Legislative Breakfast Event: UTC’s Strong Relationship With Utah State Legislature Benefits Utah Tech Businesses
-The Utah Technology Council executed a successful 2011 legislative campaign on behalf of Utah Technology Businesses and has high aspirations with its 2012 legislative agenda-
As far as percentages go, 14 out of 15 isn’t bad. That’s the success rate the Utah Technology Council (UTC) (http://utahtechcouncil.org) had with its 15 high-priority legislative items in 2011.
UTC legislative efforts in 2012 look bright as well.
The UTC’s Breakfast with Legislative Leadership features Senator Michael Waddoups, president of the Utah State Senate and Speaker Rebecca D. Lockhart of the Utah House of Representatives. This annual event gives the UTC the opportunity to highlight its legislative priorities for 2012 and gives Utah business leaders the opportunity to join with their peers to discuss these issues with legislative leadership at the height of the legislative session.
The event is Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 8 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at the Marriott City Center located at 220 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Networking begins at 7:30 a.m. Cost is $30 for UTC members and $60 for non-UTC members. Click here to register for this event.
“Over the years, we have gained the ear of the state legislature,” said Richard R. Nelson, founder and CEO of the UTC. “This event gives Utah technology business leaders the chance to discuss key technology issues with legislative leadership, enabling individual voices to be heard. It’s a tremendous opportunity for attendees to see they truly have a legislative voice through the UTC.”
The UTC is doggedly pursuing its legislative priorities in 2012. House Bill 36, regarding sales and use tax that includes computer software and other tangible personal property amendments has already passed in the House and Senate and is awaiting Governor Herbert’s signature. This is a major success for the state’s cloud computing software tech companies, which eliminates sales tax on 60 percent of the bundled product. Other high-priority legislative items include: the Engineering Initiative, additional funding for the USTAR Initiative; Senate Bill 23, regarding a life science and technology tax credit amendment providing a substantial incentive for investors in smaller medical device companies and statewide adaptive testing.
“Our initiatives this year are vital to Utah technology businesses,” said Nelson. “With the help of our legislature, we are striving to keep Utah a business-friendly environment for technology companies now and in the future. Our accomplishments will give existing Utah businesses strong incentives to grow here and hopefully encourage out-of-state businesses to relocate.”
For more information on the UTC, including events, event registration and membership information, please visit www.utahtech.org or call (801) 568-3500.
About the Utah Technology Council
Utah’s premier professional association, the Utah Technology Council has grown 16 percent a year for the past eight years becoming the essential business resource for high tech, life science and clean tech companies seeking to achieve greater success. At its core, UTC exists to foster the
Growth of the state’s 6,000 technology companies, ensure Utah develops the highest Quality Workforce in the nation and attract an ever-increasing array of Funding. Members join UTC to share insights with industry peers, counsel with government and academic leaders, and receive help from professional service providers and funding resources.
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UTC PR Contact:
Judy Young, Executive Director
T) 801-568-3500
PR Agency Contact:
Cheryl Snapp Conner
Managing Partner, Snapp Conner PR
P-801 994-9625
C-801 376-2158
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