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Funding Sources for Utah Entrepreneurs Securing funding is essential for businesses or products to move from the idea stage to revenue. From grants and investors to crowdfunding and government programs, the benefits and constraints of each vary based on the…

Anatomy Boxing, a woman-owned gym located in Bountiful, was founded with a passion for fitness and community; creating an inclusive space for people of all skill levels while fostering discipline, confidence, and growth through boxing training, strength conditioning, and self-defense…

The Startup State Initiative offers a wide range of resources, from a statewide resource list to its entrepreneur journey that outlines the startup process step by step. A key feature of its site is Nova, an interactive chatbot accessible from…

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. Disruptive Advertising  Like many entrepreneurs, Jake Baadsgaard saw an inefficiency in…

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 March awardees who secured up to $500 in non-equity funding. InventorSpeak is a coaching program…

Savvy Productions is an Emmy-winning, full-service video production company driven by a passion for bringing ideas to life. Being internationally acclaimed, Savvy Productions has created thousands of corporate videos, commercials, TV ads, and motion graphics, serving clients across Utah, Wyoming,…

Since its official launch in early 2019, the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity’s Business Elevated Podcast has provided a platform for entrepreneurs, executives, and community leaders to share their experiences of living and working in Utah. Initiated in 2018 under…

Utah is home to many resources for women business owners that foster growth, innovation, and success. In celebration of Women’s History Month, here are organizations and programs dedicated to empowering women on their entrepreneurial journey. Women’s Business Center of Utah…

Building Utah’s Arts and Community Heritage One Performance at a Time Over the past 40 years, Hale Centre Theatre evolved from a small family venture to a vibrant cultural beacon, drawing 600,000 patrons annually. Co-founders Mark and Sally Dietlein describe…

At Utah Valley University’s Woodbury School of Business, the Baugh Entrepreneurship Institute stands as a beacon of opportunity and innovation. With a clear commitment to empowering students and fostering an entrepreneurial spirit, the institute has become a catalytic force both…