BUSINESS RESOURCES
To help you get started and take your next steps, we’ve compiled some valuable resources. Simply reach out to the organizations listed below to connect with the right support for your specific business needs.
The Business Information Center (BIC) is operated by Ogden City to provide free or low cost information, education and training to northern Utah entrepreneurs. BIC is a one-stop small business information facility that provides many services.
- Conference room and classroom facilities
- Small business loans
- Business consulting and support services
- Public computer workstations
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is a program for small businesses that links learning to action. Through the program, participants will gain practical skills that can immediately be put into action.
These skills include
- Financial Help
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Employee Management
The Utah Black Chamber of Commerce supports minority owned businesses across the state of Utah providing access to
- Education
- Capital resources
- A cultural conduit to foster economic growth
Suazo Business Center is a committed to the development and empowerment of the Latino/Hispanic and other underserved communities. They provide assistance to help existing and potential minority entrepreneurs succeed and build wealth.
Some resources include
- Small Business Microloans
- Small Business Start-Up
- One-on-One Advising
- Business Education & Workshops
Utah Microloan Fund provides business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources.
- Business Training
- Small Business Loans
- Business Success
The Air Force Sustainment Center Small Business Office supports small businesses in their pursuit in obtaining government contracts.
5 steps to working with the government and how you can begin bidding on Hill Air Force Base contracts.
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO) manages various programs and initiatives that are robust, diverse, and provide Utah entrepreneurs and businesses with distinct advantages.
The state Legislature defines the office’s programs and initiatives in consultation with Utah’s executive branch and is administered by the office’s capable public servants.
- Grants
- Resources
- Recruitment & Expansion
Utah became the first state in the nation to consolidate employment and public assistance programs by creating Utah Department of Workforce Services in 1997. Today, more than 2,200 Workforce Services employees assist individuals in preparing for and finding jobs, meeting workforce needs of Utah businesses, administering temporary assistance, and providing economic data and analysis.
Startup State celebrates, inspires, and empowers Utah entrepreneurs and those who support them. It consists of a statewide entrepreneurship brand and business resource portal. This collaborative initiative supports entrepreneurs throughout the lifecycle of their business and encourages them to start in Utah.
- New Business Steps
- Grow Your Business
- Funding
- Build Connections