

and local governments, electrical power and natural

gas utilities, rural electric cooperatives, and municipal

utilities to work together to promote energy efficiency

as a priority.

• HJR 12, Joint Resolution Supporting Hydrogen Power from

Advanced Coal and Carbon Capture and Sequestration

Technology, which supports producing hydrogen from

coal with carbon capture and sequestration technology

as a means of strengthening Utah’s economy and energy

competitiveness.

CO-Chairs: Carol Hunter, Vice President of Services, Rocky Mountain Power Clayton Walker, COO, Kennecott Utah Copper

Bette Arial, EnergySolutionsJohn Barabino, Barabino GroupKimi Barnett, Salt Lake County Mayor’s office Vicki Bennett, Salt Lake City Mayor’s officeTodd Bingham, Utah Mining AssociationTom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers Association Bob Bonar, Snowbird Matthew Buell, Tesoro

Brad Cahoon, Snell & WilmerSteve Christiansen, Parr Brown and WaddoupsJeff Edwards, Economic Development

Corporation of Utah Mike Farmer, Commerce CRG Christian Gardner, Gardner CompanyJeff Hartley, RiesterDennis Haslam, D.H. Consulting & Investments LLCDavid Jensen, Innovision Property Group John Kirkham, Stoel RivesDennis Klaus, Salt Lake Community CollegeStan Lockhart, IM Flash

Ron Mangone, Strong and HanniDave Pershing, University of UtahKeith Rattie, QuestarBob Reeder, Parsons Behle & LatimerGary Robinson, QuestarReed Searle, EnergySolutions Ian Spencer, CB Richard Ellis Roger Tew, Utah League of Cities and TownsSarah Wright, Utah Clean EnergyTed Rampton, Utah Associated Municipal

Power Systems


• SB 75, Utility Amendments, which allows a public

utility to expedite rate case decisions and the PSC’s

approval process for allowing cost recovery of a major

plant addition.

• SJR 16, Joint Resolution Supporting Nuclear Power, which

encourages new nuclear power development in Utah.

n Sustainable Practices – The Downtown Alliance decorated

Salt Lake City with LED lights that stretch over 19 miles

in Utah’s capital city. The switch to LED lights from

incandescent lights results in a savings of 95% on ongoing

energy costs. The Downtown Alliance is a strategic partner

of the Salt Lake Chamber.

n Infrastructure Planning – The Salt Lake Chamber is a partner

in the Salt Lake County Electrical Plan Task Force. The task

force is developing a plan for the location of substations

and transmission corridors in Salt Lake County to

accommodate the expected rapid growth in the production

of electrical power.

utah benefits from low electricity rates Average Rate per Kilowatt hour (in cents)

ten lowest rate states:

Oregon

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n Reform Based on Market Principles – We support reform that applies market principles to contain costs, strengthen Utah’s economy and improve lives. Such reform includes increasing transparency regarding cost and quality, fostering competition and realigning incentives for patients, doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies.

n Accountability – We believe that Utah’s health reform must expand accountability at all levels of the health system—patients, providers, purchasers, payers and political leaders. By so doing, every Utahn will take more personal responsibility for their health and we can realign the system to be more consumer-driven.

n State Reform with Urgency – With very serious actions underway at the federal level, Utah must not be deterred or delayed in its state reform. With world- renowned health care experts and the best managed state in the nation, Utahns are in the best position to reform and improve Utah’s health care system.


n Continue implementation of the Health Reform Bill of Rights and Responsibilities – Entities representing over half Utah’s work force signed the Chamber’s Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, a document that lays out the pathway for Utah reform.

“Health reform is a vital business issue. If we can’t

get this cost under control, it will continue to undermine our competitiveness as a nation and

state. This is one of the most

important economic development

issues that we currently face.”

Jake boyerPresident, The Boyer Company


Health SystemReform

Source: Utah Governor’s office of Planning and Budget

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Federal Health System Reform Statement

The Salt Lake Chamber supports health reform that applies market principles to contain costs,

strengthen the economy and improve lives. Current health reform efforts by the U.S. Congress

miss the mark by focusing primarily on expanding access rather than controlling costs. Employer

mandates, tax increases and a government-run plan will increase the cost of doing business and

jeopardize the competitiveness of Utah companies in the global marketplace. We do not support

federal reform that fails to address the major controllable costs in our health system, most notably

excessive utilization, unhealthy lifestyle choices, waste and medical liability.

