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If you’re a startup looking to land government contracts or stand out in a crowded market, SBA certifications and contract assistance programs can give your small business a competitive edge. The U.S. Small Business Administration offers four key certification programs…

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 July awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding. Etched Coaching empowers high-potential, under-recognized…

Act fast — Walmart is inviting entrepreneurs to apply for its annual Open Call competition, a high-stakes opportunity for Utah founders to pitch directly to Walmart and Sam’s Club buyers through July 25, 2025. Think Shark Tank for retail shelves,…

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…