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Utah Small Business Credit Initiative

Media inquiries: Please contact the office's Communications Manager, Lindsey LeBaron, at llebaron@utah.gov.
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Path to Prosperity — Bringing Community and Resources Together

On August 22, the South Salt Lake Community Center hosted the National Series Workshop ‘Path to Prosperity.’ Organized by the…
September 5, 2024
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Banking and Regulatory Leaders Discuss Small Business Financing in Utah

The USBCI team hosted a lenders roundtable at City Creek…
August 22, 2024
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Podcast: Path to Prosperity — Bringing Resources To Small Businesses

With Paul Jolley, the new director of the USBCI, and David Ramos, senior community affairs advisor at the FDIC…
August 19, 2024
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GOEO Announces New Director and Program Analyst for USBCI

Paul Jolley as the new director of the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI)…
August 5, 2024
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USBCI Participates in Fleet Electrification Seminar

Program Manager Michelda Castro represented the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative (USBCI) at this impactful event…
July 25, 2024
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State Bank of Southern Utah Joins USBCI Loan Participation Program

State Bank supports local communities’ financial needs and aspirations…
July 17, 2024
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Empowering Entrepreneurs: Bo Beauty Studio Opens at City Creek

Bo Beauty Studio’s successful launch highlights the purpose of USBCI programs…
June 12, 2024
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Enhancing Capital Access for Utah’s Small Businesses

USBCI announces the launch of the Loan Participation Program (LPP)…
February 28, 2024
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Antonella Packard Named Utah Small Business Credit Initiative Director

The office anticipates the program will stimulate up to $690 million of private investment in Utah’s small businesses.…
July 17, 2023
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Utah Small Business Credit Initiative Moves $31 Million to Loan Participation Program

$69 million in federal funding for the USBCI…
March 16, 2023
Media inquiries: Please contact the office's Communications Manager, Lindsey LeBaron, at llebaron@utah.gov.