The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity recently announced increased funding to the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) Loan Participation Program (LPP) – a sizeable $59 million boost. The initiative includes lending programs to expand access to capital at lower interest rates for Utah small business borrowers. Increased funding to the LPP includes: Loans […]
Read moreLayton City’s Community and Economic Development is pleased to announce its next Small Business Seminar: “Capital and Cash Flow for Small Businesses.” Set for November 21, 2022 from noon to 1:00 pm, the class will help train local business owners and leaders on how to effectively manage cash flow and prepare for dry months. Studies […]
Read moreThe recent release of the voting records of state lawmakers reveals Utah’s legitimate claim to be the most pro-small-business state in the nation. At the end of every two-year legislative session, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading small-business association, publicizes its voting record. This year’s record measured every lawmaker’s vote on […]
Read moreCommunities grow and thrive thanks in large part to small businesses. This is why America First is proud to partner with the Utah Jazz to present the Utah Jazz Small Business Spotlight. This even goes a long way towards to recognizing the contributions of small businesses throughout Utah. The winner of the Utah Jazz Small […]
Read moreLayton City currently has funds available to help prevent and respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Grant monies are administered by the City’s Community & Economic Development department, thanks to federal Community Development Blog Grant (CDBG) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Funds are offered to small businesses through Layton […]
Read moreLayton City was recently ranked number 23 in WalletHub’s “2021’s Best & Worst Small Cities for Starting a Business” report. The staff at WalletHub believe that when entrepreneurs choose a city in which to launch a startup, bigger is not always better. A city with a smaller population offers a greater chance of success, depending […]
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