We ask the U.S. Congress to allow states like Utah, which are actively engaged in fixing the broken

health care system, to implement innovative reform tailored to their unique circumstances. Through

purposeful state action, in partnership with the federal government, we can sustain a vibrant

economy and enable people to live healthier, more productive lives.

n Preserve State Reform Flexibility – We support state flexibility provisions in any potential federal policy, which will allow Utah to progress and reform more rapidly than the “lowest common denominator” that federal policy targets.

n Restore Funding to University of Utah School of Medicine – The School of Medicine reduced its class size by 20% (from 102 incoming students to 82) in response to the loss of $10 million in federal funds and state budget cuts in Fy 2010.

Utah faces a critical physician shortage that is worsening each year. We must adequately fund the education of new physicians to replace retiring physicians and to care for a rapidly growing population.

n Strengthen the Utah Health Exchange – The Chamber supports legislative action that addresses the disparity of pricing between businesses that join the Utah Health Exchange and those that remain outside of the exchange.


Chair: Scott Hymas, RC Willey

Bob Baker, Café RioDeborah Bayle, United Way of Salt LakeTom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers AssociationCandice Daly, National Federation of

Independent Businesses

Chip Everest, EnergySolutionsChristian Gardner, The Gardner CompanyPaul Glauser, Staker Parson CompaniesKay Mickelson, City of Salt LakeJohanna Nielsen, Grant Thornton Jim olsen, Utah Retail Merchant Association

Kevin R. Pinegar, Durham Jones & Pinegar, P.C.Chris Redgrave, Utah Economy Can-Do CoalitionJill Taylor, Key BankNathan Wickizer, Cache Valley Electric Company



n Passage of HB 188, Health System Reform – Insurance: The Chamber enthusiastically supported this reform legislation sponsored by House Speaker David Clark. The bill received overwhelming bipartisan support. Two of its most important provisions are:

Creation of a Defined Contribution Market – The legislation established the Utah Health Exchange—an internet portal opened to small group employers January 1, 2010 as a marketplace for health insurance products. The exchange is scheduled to be open to all by 2012. It features tools for comparison shopping to introduce more transparency on cost and quality issues in health care. It also allows households to aggregate contributions from multiple employers to put toward the purchase of a health benefit plan.

Disclosure of Broker Commission – H.B. 188 requires brokers and producers to disclose their commission and compensation to their customers prior to the sale of a health benefit plan.

n Passage of HB 165, Administrative Simplification – The Chamber supported this legislation sponsored by Representative Merlynn Newbold, which provides standards for the exchange of information between health care providers, insurers and patients. It is the first step to realigning incentives for providers, insurers and patients and improving the health of our community.

n Participation in Community Working Groups Created by the Health System Reform Legislative Task Force – The Chamber was invited to participate on both the Transparency-Quality-Infrastructure and the oversight and Implementation work groups. These work groups provide feedback and recommendations to the legislative task force.

n 2009 Utah Health Forum – The Chamber, along with United Way of Salt Lake and Mediaone, sponsored the 2009 Utah Health Forum held at the Salt Palace. Governor Herbert and Speaker Clark delivered keynote speeches and addressed Utah’s path to reform. Breakout sessions covering twelve of the most important health care topics and hosted by the state’s expert health care minds were provided for participants. The forum highlighted Utah’s reform work to this point as well as the urgent need for further reform. A 24-page newspaper insert on Utah health reform was distributed to 200,000 households.


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“The Chamber has been and continues to be a vital partner in Utah’s effort to reform our health care system. The Chamber’s involvement has provided the Legislature

with much needed support in addressing this complicated issue.”

David Clark, Speaker of the Utah State House of Representatives


n Open Markets – The Salt Lake Chamber supports public policy that encourages open markets and the full participation of Utah businesses in the world economy.

n Global Perspective – Public policy should take into account the global nature of competition and empower Utah businesses to succeed in such an environment.


n Continued funding of World Trade Center Utah – We support continued state sponsorship for WTCU.

n Health System Reform – We must continue to reform our health system to reduce costs. Utah businesses cannot afford to pay double digit increases in premium costs while competing in global markets.

n Workforce Readiness – Cultivating and attracting human capital is critical to international competition. We must adopt policy that attracts talent from outside the state/country and develops indigenous talent. Access to a qualified workforce is requisite to compete internationally.


n Educating Utah Businesses – Training and educational services are provided by WTCU and our strategic partners – the Salt Lake Chamber, Governor’s office of

“In 2008 Utah experienced record

exports and even in the midst of tough

economic times, international trade

expansion continues to be a key job

creator in Utah. The World Trade Center

Utah and its strategic partner, the Salt Lake Chamber, play critical

roles in facilitating Utah businesses’

success in the global marketplace.”

