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THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FROM THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER WITH YOUR METRO BUSINESS REPORT.
According to Creighton University, the Mountain States economy showed a slight improvement for October.
According to the Wells Fargo Wasatch Front are Cost of Living Report, the local overall cost of living declined for the fourth consecutive month during October. The falling prices may induce additional consumer spending during the holiday season.
Dental Select announced an underwriter change. Effective January 1st all Dental Select dental plans will be underwritten by ACE USA insurance companies.
Third & Main Bar and Grill is presenting “Home for the Holidays,” a benefit evening for Salt Lake City Children’s Charities. The benefit is on Monday, December 3rd. Call 304-2210 for more information.
Here’s an Olympic business fact: How many people watch the Olympics? Even with the low U.S. ratings of the Sydney Games, more than 3.7 billion people tuned in—making it the most watched sport event ever. Nine out of every ten individuals on the planet with access to television watched some part of the Olympics. The world’s eye will soon be turning to Salt Lake.
Many businesses are now facing the challenges caused by the economic slowdown and the terrorist attacks. The next “Meeting the Challenge Seminar Series” is on Marketing in Tough Times. This seminar, presented by Synergy, is this Friday, November 30th at 8 a.m. at the Chamber. The seminar is Free for chamber members. Call 328-5071 to register or see us on the web at saltlakechamber.org.
THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FOR KSL NEWSRADIO 1160.
