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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…

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…

Building Utah’s Arts and Community Heritage One Performance at a Time Over the past 40 years, Hale Centre Theatre evolved from a small family venture to a vibrant cultural beacon, drawing 600,000 patrons annually. Co-founders Mark and Sally Dietlein describe…

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…

With its science-backed nutritional drink mixes, Sips Club is making strides in the health market. Started by Katy Monson and Kathleen Nimmo to address their kids’ nutritional needs, the business has grown to offer several unique products with varying benefits…

Every great business starts with an idea, and the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is helping turn it into reality. Here’s a list of the February awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding. The Local Bait Box is…

Utah has become a growing hotspot for entrepreneurship thanks to its thriving business environment, supportive policies, and culture of innovation. Here are some Utah companies that showcase the state’s dynamic entrepreneurial community. Medicaidsoft  With decades of Medicaid expertise, Medicaidsoft’s team…

Renowned for its world-class performances, Hale Centre Theatre has been a pillar of Utah’s culture, economy, and community for over 40 years. What started as a small, family-run theater has grown into a thriving enterprise, welcoming over 600,000 patrons each…

Sunshine Buns, a venture born from a family recipe over 45 years ago, earned top recognition at Startup Alley, a small business fair, during the 2025 Silicon Slopes Summit. After receiving enthusiastic support from attendees, the cinnamon roll supplier was…

Celebrating Utah’s Technology Community With the recently concluded Utah Tech Week and Silicon Slopes Summit, it’s an ideal time to reflect on Utah’s rise as a prominent tech hub. The influx of tech companies setting up in Utah has drawn in talent, investors,…