Jack sunderlage,CEO, ContentWatch


InternationalWORLD TRADE CENTER UTAH

This graph does not include listings of services and other intangible exports from Utah such as travel and tourism. Nationally, merchandise exports decreased by an estimated average of 19% in 2009. Despite an estimated decrease of 10% from 2008 to 2009, only three states performed better than Utah in maintaining its level of merchandise exports.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Economy.com(est.)

utah merchandise exports have more than tripled in the last Decade

Economic Development, and the U.S. Commercial Service. 2009 training and education resources and events included:

• Logistics and Trade Seminars on both exports and imports

• Doing Business in: Peru, Israel, Germany, Canada, Southeast Asia, China, United Kingdom and Hong Kong

• Rural Development Economic Conferences

• International Trade Finance Seminars

• Global Utah Newsletter: Every week, 2,000+ internationalists receive the WTCU email newsletter Global Utah with key articles on international business in Utah, global events, useful links to valuable websites and more. Global Utah also has the state’s only International Calendar of Events

n Assessing Utah Businesses – WTCU offered in-depth assessment services and assistance to 150+ companies in the following industry clusters:

Companies assisted, by industry sector

n Connecting Utah Businesses – WTCU co-sponsored (with our international partners) over 250 events this past year, where Utah firms and individuals made connections with relevant people and resources for international business.


Business

Lew Cramer, President & CEO, World Trade Center Utah

Chair, Jack Sunderlage, ContentWatchLane Beattie, Salt Lake ChamberH. David Burton, The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day Saints.Ladd Christensen, Global BridgeGary Crittenden, Huntsman Gay Capital PartnersDavid Clark, Utah House of RepresentativesBryan Davis, XangoMark Garfield, Zions Bank

Natalie Gochnour, Salt Lake ChamberDavid Golden, Wells FargoAlan Hall, MarketStarGreg Miller, Larry H. Miller Group of CompaniesRichard Nelson, Utah Technology CouncilDinesh Patel, vSpring CapitalJason Perry, Chief of Staff to Governor HerbertPaul Savage, Kirton & McConkieMichael Waddoups, Utah State SenateMichael young, University of Utah

ex-oFFiCio:Spencer Eccles, GoEDJeff Edwards, EDCUtahCraig Peterson, GoED

emeritus:Scott Anderson, Zions Bank

world trade Center utah board oF direCtors:

■ Products/Services 42%■ Finance/Consulting Firms 13%■ Technology/IT Firms 13%■ Construction/Manufacturing 11%■ Energy Firms 11%■ Nutraceuticals/Life Sciences 10%

International

Belgium South Korea

Singapore Mexico

Japan China

Taiwan India

Canada United Kingdom

Electrical Equipment Machinery

Miscellaneous Manufactures Fabricated Metals

Chemicals Food

Minerals Transportation Equipment Computers and Electronics

$186 $240 $251 $252 $336

$473 $512

$719 $904

$4,207

$102 $263 $308 $350

$611 $472 $515$596

$1,359 $4,067Primary Metals

estimated utah merchandise exports by industry: 2009 (in millions)

estimated utah merchandise exports to top ten Purchasing Countries: 2009 (in millions)

Belgium South Korea

Singapore Mexico

Japan China

Taiwan India

Canada United Kingdom

Electrical Equipment Machinery

Miscellaneous Manufactures Fabricated Metals

Chemicals Food

Minerals Transportation Equipment Computers and Electronics

$186 $240 $251 $252 $336

$473 $512

$719 $904

$4,207

$102 $263 $308 $350

$611 $472 $515$596

$1,359 $4,067Primary Metals

Source: U.S. Census Bureau and Economy.comSource: World Trade Center Utah


n Heart of our Region – We recognize downtown Salt Lake City as the regional center for culture, commerce and entertainment. Downtown is also the historic hub for transportation, finance, banking, law and federal, state and local governments. It is also the headquarters for a world religion. Accordingly, we advocate public policies that compliment the historical investment that has already occurred in Utah’s capital city and that will strengthen downtown’s unique role as the heart of our region.

n Downtown Development – We affirm that a vibrant metropolitan center is an important economic engine for the regional community and support economic development that energizes downtown. A strong downtown is essential for the economic strength of the entire region.

