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This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. From commercial airplanes to defense and space systems, The Boeing Company is helping shape the future of aerospace while connecting people and communities around the world. Salt Lake City Executive Leader, Kevin Rork, joins us with more. Kevin Rork: For nearly four decades, our teams have fabricated and assembled critical structures for Boeing airplanes at three facilities in Salt Lake City and West Jordan. With over 1 million square feet of manufacturing space, we use advanced composites, machining and automation to support programs including the 737 MAX, 767, 777 Freighter and 787 Dreamliner. None of this would be possible without the highly skilled, dedicated people whose expertise, pride and teamwork drive our success. Our impact extends beyond the factory floor. Each year, we support innovators and explorers, help veterans and their families transition after service and partner with programs strengthening communities. In 2025, Boeing invested more than 1 million dollars in the community, reaching 125 organizations. As we grow, we’re looking for technicians, machinists, engineers, inspectors and automation specialists who want to build what’s next in aerospace. Learn more at Boeing.com. Derek Miller: Boeing’s presence in Utah helps create a stronger future for the state by supporting local communities, opening doors for Utahns and contributing to the continued growth of Utah’s aerospace industry. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/5/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. G2G Protein Bar creates fresh, refrigerated protein bars made with simple, real ingredients. Made in Utah, the bars offer a convenient option for people seeking a nutritious snack without sacrificing taste. Wholesale and Business Development Manager, Coby Child, joins us with more. Coby Child: G2G Protein Bar was created in 2010 with a different approach to protein bars. While many options are still highly processed and made with synthetic ingredients, G2G makes fresh, refrigerated bars with simple, real ingredients. What started in the founder’s kitchen now serves busy families across the country, along with gyms, universities and professional athletes. G2G was one of the first refrigerated protein bar companies, introducing a fresh option at a time when most bars were packed with preservatives and sat on grocery store shelves. Today, that fresh approach remains at the heart of the brand. We’re proud to manufacture in Utah. We’ve been able to create jobs, and build relationships with other local businesses while expanding as a community. As we continue to grow, our goal is simple: make high-quality, better-tasting food people actually enjoy. You can learn more about us at G2Gbar.com. Derek Miller: From creating jobs to working with local businesses, G2G Protein Bar continues to invest in the community where it started. As it grows, it continues to support the state’s economy while bringing a Utah-made product to customers nationwide. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/4/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Wasatch Front Regional Council builds consensus and improves quality of life by bringing communities together to plan for better transportation, livable communities, a strong economy and a healthy environment. Executive Director, Andrew Gruber, joins us with more. Andrew Gruber: Wasatch Front Regional Council brings government, business, and community leaders together from across our region to plan for the future. Utah has a great quality of life, so Utah families want to stay here, and others want to join us. This growth creates opportunities, but also challenges. We need to plan ahead if we’re going to maintain and even enhance quality of life for Utahns. Community leaders from across the region have collaborated to develop the Wasatch Choice Vision, a blueprint for the future that addresses transportation and housing, open space and economic opportunities. The Vision plans for all of these elements together, so the location of housing, jobs and educational opportunities is coordinated with where we put roads, transit lines and trails. Working together to implement the Wasatch Choice Vision will help us keep a high quality of life, now and for future generations. Derek Miller: Through collaboration and thoughtful planning, the Wasatch Front Regional Council is helping communities prepare for the future and create a stronger region for everyone. Learn more about its work at WFRC.utah.gov. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/29/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. La Cubana brings authentic Cuban food to communities across Utah, serving traditional family recipes from their food trailer. They share the flavors and culture of Cuba with local communities through their food. Owner, Christina Rojas, joins us with more. Christina Rojas: La Cubana is a family business that I run with my husband, Alejandro, and our sons, Ari and Kai. We make authentic Miami-style Cuban food using recipes passed down from my mother, and sharing those family recipes with our community means so much to us. We serve our food from our trailer, bringing Cuban flavors to communities throughout Utah. And we also offer catering for corporate lunches, weddings, private events and other celebrations. For us, La Cubana is about more than food. It’s a way to share a part of our family and culture with the people around us. Every time someone tries one of our dishes, we get to share a little piece of where we come from. We’re grateful to be part of Utah’s small business community and excited to keep bringing our family’s Cuban recipes to more people across the state. To find our schedule or inquire about catering, visit LaCubanaSLC.com. Derek Miller: With authentic Cuban flavors and a passion for serving this community, La Cubana is adding something special to Utah’s food scene. Their dedication as a local business helps create connections and bring people together through great food. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/30/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Road Home has helped Utahns experiencing homelessness access shelter, housing and supportive services while building pathways toward stability and permanent housing. Community Building Officer, Alicia Gleed, joins us with more. Alicia Gleed: At The Road Home, our mission is helping people move from homelessness to a stable home. We start with meeting immediate needs including, safe shelter, food, basic necessities and case management, but we don’t stop there. Across six emergency shelters and a range of stable housing options, our teams work alongside people to address the barriers that led to homelessness and help them build a path forward. We connect people to benefits, employment, healthcare and the support they need to achieve long-term stability. Last fiscal year, The Road Home provided nearly 420,000 nights of emergency shelter and more than 642,000 nights of housing assistance. But behind every number is a real person, a real family. That’s where Utah’s business community plays such an important role, by providing jobs, partnerships, donations, resources and by believing in what’s possible when we work together. Because everyone deserves dignity, stability and a place to call home. Derek Miller: By adapting to Utah’s changing needs, The Road Home is creating lasting change for individuals and families statewide. Learn more at TheRoadHome.org. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 11/2/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Wasatch Front Regional Council builds consensus and improves quality of life by bringing communities together to plan for better transportation, livable communities, a strong economy and a healthy environment. Executive Director, Andrew Gruber, joins us with more. Andrew Gruber: Wasatch Front Regional Council brings government, business, and community leaders together from across our region to plan for the future. Utah has a great quality of life, so Utah families want to stay here, and others want to join us. This growth creates opportunities, but also challenges. We need to plan ahead if we’re going to maintain and even enhance quality of life for Utahns. Community leaders from across the region have collaborated to develop the Wasatch Choice Vision, a blueprint for the future that addresses transportation and housing, open space and economic opportunities. The Vision plans for all of these elements together, so the location of housing, jobs and educational opportunities is coordinated with where we put roads, transit lines and trails. Working together to implement the Wasatch Choice Vision will help us keep a high quality of life, now and for future generations. Derek Miller: Through collaboration and thoughtful planning, the Wasatch Front Regional Council is helping communities prepare for the future and create a stronger region for everyone. Learn more about its work at WFRC.utah.gov. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/28/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Wintersmith Advisory helps Utah businesses build the systems they need to meet industry standards, earn important certifications and open the door to new opportunities and customers. Principal Consultant, Alex Lackey, joins us with more. Alex Lackey: Two of Utah's biggest sectors, aerospace and software, run on certification: AS9100 for aerospace suppliers, ISO 27001 or SOC2 for software. Too many companies treat certification as paperwork: write the procedures, pass the audit, and move on. The certificate opens doors, but that's only the start. Ask your managers two questions about any key process: who owns it, and how do you know it's working? If the answers are clear and consistent, you have a system. If not, the certificate is doing less than it could. Built well, the system lets managers define, manage, and improve on the work they own, and they feel supported when they push to fix systemic problems. At Wintersmith Advisory, we build these systems for aerospace suppliers, software companies, and manufacturers across Utah. If a certification stands between you and your next customer, build it to enable the business, not just pass the audit. Learn more at wintersmithadvisory.com. Derek Miller: As Utah’s industries continue to expand, Wintersmith Advisory is helping local companies open doors to new markets, strengthen their teams and compete on a larger stage, here and around the world. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/27/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Great Salt Lake Alliance works to connect people, ideas and resources to advance water innovation. Helping create opportunities for collaboration that can turn promising solutions into meaningful actions for the lake. Executive Director, Lindsie Smith, joins us with more. Lindsie Smith: The Great Salt Lake Alliance is a convener, a connector and a catalyst for water innovation in Utah. We bring business, government, researchers, nonprofits and entrepreneurs to the same table to find and scale solutions for the Great Salt Lake, because we know that no single company, agency or organization can secure the lake’s future alone. Collaboration is how good ideas move forward. When a business leader, a scientist and a policymaker sit down together, solutions get tested faster, funded smarter and adopted sooner. So our role is to make those connections happen. And our partner program is an open invitation to be part of that work. Organizations of every size and sector can share expertise, help shape convenings like our Great Salt Lake Solutions Exchange, and help where innovation goes next. Great Salt Lake supports Utah’s economy, and Utah’s business community can help support the lake. We’d love to have you with us. Learn more at GreatSaltLakeAlliance.org. Derek Miller: Through collaboration across Utah, the Great Salt Lake Alliance is helping create a stronger, more water-resilient future. Their work shows what’s possible when we come together around a shared challenge. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/26/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. For more than 60 years, Peter Prier & Sons Violins has been part of Utah’s music community. The Salt Lake City shop helps musicians find, maintain and appreciate string instruments through craftsmanship, expertise and a deep connection to violin making. Owner, Paul Prier, joins us with more. Paul Prier: In 1960, a 19-year-old German immigrant moved to Salt Lake City with a violin and a set of tools. He had recently graduated from the Bavarian School of Violin Making and took a position at a local music store. Soon after, he opened his own violin shop on 2nd South, Prier Music Company, and then, Peter Prier Violins. In 1972, Prier founded the Violin Making School of America, drawing students from all over the world and making Salt Lake City a world-class center for string instruments. After 65 years, Peter Prier & Sons Violins remains the preeminent curator and restorer of quality violins, violas and cellos, in Salt Lake City. Serving the beginner to the soloist, we strive for excellence, old world tradition, and service for all those who love and make music. I’m Paul Prier, second generation owner. Feel free to come visit or contact us for information on tours and business hours. Derek Miller: From teaching the next generation of makers to helping musicians find the right instrument, Peter Prier & Sons Violins continues to contribute to Utah’s rich musical community. Learn more about their work at PrierViolins.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/23/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Teaching It Right helps children build the skills they need to connect with others, communicate and build friendships. Through research-backed programs and practical tools, they give parents and educators ways to help children feel confident, supported and included. Founder and CEO, Andrea Johnson, joins us with more. Andrea Johnson: I believe every child can learn to connect with others, that is why I founded the We Are Friends program. It looks simple from the outside. A lesson and a conversation. Underneath, it's a structured, research-backed approach to how children actually learn to connect. We built it around children on the autism spectrum, because that's where we saw the real science-to-practice gap. Turns out those same methods help children who need support believing in themselves, communicating with others, managing emotions and building friendships. The program uses personalized videos, music and interactive practice, giving children simple, consistent opportunities to build social skills each day. Parents use it at home. Teachers use it in class. And because it's grounded in research, we see improved connections. I've seen it change kids. That's why I’m doing this. Every kid deserves to belong. That's Teaching It Right. Derek Miller: By helping children build confidence, meaningful relationships and social skills, Teaching It Right is creating more opportunities for kids to feel understood, supported and know they belong. Learn more at TeachingItRight.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/22/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Scout Guide Salt Lake highlights local businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs that make our community unique. Through storytelling and beautifully designed content, it gives readers a closer look at the Salt Lake Business community. Owner and Editor, Bridget Milligan, joins us with more. Bridget Milligan: The Scout Guide Salt Lake is all about celebrating the people behind our local businesses and sharing the stories that make our community special. Each year, we bring together locally owned businesses and professionals across a wide range of industries, from health care and legal services to retail, construction, automotive, home services and more. One of my favorite parts of this work is getting to know the people behind these businesses. I hear how they got started, what they’ve learned along the way and why they’ve chosen to build their businesses here. These stories come together in our annual printed guide, but our work continues throughout the year through online stories, newsletters and events that help people connect with local businesses and with one another. Salt Lake has an incredible community of entrepreneurs and business leaders, and I’m grateful to have the opportunity to share their stories and celebrate what they contribute to the community. Derek Miller: Whether you’re discovering a new local business or looking for a trusted professional, The Scout Guide Salt Lake offers a place to start. Learn more at the ScoutGuide.com/SaltLake. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/21/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Born and bred in Salt Lake City, Baby’s Bagels is on a mission to bring world-class bagels to Utah. What started at the Downtown Farmers Market has grown into its first storefront, serving bagels, house-made spreads and drinks. Co-Owner, Eric Valchuis, joins us with more. Eric Valchuis: My fellow co-owners, Koby, Cyrus and I all grew up outside Boston, and we each had our neighborhood joints. Mine was Regina's Pizza. Short menu. Meticulous execution. What it lacked in service, it made up for in character. You knew what you'd get, and it was just as good as the last time. The idea for Baby's Bagels sprouted from those childhood institutions. The magic starts with the bagels: organic flour from Logan, hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and baked fresh daily. We offer a few classic sandwiches: egg and cheese, lox, tuna, veggie. A real person takes your order while bagels come fresh from the oven and your sandwich is made in front of you. At night, Pie Boy, our pizza pop-up, takes over with the same formula. Short menu, obsessive attention to quality, and a real person taking your order. Just missing the Boston accent. Come find us at 204 East 500 South, across from the City and County Building. Derek Miller: With its fresh bagels, simple menu and neighborhood feel, Baby’s Bagels is becoming a popular downtown spot for Utah bagel lovers. Visit BabysBagels.com to learn more. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/20/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Major Brent Taylor Foundation honors a life of service by developing future leaders, honoring heroes and bringing Utah communities together through meaningful acts of service and leadership. President and CEO, Jennie Taylor, joins us with more. Jennie Taylor: This Veterans Week, beginning on Halloween, the Major Brent Taylor Foundation invites you to Honor, Remember and Serve. Join us for two weeks of meaningful events honoring veterans, military families and those who gave everything in service to our nation. Walk among hundreds of flags at the Military Tribute Field, give back at the Veterans Memorial Blood Drive, help carry “The Major” up Coldwater Canyon or join us for the Memorial Ruck March or Veterans devotional. On November 6th, join us at the Ogden Eccles Conference Center for the Leadership Legacy Gala. This inspiring evening will help ensure Major Brent Taylor’s legacy of leadership and service continues for generations to come. There are many ways to show your gratitude and make a difference this Veterans Week. Whether you volunteer, attend an event or take time to remember, your participation matters. Honor. Remember. Serve. Visit MajorBrentTaylor.com to learn more and find ways to get involved. Derek Miller: By honoring service members and creating opportunities to give back, the Major Brent Taylor Foundation is strengthening Utah communities. These programs turn service into meaningful action and lasting impact. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/19/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Only Facial is a growing facial studio with locations across the country, including its Midvale location. It brings a unique approach to skincare and self-care to the Utah community through personalized facial treatments and a welcoming experience. Owner, Christa McGraw, joins us with more. Christa McGraw: At The Only Facial, we believe great skin doesn’t have to be complicated. We specialize in one thing – and we do it exceptionally well: facials. Our Signature Facial is an 11-step treatment customized to your skin and designed to give you both immediate results and long term benefits. What makes us different is our approach. We focus on consistency, combining three forms of exfoliation with customized treatments and deep hydration to help your skin look and feel its best. There are no confusing menus or pressure to add on services – just a personalized facial, an amazing experience and that post-facial glow we all love. Whether you’re dealing with dryness, breakouts, aging or simply want healthier skin, our Aestheticians are here to help. The Only Facial is located in the Shops at Fort Union in Midvale. Book your appointment online at TheOnlyFacial.com. We can’t wait to see you! Derek Miller: The Only Facial is bringing accessible skincare services to Utah while creating new local jobs and opportunities. As the Midvale location grows, it is contributing to Utah’s thriving economy and giving more people access to quality self-care. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/16/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Small businesses make up 99.4 percent of all businesses in Utah, and Argentina’s Best Empanadas is one local business continuing to grow and make its mark. Owner and Entrepreneur, Analia Valdemoros, joins us with more. Analia Valdemoros: Utah is well known for its entrepreneurial spirit, and food is one of the best ways to see it in action. Argentina’s Best Empanadas started in Salt Lake City in 2007 with a family recipe, a downtown farmers market booth and a dream. Since then, we’ve grown alongside Utah while creating opportunities for other food entrepreneurs. That passion led to Square Kitchen, a shared commercial kitchen where businesses can test ideas, become licensed, build connections and grow. Many brands that started or developed at Square Kitchen are now Utah staples, selling at markets, stores, restaurants and events across the state. And Argentina’s Best continues to grow, too. We recently launched EmpanaDough, our line of frozen empanada discs, with frozen empanadas coming soon to retail stores.For me, entrepreneurship is about more than building one business. It’s about opening doors, creating connections and helping the next Utah food brands grow. Derek Miller: Argentina’s Best Empanadas is a great example of how entrepreneurship brings new flavors, ideas and opportunities to Utah. Learn more at ArgentinasBestSLC.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 10/15/26