Brett Hales
Mayor, City of Murray
Murray's Inner Circle
The Pulse of Murray's Economy
A candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with the City of Murray on the health of our local business community — straight from those who watch it closest.
Seats are limited — this room is curated, not crowded.
A Fogo de Chão lunch
and
an inside look at the
economic pulse of Murray
for $39 — high-value access without the high-pressure room.
September Featured Conversation
The Economic Pulse of Murray
Featuring Mayor Brett Hales, Chad Wilkinson, and Elvon Farrell from the City of Murray.
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Chad Wilkinson
Community & Economic Development Director
Elvon Farrell
Economic Development Specialist
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What is the economic pulse of Murray right now?
A working conversation — not a formal presentation.
Mayor Brett Hales has led Murray City since 2022, following a decade representing District 5 on the Murray City Council. He's joined by Chad Wilkinson, the City's Community & Economic Development Director, and Elvon Farrell, Economic Development Specialist — the two staff members working most closely with Murray's business community day to day.
Together, they're pulling back the curtain for a working conversation about the overall economic health of our city. We'll hear directly from the City on sales tax trends, new business growth and licensing activity , and what the City is seeing as businesses open, expand, relocate, or close.
We'll also dig into commercial and residential development , real estate trends, the major projects shaping Murray's future, and how workforce and employment trends are affecting local businesses.
What We'll Cover
The numbers, trends, and decisions shaping Murray
Sales Tax Trends
What the numbers are telling the City about Murray's economic performance.
Business Growth
New business licensing, openings, expansions, relocations, and closures.
Development
Commercial and residential real estate, vacancy, and major projects coming to Murray.
Workforce Trends
Employment shifts and what the City is hearing directly from business owners.
What's Ahead
Opportunities, challenges, and what to watch over the next 6–12 months.
Chamber & City
Where we can partner to better support Murray's business community.
Event Details
Lunch, conversation, and direct access
The Venue
Fogo de Chão
6223 S State St,
Murray, UT 84107
World-class Brazilian steakhouse experience —
the perfect backdrop for an honest conversation
about Murray's economy.
Business casual attire welcome.
Event Schedule
- 11:30 AM Doors open & lunch begins
- 12:00 PM Welcome & introductions
- 12:10 PM Conversation with the City begins
- 12:45 PM Q&A with attendees
- 1:00 PM Program concludes
Murray's Inner Circle
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