n Interconnected – We recognize the economic relationship between urban, suburban and rural communities and support fair tax and expenditure policies that are focused on appropriate economic development for all geographic areas.


n Economic Development – Corporate recruitment for downtown is our highest priority. We look to local and state governments to improve funding and coordination with the economic development offices of Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County, along with the Governor’s office of Economic Development and the Economic Development Corporation of Utah to bring new regional corporate headquarters to Utah’s Capital City.

n Fair Tax Policies – Property tax rates in Salt Lake City should be fair, reasonable and competitive with suburban communities and competing metropolitan centers in other states. The state should evaluate how to best achieve statewide school capital equalization over time.

n Advancing Public and Private Projects – Local and state governments have an important role to play in building Utah’s capital city to support the entire region. Specific projects, including the Performance Center on Main, the Utah Film Center, a year-round public market and a convention center hotel should be supported where economically fair and viable.

“With the rise of the City Creek project, the

transformation of Main Street, the development

of The Leonardo and the Utah Performance

Theater, downtown Salt Lake City’s dynamic

cityscape attests to our progression as a great

American city. The Salt Lake Chamber and the

Downtown Alliance have been exceptional partners

in our capital city’s evolution.”

mayor ralph becker

DOwntown


RISING

leaders: Vasilios Priskos, Chair, Downtown Alliance Board of Trustees

Lane Beattie, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber / Downtown Alliance

Jason Mathis, Executive Director, Downtown Alliance

Natalie Gochnour, Chief Operating Officer, Salt Lake Chamber

downtown allianCe board oF trustees:Vasilios Priskos, Internet Properties (Chair)Kent Gibson, Zions Securities Corporation

(Vice Chair)

Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners (Past Chair)Lane Beattie, Salt Lake ChamberJohn Dahlstrom, Wasatch PropertiesJerry Fenn, Qwest CorporationJohn Gates, Snow Christensen & MartineauDavid Golden, Wells Fargo BankTom Guinney, Gastronomy Inc.Dennis Haslam, D.H. Consulting & Investments LLCPeggy Lander, Richter 7Gary Porter, The Church of Jesus Christ

of Latter-day SaintsRandy Rigby, Utah Jazz

ex oFFiCio board members:Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake CityMayor Peter Corroon, Salt Lake CountyCouncilman Luke Garrott, Salt Lake CityScott Beck, Salt Lake Convention & Visitors BureauD.J. Baxter, Redevelopment Agency of

Salt Lake CityAmy Coady, Downtown Retail Merchants

Association

n Financing Mechanisms – We support Salt Lake City’s efforts to find reasonable funding mechanisms that will extend quality of life amenities and jobs to Utah citizens and residents of the Intermountain Region.


PrivateInvestment

n Downtown Business Growth – over 30 businesses opened or relocated in the central business district during 2009. The majority of these businesses are small, locally owned establishments that have made the decision to invest in the growth of downtown and in the shared vision of Downtown Rising.

n City Creek Center – The City Creek Center development continues to move forward and leads the way in private capital investment in Utah’s capital city.

major highlights include:

• over 1,600 construction jobs on site.

• The first residential component, Richards Court, will be completed and ready for occupancy in early 2010.

• The newly remodeled lobby of the Key Bank Tower is complete and the new food court is open and serving customers.

• The largest residential tower has topped off.

• Injection of more than $1 million in construction wages for the people of Utah each day.

• A commitment to sustainability. City Center is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Neighborhood Development (ND) pilot project. It is one of 60 pilot projects in the country selected to participate in a focus group that is helping the U.S. Green Building Council finalize its new LEED ND certification process.

n 222 Main – The $125 million project, 222 Main, adds 459,000 square feet of new office space to downtown’s Class-A inventory.

• First Silver LEED Certified Class-A office building in the Salt Lake Valley.

• Tenants include the law firms Holland & Hart and Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione and commercial real estate company CB Richard Ellis.



