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THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FROM THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER WITH YOUR METRO BUSINESS REPORT.
Nominations for the Chamber’s Giant Step Small Business Awards are now being accepted. Download an application form at saltlakechamber.org.
The Salt Lake Pro/Am Rodeo’s website, www.slcproamrodeo.com, is up after hackers attempted to disrupt its Internet services. Several other rodeos have reported similar attacks.
Intermountain Health Care recently presented five checks totaling $240,000 dollars to four local colleges to help them prepare more nurses and healthcare professionals for Utah’s workforce.
Kelly Services is celebrating the opening of their downtown office today at 3 p.m. at 480 East 400 South.
The Living Planet Aquarium is establishing a Marine and Freshwater Science Institute in conjunction with Salt Lake Community College. The institute will feature a 16,000 gallon shark tank, a stingray tank, and a coral propagation facility.
Here’s an Olympic business fact: In many areas, businesses may want to consider a 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. work schedule to avoid traffic problems during the Games. Make your company’s transportation plans now at utahcommuterlink.com.
Many businesses are now facing the challenges caused by the economic slowdown and the terrorist attacks. At the next “Meeting the Challenge Seminar Series,” Deloitte and Touche will talk about how the attacks affected their operations in New York and the lessons they learned. This seminar is tomorrow, December 7th 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.
