Park City—Join Park City Chamber of Commerce | Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce for the 2023 Zions Bank Wasatch Back Economic Summit at the Grand Summit Hotel on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. followed by a regional mixer until 5:45 p.m. This unique regional event is held in partnership with Heber City, Wasatch County, Summit County and Park City Municipal.
Featuring informational presentations, breakout sessions, updates from industry leaders, regional experts, elected officials and more, attendees will learn about key issues and opportunities facing the Wasatch Back. The two main keynote speakers for this year’s event are:
- Morning Keynote | Join Robert Spendlove with Zions Bank for an overview of current economic conditions and a look ahead at the opportunities and challenges for 2023 and beyond.
- Lunch Keynote | Join Sam Beard, Founder of the Jefferson Awards and Gift Connect, as he discusses the power of collaboration, the zero to five initiative and its incredible impact.
“Joining forces with our key partners on this annual regional event is a highlight every single year,” says Jennifer Wesselhoff, CEO and President of Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau. The Wasatch Back Economic Summit allows us to reflect on the role our economy plays in our communities and to collectively address opportunities and challenges that face the Wasatch Back. This annual summit is a chance to learn, network, collaborate, and develop relationships and to explore opportunities to work together to address some of the area’s key issues.
Along with the two keynote speakers, attendees can look forward to the following breakout sessions:
- Workforce Development & Retention
- Water Conservation & Its Economic Impact
- Connecting the Wasatch Back: Transportation, Transit & Roads
- The Landscape of Development and its Economic Impact & Opportunities
- Affordable Housing: What We’re Doing & Solutions Going Forward
- Trails, Open Space, & Recreational Facilities & Their Economic Impact
- The Changing Economic Landscape and its Opportunities
- Childcare & Early Childhood Development
- Wasatch Back Elected Officials Panel
For more information on the Wasatch Back Economic Summit, and to purchase tickets visit wasatchbackeconomicsummit.com. For additional information about the Park City Chamber, visit parkcitychamber.com.
About Park City Chamber of Commerce | Convention & Visitors Bureau
Park City Chamber of Commerce | Convention & Visitors Bureau represents nearly 1,000 businesses in Summit County. Founded in 1963 to promote local ski resorts, today, the Park City Chamber & Visitors Bureau is entrusted with fostering the health and wellbeing of the local community. From maintaining economic stability and addressing environmental concerns to developing sustainable tourism plans and preserving cultural heritage, the organization prides itself on being in the community for the community. For more information, visit visitparkcity.com.