194. Melissa Clark — Fostering Development and Connection With Eagle Mountain's Local Businesses

Season 6 Episode 37: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Melissa Clark, executive director and president of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. Clark shares her experience on the Eagle Mountain City Council and highlights her transition from roles in auditing and education to leading the Chamber. Reflecting on her time in public service, she describes her commitment to helping local businesses thrive, especially by offering resources to entrepreneurs lacking business management knowledge. Under her leadership, the Chamber has expanded from 73 to nearly 400 members in over two years. Clark highlights the Chamber's efforts to support local businesses and community development in Eagle Mountain. She emphasizes Chamber membership as vital for new entrepreneurs to network and find support. Clark explains the Chamber's involvement in regional and state business coalitions, such as the Utah Association of Chambers and the Rural Utah Chamber Coalition, which help connect business leaders statewide. She shares the Chamber's focus on practical business education, like the annual "Lunch and Learns" and the 2025 "Money Matters" series, aimed at empowering local businesses with financial insights.