Another exciting round of the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge! Congratulations to the entrepreneurs who earned funding to take their businesses to the next level. 👏 Dylan Smith \| Documental Arman Bagdasarov \| Elevated Iron Guide Johanna Lucero \| Johanna’s Tamales Zack and Beverly Petersen \| Pariah Apparel and Custom Embroidery \| https://lnkd.in/dUmVn-GE Benjamin Miller \| RACKD Systems \| https://lnkd.in/dfjjvzjV Scott Griffin \| Recap Innovations \| recap-innovations.com Jonathan Raskauskas \| Utah Woodworking Souvenirs 🌟Learn more about their stories: https://lnkd.in/dNs3Xzcq Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Tim Cooley

Listen to the "Business Elevated" podcast with Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village. He discusses his journey into social impact work, driven by a desire to contribute to something larger than himself. Cochrane highlights the Village's mission to provide a permanent, supportive housing community for chronically homeless individuals. https://lnkd.in/d7yCc4qT

Saras AI Institute, an all-online AI-focused higher education institute in Salt Lake City, will launch an eight-week “Powers of AI” course starting May 26, 2025. The course is aimed at beginners and professionals with no technical background. Learn more and enroll now. https://lnkd.in/deujRRWA

🚨Calling all golfers, founders, and fans of Utah’s startup scene! Join Central Bank of Utah for their annual Startup Pitch Contest & Golf Tournament on June 5, where your game can help fund some local entrepreneurs. 🤝 Meet 15 incredible startups 💸 Help decide how to award $25,000+ in cash and prizes ⛳️ Enjoy great golfing, food, swag, and networking Oh, and did we mention our Startup State team will be there? 🔗 Apply to pitch your business by TODAY, or register your team by May 3, 2025: https://lnkd.in/dBvTmKQE Tim Cooley

Are you a business owner in rural Utah? The Utah Center for Rural Development serves as a critical resource for programs that support job creation, infrastructure expansion, and business recruitment. Read the article for more rural Utah business resources! 👇 Colette Cox, MBA, CEcD

Discover your next connection at the "Find Your Missing Piece Pitch" event in Ogden on May 14. This event is designed for Utah innovators seeking critical resources — beyond funding — to grow their businesses. Pitch your business needs for a chance at $1,000 and network with critical resources and industry experts to fuel your growth. Apply by April 28. https://lnkd.in/g-jFKvh2

Pitch competitions can be game changers for startups, and two Utah companies just proved it. Social Good Software \(Rick Hernandez\) and Vamo \(Claire Pettit Larsen\) were selected from over 130 local applicants to pitch at the Morgan Stanley Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab \(MSISVL\). Both emerged as winners and are now fast-tracked for a chance at $250K in funding and a spot in a five-month accelerator in NYC. Read the full story below 👇

Join GOEO staff members on April 30 for an overview of programs and initiatives that support Utah entrepreneurs and businesses. Learn how to start, grow, or buy/sell a business, explore funding and incentive opportunities, and discover how to access government contracts. Additionally, attendees will learn about innovation research programs and rural development support services available to help new Americans thrive in Utah’s diverse, prosperous economy. https://lnkd.in/gqRCPZ8h

The Utah Innovation Center's recent workshop covered essential strategies for new and experienced applicants in the DOD SBIR/STTR programs, including how to identify opportunities and align technology development with DOD priorities. Thank you to our speakers from Innosys and Colleen Gibney with the Defense Health Agency. Learn more about the Innovation Center's SBIR/STTR program. https://lnkd.in/g9vj7YYy

Don't miss the latest "Business Elevated" podcast episode with Matt Sanders and Eric Mikkelsen, leaders at Longitude a luxury property management company. They discuss their marketing strategies, the importance of guest reviews, and their positive experiences within Utah’s collaborative and entrepreneurial business community. https://lnkd.in/gZC\_wexp