“We are committed to revitalizing Main Street and the area around the Salt Lake Temple. We are grateful for the support of the Chamber and

Downtown Alliance as community partners in this endeavor.”

mark Gibbons, President, City Creek Reserve, Inc. (CCRI).

regional assets:

n Utah Performance Center on Main – Salt Lake City recently awarded a contract to Hamilton Partners and Garfield Traub Swisher as the development team for the Utah Performance Center on Main. The Performance Center will include a 2,500 seat theater, attracting first-run Broadway touring shows. Located at 135 South Main, the project is one of 20 signature projects defined as part of the Downtown Rising Vision.

n Utah Film and Media Center – The RDA has purchased the Utah Theater and will convert the facility to the Utah Film and Media Center showcasing Utah’s independent film industry.


n O.C. Tanner – Emerging from a $24 million renovation, the historic Hansen Planetarium building is the new flagship retail location for venerable Utah jeweler, o.C. Tanner.

n Gateway Office 6 – Proposed Class-A office space is currently being developed by The Boyer Company as part of The Gateway master plan.

n Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway – Construction on the 128-room limited service hotel was completed in summer of 2009 offering additional downtown lodging. The new hotel is located on the north side of Gateway with close proximity to the Salt Palace Convention Center, Temple Square and EnergySolutions Arena.

publiC Commitment:

n Federal Courthouse – Historic odd Fellows Hall successfully relocated to the north side of Market Street clearing the site for construction of the Moss Federal Courthouse. Construction is set to begin in 2010.

n UTA Airport TRAX Extension – The highly anticipated TRAX extension to Salt Lake City International Airport is under construction. This project will include the construction of a shortened North Temple viaduct that will enhance transportation between downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. The Chamber thanks the Utah Legislature for helping to fund a new viaduct in the capital city.

n Salt Lake City Public Safety Complex – A voter approved $125 million bond was passed in the November election. The new Public Safety Complex will replace the current 50-year-old headquarters located at 315 East 200 South and the project is expected to be completed by 2012.

69,745 Utahns work downtown I One in every four downtown workers lives outside of Salt Lake County I Nearly a quarter of Utah’s hotel

transient room taxes was collected from downtown hotels I 10% of Utah’s restaurant tax was generated from

downtown businesses I Downtown companies accounted for 7.3% of personal income tax revenues to the state totaling

$230.2 million I Downtown generated $1.4 billion in

taxable sales I Downtown generated $64.8 million in sales tax for Utah’s general fund

Did You Know that in 2008:

Source: Data compiled by Utah Department of Workforce Services, Utah State Tax Comission and U.S. Bureau of Census

“Salt Lake City witnessed a landmark day in downtown development

when Mayor Ralph Becker, Gov. Jon Huntsman and LDS Church Presiding Bishop H. David Burton were present

to celebrate the new site for a large theater and the associated development downtown.”

bruce bingham, Hamilton Partners

“The Salt Lake Chamber has repeatedly

demonstrated a bold vision for the state’s

transportation needs as well as a clear

understanding of how critical a vibrant

transportation system is to Utah’s growth

and economy.”

state senator stuart adams Former Chair, Utah

Transportation Commission



n Economic Prosperity Requires Transportation Viability – A viable transportation system is critical to economic growth and prosperity. We support a vibrant transportation system that moves our people and delivers our goods on the ground and through the air.

n Sufficient Funding for our Transportation Infrastructure – A viable multi-modal transportation system is critical to economic growth and prosperity. State government and business leaders have already shown tremendous wisdom in obtaining unprecedented funding for highway, transit and air traffic systems in Utah. Continued funding efforts are necessary to keep our transportation system vibrant and healthy.

n Efficient Movement Makes Life Better – The best transportation systems are those that are on the cutting edge of technological advances that move goods and people in the most efficient ways possible and for the best price. We support innovation to help lower unnecessary travel time, streamline the flow of traffic, maximize the use of tax dollars and user fees through technology, and reduce congestion.

Transportation

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1992

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2004

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■ Vehicle Miles Traveled■ Population■ State Highway Lane Miles

5%

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Source: Utah Department of Transportation

utah’s transportation Challenge: travel Demand Compared with Population and highway Construction

Chair: Kip Wadsworth, President, Ralph Wadsworth Construction

Carlos Alegre, Granite ConstructionMike Allegra, Utah Transit AuthorityZane Atkinson, Flying JDes Barker, Barker & AssociatesCraig Bickmore, Utah Auto Dealers AssociationTom Bingham, Utah Manufacturers AssociationMichael Brodsky, Hamlet HomesKen Bullock, Utah League of Cities and Towns Kristine Cartwright, K. Cartwright Associates, Inc. Chuck Chappell, Wasatch Front Regional Council Rick Chesnut, Terracon Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies Darrell Cook, Mountainland Association of

Governments Ed Cooper, Ashgrove Cement David Creer, Utah Trucking AssociationGina Crezee, Rio TintoJerry Dewey, Associated Food Stores Carrie Dunn, Xo Marketing Group

