Utah Association of Chambers Summer Conference 2025

• The conference will be held in Park City and is hosted by the Park City Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau. 

AGENDA
 

DAY ONE - Thursday, July 31, 2025
Location: National Ability Center, 1000 Ability Way, Park City, UT 84060

9:30 a.m.: Continental Breakfast

10:00 a.m.: Welcome - Jennifer Wesselhoff, UAOC Board Chair and President & CEO, Visit Park City

10:15-11:15 a.m.: Lights, Camera, Economic Impact: The Value of Film Production in Community Development
Join us for an engaging discussion exploring how film production can serve as a powerful driver of local economic development. This session will highlight the impact of the film industry on job creation, tourism, and small business growth. Virginia Pearce, Director of the Utah Film Commission, will examine the pivotal role Chambers of Commerce play in supporting film-friendly policies, connecting production with local resources, and championing community partnerships that maximize economic benefits. Whether you're in economic development, civic leadership, or the creative industries, this conversation will offer actionable insights on leveraging film for regional prosperity. Facilitated by Jennifer Wesselhoff.
Topics covered:
 - Film incentives
 - Film Impact on your community
 - Film Ready Utah
 - Film Tourism
 - Utah Film Industry Resources

11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Communities  and the Olympics (Learnings from 2002)
As Utah prepares for the return to the world stage in 2034, this session explores the lasting impact of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games on local communities - and how those experiences can inform our approach to 2034. From infrastructure investments and tourism growth to community pride and global visibility, the 2002 Games left a powerful legacy that still shapes Utah today.
Join us for a deep dive into the social, economic, and cultural lessons learned from 2002, including what worked, what surprised us, and what we would do differently. We'll discuss strategies for ensuring that the benefits of the Games reach every corner of Utah - from rural towns to urban centers - and how to build an Olympic legacy that strengthens communities long after the torch is extinguished. This session will provide valuable insights into what it means to host an Olympic Games with and for the community.
Panelists:
 - Colin Hilton, Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation
​ - Sara Toliver, Visit Ogden
 - Jennifer Wesselhoff, Park City Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Bureau

12:15 p.m.: Lunch

12:45 p.m.: Tour Introduction

12:45-1:45 p.m.: Tour of National Ability Center

2:00-2:30 p.m.: Drive independently to Utah Olympic Park

2:30-4:00 p.m.: Tour of Utah Olympic Park

4:00 p.m.: Travel to hotel, Check in

5:15 p.m.: Bus departs from hotel for Main Street walking tour

5:30 p.m.: Main Street walking tour

7:00 p.m.: Group Dinner at Top of Main Brew Pub Park City

8:30 p.m.: Bus departs from restaurant for hotel

DAY TWO - Friday, August 1, 2025
Location: Hyatt Place Park City, 4377 N Hwy 224, Park City, UT 84098

7:45-8:00 a.m.: Continental Breakfast

8:00 a.m.: Welcome - Jennifer Wesselhoff, UAOC Board of Chair and President & CEO, Visit Park City

8:05 a.m.: Breakfast Sponsor Spotlight - Paul Jolley, Director, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI)

8:20-8:55 a.m.: Biggest Challenges Facing Chambers Discussion. Facilitated by Angie Osguthorpe, President and CEO, Davis Chamber of Commerce

9:00-9:25 a.m.: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Update
    - Jennings Imel, VP Western Region, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    - Derek Miller, President and CEO, Salt Lake Chamber

9:25-10:10 a.m.: Breakout Session #1
1. Board Relations, Best Practices - Rebecca Dutson, President & CEO, The Children's Center Utah
2. Building Relationships with Sponsors - Melissa Clark, CEO/President, Valley Crossroads Chamber of Commerce
3. Networking Events: What is working? - Kathleen Leavitt, President/CEO, Spanish Fork-Salem Area Chamber of Commerce

10:15-11:00 a.m.: Breakout Session #2
1. Investment Strategies for Chambers - Brandon Patrick and Eric Pearson, B & P Retirement Solutions
2. Membership and Retention Tips - Scott House, Sr. Director of Partner Services, Visit Park City
3. Rural Chambers: Utah Rising Economic Development Opportunities
Panelists:
 - Greg Bisping, VP of Investor Relations, EDCUtah
 - Val Hale, Community Ambassador, Utah Rising
 - Abby Ivory, Secretary, Rural Utah Chamber Coalition
 - Bre Yamauchi, Program Manager, Salt Lake Chamber

11:00 a.m.: Break

11:15-11:40 a.m.: "The Era of De-Regulation": Under President Trump's Leadership - Trent Staggs, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration

11:40 a.m.-12:10 p.m.: Collaboration, Best Practices with the Utah Federal Delegation
    - Mark Welcker, Director of Business Outreach, Office of Senator Mike Lee'
    - Jenney Rees, Deputy State Director, Office of Senator John Curtis

12:10 p.m.: Lunch

12:20 p.m.: Chamber Awards Presentation

12:30 p.m.: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: AI and How It Applies to Your Chamber - Bennett Borden, Founder & CEO, Clarion AI Partners

1:30 p.m.: Adjourn

HOTEL (The room block is no longer reserved, but you can still call to reserve a room. Breakfast will be provided Friday morning at the conference.)
Hyatt Place Park City
4377 N Hwy 224
Park City, UT, 84098
(435) 776-1234