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In Utah, entrepreneurs aren’t just building businesses — they’re building a community. Utah consistently earns national recognition for its resilient economy and vibrant startup culture, but the state’s dedication to supporting small businesses is what sets it apart. The Governor’s…

With summer ending and fall steadily approaching, grant season is gearing up, providing many Utah businesses with a chance to take a big step forward. The Economic Assistance Grant, issued by the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, is one…

Big ideas often start small — and in Utah, that first step is turning potential into action. The Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is a monthly funding competition facilitated by the Startup State Initiative in partnership with the Lassonde Entrepreneur…

Part of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the Office of Regulatory Relief helps businesses, entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and residents navigate and improve the state’s regulatory landscape. By offering tools like a regulatory sandbox, it lowers barriers to innovation while…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Utah is known for its thriving economy and supportive business environment, with numerous resources from the public and private sectors to support growth. Initially authorized in 2005, the Utah Legislature created the Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (EDTIF) program, a post-performance…