On February 21st, 2018, the Taxation and Revenue Committee of the Utah House of Representatives approved via a 9-0 vote House Bill 375 which would provide substantial relief of the personal property tax burden on Utah businesses. HB 375 in its current draft form would exempt from taxation business personal property that has a total aggregate […]
On February 22, Vest Pocket members and guests participated in the “Time Management, Tips and Tricks” workshop presented by Human Resources Consultant Rena Ferguson, SPHR, MBA, from BBSI. Ferguson also serves as Vest Pocket’s Education Chair. During this workshop Rena walked attendees through the process of managing time more efficiently. “You can’t make more time,” Rena stated. […]
On January 18th, Vest Pocket members and guests gathered for breakfast at CousCous Mediterranean Grill in Murray to hear Deseret News political columnists and professional lobbyists Frank Pignanelli and LaVarr Webb talk about the upcoming 2018 Utah legislative session affecting local independent businesses. Pignanelli and Webb have spoken at Vest Pocket’s legislative warm-up breakfasts for […]
Two decades ago, Vest Pocket Business Coalition was started by a group of local business owners that needed advocacy help to fix a challenging parking ordinance. A grass-roots coalition formed to address the issue and they were successful. In the last 20, years Vest Pocket has advocated for countless local businesses on a variety of […]
Vest Pocket Business Coalition held our Local Business Advocacy Planning Breakfast on October 25 at the Pig & a Jelly Jar restaurant in Holladay. More than 30 business owners attended to learn from founding board member and past-President Karin Palle about Vest Pocket’s long history of advocating for local, independent businesses. This was followed by a […]
Being your own boss, controlling your own destiny, pursuing your dream – all reasons why you might have chosen to start your own business. But as small business owners we face some unique stressors – financial stress, professional isolation, long hours and blurred boundaries between home and family life. All of these factors can have […]
This month we profile Vest Pocket Member Babs DeLay, founder and principal broker at Urban Utah Homes and Estates. Babs was also this year’s recipient of Vest Pocket’s Richard M. Wirick Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honors a local entrepreneur or business leader who has contributed to our economy and our community through his or […]
Our Coalition & Cocktails event on August 17th was a great success. Thank you to all that attended with special thanks to Amy Leininger and Rheda Fouad of The RUIN for hosting the event, James Fowler from Sugar House Distillery for donating vodka for our signature drink (The Coalition Cooler), and to Candace Pulli and Chef Shaun of […]
Just a few days left until our Summer Social. Cool off with us at our Coalition & Cocktails fundraising social on August 17th. Enjoy a cocktail or beverage of your choice and learn about Vest Pocket Business Coalition and our mission to build a stronger independent business community in Utah. Get to know other area […]
The Vest Pocket Business Coalition has elected new officers to the positions of President and Vice President of the organization. Doug Burton takes over as President from Jon Parry (JDP Law) who served as president from 2015-2017 and remains on the board. Rebecca Yates will fill the newly created role of Vice President. Board Member […]
