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THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FROM THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER WITH YOUR METRO BUSINESS REPORT
Questar reports that lower natural gas and oil prices reduced first-quarter 2002 net income to $34.9 million dollars compared to last year’s $69.3 million.
The Novell Utah Showdown, Utah’s Senior PGA Tour event, has changed its name to the Uniting Fore Care Classic presented by Novell.
The National Senior Service Corps Conference is looking for volunteers to help the Conference on June 6 through 8th. Call Salt Lake County for more information at 468-2439
Youth and Families with Promise is looking for mentors to help youth ages 10 through 17. The program concentrates on helping families identify and learn positive values and skills. Call the Salt Lake County Extension office for more information at 468-2695.
Online professional license renewal is now available through the state’s website at www.utah.org. The Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing initiated the online renewal to make the process more efficient.
Here’s a Chamber History Fact: Former Chamber head, Gus Backman, approached the legislature in 1945 to borrow $500,000 to help provide programs and entertainment for Utah’s Centennial celebrations in 1947. The legislature didn’t believe it could be paid back, but after the celebrations, $535,000 was returned to the state.
The Chamber’s most patriotic event of the year is the Salt Lake Military Salute on June 15th. Join us in honoring our brave citizen/soldiers who put their lives on hold to protect our freedom. For more information call the Chamber at 328-5080 or see us on the web at saltlakechamber.org.
THIS IS LARRY MANKIN FOR KSL NEWSRADIO 1160.
