HAPPY VETERANS DAY!
From serving our country to serving our community, veterans are continuously making a lasting impact right here in Weber County.
Today, we recognize the courage, dedication and sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. For for many veterans, their service doesn’t end when they hang up their uniforms. Instead, it takes on a new form through entrepreneurship and community involvement.
Hill Air Force Base has long been an important part of our community. Many veterans choose to put down roots in Weber County, bringing with them valuable experience from there time in the military. Military service develops skills that translate naturally into the business world. Veterans are often experienced in making decisions under pressure, solving complex problems and are strong leaders. At the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce, we recognize the important contributions veteran entrepreneurs make to our local business community and our Chamber.
Shout out to all of our Veteran owned businesses who are members of our Chamber. Thank you for your service:
Performance Driven Marketing
Maise Technology
Education First Credit Union
Mosquito Shield of North Salt Lake City
Park Pediatric Dentistry
Union Studio
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
Absolute Marketing
Cinch I.T.
Lene’ Marie Chocolates
Steve’s Black Sabbath BBQ
Chamber Orchestra Ogden
CICNDT
RiverPrint
Iron Gate Catering
Hockeystopz
Connect Boost Marketing Agency
Connect Call Communications
Rosie Project
Poly Lift Weber
Canyon Peak Electric
Feller & Wendt
Drywall Doctor of Utah
Fiesta Fusion Entertainment
Hope of Utah
Comparion Insurance Agency
Veterans have already given so much in service to our country and continue to give more to our community through entrepreneurship. Many continue that legacy by creating jobs, supporting families, mentoring others and investing in our community.
This Veterans Day, we encourage you to do more than thank a veteran for their service. Let’s support their businesses! Supporting veteran entrepreneurs doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes the smallest actions make the biggest difference. Choose to shop at veteran owned businesses, recommend their services to friends, leave positive reviews or partner with veteran owned company.
To all who have served and to those who continue serving, thank you!
Stronger Together.
Are you a veteran looking to start your business? Here are some resources available to you:
- Utah Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC): Located at Salt Lake Community College, the VBRC provides guidance to veterans interested in starting or growing a business. Services include one on one consultations, business planning, financial projections, market research and entrepreneurial training.
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): The SBA offers veteran-focused programs, including Boots to Business, which introduces transitioning service members and veterans to entrepreneurship. Additional resources include business counseling, financing guidance, and federal contracting opportunities.
- Utah Small Business Development Centers (SBDC): Utah’s SBDC network offers free, confidential business consulting and educational resources to help entrepreneurs develop business plans, improve operations, and prepare for growth.
- Utah Veteran-Owned Business Registry: Want to discover veteran-owned businesses in your community? The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and the Veterans Business Resource Center maintain a registry designed to help connect Utah consumers with veteran-owned businesses.
