Clarke Capital Partners

Over the years, Clarke Capital Partners has enjoyed the partnership with and being the title sponsor of Utah Valley BusinessQ' UV50 Awards. Finding various opportunities to celebrate the accomplishments of others -- from companies and causes to entrepreneurs, philanthropists, leaders, and employees -- is a hallmark of our firm. (I look forward to sharing more about our upcoming publications and awards next month!) We are inspired by the remarkable efforts and impact of the businesses and their people celebrated at this event, especially enormously well-deserved Lifetime Achievement Winner Carine Strom Clark. Among those 50 companies acknowledged at this year's awards ceremony, Clearlink was honored to be recognized once again as a top 10 Economic Engine! On behalf of our team, Natalie Okeson was honored to have the opportunity to share about the impactful outcomes Clarke Capital Partners and our portfolio companies have experienced because of our long-time business relationship with the Bennett Communications team, especially Jeanette Bennett and Matt Bennett. Serving on the board for BusinessQ for the last ten years has been an honor, and I deeply thank Jeanette for the opportunity. While I will miss serving in this capacity, I look forward to watching the continued growth and impact of their publications and events! Greg Bennett, Bailee Merrill, Jason Nelson, Andrea Clarke, Branson Kendall, Brandon Fugal, Kristen Fugal, Chad Paxman, John McCann, and Adam DeMille

Our very favorite days are those spent in service to others and shining the light on the vital work of community organizations across our communities. Yesterday, Andrea Clarke and I were overjoyed to spend a full day surrounded by the exceptional leadership and abundant goodness of the Boys and Girls Club of Utah County, Central Utah Enterprises at the Labor and Honor Center, the SCERA, and the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, as we worked on several projects that came together in one blessed day. Thank you to Curtis Blair, Steve Hartline, Adam J. Robertson and April Berlin, Scott Johnson and Jenny Ostraff Macfarlane, and their respective PHENOMENAL teams. Thank you to my dear family, as well as my own team members who share our love of service: Drew Clarke, Jayme Budge, Natalie Okeson, Alex Belnap, Denise B. Bird, Chad Paxman, and Halle Clarke. I am grateful to lead a team of individuals who care so deeply for others and realize the true purpose behind our businesses -- Labor & Honor. To work hard and meet high expectations while putting others first: customers, clients, employees, family, and community members. We are grateful to get to share these values and how they look in our day-to-day work at Clearlink and Clarke Capital Partners with Curtis, Kevin Mitchell, Terrie Mitchell, and Connor, as they work in partnership on a project that will be released at a later date. We thank the Chamber for honoring us with the Business of the Month Award. We hope that choosing the location of the Boys and Girls Club for our event would allow us the opportunity to highlight their important work. As the holidays rapidly approach and as they break ground on their new clubhouse next month, please consider supporting BGC and the beautiful children they serve through meals, sub for Santa, or supporting their new location. https://lnkd.in/gGRb6shm #businessofthemonth #chamber #utahvalley #utah #service #businessforgood #community #boysandgirlsclub #laborandhonor #laborandhonorfoundation #laborandhonorcenter

Trust is the foundation of any strong relationship, whether it's in business or in our personal lives. As an experienced entrepreneur and investor, James Clarke from Clarke Capital Partners and Clearlink shares his insights on the challenges of building trust, the value of work ethic, and the importance of being all-in as an entrepreneur. James is known for his dedication to giving back and building cherished relationships through service. Give this week's podcast episode a listen 👇 Apple: https://lnkd.in/gENAC3j5 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gM5jU2-7 Podbean: https://lnkd.in/gx36-hEP

It brings us incredible joy to spend time with our favorite friends from the Labor & Honor Center. They couldn't have chosen a better day than Valentine's Day to come visit us at Clearlink! While they are so kind to say "thank you" with such visits, it is all of us who are the ones who want to express OUR gratitude for their love. https://lnkd.in/gED3gddv Labor and Honor Clarke Capital Partners #laborandhonor #laborandhonorcenter #centralutahenterprises #abilitynotdisability #purpose #clearlinkcares #clearlinkcauses