Now that the dust has settled from the 2022 Utah State Legislative Session, the impact on local, small business is coming into sharp focus. Wondering how the bills that were passed will affect your Utah business? Join us on Thurs., March 31st at 8am for our Legislative Wrap-Up Breakfast. UIBC Advocacy Chair Carol Elliott and […]
Last winter, we asked Vest Pocket Business Coalition members, board members, and founders to weigh in on the idea of a name change for our organization. The response was overwhelmingly positive in favor of choosing a new name that more clearly conveys our mission – which is to advocate for local, independently-owned businesses in Utah. […]
Join Vest Pocket (soon to be Utah Independent Business Coalition) and learn how to “Catapult Your Small Business Growth by Building a Contagious Employee Culture!”. Talent branding expert Tannen Ellis-Graham will offer answers to the following important questions: With a growing company, what changes can you expect within your employee base, and what can you […]
Mark your calendar and join us for the Small Business Summer Mixer on August 23rd from 5:30 to 8:00pm at Fairmont Park. Come mix and mingle with business professionals from 4 major organizations including Vest Pocket Business Coalition, The Holladay Chamber of Commerce, The Sugar House Chamber of Commerce, and The Utah Gay and Lesbian […]
July’s “Unwind” event received very positive reviews from all who attended. Unwind with us on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Unlike our educational events, Unwind is always free to attend and is open to anyone 21 and over. No need to register. Feel free to drop by for a […]
This June, Vest Pocket kicked off a new a new way for local business owners to socialize and relax at the end of the workday. Unwind with us on the 4th Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Unlike our educational events, Unwind is always free to attend and is open to anyone […]
Most small business owners understand the importance of delegating, yet few do it effectively. This can lead to lower revenue, slower growth, and increased stress. Want to learn how to keep your team accountable and trust that things gets done? Join Vest Pocket Business Coalition at the Suazo Business Center for “Delegating Effectively to Help Your Business Grow” In this […]
You’re invited to join Vest Pocket Business Coalition for our special May event after work on Wednesday, May 16th. Join us for a tasting tour at Dented Brick Distillery starting at 5pm. You can sample the various spirits produced at Dented Brick and learn how their distilling process works on this informative tour. Come meet […]
You’re invited to join Vest Pocket Business Coalition for a free, guided tour of the City Library’s new Creative Lab. The Creative Lab provides a space with dedicated equipment and software to create, edit, and convert digital media projects including video, audio, photography, and 3D modeling. Need a green screen to shoot your next video? […]
Special guest speaker Kate Bradshaw recapped the 2018 Utah legislative session at Vest Pocket’s March breakfast event on March 22nd. Special thanks to Empanada Express for providing breakfast and Red Moose Roasting for providing coffee for this event. Also thanks to Bruce Johnson Productions for facilitating the live stream of this event. Speaker Bio Kate […]
