We are happy you have decided to do business in the Ogden-Weber area. Our community is vibrant, growing and has immense economic opportunities. To help you start your small business and take next steps here are some resources. Simply reach out and connect with the organization to help with your specific needs.
Business Information Center (BIC)
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. BIC is a one-stop small business information facility that provides many services.
- Small business loans
- Business consulting and support services
- Public computer workstations
- Conference room and classroom facilities
The Startup State Initiative highlights what already exists in Utah and elevates it to new heights. It isn’t just about Utah; it’s about setting a new global standard for innovation and entrepreneurship.
USBCI, financed by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s State Small Business Credit Initiative Program under the 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, is a strategic response to the difficulties faced by small businesses in securing necessary capital.
With $69 million allocated to Utah from the U.S. Treasury, the initiative seeks to invigorate Utah’s entrepreneurial landscape. The Treasury and the state of Utah signed an agreement in November 2022, and USBCI program funds are available in tranches through 2030.
Utah anticipates the program will unlock about $690 million in private investments, substantially impacting the state’s small business sector.
The USBCI program will expand access to capital for Utah business owners in underserved communities, with a target of 29% of program funds allocated to businesses owned by women and culturally, economically, and geographically diverse entrepreneurs.
The program is most helpful to small businesses that cannot access traditional bank loans due to limited equity or time in operation.
Weber State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) provides professional, individualized advising at no cost to assist clients with all aspects of business ownership. SBDC business advisors provide professional expertise and guidance for many services.
- Idea generation
- Creating start-up strategies
- Constructing financial forecasts and statements
- Obtaining funding
SCORE
SCORE has a nationwide network of more than 11,000 experienced business executives who donate their time to help entrepreneurs. SCORE has highly successful business mentors who deliver free and confidential business advice. SCORE offers mentoring, workshops and webinars.
- Start-Ups
- Run & Grow Business
- Business Advice
- Finance & Money
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses
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
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Employee Management
- Financial Help
Utah Black Chamber of Commerce – Black Success Center
The Utah Black Chamber – Northern Utah Committee alongside Warrior Rising has opened an incubator space in Ogden called Our Space. This is a collaborative space for minority- and veteran-owned businesses to meet and share business advice.
- Meeting Area
- Office Space
- Mentorship
- Business Guidance
Suazo Business Center
The Suazo Business Center is a business resource 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 Start-Up
- One-on-One Advising
- Business Education & Workshops
- Small Business Microloans
Utah Microloan Fund
The Utah Microloan Fund provides business training and funding to entrepreneurs in start-up & existing businesses that do not qualify for traditional funding sources.
- Small Business Loans
- Business Success
- Business Training
Women’s Business Center of Utah
The mission of Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) is to help Utah women build confidence, create opportunities, and experience success in business ownership.
- Business Training
- Mentorship
- Business Advocacy
Small Business Management
If you own a small business, you know that with so many things to keep track of, quality management help is essential to making your business successful. Our advisors can help you pursue your business’ short- and long-term investment needs, including establishing affordable retirement benefit plans for your small business, which can help you with employee retention. Once it is set up, we can handle the day-to-day of the plan and meet with each of your employees to customize their investment portfolio.
Our services encompass
- Retirement Plans
- 401(k) Plans
- SIMPLE IRAs
- Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) Plans
- Solo 401(k)s
- Roths
- Form 5500 filing reminders
- On-site Information Seminars
- Buy/Sell Agreements
- Exit or Succession Planning
- Creative Strategies and Problem Solving
Need financial help? Check out our local banks and credit unions for help meeting all of your needs.
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