United Way of Salt Lake and Silicon Slopes Present the Social Good Track at the 2020 Silicon Slopes Tech Summit
SALT LAKE CITY — United Way of Salt Lake and Silicon Slopes have partnered together to present the Social Good track at the 2020 Silicon Slopes Tech Summit. Attendees will hear from prominent leaders in social innovation, with an inspiring agenda that includes speakers from the Ballmer Group, Blue Meridian, Strive Together, and United Way of Salt Lake.
Social Good Track - Silicon Slopes Summit
2:00 p.m. Jan. 30 | Find Your World-Changing Social Innovation
Leaders: Terri Ludwig, President of Philanthropy at Ballmer Group
Jim Shelton, Chief Impact and Investment Officer at Blue Meridian Group
More and more companies are becoming key partners in solving major social and global challenges. They're building impact goals into their core business models. This is both a moral imperative and a recruitment and retention prerequisite. Hear from President Obama’s Deputy Secretary of Education and the President of Ballmer Group’s philanthropy about how they came to invest in outcomes, systems transformation, and the partnerships that support big change. Join the conversation about the role that technology, data systems, and data capability can play in achieving change at scale, and the impact that these investors are seeing across the country.
3:15 p.m. Jan. 30 | Together We Go Far: Partnerships for Economic Mobility
Leaders: Jennifer Blatz, CEO of Strive Together
Bill Crim, President and CEO of United Way of Salt Lake
Along the Wasatch Front and in communities across the country, philanthropists, business leaders, nonprofits, education, and government leaders are working together to solve some of the most pressing social issues we face. Using technology that supports aggregation and analysis is critical in order to understand and enable solutions. Hear inspiring lessons about how uncommon partners are rallying resources and using data to build more equitable outcomes for kids and how those working on changing society are learning how to harness technology forces for good.
Register for these, and other Social Good track sessions, at https://siliconslopes.eventleap.com/ssts20.
Before the summit begins, UWSL and Salesforce.org will kick off the event with an exclusive Social Good Done Better Reception. Guests are invited to hear from local business leaders who have leveraged technology to connect employees with meaningful ways to give back to the community.
Squatters Pub Brewery
January 29th at 5:30 p.m.
This reception is free, but space is limited. Register at https://uw.org/get-involved/events/.
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About UWSL: United Way of Salt Lake is working to create long-term change by harnessing the power of nonprofits, government, corporations, and thousands of individuals to work together and solve the most difficult problems we face as a community. Our goal is that every child succeeds, every step of the way. You can be a part of the change and help put #UtahKidsFirst. Learn more at uw.org.
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With immigration reform remaining one of the biggest policy issues in 2020 and $7.2 billion in Pentagon funds potentially going toward border wall funding, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's Economic Impact of Immigration by State as well as accompanying videos.
In order to determine which states benefit most from immigration, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 23 key metrics, ranging from median household income of foreign-born population to jobs generated by immigrant-owned businesses as a share of total jobs.
States Where Immigrants Have Biggest Economic Impact
States Where Immigrants Have Smallest Economic Impact
1. New York
42. Oklahoma
2. California
43. West Virginia
3. New Jersey
44. South Carolina
4. Massachusetts
45. Maine
5. Maryland
46. Louisiana
6. Washington
47. South Dakota
7. Delaware
48. Montana
8. Florida
49. Idaho
9. Virginia
50. Wyoming
10. Connecticut
51. Mississippi
Key Stats
To view the full report and your state or the District’s rank, please visit:
https://wallethub.com/edu/economic-impact-of-immigration-by-state/32248/
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NEW YORK (PRWEB) JANUARY 22, 2020
The cost of military expenditure is high and it undermines strategies for tested peaceful solutions in conflict zones around the world. In a new interview with C.M. Rubin, Founder of CMRubinWorld, Scilla Elsworthy, author of The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War, discusses case studies from her global research which were successfully implemented to prevent war and conflict. Extended over 10 years, Elsworthy estimates “the total cost of preventing war in those ways would come to only 2 billion dollars when we as a world spend 1,739 billion dollars on militarization worldwide.” Elsworthy believes education for peace and sustainable development is critical and that skills of compassion, courage, intuition and empathy are “skills that enable people to prevent conflict in the workplace, in the community, and in the family.”
Her business plan for peace aims to support the U.N’s Sustainable Development Goal 16. “All that’s necessary now is for the politicians to allocate budgets for prevention.”
Read the full article here
Dr. Scilla Elworthy has been nominated for three Nobel Peace Prizes. She is the founder of Peace Direct, as well as an author and speaker. Her 2017 book, The Business Plan for Peace: Building a World Without War, has allowed her to focus on developing a Business Plan for Peace. She has worked as an advisor to Desmond Tutu and Sir Richard Branson. She believes young people play a vital role in this movement due to their need for interconnectedness.
