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Special Notice: Please visit score.org/utah for free small business mentoring today!
Want to start a business - Already own a small business?
Score is a nonprofit organization affiliated with the Small Business Administration, providing FREE mentoring, advice and workshops to help you start or grow a business. Set up an appointment to meet with a SCORE Certified Mentor, free of charge, by clicking the link below. Join this Meetup Group to hear about our workshops and other events for Small Businesses.
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Visit our Workshop page to find a workshop.
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Upcoming events (3)
See all- Start SMART Workshop: Own Your Own BusinessLink visible for attendees
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/start-smart-workshop-own-your-own-business
This FREE Start SMART Workshop answers your basic business start-up questions.
If you have a great business idea, but don’t know how to get started, this workshop is for YOU!
Bring your great business idea to this FREE workshop so you can ‘Start Smart.’ You will learn how to begin planning your dream business.Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/start-smart-workshop-own-your-own-business
- Competition to Collaboration: Build a Community Where Your Small Biz Can ThriveLink visible for attendeesUSD 10.00
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/competition-collaboration-build-a-community-where-your-small-biz-can-thrive
In today’s small business landscape, collaboration is more powerful than competition. This session will help entrepreneurs understand how to build stronger ecosystems by rethinking competitors as potential allies, identifying aligned partnerships, and clarifying their unique role within the larger business community. Participants will explore public-private partnerships, local ecosystem mapping, and the mindset shifts needed to grow through connection instead of isolation.
Learning Objectives — Participants will walk away with:- A mindset shift to view competitors as ecosystem allies rather than threats
- A framework for identifying and initiating high-impact partnerships
- A guide to mapping your local ecosystem and spotting collaboration opportunities
- Strategies to clarify your business’s unique value within a larger network
- Tools for nurturing trust-based relationships that drive visibility and shared growth
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/competition-collaboration-build-a-community-where-your-small-biz-can-thrive
- Utah Lender Ready WorkshopWeber State University Community Education Center, Marriott-Slaterville, UTUSD 20.00
Register here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/utah-lender-ready-workshop
Join us for the Utah Lender Ready Workshop – a dynamic in-person event designed to help small business owners understand what it really takes to secure funding and build long-term financial relationships.
Whether you’re preparing to approach a lender for the first time or looking to strengthen your financial strategy, this interactive workshop will give you the tools and insights to become truly lender ready. You’ll hear directly from local lenders, alternative funding organizations, and seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the path to capital.
In addition to expert panel discussions, you’ll have the chance to connect one-on-one with lenders, ask questions in a real-world setting, and gain valuable feedback on your funding readiness.
Don’t miss this opportunity to build connections, boost your confidence, and position your business for growth.
Date & Time: October 6, 2025, 2:00pm MDT
Cost: $20.00
Duration: 150 minutes
Language: EnglishAgenda:
2:00 PM Welcome + Opening Remarks
2:10 PM Executive Sponsor Remarks
2:20 PM Lender Panel Discussion
3:10 PM Success Stories
3:30 PM Speed Networking
4:30 PM Wrap-up and Call to ActionRegister here: https://www.score.org/utah/event/utah-lender-ready-workshop
