Listen to the latest 'Business Elevated' podcast with McKenzie Bauer, co-founder of Thread Wallets. She and her husband co-founded the company in 2014 after noticing a market gap for expressive, functional designs. Bauer stresses the importance of maintaining simplicity in entrepreneurship, seeking mentorship, and taking incremental steps toward success. https://lnkd.in/g4i387_W
Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
Government Administration
Salt Lake City, UT 10,745 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.
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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 Startup State Initiative connects entrepreneurs to important resources, including public and private organizations that support small businesses by providing assistance to attract top talent. Talent Ready Utah, a Utah System of Higher Education (USHE) program, works to build a highly skilled workforce while providing students with career and education opportunities. Learn more here: startup.utah.gov/workforce
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Utah's business climate ranked No. 1 in the country in the 2024 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) Index of Freedom. The index measures government efficiency, regulatory freedom, and energy resiliency. https://lnkd.in/gqMvBhm2
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories Releases 2024 Index of Freedom
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Lendio named Utah one of the top 10 best states to start a small business in 2024. The study measured factors such as access to educated workers, cost of living, state-level incentives for business owners, and more. Specifically, Utah's exceptional access to capital and low corporate tax rates put it high on the list. https://lnkd.in/guPrRsZm
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Utah isn’t just a great place to start a business — it’s also an ideal environment to grow and expand. Why? Utah consistently ranks as one of the best states for overall growth, excelling in key growth metrics like GDP, young population expansion, and net migration. No wonder many international businesses choose to expand or establish headquarters in Utah! With such a strong economic outlook, Utah’s future looks brighter than ever. Learn how you can be a part of it at startup.utah.gov.
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Josh Chavez, the founder of RAH Energy, was recently featured on GOEO's Business Elevated podcast. He discussed his background as an entrepreneur, his passion for energy drinks, and how this led to his creation of RAH Energy. Chavez stresses the significance of resilience and maintaining a balance between perfection and progress for aspiring entrepreneurs. https://lnkd.in/gj5ca5Ed
Podcast: Josh Chavez — Introducing a New Take on Energy Beverages
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Tim Cooley, Director of Entrepreneurship at Startup State Initiative, has over a decade of experience as an entrepreneur and startup advisor. He has guided hundreds of early-stage companies to success, helping them generate millions in revenue and raise over $200 million in venture funding. Tim specializes in helping CEOs master the fundraising process and advancing companies within the Park City Angel Network (PCAN). Discover essential business basics to kickstart your entrepreneurial journey at startup.utah.gov.
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RootWords Inc., a woman-owned startup, was awarded a National Science Foundation SBIR program grant. The company, led by CEO Charlotte O'Connell, developed an app to support rapid vocabulary growth. O’Connell partnered with the Utah Innovation Center during the SBIR application process. https://lnkd.in/gsVeJBpS
Women-Owned Startup Rootwords Awarded NSF Grant for Groundbreaking Vocabulary Learning Technology
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Market research and customer validation are key to starting a successful business! 🔍Talk to potential customers, get their feedback, and adjust your idea to meet REAL needs in your market. This boosts your business’s chances of success and sustainability. Learn more about market research, customer validation, competitive analysis, and more by checking out Step 3 of the Startup State Initiative's Entrepreneurship Journey: https://lnkd.in/gubqTjsm
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Nestled between high rolling hills, mountains, and a beautiful reservoir, the peaceful community of Mantua in Box Elder County experienced growth and change from its agricultural roots. Much of the newer development includes high-speed broadband internet. Read about the Utah Broadband Center's efforts in the Business In Utah magazine. https://lnkd.in/gHMDEZsB