CMRubinWorld’s award-winning series, The Global Search for Education, brings together distinguished thought leaders in education and innovation from around the world to explore the key learning issues faced by most nations. The series has become a highly visible platform for global discourse on 21st century learning, offering a diverse range of innovative ideas which are presented by the series founder, C. M. Rubin, together with the world’s leading thinkers.
For more information on CMRubinWorld
Follow @CMRubinWorld on Twitter
Contact Information:
David Wine
David(at)cmrubinworld(dot)com
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Speaker Brad Wilson to Hold Media Availability Throughout 2020 Session
What:
Beginning at 9:15 AM on Wednesday, January 29th, Brad Wilson, Speaker of the Utah House of Representatives, will hold a media availability in conference room 415 in the Capitol. Media availabilities will subsequently be held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays throughout the 2020 General Legislative Session, starting at 9:15 AM and lasting for approximately 30 minutes. Members of the press are encouraged to attend and be prepared with questions.
Who:
Speaker Brad Wilson
Where:
Utah State Capitol – Room 415
350 State St., Salt Lake City, UT 84111
When:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday during the session, starting at 9:15 AM
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Nationwide, over 3 million students are enrolled in public charter schools, and an additional 2 million students want to attend a charter school but cannot access one. Despite their obvious success, public charter schools often lack access to affordable facilities.
Traditional public schools can raise local funding specifically for facilities. Charter schools cannot. Instead, they generally must pay for facilities with their school operating revenue—which is intended to pay for student instruction and is already significantly lower than what traditional public schools receive.
ExcelinEd's new brief Building for Success: How States Can Address Charter School Facility Needs can help states determine how well charter school facility needs are being met with existing state policies. The brief introduces a Charter School Facility Index which states can use to assess whether they are addressing the full facility needs of charter schools.
Read our policy summary or explore the full brief to learn how your state can apply the Charter Facility Index and advance high-quality education options for students in your state.
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How to be the Wireless MVP on Super Bowl Sunday
For many sports fans, February means one thing: the Super Bowl. It's the biggest sporting holiday and the most-watched TV event almost every single year. In fact, last year's game drew more than 100 million viewers across TV and streaming services combined. With the Super Bowl less than a week away, football fans across the country are making plans for where and how they’ll watch it.
With wireless technology, streaming services have given fans a new way to watch and engage without a ticket to the big game. According to a study by Google, 30 percent of sports fans say they stream live sports on their smartphone or tablet and 80 percent of sports viewers say they use a computer or smartphone while watching live sports on TV to search for player stats, live scores, to message other fans or watch related videos. That means, wireless technologies can make sure you don't miss any of the action.
Here are some helpful tips from T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile for catching the best of this year’s Super Bowl between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs:
1. Know your video streaming options
This year, the Super Bowl will air on the Fox network, which means fans with a basic cable package will be able to watch it. For cord-cutters, there are several streaming services like Hulu, YouTubeTV and FuboTV that offer Fox as well as other channels like CBS, NBC and ESPN. Fans can also stream the game on the Fox Sports app via a Roku, Amazon Fire TV, or Apple TV.
Don’t forget – Super Bowl LIV airs at 6:30 PM Eastern / 3:30 PM Pacific this Sunday, February 2.
2. Video is only part of the experience
Whether you’re glued to the couch or on the go, you’ll want audio that’s worthy of the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami to complement the most exciting in-game moments. If you're not sure where to start, UE, JBL and even LG make popular Bluetooth speakers. And if you want to watch or listen to the game while out and about, look into Bluetooth earbuds like the new Apple Airpods Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Buds.
3. Don’t let a poor internet connection and/or data overage charges drive you crazy
Android Central reports that 4K video streams use an average of 7.2 gigabites (GB) per hour. That data use adds up quickly, especially if you’re not on an unlimited plan or are part of the 80 percent of viewers who use multiple devices to stream content.
For an optimal streaming experience, log in to a Wi-Fi connection or get unlimited data for your mobile devices and utilize a reliable, fast and high-quality connection.
4. Going to the game? Charge up!
If you’re one of the lucky few to have tickets to the Super Bowl, make sure you’re prepared. Remember to fully charge your devices pre-game and/or bring a portable battery so you can charge up if needed. Also, be familiar with your wireless rate plan's data limits if you plan to share pictures or videos during the game. For aspiring sports photographers, consider a smartphone camera accessory like the Miggo Pictar, which turns your smartphone into a high-end DSLR camera to help you get the best live-action snaps.
And if you have a 5G device—bring it! T-Mobile has 5G service in Miami so fans can share and stream highlights in near-real-time.
Prepare yourself for the full wireless experience—video, audio and a great internet connection—and you feel a part of the Super Bowl, even from your home.
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Y I Ski Program Paving the way for every child to have access to winter sports
[Salt Lake & Ogden, January- March] – The YMCA of Northern Utah is proud to offer its 7th season of Y I Ski, a program for kids and teens ages 7-17. We offer a ski and snowboarding program at Brighton Ski Resort to Salt Lake participants, a ski and snowboarding program at Nordic Valley Ski Resort in Ogden, and a nordic skiing program at Ogden Nordic Skiing in Ogden. Our goal is make winter sports accessible to every child.
