Discover grants and affordable loan options to help your local business succeed and grow! Economic Assistance Grant (EAG) Provides up to $200,000 for qualifying Utah projects that support targeted industries, education, community development, or infrastructure. Wildcat MicroFund Offers grants of up to $3,000 for early-stage Utah entrepreneurs. No repayment and no equity required. […]
Read moreReal change happens when higher education and industry sit at the same table. The Northern Utah Employer Exchange (NUEX 2026) brings together regional employers, nonprofit pioneers, and Weber State University leaders for hands-on, collaborative problem-solving. Help shape the future of talent in Northern Utah while diving into crucial workplace topics: Balancing Empathy & Accountability with […]
Read moreB-21 Raider Production to Accelerate On Sept. 9, 2026, Layton City and northern Utah marked a historic event as Northrop Grumman celebrated the opening of a new manufacturing facility, East Gate 3, at its Layton, Utah, campus, expanding production capacity in support of the B-21 Raider program. At the East Gate campus, several facilities […]
Read moreOver the weekend, CNBC listed Utah as one of America’s 10 worst states to live in for 2026. We beg to differ. Utah has earned a reputation as one of the most dynamic economic engines in the United States. Its appeal relies on a strong mix of business-friendly policies, a highly resilient talent pipeline, and […]
Read moreWSU presents “A Seat at the Table” Series: Your Big Idea — July 15th, 12:00 – 1:30 pm Do you have a great idea and wonder why it hasn’t been invented yet if this is you, and you are interested in turning your idea into a reality but just need to be pointed in the […]
Read moreGoing it alone as a business owner is incredibly tough. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, roughly 20% of small businesses fail in their first year, and about 50% fail by year five. Often, these failures aren’t due to a bad product or a lack of passion, but rather avoidable missteps in […]
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