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Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Government Administration
Salt Lake City, UT 10,515 followers
Focused on economic opportunity for Utah businesses and Utahns 📈
About us
The Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity charter is based on Gov. Cox's commitment to economic opportunity statewide. The mandate for this office is to provide rich business resources for the creation, growth, and recruitment of companies to Utah and increase tourism and film production in the state. The Go Utah office accomplishes this mission by administering programs based around industries or "economic clusters" that demonstrate the best potential for development. The office utilizes state resources and private sector contracts to fulfill its mission.
- Website
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http://business.utah.gov
External link for Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Corporate incentives, Starting a business in Utah, International trade in Utah, Business services, and Information Technology Placement
Locations
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Primary
60 East South Temple
Suite 300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111-1041, US
Employees at Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
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Franz Kolb
International Relations, International Trade, Diplomacy and Protocol
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Jim Grover
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Fred G. Lange
Director, Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) - Utah Governor's Office of Economic Development
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Ryan Starks
Executive Director at Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Updates
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The Economic Opportunity office recently announced Paul Jolley as the new director of the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) and Jack Rasmuson as program analyst. They will work with the USBCI team to advance its mission, create a more equitable and dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem in Utah, and support the Startup State Initiative. https://lnkd.in/gRXe_TR2
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Check out the latest episode of our "Business Elevated" podcast, where Neight Casperson, owner and CEO of N8 EliteSkiwear, discusses his strong ties to Utah. Born and raised in Ogden, Casperson reveals how skiing has been a source of solace and inspiration for him. https://lnkd.in/g_RrGT2q
Podcast: Neight Casperson — Bringing a Fresh Look to the Slopes
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Utah is the No. 1 best state to move to, according to ConsumerAffairs. Its research team compared affordability, economy, education, health, quality of life, and safety nationwide. Notably, Utah ranks high for its affordability. https://lnkd.in/g9ZnJpix
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Are you ready to discover how your small business can innovate and grow with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)? The Utah Innovation Center is excited to host USDA for an information webinar about its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The free webinar is on Aug. 13 and includes presentations from USDA leaders. https://lnkd.in/gn9mhUFK
USDA SBIR/STTR Virtual Webinar
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The Women's Business Center of Utah, a division of the Bridge the Gap - Salt Lake Chamber, champions the growth of women-owned businesses in the state. To further support its success, the Center hosts the Utah Women-Owned Business Directory, featuring over 2,000 businesses owned, operated, and controlled by women. https://lnkd.in/gShBvRYJ
Business In Utah - 2024
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During Step 1 of the Startup State Entrepreneurship Journey, you’ll explore your passions and interests to determine what kind of business you want to start. We can also point you to resources to help you think through other factors to consider, like the time and resources you have available, and what kind of market there is for your product or service. After you complete Step 1, we’ll guide you through the next steps with user-friendly, web-based resources. Get started with Step 1 of the Startup State Entrepreneurship Journey at https://lnkd.in/eJnkripH
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The Utah Small Business Credit Initiative, the USDA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the U.S. Department of the Treasury will host an Economic Development Workshop on Aug. 22, 2024, in Salt Lake City as part of the "Path to Prosperity" regional series. The event provides families and communities with valuable resources and expert guidance on starting a business, accessing capital, and engaging in government contracting. Learn more and register now. https://lnkd.in/gKGxzPDz
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A major highlight from the 2024 One Utah Summit was the Startup State Entrepreneur Challenge! Utah's top entrepreneurs competed for $115K in prizes. Congratulations to our winners: 🥇: Signspaces 🥈: 3Helix, Inc. 🥉: ProPlans Be on the lookout for more Startup State Initiative future challenges and opportunities for local business owners! #OneUtahSummit #StartupState
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Listen to the latest "Business Elevated" podcast with Karrie Ketchum, executive director of Utah Dispute Resolution. She discusses her story, elaborates on the services and programs offered by Utah Dispute Resolution, and emphasizes the significance of effective communication and active listening in resolving conflicts. https://lnkd.in/gMWa-vUM
Podcast: Karrie Ketchum — Resolving Conflict in the Workplace and Beyond
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