Dan England, CR England Trucking Chris Ensign, JLC Signs Bob Ett, MHTN Rolayne Fairclough, AAA UtahChris Gamvroulas, Ivory Development Andrew Gemperline, CB Richard EllisSteve Goodrich, UPSJoe Grose, Sunstate EquipmentTim Harpst, Salt Lake CityJeffery Harris, HNTB Bill Holder, ASPDTom Hori, RedconDan Johnson, Chevron TexacoSam Klemm, Wasatch Front Regional CouncilSteve Kroes, Utah FoundationChris Kyler, Utah Association of RealtorsDave Layton, Layton ConstructionMike Long, Holcim CementAlan Lord, Presidio GroupAlan Matheson, Envision UtahRand MacDonald, WR AdvisorsMatthew Miller, Wilbur Smith

Brett okland, okland ConstructionClark olsen, Pacific BridgeJim olsen, Utah Food Industry AssociationMike ostermiller, ogden Weber Association

of RealtorsScott Parson, Staker Parson CompaniesLee Peacock, Utah Petroleum AssociationCraig Peterson, ACEC UtahMonica Rafferty, Coldwell Banker CommericalLincoln Shurtz, Utah League of Cities and TownsMichael Smith, ACEC UtahShelly Teuscher, Parson Behle & LatimerRich Thorn, Associated General Contractors of UtahClint Topham, Parsons BrinckerhoffRoyce Van Tassell, Utah Taxpayers AssociationGuy Wadsworth, Wadsworth Brothers ConstructionKip Wadsworth, Ralph Wadsworth ConstructionTom Warne, Tom Warne and AssociatesLaVarr Webb, Exoro GroupClare Williams, Union PacificEli Willis, Godfrey TruckingDavid Zimmerman, Holland & Hart



n Increase Transportation User Fees – While we do not support any increase in income, sales or property tax during an economic downturn, an increase in the highway user fee or motor fuel tax is necessary to provide sufficient funding for highways. We propose an increase of 10 cents per gallon or its indexed equivalent. This proposed increase will generate $100 million in state revenues to fund Utah’s transportation infrastructure.

n Keep Our Current Commitment to Transportation – Transportation investment lowers business costs, increases productivity and enhances our quality of life. Highway construction in Utah is at an all time high at nearly $4 billion in highway projects in the works. Transit is well on

its way to building 70 miles of rail in seven years. Salt Lake City International Airport is slated for a major overhaul. We strongly support all of these projects. Continued investment in roads, transit and air traffic improves our economic competitiveness.

n Invest in the Future – our economy will be stronger if we invest in transportation projects of the future. Innovative intersections, urban streetcars, mountain railways, high-speed interstate travel and strategic bypasses are examples of ways in which Utah can become even more competitive.


Transportation


n Strengthened Utah’s Transportation Infrastructure and Put Utahns Back to Work – The Chamber championed aggressive investment in transportation projects, resulting in nearly $7 billion invested in Utah’s infrastructure, including highways and transit. The investment came at a critical time and took advantage of low construction and bonding costs.

n Championed Robust Highway Funding – Governor Huntsman and Governor Herbert both embraced the Chamber’s recommendations to the Utah Legislature to continue significant financing for Utah’s highways. Funding for Utah roads in 2009 was at an all-time high of $2.3 billion. When added to prior funding commitments, total investment in Utah’s highways will approach $4 billion in 2010. This investment has funded 220 projects statewide in 2009, and will provide funding for 110 projects in 2010, including:

• Re-build of 15 lane miles of I-80 in Salt Lake County between State Street and 1300 East

• Adding express lanes on I-15 from 500 North in Salt Lake City to the I-215 interchange in Davis County

• Adding a new I-15 interchange at 11400 South

• Widening 10400 South in Salt Lake County

• Begin Mountain View Corridor construction in Lehi and in Salt Lake County

• Begin I-15 CoRE, the reconstruction of I-15 in Utah County

• Adding auxiliary lanes on I-15 in each direction between 7800 and 10000 South in Salt Lake County

• Re-build of S.R. 92 in Utah County

• Adding truck lanes on I-15 in Washington County

n Supported Continued Transit Funding – Beginning in 2006 with its support for local initiatives to increase sales tax for transit, the Chamber has helped the Utah Transit Authority secure up to $2.8 billion to complete its 2015 plan to add 70 miles of rail in seven years. This 70 miles includes:

• Mid-Jordan TRAX line, 10 miles

• West Valley TRAX line, 5 miles

• FrontRunner commuter rail from Utah County to Salt Lake City, 45 miles

• Draper TRAX line, 4 miles

• Airport TRAX line, 6 miles

n Supported Airport Expansion and Delta Hub – The Chamber has and continues to support the expansion and reconstruction of Salt Lake City International Airport to accommodate the ever-increasing traffic associated with being a hub for Delta Air Lines. The Chamber has also successfully championed the addition of direct Delta flights from Salt Lake City to Paris and to Tokyo, enhancing Utah’s image and increasing Utah’s competitiveness as an international business center and travel destination.

n Innovating for the Future – The Chamber supports innovative ways to move people in the future in efficient and cost effective ways, including the use of urban streetcars, mountain railways and high speed interstate trains.


