The Utah MBDA is proud to announce its flagship training initiative for 2025. This webinar series is a comprehensive program designed to equip minority business enterprises with the tools, insights, and connections needed to thrive in today’s competitive market. Running from February to June, this series will bring together industry-leading experts and visionary presenters for bi-weekly, high-impact webinars tailored to meet the needs of Utah’s entrepreneurial community.

With a focus on Utah's dynamic business environment, this series dives into key topics like business certification, bonding, contracting opportunities, access to capital, and much more. Each session is crafted to deliver actionable insights, connect you with influential leaders, and unlock your business's full potential—all at no cost to you.

What to Expect

This training series boasts an extraordinary lineup of presenters. This webinar will have:

• Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council, Women's Business Enterprise Council - West, Small Business Administration, and Salt Lake City DBE Airport Manager: Experts from these organizations will demystify the certification process for minority, women, and disadvantaged business enterprises, helping you position your business for success.

Guest speakers:

• Huda Al-musawi, Manager of Operations at Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council

• Heather Heacox, Community Development & Engagement Specialist for Colorado, Utah, California, Guam, and American Samoa, Women Business Enterprise Council- West

• Raymond Christy, Airport Planning DBE Manager - Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Coordinator at Salt Lake City Department of Airports