Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity

Listen to the latest "Business Elevated" podcast with Melissa Clark, executive director and president of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce. She describes her commitment to helping local businesses thrive, especially by offering resources to entrepreneurs lacking business management knowledge. https://lnkd.in/gK3MCetV

Looking to accelerate your startup? Applications for RevRoad's new Via accelerator program open this month! This 10-week program offers early-stage startup founders the chance to validate or pivot their product — with $20K in awards and other valuable opportunities. More details in our article: https://lnkd.in/g_ubn4FB

The GOEO's Office of Regulatory Relief administers a regulatory sandbox, which allows innovative businesses and startups to test their products, services, or business models in a controlled environment with monitored regulatory requirements. Read more in Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/gu-c543j

Thanks to everyone who joined the Utah Innovation Center’s NIH SBIR/STTR Workshop in person and online. Join the center's 4-week Micro-Workshop Series to dive deeper into NIH SBIR/STTR proposal preparation. Whether you’re just starting or looking to fine-tune your proposal, this series will give you the tools to submit a strong, competitive application. https://lnkd.in/g89NuEuM

GOEO's Utah Center for Global Talent & New Americans will host an open dialogue on Nov. 11 with the Office of Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman to share concerns and identify issues with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) programs and processes. CIS uses feedback to recommend to USCIS how to fix systemic problems and improve its services. Register now. https://lnkd.in/gf6wnDwg

🌟Founder Feature: Chelsea Thurman-Westling When Chelsea was expecting her first daughter, Delilah, she faced a frustrating challenge: finding maternity clothes she could try on in stores. Instead of settling, Chelsea saw an opportunity to make a difference for moms like her. She set out to create a brick-and-mortar space where women could find stylish, comfortable maternity wear. After months of research and hard work, she turned her personal struggle into a business vision, and Delilah’s Maternity was born. Chelsea’s journey is a perfect example of turning a challenge into a thriving business idea. Ready to turn your own ideas into reality? 👉 Visit startup.utah.gov to start your business journey today.

Recently, the Utah Innovation Center teamed up with Brigham Young University to present "Research to Revenue: SBIR/STTR Opportunities." Addressing students and faculty, the center and other leaders presented valuable insights on transforming research into revenue and showcasing resources to make innovation a reality. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to its success. #Innovation #ResearchToRevenue #SBIR #UtahInnovation #BYU

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Utah’s award to implement its Digital Equity Plans. This funding is part of the national “Internet for All” initiative. Utah will use these funds to create digital independence training opportunities and streamline the process of distributing state-owned devices to fulfill community needs. https://lnkd.in/gcgVnBhm

In 2023, Utah achieved notable recognition as the best place to start a business and ranked as the top economy in the nation. Despite these accomplishments, the state faces challenges in maintaining quality of life amid unprecedented growth. Read more in the Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/ggcGCdBb

Utah has become a fintech powerhouse, a state where the next great American companies are being built. At Money 20/20, the world’s leading fintech conference, I was asked how we’ve done it. The answer is simple: collaboration and entrepreneurship are in our DNA.