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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Sips Club: Protein and Veggies Made Fun

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…
February 26, 2025
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February Founder Feature Spotlights

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…
February 20, 2025
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Hale Centre Theatre: Building Community Culture and Economic Growth

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…
February 13, 2025
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How Sunshine Buns Grew From a Family Recipe to a Thriving Business

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…
February 13, 2025
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How Ovation’s Feedback Strategy is Helping Restaurants Win and Keep Customers

Zack Oates always knew he wanted to be an entrepreneur. His early success in starting a business in middle school, as well as other experiences along the way, validated that he belonged in entrepreneurship. His journey led to founding Ovation,…
February 6, 2025

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