“Each one billion dollars invested in Utah’s transportation system employs 29,000 people. Ensuring that Utah’s transportation system is efficient and

effective is vital to our current and future economic prosperity.”

scott Parson, Salt Lake Chamber Public Policy Chair

“Because I have my hands full running

my business, it’s good to know the Chamber is monitoring

legislation and keeping me informed

of important developments in

policy. It saves me an enormous amount of time and energy

to know that the Chamber voices my

opinion on issues that matter, when

they matter.”

al manbeian, GPS Corporate

Foreign Exchange


n Markets – We seek to strengthen businesses, employees and the community by increasing commerce. We support public policy that embraces market principles and decreases the government’s regulatory role.

n The Voice of Business – The Chamber represents the business community at the municipal, state and federal level. We seek to educate elected officials regarding policy issues that affect business.


n Washington, D.C. Advocacy – In September 2009 a delegation of business leaders joined the Chamber for several days of advocacy work in Washington, D.C. The group discussed critical business issues with elected officials and policy experts. The delegation met with all five members of Utah’s federal delegation and discussed pressing federal issues such as proposed health care and Cap and Trade legislation. Business leaders were also briefed on the economy by several leading economists and experts at the Federal Reserve.

n Grassroots Advocacy – The Chamber is actively building its grassroots database of individuals who are pro-business. This non-partisan advocacy effort is focused on educating and mobilizing Utahns to support sound, pro-business public policy. Please join us in supporting worthwhile policy by visiting www.slchamber.com.

n Municipal and State Advocacy – The Chamber and its strategic partners, the Downtown Alliance and World Trade Center Utah, worked diligently to prevent the passage of legislation unfavorable to the interest of business and pass legislation to enhance growth and Utah’s economy.

n Delegate Training – Chamber staff have strengthened the voice of business by training employees of member companies how to participate in Utah’s caucus election system.

n VoterVoice – The Chamber has secured interactive advocacy software that makes it easy for Chamber members to speak out to their elected officials.

ADVOCACY For Business

salt lake Chamber 2009-2010 board oF governors

Mr. Jake Boyer, The Boyer Company, ChairmanMr. Lane Beattie, Salt Lake ChamberMr. Bruce Bingham, Hamilton Partners, Inc.Mr. Mark Bouchard, CB Richard EllisMr. Spencer P. Eccles, Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentMr. Jerry Fenn, Qwest CommunicationsMr. Kent Gibson, Zions Securities Corp.Mr. David Golden, Wells FargoMr. Dennis Haslam, D.H. Consulting & Investments LLCMs. Carol Hunter, Rocky Mountain PowerMr. Clark D. Ivory, Ivory Homes

Ms. Diana Kirk, Zions BankMs. Andrea Moss, American ExpressMr. Brett okland, Okland Construction Company, Inc.Mr. Scott W. Parson , Staker & Parson Companies / Jack B. Parson CompaniesMr. Vasilios Priskos, InterNet Properties, Inc.Mr. Keith o. Rattie, Questar CorporationMs. Chris Redgrave, Utah Economy Can-do CoalitionMr. Kelly Sanders, Kennecott Utah Copper CorporationMs. Vicki Varela, Vicki Varela Strategic Communications, Inc. Mr. Albert R. Zimmerli, Intermountain Healthcare

Mr. John Adams, Ray Quinney & NebekerPres. Stan Albrecht, Utah State UniversityMr. Carlos Alegre, Granite Construction CompanyMr. Jeff Alexander, Alexander’s Print AdvantageMs. Lisa Arnett, Prescott Muir ArchitectsMs. Deborah Bayle, United Way of Salt LakeMr. Scott Beck, Salt Lake Convention &

Visitors BureauMayor Ralph Becker, City of Salt LakeMs. Janet Bingham, Huntsman Cancer

