Past event: Homelessness: Exploring Solutions

Event Date: Nov 15

Utah has made some big commitments to address the problem of homelessness. What’s the strategy? Where do things stand? What lies ahead? Please join us for a breakfast at the State Capitol Auditorium at 7:30 a.m.on Wednesday, November 15th. We’ll hear from top legislative leaders, Senate President Wayne Niederhauser and House Speaker Greg Hughes. Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox, who oversees the state’s efforts to address homelessness, will discuss the state’s strategy. And Jennifer Steele from the Department of … Continued

Past event: Leadership Matters: Celebrating 16 Years of Insight

Event Date: Jun 15

For the past 16 years — almost a quarter of its history — Steve Kroes has been at the helm of Utah Foundation, Utah’s pre-eminent public policy research group. In those 16 years, we’ve seen a lot of change: 760,000 more Utahns, two recessions, a growing economy, and Utah Foundation’s influence expanding through all of these developments. As Steve prepares to move on to the next phase of his career, come join us to celebrate … Continued

Past event: Policy in a Pub #2

Event Date: May 17

Utah Foundation’s first Policy in a Pub event in November was a grand success, with a great crowd at Squatters listening to conversation about the election just a couple of days before. We hope now you’ll join us for the second in the series on Wednesday, May 17th at 5:00 p.m. This time we’ll be talking about education funding with three of Utah’s top education leaders: Sydnee Dickson, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Heidi … Continued

Past event: Holding Our Breath

Event Date: Nov 16

Salt Lake City’s Capitol Hill is a good place to see the pollution trapped by winter inversions along the Wasatch Front. Some days it’s thick as soup, other days it’s the most splendid view you could imagine. What do we do on those ugly days — and how do we keep the bad ones from getting worse? We’ll have a panel of legislators and other experts to weigh in on what’s been done so far … Continued

Past event: Policy in a Pub

Event Date: Nov 10

After the rancor and noise of this election season, you might feel like drowning your sorrows in the company of friends. But even if you don’t imbibe, you’re invited to join a conversation in a pub with Utah Lieutenant Governor Spencer Cox (a Republican) and Salt Lake County Mayor Ben McAdams (a Democrat). What’s the result of local elections and of the furious presidential campaign that has shredded past norms of political discourse? And what … Continued

Past event: Have Lunch with Utah’s Next Governor

Event Date: Mar 24

Don’t miss your first opportunity to see all four major party candidates for Governor of Utah offering their competing visions for Utah’s future. Since 2004, Utah Foundation has conducted the Utah Priorities Project in years with a gubernatorial election. With the help of Dan Jones & Associates, we’ve surveyed Utah voters statewide, asking about the issues they see as most important. Based on their responses, we rank the top ten issues and then ask the … Continued

Past event: 70 Years of Informing Utah’s Future

Event Date: Sep 15

70 Years of Informing Utah’s Future — Honoring Special Guests Dan & Pat Jones Tuesday, September 15, 2015 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Grand America Hotel — Grand Salon 555 South Main Street Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 You are invited to join us for Utah Foundation’s annual meeting and anniversary celebration, marking 70 years of independent research on topics of public interest and concern. As part of the celebration, we will honor Dan and Pat Jones for … Continued

Past event: Across the Spectrum

Event Date: Apr 02

Across the Spectrum A Utah Foundation Luncheon Event 50 West Club and Cafe 50 West Broadway, Salt Lake City Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Once the legislative session is over, with the election season still ahead, take a lunch break with us as we hear left jabs from UtahPolicy.com’s Bryan Schott and right hooks from KNRS TalkRadio’s Rod Arquette. KSL Newsradio’s Sheryl Worsley will referee the blows to the body politic. … Continued

Past event: Making Education a Priority

Event Date: Mar 12

Making Education a Priority Utah Breakfast Club Event Utah State Capitol Complex, State Office Building Auditorium Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Utah’s economy has a lot going for it. We are one of the best states for starting and growing business. And with the high-tech industry booming, Utah has been named the best place for advancing in careers. But there are some workforce concerns on the horizon, particularly in regard to improving the … Continued

Past event: Finding Solutions to the Inversion

Event Date: Feb 12

“Finding Solutions to the Inversion” Utah Breakfast Club Event Utah State Capitol Complex, State Office Building Auditorium Thursday, February 12 2015 7 a.m.-7:30 a.m. Networking 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m. Breakfast Club Event One of the clearest problems that Utah faces is the very unclear pollution within the inversion days experienced in January and February. With economic growth accelerating, population growth not far behind, many signs point to continued and worsening periods of inversion. Are there positive … Continued

Past event: Utah Breakfast Club: Silicon Slopes – How Real is the Marketing Hype?

Event Date: Jan 31

“Silicon Slopes: How Real is the Marketing Hype?” Saturday, January 31, 2015, 3 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. The Gateway, Salt Lake City Part of the StartSLC: Utah’s Largest Grassroots Startup Festival In this fast-moving panel session moderated by technology industry journalist and attorney Drew Clark, key leaders from Utah’s “Silicon Slopes” will tackle the such questions as: Does the tech industry need to import software or cultivate our own software talent? Is Utah a business-friendly … Continued

Past event: Utah Breakfast Club: Hollywood on the Wasatch Front

Event Date: Jan 15

“Hollywood on the Wasatch Front” Utah Breakfast Club Event Utah State Capitol Complex, State Office Building Auditorium Thursday, January 15, 2015, 7 a.m.-9 a.m. Well-known as a high-tech haven, Utah also has a supporting role in independent film production, which is showcased each January at the Sundance Film Festival. Less well-publicized is the key role that Salt Lake City has played in computer graphics and digital animation, helping to build a digital entertainment nexus on … Continued

Past event: Bacon, Biscuits, and Bonds – a Breakfast Event

Event Date: Nov 19

Highways. Water projects. Schools. Moving the state prison. All of these are competing for additional funding in next year’s budget. Legislators and advocates will call for bonds or appropriations to fund these important projects and activities. Yet, the State Treasurer and bond rating firms are concerned about Utah’s recent rise in debt loads. What should we do? How much additional debt should the state take on? Which projects are most urgent and need funding first? … Continued

Past event: 2014 Annual Meeting: Higher Education and Utah’s Economic Growth

Event Date: Mar 20

Although Utah’s economy is currently growing well compared to most states, we know we face long-term challenges to create the well-educated workforce that will generate future prosperity. Aggressive goals have been adopted by elected officials and education leaders, including the goal of 66% of adults having a degree or certificate by 2020. How will Utah meet those goals? Join us for our annual meeting luncheon as we discuss the role of higher education in Utah’s … Continued