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According to Utah’s Department of Workforce Services, “a higher percentage of Utah women participate in the labor force than the national average,” with women composing about 44 percent of Utah’s labor force. Despite this strong presence in the workplace, women lack representation in leadership roles. Women account for less than 5 percent of corporate CEOs in the state and hold only 32.7 percent of Utah state board and commission seats. They own less than one-third of businesses in the state…
Events
Get these on your calendar!
Thursday, July 20
Join Sarah Nielsen, the GOEO Grants Manager, as we discuss the different kinds of money that are available for your business. The state of Utah is uniquely interested in the success and expansion of our economy and regularly makes resources available to help get to those goals.
Learn more about the kinds of grants GOEO offers here and come listen on just how to apply!
June 20th 5:00-7:00 pm
Grab some work friends and instead of stopping at a local pub, head down to The Shop for our new monthly mixer!
Join us in July for a very special Birthday Party for UTL’s CEO Liz Converse! With cupcakes, drinks, and your splendid company, it’s sure to be a great time!
Fridays June- September, 12 pm
Are you ready to take your investing skills to the next level? Register for the WeAngels 101 bundle and get all 9 sessions at a great price.
With this deal, you’ll not only gain access to the complete set of WeAngels modules, but you’ll also save $200 versus purchasing the tickets one at a time. (Tickets sell for $50 each)
Your ticket fee includes:
- Food and drinks during each networking session
- WeAngels 101 mobile education app providing basic angel investment knowledge
- WeAngels 101 homework assignments
- Access to the slides and recordings from each session
WLI: Political Development Series
2nd Thursdays, September – February, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
The Women’s Leadership Institute offers a 6-month nonpartisan cohort-style political training. Meeting monthly in downton SLV, the Political Development Series offers women consistent space and support to explore their political ambitions. From September to February, monthly meetings focus on timely political topics and practical know-how. Lunch and speaker presentation, contracts, an online learning portal, and other resources are included. February graduation ends on Capitol Hill, and is acknowledged on both the House and Senate floors and ends with a graduation ceremony.
If you are interested in a supportive environment to explore the option of getting politically involved and making connections as you go, we’d love to have you join us. Registration is open for our fall 2023 cohort.
September 28th
Every year, Utah Clean Energy brings together 400+ of Utah’s leading clean air and climate champions for our Party for Clean Power. This year’s event is scheduled for Thursday, September 28, 2023. We are back at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Theater, lining up amazing performances, speakers, and guests. Tickets coming soon, in the meantime, mark your calendars.
Interested in becoming an event sponsor?
Event sponsors make it all possible! If you are interested in becoming a prominent feature at this one-of-a-kind event, contact our Communications Director, Brandy Smith, to learn more.
Member Highlight
Check out another edition of our UTL Leadership series with Elizabeth Converse and Dan Caffee from Voze.
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I don’t know if this gif reference is gonna be a dead giveaway about my age but I couldn’t post an article about the heat wave without referencing this Jonas Brothers hit