CEO of the YMCA of Northern Utah, Richard West had this to say: “The goal of the YMCA’s Y I Ski program is to create equal access to winter sports for the next generation of skiiers and snowboarders. The start-up cost of appropriate clothing, equipment, and entry fees have created a barrier for low-moderate income families to engage. We solve this problem by providing all nessecary gear, transportation, and financial assistance for families who ski and snowboard with us. Most winter sports programs focus on one day of exposure, however we are committed to seeing our participants develop skills, success and passion.”
Thanks to the generous support our our community donors and partners like the Share Winter Foundation and Brady Shines, Y I Ski has already starting impacting lives this winter. Historicially 50-60% of our participants receive some kind of financial assistance for this program, and many of them come back year after year to hone their skills. We encourage each child to see their potential and work hard to become the best versions of themselves.
While we encourage the development of techniques and love of winter sports, we are about so much more. Each day in Y I Ski, children are interacting with YMCA staff and volunteers who building nurturing relationships in hopes of giving them role models to look up to. They are boosting confidence by conquering something new, and are enaging in meaningful experiences that will make lasting memories.
Historical data and impact statesment are available upon request.
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About the Y
For over 126 years, the YMCA of Northern Utah has sought to strengthen communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide
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opportunities to give back and support neighbors. We are proud to be a part of a nationwide movement that seeks to deliver lasting personal and social change in through our programs. ymcautah.org
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Dear Dave,
We’re debt-free except for our home, and we’ll have our fully-funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, we’ve agreed on six months’ worth, saved up by the end of February. We’re also setting aside a little each month to buy a newer car with cash later. We’re about $5,000 from our car fund goal, but my husband is getting impatient. He wants us to go ahead a finance the remainder, since it’s a relatively small amount. He has tried to justify this by mentioning that you don’t seem to have a problem with people borrowing money to buy a house. Could you explain the difference?
Lana
Dear Lana,
Okay, first things first. I don’t like debt of any kind. I don’t really like borrowing for a house, but I’m not unreasonable. I tolerate mortgage loans, as long as people use a 15-year, fixed rate mortgage, with payments that are no more than a fourth of their monthly take-home pay. A house is often the largest purchase in a person’s life, and one most people can’t achieve based solely on saving. I still recommend, however, setting aside as much as possible for a down payment before taking out a mortgage.
Here’s the thing. Cars go down in value, while traditional homes generally increase in value substantially over the years. Plus, you can get an absolutely great, pre-owned car for $10,000 to $15,000 dollars. This is an amount which, in my mind, is doable over the course of several months through determined saving and living on a budget. Depending on where you live, a good home can cost 10 to 20 times that much.
The best way to build wealth and have a secure financial life is to stay away from debt. This means getting out of mortgage debt as quickly as possible, too. You’re never going to win with money if you can’t learn to delay pleasure.
Everyone has that little kid inside them, and that little kid wants everything he or she wants right now. Your husband is asking a normal question, but he’s dangerously close to letting that immature little kid out. It happens to all of us once in a while, but we have to grow to a point as adults where we tell that little kid no!
—Dave
* Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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Unveiling of Dr. Martha Hughes Cannon Bronze Statue
First look at the 25-inch bronze replica of a 7.5-foot tall statue that will be placed in National Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol the summer of 2020
What:
The co-chairs of the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee, Sen. Deidre Henderson and Rep. Karen Kwan, will give Utah legislators and citizens the first glimpse of a bronze statue depicting former Utah State Senator Martha Hughes Cannon.
The bronze statue is a 25-inch replica of a 7-foot-6-inch statue of Cannon. The larger statue will be one of two representing the state of Utah. It will take its place this August in National Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. during a celebration commemorating the 19th Amendment’s 100th anniversary.
During Utah’s 2018 legislative session, lawmakers voted to send a statue of Martha Hughes Cannon, who served as the country’s first female state senator, to represent Utah in the U.S. Capitol. Each state is allowed two statues in the National Statuary Hall to honor notable figures in state history.
Cannon was a wife, mother, doctor and leader in the Utah Women’s Suffrage Organization. She was the first physician in residence at Deseret Hospital (later LDS Hospital) and a founder and member of Utah's first State Board of Health. In 1896, Cannon was elected the first female state senator in Utah and U.S. history, defeating her own husband, Angus Cannon, who was also a candidate. Of the 100 statues currently displayed in National Statuary Hall, nine depict women.
Following a national search, the Martha Hughes Cannon Oversight Committee selected Utah sculptor Ben Hammond to design the statue.
Who:
Sen. Deidre Henderson, District 7
Rep. Karen Kwan, District 34
Members of the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee
Artist Ben Hammond
When:
Senate Chambers – Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 11:15 a.m.
House Floor – Tuesday, January 28, 2020, at 11:30 a.m.
Where:
Utah State Capitol
350 State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114
