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Utah Center for Rural Development Fuels Economic Growth Across the State
In a state where 24 of the 29 counties are considered rural, the Utah Center for Rural Development is critical in driving economic growth through tailored programs that support job creation, infrastructure expansion, and business recruitment. As part of the…
April 10, 2025
How the Startup State Chatbot Can Assist You
The Startup State Initiative offers a wide range of resources, from a statewide resource list to its entrepreneur journey that outlines the startup process step by step. A key feature of its site is Nova, an interactive chatbot accessible from…
March 27, 2025
Business Elevated Podcast Showcases Utah’s Thriving Entrepreneurial Scene
Since its official launch in early 2019, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity’s Business Elevated Podcast has provided a platform for entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders to share their experiences of living and working in Utah. Initiated in 2018 under…
March 13, 2025
Where Women in Utah Can Find Support for Business Growth
Utah is home to many resources for women business owners that foster growth, innovation, and success. In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are organizations and programs dedicated to empowering women on their entrepreneurial journey. Women’s Business Center of Utah…
March 12, 2025
Baugh Family Donation Fuels Next Generation of Entrepreneurs at UVU
At Utah Valley University’s Woodbury School of Business, the Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute stands as a beacon of opportunity and innovation. With a clear commitment to empowering students and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, the institute has become a catalytic force both…
March 5, 2025
Turn Ideas Into Action With the Startup State’s New Funding Challenge
In collaboration with the Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute, the Startup State Initiative has introduced the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge to support aspiring entrepreneurs across Utah. This new initiative offers up to $500 in non-equity funding to help founders develop their…
February 5, 2025
Small Business Funding: Finding the Best Option for Your Needs
Funding is crucial to move any business or product from the idea stage to revenue. While there are many ways to acquire financing, the best option depends on the entrepreneur’s needs and business model. Grants Grants can be a valuable…
January 30, 2025
Secure Government Contracts With the Help of Utah’s APEX Accelerator
Utah’s APEX Accelerator program empowers small businesses to enter the complex world of government contracting. By working with the U.S. Department of Defense and the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, APEX assists startups in getting their innovative products and services…
January 23, 2025
iHub Utah: Empowering the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
For early-stage startups, finding the right support system can make all the difference. The Innovation Hub of Utah, otherwise known as iHub, is a nonprofit business development center in Utah County that’s stepping up to provide that foundation. iHub is…
January 16, 2025
USBCI: Bridging the Gap Between Accessible Funding and Disadvantaged Communities
The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative, managed by the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, is a state program funded by the U.S. Treasury to improve access to capital for small businesses across Utah. Designed to assist rural, underserved, and disadvantaged…
January 16, 2025
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