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USBCI: Bridging the Gap Between Accessible Funding and Disadvantaged Communities
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…
January 16, 2025
Utah Supports Economic Growth with Post-Performance Tax Program
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…
November 20, 2024
SBIR and STTR Programs Grant Funding To Innovative Deep-Tech Products
Since publication, the Utah Innovation Center has moved to the Nucleus Institute. See more information here. Funding is essential for entrepreneurs, particularly those conducting research and development for innovative deep-tech products. Often, these companies have extended timelines and require significant capital for…
November 6, 2024
Big Ideas, Bigger Wins at The One Utah Summit
The One Utah Summit, recently hosted at Southern Utah University, is an annual conference where business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators come together to discuss economic opportunities in Utah. The state’s economy and energy leaders present the latest initiatives and innovations,…
October 24, 2024
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