Utah Business

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For many small business owners, this realization can be overwhelming. The very reason they started their business — doing what they love — becomes just one of many responsibilities. The key to success? Learning how to manage all aspects of business operations efficiently while leveraging available resources to avoid burnout. ??: https://lnkd.in/dA9N8hJY ??: SBA Utah District Office and Utah Small Business Development Center ??: Photo courtesy of iStock

By the numbers: Economic Impacts of Utah's Fintech Industry ??: Eliza Anderson, Illustration & Amanda Nogales, Graphic Design The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute Stena Center for Financial Technology Ryan Christiansen

Every employer and HR professional knows that employment laws are constantly changing, but the pace of change under the Trump administration has been dizzying. In a matter of days, Trump issued several executive orders that significantly impact employment law. These executive orders will likely be challenged in court and the law will remain unsettled. Sponsored by Parsons Behle & Latimer

The February edition of That's a Wrap features our top five business stories from across the state! In this newsletter, you'll find: ?? The 2025 Forty Under 40 honorees ?? An employer guide to I-9 audits and ICE raids ?? The 2025 Marketing & Communications Awards honorees ?? Recommendations for becoming a Top Voice on LinkedIn ?? A rural economy feature on Daggett County's Forbes Family Farm Would someone else benefit from this newsletter? Be sure to share with your fellow entrepreneurs, investors or anyone with a passion for business in Utah!

Forms 1120, 1040s, W-9, 5471, oh my! If you’ve nearly succumbed to the tax season panic, keep reading — tax experts across the state have offered their best tips to make filing correct forms a breeze. Whether you’re a small business owner, managing a global entity or just filing your family’s return, Utah’s experts have the answers. ??: https://lnkd.in/gEnaGz6p ??: Jacqueline Mumford

Reminder ??? Nominations for the 2025 Executive Excellence Awards are open! The deadline is April 18, but don't delay, that date will be here before you know it. Nominate now: https://lnkd.in/gwcuvGED

How Utah’s new energy initiative, Operation Gigawatt, will boost the economy, save residents money and illuminate the way for other states. ??: Jacqueline Mumford Sponsored by Colliers Utah

On March 13, 2025, industry leaders, policymakers and investors will gather at Rice-Eccles Stadium for the Strategic Materials Summit. The Summit is a special event designed to shape the future of the critical materials sector in Utah. Hosted by 47G in close collaboration with the U.S. Economic Development Administration Tech Hubs, the University of Utah, the Idaho National Laboratory, the Utah Mining Association and the Critical Materials Innovation Hub, this premier, one-day event will provide a platform for expert discussions, cutting-edge insights and high-impact networking opportunities.

Last month, Utah Business partnered with?Fullcast?and?HB Workplaces?to host a roundtable featuring local finance leaders. This conversation was moderated by?Merry Osborne, director of CX and marketing at?Tanner LLC. Read the recap here: https://lnkd.in/g2HzqrM9 ??: Beth Taylor