OGDEN, UT – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, and the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce recently hosted U.S. Representative Blake Moore (R-UT-01) for a roundtable discussion in Ogden, Utah with local business leaders on the pro-growth business tax provisions in President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law on July 4th. This forward-looking, pro-growth policy is vital to maintaining America's prosperity and competitive edge and will create new opportunities for American workers and businesses to thrive.
We applaud U.S. Representative Blake Moore for working to ensure that the constituents of the 1st District of Utah continue to benefit from long-term tax relief, fostering growth for workers and businesses across his/her district and beyond.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a big win for the American economy, as it avoids a massive tax increase and provides much needed certainty to businesses by permanently extending pro-growth tax policies,” said Jennings Imel, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Today’s conversation with local businesses and the Salt Lake and Ogden-Weber Chambers highlighted how the bill will strengthen Utah’s economy, and we greatly appreciate Congressman Moore’s support and leadership in getting this critical legislation across the finish line.”
“Competitive tax policy is the jet fuel of our economy, and the provisions we secured in the One Big, Beautiful Bill will allow businesses and workers alike to thrive,” said Congressman Moore. “I appreciate the opportunity to engage with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Salt Lake Chamber, and the Ogden-Weber Chamber to talk about how the extension and enhancement of the 2017 tax cuts will help Utah businesses innovate, grow, and contribute to our top-ranking state and local economies.”
“The Salt Lake Chamber supports the permanent extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” said Derek Miller, President and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce. “This vital legislation provides crucial long-term certainty Utah’s businesses and families. Making these pro-growth provisions permanent empowers businesses to continue investing, innovating, and creating jobs, while also ensuring Utah families can keep more of their hard-earned money and better manage their financial responsibilities.”
“We were honored to host Congressman Moore, the U.S. Chamber, and local businesses for an important conversation on tax policies impacting business,” said Greg Sanders, CEO of SymbolArts in Ogden, Utah. “The expensing provisions in the 2017 Tax Cuts & Jobs Act helped our business grow, and we greatly appreciate Congressman Moore’s support for permanently extending these provisions and many others that will help fuel investment and job creation.”
The U.S. Chamber’s tax roundtables are a part of its Growing America’s Future campaign, an education and advocacy blitz in support of maintaining a pro-growth tax code to foster a robust U.S. economy that benefits all Americans. These events will continue over the coming months in communities across the country.
Learn more about how enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost economic growth, creating more opportunities for American workers and businesses across the country.
