NEWS & INFORMATION - MAY 5, 2023
SOUTH VALLEY CHAMBER SHARK TANK EMPOWERS YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS!

Last week we honored our Jr. Women In Business Graduates and this week we honored another group of incredible young leaders... our South Valley Chamber Shark Tank Contestants!

Each year, we invite the winners of high school business competitions across the state to compete in South Valley Sharktank and this year's competitors did not disappoint! From providing letterman jackets to disadvantaged students to artificial intelligence generated recipes, these students inspired our judges!

We're pleased to congratulate our winners!
1st PLace - Therma (Maelynn Fidler, Isaac Horton, & Joshua Lee)
2nd PLace - Inixiate (Aditi Vandanapu)
3rd Place - Get Out (Rowan Hancock, Ty Mason, & Evan Powell)

Thank you to our other contestants: Apex Go Karting, Webfork, Lettermans of Love, and Gainz.
 
Thank you to our talented judges:
Beth Colosimo (Salt Lake Community College), David Edmunds (Salt Mine), Brandon Fugal (Colliers), Judy Cullen (Visit Salt Lake) and Jen Silvester (Silvester & Co.)
  
A special thank you to our incredible sponsors: Doman Innovation Studios and Mark & Kathie Miller for their generous support.

Thank you to Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, ICON Culinary, and Cookie Advantage for the amazing space, great food, and fun gifts for our judging panel.
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From working with youth to training the corporate world, Thurl Bailey inspires others to win whatever the odds or disappointments. He inspires others to focus on what matters most; to persevere, build winning teams, encourage peak performance, develop leadership, and discover opportunity in change. Join us for a special South Valley Chamber Let's Do Lunch where you'll learn from an NBA Legend who has personally built a winning team on the court, in business and elsewhere!

May 10, 2023
11:30 AM
JATC - Riverton
There are a million reasons to be part of the South Valley Chamber of Commerce and we want to tell you ALL about each of those reasons! Well, maybe just 101 for now! Our monthly Chamber 101 is designed for prospective, new and existing members and takes you on a deep dive into maximizing your membership to grow your business.

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8:30 - 10:00 AM
South Valley Chamber Offices
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11:00 AM
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Lone Peak Hospital
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