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San Juan Chamber’s Revival Marks a Turning Point in Rural Utah
Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated resident and several local leaders, a valuable resource is returning to the San Juan area — its chamber of commerce. In a region where connection and collaboration are vital to rural success, the…
June 13, 2025

How SandBar Turned a Beach Sport into a Year-Round Utah Business
Cory Merrell has always been drawn to entrepreneurship, staying active, and being social — a combination that turned out to be a formula for success. As a beach volleyball enthusiast in a state known for its snow, he found himself…
June 11, 2025

A Life for Seniors Is Helping Families Find the Right Care for Loved Ones
Amelia Larson’s journey began with a string of family hardships, creating an unexpected spark to guide others through one of life’s most challenging transitions: finding care for aging loved ones. That purpose took root while she was still in college.…
May 29, 2025

Altitude Lab: The Accelerator Leading Utah’s Biotech Investment
When a federal funding slowdown threatened to stall early-stage biotech innovation, Altitude Lab took action. It stepped in and built something rare — a place where bold science meets business acceleration. Founded in 2020 through a partnership between Recursion and…
May 23, 2025

SadieB’s Journey From a Student’s Passion to Nationwide Brand
Before most students had declared their majors, Sadie Bowler was launching a company. SadieB Personal Care would soon make its way onto the shelves of Target stores nationwide, founded by two sisters who weren’t looking just to enter the beauty…
May 9, 2025

April Founder Feature Spotlights
Utah has become a growing hotspot for entrepreneurship thanks to its thriving business environment, supportive policies, and culture of innovation. These Utah companies showcase the state’s dynamic entrepreneurial community. Open The Earth To share his passion for geology and Utah’s…
April 30, 2025

The Piano Place: Making More Than Musicians
Entrepreneurship thrives on passion, which is exactly what led Sarah Davies to create The Piano Place — a private studio offering customized music lessons and instruction in a variety of instruments. What began as a home-based venture has grown into…
April 23, 2025

Anatomy Boxing: Building Strength, Confidence, and Community
Anatomy Boxing, a woman-owned gym located in Bountiful, was founded with a passion for fitness and community; creating an inclusive space for people of all skill levels while fostering discipline, confidence, and growth through boxing training, strength conditioning, and self-defense…
April 3, 2025

March Founder Feature Spotlights
Utah has become a growing hotspot for entrepreneurship thanks to its thriving business environment, supportive policies, and culture of innovation. These Utah companies showcase the state’s dynamic entrepreneurial community. Disruptive Advertising Like many entrepreneurs, Jake Baadsgaard saw an inefficiency in…
March 26, 2025

Savvy Productions’ Award-Winning Success in Utah’s Film Industry
Savvy Productions is an Emmy-winning, full-service video production company driven by a passion for bringing ideas to life. Being internationally acclaimed, Savvy Productions has created thousands of corporate videos, commercials, TV ads, and motion graphics, serving clients across Utah, Wyoming,…
March 19, 2025
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