Local business owners gathered for an evening of food, drink, and conversation at this year’s Vest Pocket / Local First Summer Social on August 25th. The event took place in the courtyard of The King’s English Bookshop at 15th and 15th in Salt Lake. Food was supplied by Tony Caputo’s and Mazza, with wine and beer from Vine Lore (a local […]
Vest Pocket’s June 15th event, “Finding and Retaining the Best Employees”, featured employment experts Sheila Sconiers, training and development coordinator for the University Of Utah’s Division of Human Resources, and Dr. Denis Petersen, Director of Professional Education at the University of Utah. Attendees learned how to source prospective employees and implement programs to increase employee […]
What can a business owner do today, in 2016, to find and retain the best employees available? Where do you find them? How should you review applications and conduct effective interviews? If you find a great candidate, what can you do to make the hire and keep the employee productive for the long term? Learn […]
Are you getting the best possible results from your social media marketing efforts? If you’re not sure or just want to learn how to best invest time and resources in social media, join Vest Pocket for our April 20th lunchtime event, Decoding Social Media For Small Business. The event will feature social media experts Brian […]
What do most successful entrepreneurs have in common? They’ve benefited from the advice and guidance of a great business mentor. If you’re looking to take your business to the next level, register now for our special lunch event: How to Find a Business Mentor (and Why You Need One!) Wednesday, March 16th, from 12:00 noon […]
Last month, we asked Vest Pocket members and friends to participate in a survey to determine which educational events would have the most value to owners of local, independent businesses. Here’s a summary of the results: The majority of respondents prefer lunchtime events (46%) over morning events (32%) or evening events (15%). In response, we’ll […]
Owners and managers of small businesses know how challenging it is to offer health insurance for employees. Avenue H is Utah’s small business health insurance marketplace that offers some flexible and affordable health insurance options. Vest Pocket Business Coalition invites you to learn more about the responsibilities of the Affordable Care Act and how Avenue […]
Do you or someone you know have a heart for supporting our local, independent businesses? As we begin 2016, Vest Pocket seeks nominations for new board members. The Vest Pocket board is a working board, and the organization has a tradition of providing valuable advocacy, education, and social events for our business community. Vest Pocket […]
January 2015 – Legislature Warmup event featuring Frank Pignanelli, political commentator from the Deseret News. Held at the Wasatch Retreat & Conference Center in downtown Salt Lake City. February 2015 – What Small Business Needs To Know About Creating An Effective Modern Website event featuring Jocelyn Kearl and Michael Yount from Third Sun Productions. Held […]
** This event is FREE but registration is required. Click here to register! ** Save the Date! The Annual Vest Pocket Business Coalition Holiday Mixer is coming up on Thursday, December 3rd, from 7-9pm! Come enjoy great food, drink, and conversation with other members of Utah’s Independent Business Community. Join us to celebrate the season […]
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