Salt Lake Chamber

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Small businesses help make Utah’s communities vibrant by creating opportunities for connection and supporting local economies. One business doing just that is Santa Backyard Coffee, a mobile coffee cart serving customers at the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market. Owner, Marisa Martinez, joins us with more. Marisa Martinez: At Santa Backyard Coffee, we believe people thrive where there is genuine service and community. That belief is what inspired us to create our mobile coffee cart serving the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market. As we begin our second season at Pioneer Park, we’re excited to continue serving handcrafted coffee, matcha and chai every Saturday morning. We’re more than just great drinks, we strive to create a welcoming experience built on friendly conversations, warm smiles and meaningful connections. Community is at the heart of everything we do, and our incredible team is dedicated to making every customer feel at home. We’re also proud to source our coffee, matcha, and chai from small, local, women-owned businesses because supporting Utah entrepreneurs matters deeply to us. We can’t wait to see everyone at the Salt Lake City Downtown Farmers Market. Come share a cup and a conversation with us. Derek Miller: As Santa Backyard Coffee begins its second season at the Downtown Salt Lake City Farmers Market, they’re continuing their commitment to quality drinks, local partnerships and community connection. Learn more at SantaBackyardCoffee.com. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/24/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Utah's industrial and energy sectors continue to expand, creating demand for specialized services and expertise. Turner Industries, with over six decades of experience serving major industrial operations nationwide, has recently established a presence in Salt Lake City. Joey Nelson from Turner Industries explains more. Joey Nelson: Utah's energy and industrial sector is growing, and Turner Industries is here to support that growth. We recently opened a new operations facility in Salt Lake City to bring our services closer to the companies driving Utah's economy forward. For over 60 years, Turner Industries has provided complete industrial solutions to the companies that produce the fuel, energy and materials essential to modern life. Our Salt Lake City hub provides capital work, maintenance, rope access, nondestructive examination and inspections to ensure asset integrity — all delivered with our "One Solution for Your Success" approach. With over 20,000 employees nationwide, we understand that Utah businesses need a partner who can safely deliver efficiency and reliability. Whether it's routine maintenance or unplanned emergency projects, Turner Industries is committed to helping Utah's industrial operations stay running and keep our state's economy strong. Learn more at turner-industries.com. Derek Miller: Turner Industries is one of several national companies choosing Utah as a base for western operations. With its skilled workforce, central location and business-friendly climate, Utah continues to attract investment across the state. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/22/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Squire, a leading accounting and advisory firm serving the Mountain West, recently expanded through the acquisition of HintonBurdick. Northern Region Managing Partner Danny Barlow, joins us with more about the firm’s continued growth and commitment to personalized client service. Danny Barlow: At Squire, accounting is the heart of what we do. We take the time to understand our clients’ businesses, ensuring the financial services we offer are tailored to meet their unique needs and goals. But for us, it’s not just about serving clients; it’s about making a lasting impact in the communities where we live, work and play. That commitment to long-term relationships and personalized service is what made bringing HintonBurdick into the Squire family such a natural fit. This acquisition expands our presence across the Mountain West while bringing together two firms that share the same client-first mindset and dedication to their communities. By combining our teams, we’re able to offer clients greater depth in audit, tax, advisory, technology and outsourced accounting services while continuing to deliver the personalized approach that has defined Squire for more than 50 years. To learn more about Squire, visit Squire.com. Derek Miller: By staying committed to personal relationships and community-focused service, Squire continues helping businesses across Utah and the Mountain West grow with confidence. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/18/26

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. LSI is a Utah-based consulting and business development firm that helps organizations grow and operate more effectively. They support clients with strategy, logistics, workforce solutions and market insights to improve performance and secure new opportunities. COO, Sam Beasley, joins us with more. Sam Beasley: Most operational problems stay invisible until something breaks. At LSI, we help organizations strengthen their systems behind the scenes that keep complex operations running smoothly — especially in industries like aviation logistics, government contracting and other highly coordinated and regulated environments. Our focus is on building structure, clarity and reliability into everyday processes so teams can perform at a higher level. We look at everything from communication and coordination to accountability and workflow design, helping organizations reduce friction and prevent issues before they happen. What we’ve learned is that success rarely comes from one big moment. It’s built through small, consistent actions done well over time — clear communication, strong systems and dependable execution. That’s the work we care most about. When operations run the way they should, organizations are free to focus on what they do best and grow with confidence. Learn more at LSIwins.com. Derek Miller: By improving how organizations operate behind the scenes, they’re helping Utah businesses and agencies run more smoothly and efficiently. Their work supports stronger performance, better coordination and long-term growth across key industries in the state. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 6/16/26