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For many entrepreneurs, the place they operate from can make or break early momentum. It’s not just about the location or amenities — it’s about the kind of community that grows around them. Being surrounded by like-minded individuals can provide…

Many drivers are familiar with the frustration of circling a crowded parking lot, wasting time and fuel while hoping for an open space to appear. PinPark, a platform that lets drivers reserve parking spots, aims to eliminate that frustration through…

Powering Rural Entrepreneurship Across Utah Some of Utah’s most exciting ideas are taking root in unexpected places — small towns, farming communities, and main streets miles from the Wasatch Front. The Rural Utah Chambers Coalition strengthens the chambers that support…

In a world where inspections are often slow, manual, and riddled with inefficiencies, one Utah startup is flipping the script. Founded in 2024, VirtuSpect is a cutting-edge platform designed to automate and streamline inspections across industries, from financial services to…

Every great business starts with an idea, and the Get Started: Business Idea Challenge is helping turn it into reality. Here’s a list of the June awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding. A La Card blends the…

Fiona Hayes didn’t set out to become a tech entrepreneur. As a professor at the University of Utah, she wanted her students to feel more connected to what they were learning. However, when the COVID-19 pandemic pushed classes online, she…

Some of Utah’s boldest business ideas are developing in places far from skyscrapers and tech campuses — they’re growing in the heart of small towns, farming communities, and main streets miles from the Wasatch Front. The Rural Utah Chamber Coalition…

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…

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…

How Local Chambers Help Utah Businesses Thrive Many of Utah’s small businesses are missing out on one of their strongest allies: local chambers of commerce. Chambers play a vital role in strengthening local economies with untapped potential to support entrepreneurs…