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Supplier Diversity Enhances Utah’s Business Landscape

Supplier diversity can increase economic growth, innovation and competition and enhances reputation in Utah…
March 26, 2024
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BioHive to Launch HealthTech Hub Chapter to Empower Medical Innovation and Disrupt Healthcare

BioHive will launch HealthTech Hub to empower the state’s science and technology communities to help improve medical innovation and disrupt healthcare.…
March 26, 2024
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Five Key Global Markets for Utah Businesses in 2024

Utah Business Magazine features five countries emerging as the primary vanguards for companies keen on expanding into new markets.…
March 26, 2024
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The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute Announces 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge FInalists

The Lassonde Entrepreneur Institute announced finalists for the 2024 Utah Entrepreneur Challenge.…
March 18, 2024
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2024 Governor’s Awards

Governor Cox recognizes outstanding individuals and companies for 2024…
March 6, 2024
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Utah’s Rising Job Market

Utah is among the least competitive markets for high-paying professions…
March 5, 2024
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Utah Innovation Center Fuels Startup State Initiative

Utah has one of the highest acceptance rates for R&D funding thanks to the Utah Innovation Center…
March 4, 2024
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Utah Ranked #1 for State Dynamism by the Economic Innovation Group

Utah ranked #1 in the U.S. for the Overall Index of State Dynamism.…
February 23, 2024
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Startup Genome Announces the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023

Startup Genome released the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023 (GSER 2023), shedding light on the current trends of the startup ecosystem.…
February 23, 2024
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What is the Startup State Initiative?

As the Startup Capital of the World, Utah is the #1 state in the country to start a business.…
February 23, 2024