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SadieB’s Journey From a Student’s Passion to Nationwide Brand
Before most students had declared their majors, Sadie Bowler was launching a company. SadieB Personal Care would soon make its way onto the shelves of Target stores nationwide, founded by two sisters who weren’t looking just to enter the beauty…
May 9, 2025

May Newsletter
Outsmart the Summer Slowdown While Others Hit Pause This time of year marks the beginning of a seasonal shift, and for many businesses, that can mean a slower pace. But for those willing to take a strategic approach, this can…
May 8, 2025

How to Outsmart the Summer Slowdown and Grow Your Business
It’s no secret that summer can be a slower season for many businesses. As vacation plans pick up and work events wind down, your customers — and even your team — may start to shift focus. But for entrepreneurs willing…
May 1, 2025

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

Level Up Your Competitive Edge at the Silicon Slopes Marketing Summit
Silicon Slopes, the flagship organization known for its premier tech conference and driving Utah’s vibrant tech and startup community, is expanding its impact with the Silicon Slopes Marketing Summit. The event offers a deeper dive into one of the most…
April 24, 2025

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

Meet April’s Get Started Business Idea Challenge Winners
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 April awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding. Documental is a software that…
April 17, 2025

Growing Utah’s Next Generation of Businesses at The Mill
For many entrepreneurs, business incubators and accelerators are essential to success, particularly in the early stages of growth. They provide the workspace, education, and resources needed to gain traction. In addition to being a home base for many startups, they…
April 17, 2025

Utah Center for Rural Development Fuels Economic Growth Across the State
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…
April 10, 2025

Two Utah Startups Named Winners in Morgan Stanley’s Pitch Competition
For startups looking to scale, pitch competitions can turn ambition into opportunity. Morgan Stanley is helping make that journey more accessible through its Inclusive & Sustainable Ventures Lab (MSISVL), which provides early-stage innovators with capital and resources to help them…
April 9, 2025
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