The Small Business Council exists to provide small businesses with program-specific resources to help them grow. The SBC programs help business owners develop connections, gain local name recognition and provide a voice with local and state governments to ensure the regulatory climate advances the small business agenda.
SBC PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES
The SBC helps businesses develop effective relationships with government-assisted business services including the state’s Small Business Development Services (SBDC) managed through Weber State University and Ogden City’s Business Information Center (BIC). Both organizations assist small businesses in gaining access to funding and training resources critical to success. The committee also works closely with county municipalities to provide start-up information to businesses as part of the business licensing process.
Utah SBDC Entrepreneur Academy
The Entrepreneur Academy is a clearinghouse of resources designed to help Utah small businesses succeed. Through the academy, small business owners can obtain online counseling, trainings, podcasts, webinars and much more. To gain access to the Entrepreneur Academy, click the button below and create your account.
Ogden City Business Information Center
The Business Information Center (BIC) is an investment of Ogden City to provide free or low cost information, education, and training to northern Utah entrepreneurs and small businesses. Use the BIC to find information on small business loans, business consulting and support services, public computer work stations, and conference room and classroom facilities.
The SBC promotes small business individually and collectively. One of the signature initiatives of the SBC is the Business Spotlight program. Committee members interview business owners and leaders and promote them through Chamber social media channels, on the Chamber website, and in Chamber newsletters. The committee oversees other various promotional efforts for small business including annual Shop-local initiatives.
To have your business spotlighted, complete the online questionnaire including submitting photos of your business!
Promote Your Business for FREE!
The Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce has launched an advertising campaign to promote Chamber member businesses. This campaign aims to showcase Chamber members and their businesses to a wider audience, which will be achieved through paid search campaigns, social media ads, and Google display ads.
All Chamber members can participate in the advertising campaign for FREE! By participating, your business will receive high exposure, and we hope to help you attract new customers to help your business grow.
SHOP WEBER Discounts Ad Campaign
The Chamber promotes both Members Only and Public discounts with our Shop Weber ad campaign. Chamber members who participate by offering a discount through the Chamber receive this promotion at no additional cost. Your discount will be promoted through social media ads via Facebook & Instagram and Google display ads.
If you are interested in offering a discount through the Chamber, please contact Shannon Laird at shannon@ogdenweberchamber.com.
The SBC has created a subcommittee dedicated to strengthening the Chamber’s relationships with underrepresented communities.
Click here to read the Chamber’s official Statement of Diversity and Inclusion.
The council is the voice of small business to the Chamber’s legislative efforts. The SBC pays close attention to local and state legislative efforts that impact small businesses. A committee representative sits on the Chamber’s Legislative Affairs Committee to ensure small business interests are met, particularly during the annual Utah State legislative session held January – March.
SBC MEETINGS
The Small Business council meets monthly as a group to develop programs and discuss ways to help Weber-based small businesses. Members also work in between monthly meetings by identifying, interviewing, and promoting small businesses as part of the Chamber’s business spotlight program.
To join, contact:
Shawn Beus at (801) 626-7232 or smallbusiness@weber.edu
Chuck Leonhardt at chuck@ogdenweberchamber.com
