UTAH MBDA BUSINESS CENTER

Community Events

Starting Your Business 101
Apr
22

Starting Your Business 101

In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn, not only the basics from a business expert that has years of experience, but you’ll also learn about...

- Steps for registering your business with the State of Utah and with a city/county.

- Overview of the different legal entity types for your business.

- The types of available funding for your business.

- The smart method to validate your idea. - How to create a business plan.

- Tips and ideas on how to approach your marketing.

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MMPC 2025
Apr
30

MMPC 2025

The Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Center partnered with 10 other Councils to offer a matchmaking event between investors, banks and capital-ready MBEs!

  • April 30

  • 9 am - 11 am EST

  • Virtual

If you are interested in attending reach out to: cbrinkmann@nwmmsdc.org

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AI in the Workplace Session 1
May
7

AI in the Workplace Session 1

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way small businesses operate—but how can you harness its power effectively and ethically? Join SCORE & Women's Business Center of Utah for our AI in the Workplace, a three-part workshop series designed to help small business owners and professionals understand, implement, and navigate AI tools with confidence. Register at the link below for each of the three sessions that will take place on May 7th, 14th, and 21st. The workshops will be from 11:00AM to 12:00PM MDT. Each session provides hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and practical strategies to help you integrate AI into your business while maintaining transparency, responsibility, and efficiency.


Registration: AI in the Workplace – 3-Part Series

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9th Annual Veteran-Owned Business Conference
May
9

9th Annual Veteran-Owned Business Conference

Don’t miss the chance to join us in celenbrating 2025 as "The Year of the Veteran Entrepreneur"!

You will also hear from the incredible Paden Sickles, a veteran and a business owner who has built her company, SickFit (https://sickfitofficial.com) from the ground up. You will hear her philosophy on approaching business ownership and ways to navigate through challenges to keep moving foward toward success. 

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AI in the Workplace Session 2
May
14

AI in the Workplace Session 2

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way small businesses operate—but how can you harness its power effectively and ethically? Join SCORE & Women's Business Center of Utah for our AI in the Workplace, a three-part workshop series designed to help small business owners and professionals understand, implement, and navigate AI tools with confidence. Register at the link below for each of the three sessions that will take place on May 7th, 14th, and 21st. The workshops will be from 11:00AM to 12:00PM MDT. Each session provides hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and practical strategies to help you integrate AI into your business while maintaining transparency, responsibility, and efficiency.


Registration: AI in the Workplace – 3-Part Series

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Franchising Unfiltered
May
21

Franchising Unfiltered

Are you ready to take the next step in your career, financial future, and independence?

 

Whether you're exploring entrepreneurship, looking to invest in a franchise, or simply curious about business ownership, this powerful two-hour training—offered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Salt Lake City—will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to make informed business decisions.

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AI in the Workplace Session 3
May
21

AI in the Workplace Session 3

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way small businesses operate—but how can you harness its power effectively and ethically? Join SCORE & Women's Business Center of Utah for our AI in the Workplace, a three-part workshop series designed to help small business owners and professionals understand, implement, and navigate AI tools with confidence. Register at the link below for each of the three sessions that will take place on May 7th, 14th, and 21st. The workshops will be from 11:00AM to 12:00PM MDT. Each session provides hands-on learning, live demonstrations, and practical strategies to help you integrate AI into your business while maintaining transparency, responsibility, and efficiency.


Registration: AI in the Workplace – 3-Part Series

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Utah Asian Festival
Jun
7

Utah Asian Festival

The Utah Asian Festival has grown to over 15,000 attendees who attend this family-friendly, one-day Festival to discover a diverse array of delectable cuisines from our 30+ food trucks/booths, 70+ booths featuring local artisans, educational cultural booths, Asian-owned businesses, mini health fair, and local nonprofits.

Learn more: https://utahasianfestival.org/

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Prepare and Protect
Jun
18

Prepare and Protect

82% of data breaches involve human error with the average data breach costing organizations as much as $10 million.

Join the Iron Bow Technologies Tactical Cybersecurity Team on June 18th for an immersive simulated cybersecurity exercise. You’ll learn firsthand the essential steps for cyber attack response and how to contain threats with our experienced cyber response team. Finally, you’ll be able to network with industry peers and gain valuable connections within Utah!

Register below ↘️

https://lu.ma/c2zmfni7

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Utah Asian Business Summit 2025
Apr
9

Utah Asian Business Summit 2025

Join us at the Utah Asian Business Summit to gain insights from expert-led sessions on business basics, resources, funding opportunities, and more to drive your small business forward!

Register here: bit.ly/utasianbizsummit

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2025 Business Value Drivers
Apr
1

2025 Business Value Drivers

Join us on Tuesday, April 1st at 12 PM EST for an engaging Q&A session with Christopher Foder, CEXP®, Chief Sales and Development Officer at First Financial Group, Jonathan Anders, Chief Executive Officer at Benecurv, and Bradley Troy, CFP®, CAP®, CLU®, CHFC®, AIF®, CPFA®, Retirement Plan Specialist at First Financial Group. Jonathan, Bradley and Chris will be discussing Value Drivers for Business Owners, including group benefits and qualified retirement plans. They will be sharing their insights not just on market trends, challenges, and opportunities currently creating value in the business space, but also the impact of government intervention.

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