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H: 47°The 2025 Zions Bank Wasatch Back Economic Summit is being hosted for the first time at the new Grand Hyatt Deer Valley. This unique regional event is held annually in partnership with Heber Valley Chamber, Park City Chamber, Heber City, Wasatch County, Park City Municipal, and Summit County. 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.
Tuesday, May 13th, 2025
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley
Tickets go on sale soon!
7:30 - 8:45 AM
Check-in and breakfast
8:45 - 10:00 AM
Morning Keynote Speaker: Ron
Hetrick, Senior Labor Economist at Lightcast
10:00 - 10:15 AM break
10:15 - 11:30 AM: Session #1 (three breakout options)
A) The Role of Transportation and Transit
Join industry leaders to explore the evolution of transportation
infrastructure and its economic impact. Learn how transit systems drive growth
and shape the future.
B) Key Understandings for Housing and Economic Expansion
Listen to local experts explore the evolution of housing and
development, examining past influences and future challenges in meeting
community and economic needs.
Panelists and moderator:
-Information coming soon.
C) Bridging the Gap Between Yesterday and Tomorrow
Explore the current workforce landscape, its evolution, and future
challenges in sustaining labor supply, economic stability, and quality of
life.
Panelists and moderator:
-Enrique Sanchez, American Business Immigration
Coalition
-Douglas G. Miller PhD., Utah Valley University
-Sara
Redington, Best Working Place for Parents
-Moderator: Becca Gerber, Park
City Chamber
11:30 - 11:45 AM break
1:15 - 1:30 PM break
1:30 - 2:45 PM: Session #2 (three breakout options)
A) Past Lessons, Present Realities, and Future Challenges &
Opportunities
Learn from local experts how past economic trends along the Wasatch
Back have shaped today's economy and may influence the future.
Panelists and moderator:
-Jeff Jones, Summit County
-Dallin Koecher,
Heber Valley Chamber, Tourism & Economic Development
-Moderator:
Si Hutt, Intermountain Health
B) Decoding the 2025 Legislative Landscape
Join lobbyists Des Barker and Mary Catherine for a legislative recap on
recent laws impacting tourism, trades, and more, with insights on future
implications.
Panelists and moderator:
-Des Barker, Park City Chamber Lobbyist
-Mary
Catherine Perry, Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce
-Moderator: Jennifer
Wesselhoff, Park City Chamber
C) Exploring the Intersection of Recreation, Open Space, and Energy
Production
Join experts to examine the past, present, and future of the recreation
economy and the role of energy production in driving economic growth.
Panelists and moderator:
-Jason Curry, Utah Division of Outdoor
Recreation
-Emy Lesofski, Utah Office of Energy Development
-Patrick
Parsel, Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation
-Moderator: Scott House, Park
City Chamber
2:45 - 3:00 PM break
4:30 - 6:00 PM: Regional Mixer
We are excited to invite you to be a valued sponsor of the 2025 Wasatch Back Economic Summit. This is a unique opportunity to elevate your brand, expand your network, and engage with a dynamic business community. Choose among the four sponsor level options below. If you are interested in sponsoring, please email [email protected].
| Presenting Sponsor: $5,500 - Includes 5 seats + logo recognition | Community Sponsor: $1,700 - Includes 50% discount on 5 seats + logo recognition |
| Supporting Sponsor: $1,200 - Includes 50% discount on 2 seats + logo recognition | Friend of the Back Sponsors: $600 - Includes logo recognition |
We are delighted to again announce the generous contributions from our Title Sponsor!!
Thank you to this year's generous Presenting Sponsors!
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We appreciate the outstanding support from this year's Community Sponsors!
We are so grateful for this year's Supporting Sponsors!
We appreciate this year's “Friend of the Back” Sponsors!
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