Utah Leaders Spotlight 5 Small-Business Support Hubs During National Small Business Month
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Updated · KSL.com · May 17
Utah Leaders Spotlight 5 Small-Business Support Hubs During National Small Business Month
1 articles · Updated · KSL.com · May 17
Utah business leaders used National Small Business Month to showcase a statewide support network for entrepreneurs, arguing small firms remain key job creators and community anchors.
Utah SBDC and SCORE sit at the center of that network, offering low- or no-cost advising, mentoring, training and help with planning, marketing, leadership and access to capital.
1997-founded Women's Business Center of Utah and the Utah Veteran Business Resource Center add targeted support for women, veterans, reservists and military spouses seeking to launch or expand companies.
The Mill at Salt Lake Community College and the broader Startup State initiative extend that help into incubator space, founder connections, funding access and innovation programming.
Business groups including the Salt Lake Chamber say the push is meant to steer more aspiring owners toward existing resources as Utah reinforces its reputation as a top state for starting businesses.
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