Southeastern Utah

Infographic detailing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeastern Utah, including aspects like presence, training and workforce development, capital and funding, and mentorship and networking.
Infographic detailing the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Southeastern Utah, including aspects like presence, training and workforce development, capital and funding, and mentorship and networking.

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Map

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What is an entrepreneurial ecosystem?

Our ecosystem refers to a network of support systems and resources that help entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses. It includes a combination of institutions, programs, and community initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurship.

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Our Ecosystem

    • Boosts visibility through tools like:

      • Website development

      • Social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, newsletters)

      • Podcasts and events (e.g., Southeast Geeks, Silicon Slopes East Speaker Series)

    • Helps connect entrepreneurs with news, partnerships, and updates

    • Focuses on education and upskilling:

      • Business plan creation

      • Concept development and projections

      • Apprenticeships, internships, and industry certifications

      • Custom-fit training programs like those offered by USU Eastern

    • Provides financial support through:

      • Private capital (angel investors, venture funds, lenders)

      • Public resources (e.g., Wildcat MicroFund, Utah Microloan Fund, SBA, SERDA RLF, Entrepreneurial Loan Fund)

      • Pitch competitions to secure investment

  • Connects entrepreneurs to experienced mentors and helpful networks:

    • Wildcat MicroFund, Weber State programs, SCORE, Small Business Development Center

    • Networking events and models like SCAPE

    • Entrepreneurial Launch Pad

Our ecosystem encourages collaboration and provides tools at every stage of the entrepreneurial journey. From ideation to expansion our system is broken into four major stages of support for your business:

Our Network

This Entrepreneurial Ecosystem is made possible because of our amazing partners and organizations that support us in our region. If you know of any other groups that will help to support our ecosystem, please get in touch!