August 8, 2025
Could an SBA Certification Help Your Business Grow?
Looking to break into government contracting or give your startup a competitive edge? The U.S. Small Business Administration offers four key certifications to provide underserved small businesses with the resources and support to stand out in a crowded market. Each certification provides unique advantages that could unlock growth opportunities.
Not sure which one is right for your startup? Whether your company operates in a historically underutilized business area or is led by women, service-disabled veterans, or socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs, learn what each certification offers and how to apply.
A Life For Seniors
The best business ideas often arise from a desire to solve a real need, as was the case with A Life for Seniors. Founder Amelia Larson created the platform after witnessing firsthand the challenges many families face in navigating eldercare. With a background in healthcare administration and gerontology and years of experience with senior living, she built a service that combines expertise with compassion. A Life for Seniors eases the burden for families by connecting clients to the right communities and resources, including home care, hospice, and veteran benefits.
Kiln
Known for being more than a workspace, Kiln is a community and lifestyle brand designed to boost productivity, foster connection, and support diverse working styles. Founded by Arian Lewis, who honed his vision for coworking during his Master of Business Administration and subsequent opening of offices around the world, Kiln has grown into an amenity-rich network of locations across the West. With private offices, meeting rooms, shared areas, and a dynamic professional and social programming calendar, Kiln combines world-class hospitality with a “living library” of expertise and support.
Utah is home to a wide range of grants and programs that connect entrepreneurs, startups, and nonprofits with the funding they need to grow and succeed. Whether launching a new venture or expanding your impact, explore what’s available:
GOEO’s REDI Grant
Aug. 1-15, 2025
Virtual
Founders’ Box Accelerator
Closes Aug. 8, 2025
Virtual
July Winners
Do you have a business idea? Utah’s Get Started Business Idea Challenge encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to transform their ideas into thriving businesses. This competition is open each month to Utah residents with any idea and awards winners with $500 in non-equity funding.
Recent Get Started winners include:
Etched Coaching, ForteBCI, LaunchWith, Letters From Gisselle, Mad Moth Fitness, Picklefab, and Queen Snowcraft
Learn about each winner and how you can join Utah’s thriving startup community.
- Networking: What Local Coworking Spaces Are Offering Your Startup
- July Founder Feature Spotlights
- Office of Regulatory Relief: Helping Utahns Overcome Burdensome Regulations
- SBA Certifications That Could Fast-Track Your Startup’s Growth
- Meet July’s Get Started: Business Idea Challenge Winners
- More Than an Office: How Kiln Elevates Work and Well-Being
- Pinpark’s Mission To Make Parking More Efficient
- VirtuSpect Brings Efficiency and Accuracy to the Inspection Process
- ICYMI: July Newsletter
Thank you to Intactis, OneClick, Qualiti, and Tdoz for being a part of Utah’s startup community. Share your story with us for the chance for your company to be featured.
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