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Healthcare Titans Mark Cuban and Chris Klomp Share Entrepreneurial Insights

With February wrapping up, it’s a good time to look back at the insights gained during Utah’s first Tech Month. Several events were held along the Wasatch Front that brought state leaders, key industry players, and entrepreneurs together to learn…
February 27, 2026
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Global Pitch Competition Invites Utah Founders to Compete for $1 Million

The University of Utah’s Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute is inviting Utahns to attend and participate in a regional event that serves as a gateway to a global competition offering a $1 million investment to the winner. It won’t be easy, however,…
February 18, 2026
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Silicon Slopes Introduces Fee-Free Program to Strengthen Startup Ecosystem

A new offering for Utah’s entrepreneurs was recently announced at Summit, Silicon Slope’s annual event that brings together the state’s leading tech experts to share insights and help build community. Similar to an accelerator, but different in a pivotal way,…
February 13, 2026
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February Newsletter

Free Support to Help Small Businesses Start and Grow As the new year gets underway, many entrepreneurs are looking for practical ways to sharpen their skills and move their businesses forward. Small Business Development Centers (SBDCs) are an easily leveraged resource that…
February 6, 2026
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The Return of Get Started: 2026’s First Winners

After taking a hiatus at the end of 2025, the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge has made its return, offering a revamped approach to funding new business ideas. What was once a virtual program is now hosted live at a…
January 30, 2026
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Builder Day: Supporting Utah’s Entrepreneur Ecosystem

Launching among the red rocks of St. George, Builder Day aims to connect and expand Southern Utah’s startup network — fostering connections and resources to help founders thrive. The flagship event will bring together some of the state’s top business…
January 22, 2026
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Experience Live Music From the Comfort of Your Couch

What do entrepreneurship and music have in common? They’re both fueled by passion, by a desire to create and share with others. Zack Amaral took this commonality and pushed it further, using it as the foundation for a service that…
January 15, 2026
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SBDCs: Free Support to Help Small Businesses Start and Grow

With the start of a new year comes renewed motivation for entrepreneurs to sharpen their skills and grow their ventures. For any business owner, fresh or seasoned, Small Business Development Centers are a great place to go for industry-agnostic guidance.…
January 8, 2026
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January 2026 Newsletter

Expand Your Network in Southern Utah A new recurring event is coming to Utah. Launching among the red rocks of St. George, Builder Day will bring together some of the state’s top business leaders to support Southern Utah founders with…
January 2, 2026
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Acquire Early Capital With the Everyday Entrepreneur Pitch Competition

Pitch competitions are a powerful way to not only acquire capital but also test and validate your business idea as you move to bring it to market. For fresh founders in Utah’s Six-County area, that opportunity is fast approaching. The…
December 22, 2025

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