A Salt Lake Chamber event designed for new and experienced government affairs professionals, company executives and public policy advocates to learn how to improve their effectiveness and understanding of advocating in the state of Utah. Oct. 18 activities take place at the Capitol Boardroom, Utah State Capitol, 350 State St., Salt Lake City. Oct. 25 activities take place at the Salt Lake Chamber, 201 S. Main St., Suite 2300, Salt Lake City. Cost is $750 for members, $1,000 for nonmembers. Details are at slchamber.com.