FoundationPres. Cynthia Bioteau, Salt Lake Community

CollegeMr. Terry H. Buckner, The Buckner Company Mr. Lonnie Bullard, Jacobsen Construction

Company, Inc.Bishop H. David Burton, The Church of Jesus

Christ of Latter-day Saints Mr. Keith Buswell, Wadman CorporationMr. Sam Clark, Dale Barton AgencyMr. Wilford Clyde, Clyde Companies, Inc.Mayor Peter M. Corroon, Salt Lake CountyMr. Lew Cramer, World Trade Center UtahMr. John Dahlstrom, Wasatch Commercial

Management Mr. Michael Dale, New Media StrategistsMr. Raymond J. Dardano, UBS Bank USAMs. Susan Davis, Head Shaker/Questar

Gas CompanyMr. Ingolf de Jong, General Communications, Inc.Mr. Alex Dunn, APX AlarmMr. Jeff Edwards, Economic Development

Corporation of UtahMr. John Edwards, Move NetworksMr. Clinton W. Ensign, Sinclair Oil CorporationMr. David Entwistle, University of Utah

Hospitals and ClinicsMr. Raymond J. Etcheverry, Parsons

Behle & Latimer

Mr. Chris Gamvroulas, Ivory HomesMr. Christian Gardner, The Gardner CompanyMr. Tom Guinney, Gastronomy, Inc.Mr. Bill Haberstock, Million AirMr. Jonathan Hafen, Parr Brown Gee & LovelessMr. John Hanshaw, HCA-MountainstarMr. Dan Harbeke, Union Pacific RailroadMr. Eric Hauenstein, Citadel Broadcasting

Company- KUBL, KBEE, KBER, KENZ, KFNZ, KCNR

Mr. Gordy Haycock, Grant Thornton LLPPres. Matthew S. Holland, Utah Valley UniversityMr. Tom N. Hori, Redcon, Inc.Mr. Kirk Huffaker, Utah Heritage FoundationMr. Scott Hymas, RC Willey Home FurnishingsMr. D. Scott Ideson, Regence BlueCross

BlueShield of UtahMr. John M. Inglish, Utah Transit AuthorityMr. David Jensen, Innovision Property Group Mr. Jonathan Johnson, Overstock.comSenator Pat Jones, Dan Jones & AssociatesMr. John S. Kirkham, Stoel Rives LLPMr. Joel Kolb, UPSMs. Debbie Kotter Barkley, Nordstrom, Inc.Ms. Peggy Lander, Richter7Mr. Charlie Lansche, Fidelity InvestmentsMr. Daniel Lofgren, Cowboy PartnersMr. Brent Low, MediaOneMr. Steve Lundgren, Marriott HotelsMr. Al Manbeian, GPS Corporate

Foreign ExchangeMr. Bill Manning, REAL Salt Lake / Rio

Tinto StadiumCouncilman JT Martin, Salt Lake City Council Pres. Ann Millner, Weber State UniversityMr. Mike Moffit, Gold Cross Services, Inc.Mr. William Moreton, Fred A. Moreton

& CompanyMr. Richard R. Nelson, Utah Technology Council

Mr. Sterling W. Nielsen, Mountain America Credit Union Corporate

Mr. Robert Nilsen, Cafe RioMr. Ray Pickup, WCFMr. Kevin R. Pinegar, Durham Jones &

Pinegar, P.C.Mr. Gary B. Porter, The Church of Jesus Christ of

Latter-day Saints,Mr. John R.E. Redd, Edward JonesMr. Randy Rigby, Utah JazzMr. Don Schulthies, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.Mr. Randy Shumway, Cicero GroupMs. Jill Taylor, KeyBank of UtahMr. Paul Torres, Manuel’s Fine FoodsMr. Steven E. Tyler, Holland & Hart, L.L.P.Mr. Paul Van Slooten, The Pepsi Bottling GroupMr. Glen Watkins, Jones Waldo Holbrook

& McDonough, P.C.Mr. Grant Whitaker, Utah Housing CorporationMr. W. Don Whyte, Kennecott Utah CompaniesMr. Nathan Wickizer, Cache Valley

Electric CompanyMs. Jody L. Williams, Holme Roberts &

Owen, L.L.P.Superintendent McKell Withers, Salt Lake

City School DistrictMs. Andrea P. Wolcott, Community AdvocateMr. Todd Wolfenbarger, The Summit GroupMr. Rick Woodbury, Woodbury CorporationMs. Anne-Marie Wright, Merit Medical

Systems, Inc.Pres. Michael K. young, University of Utah

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