Small businesses are vital to Utah’s continued economic success. From starting a business to providing one-on-one consulting to incubators and funding opportunities, Utah is flourishing with resources and partners to help entrepreneurs succeed in today’s competitive global business environment.
Below are resources the office's business services team curated to help navigate the state’s vibrant business resource ecosystem.
If you have comments, questions, or feedback on the small business resources listed, please get in touch with us.
The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity champions the Cox/Henderson administration’s commitment to providing economic opportunity for all Utahns.
The office works with industries, Utah regions, communities, nonprofits, and other organizations to implement economic development strategies and reinforce Utah’s diverse, prosperous economy.
The office supports Utah entrepreneurs and businesses by administering federal and state resources to support Utah businesses. Some initiatives include the Center for Rural Development, Innovation Center, Small Business Credit Initiative, Immigration Assistance Center, Broadband Center, Office of Tourism, Film Commission, corporate recruitment, and grants for small businesses, nonprofits, local governments, and economic ecosystems.
The Utah District Office of the Small Business Administration (SBA) provides help with national SBA services, including funding programs, counseling, federal contracting certifications, and disaster recovery.
The team can also connect you to partner organizations, lenders, and other community groups that help small businesses succeed. The SBA organizes National Small Business Week activities in Utah every spring.
The Utah Department of Commerce is often the first step for small businesses looking to open their doors. It’s the licensing and registration agency for Utah companies and over 400,000 working professionals.
The department provides oversight of business registrations, trademarks, Uniform Commercial Code filings, occupational and professional licensing, consumer protection, public utilities, securities, real estate, and residential mortgage lending. It also responds to consumer complaints within its areas of jurisdiction.
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- Access to Capital
- Accounting
- Business Registration
- Government Contracts
- Grants
- International Business
- Legal Resources
- Licensing
- Location Selection
- Networking
- Research
- Training & Skills
Industry
- Advanced Manufacturing
- Aerospace
- Financial Services
- Healthcare
- Life Sciences
- Technology
- Tourism
Community
- LGBTQ+
- Multicultural
- Rural
- Veteran
- Women
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