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Startup SLC

by SLC.gov & Salt Lake SBDC

What is Happening in Salt Lake is brought to you by SLC.gov and the Salt Lake SBDC. Its purpose is to highlight local entrepreneurs and other opportunities in Salt Lake.

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Episodes

  1. Interview with Mahonry D’Aquino of Chopper Landscaping

    In this episode, Silvia Castro (Suazo Business Center), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Mahonry D’Aquino of Chopper Landscaping. Mahonry talks his experience starting his business, utilizing community resources to grow, and navigating...

  2. Interview with Claudia & Alfonso Brito of Santo Taco

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Claudia and Alfonso Brito (Santo Taco). Claudia and Alfonso talk about immigrating to the Unites States, starting several businesses, and...

  3. Interview with Tim Cooley, GM of the Park City Angels

    In this episode, William Wright (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Tim Cooley of the Park City Angels. Tim explains what angel investors do, why types of companies they invest in, and how they are different than other sources of capital. Listen now!

  4. Interview with Jorge Rojas & Sarah May, recipients of the SLC Arts Grant

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), Taylor Knuth (SLC Arts Council), Claudia Ponce (Suazo Business Center), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Jorge Rojas (Multi-Disciplinary Artist) and Sarah May (Woke Words YWCA), recent recipients of a SLC Arts Council...

  5. Interview with Kris Heslop regarding 1st and 2nd PPP Rounds of Funding

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Kris Heslop of the Salt Lake SBDC. Kris was hired by the SBDC due to his extensive experience in assisting entrepreneurs in getting new loans.…

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  6. Interview with Danny Cheng, owner of ComCom

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Danny Cheng, Owner, Operator, and Head Dishwasher of ComCom Kitchen. Listen in to hear Danny's inspiration to create ComCom, how he has used…

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  7. Interview with Raymond Christy & SLC Airports

    In this episode, William Wright (SLC Economic Development), Eddie Bennett (Suazo Center), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Raymond Christy, the Airport Senior Planner Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Coordinator for the SLC Department of Airports. Listen to hear about opportunities...

  8. Interview with Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou, Executive Director of the Pacific Island Business Alliance

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Susi Feltch-Malohifo’ou, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Pacific Island Knowledge 2 Action Resources (PIK2AR) as well as the Pacific...

  9. Interview with Marcello Rikli, Owner of Nostalgia Cafe

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), Eddie Bennett (Suazo Center), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Marcello Rikli, owner of Nostalgia Cafe in Downtown Salt Lake City. Marcello discusses the challenges he and his...

  10. Interview with Jorge Fiero, Founder of Rico Brand

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), Eddie Bennett (Suazo Center), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Jorge Fiero, Found of Rico Brand. Jorge tells his story of starting his business 20+ years ago and challenges he…

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  11. Buy Local Utah: Supporting Local Businesses

    SLC is back after taking a few months off related to COVID19. In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development), William Wright (SLC Economic Development), Eddie Bennett (Suazo Center), and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Kristen Lavelett (Local First). Listen to learn more...

  12. Podcast with Tracey Dean

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Tracey Dean, Chairwomen of the LGBTQ+ Utah Chamber of Commerce. They dig into the history of the chamber, benefits for its members, and how to get involved. They also discuss non-LGBTQ+...

  13. Interview with Buzzed Coffee Truck and Goldman Sachs 10k Businesses

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Trina Perez (Buzzed Coffee Truck) and Deb Bilbao (Goldman Sachs 10k Businesses). They discuss Trina's experience as an entrepreneur, from starting out to supporting Disney crew and cast....

  14. Interview with Majelco Medical

    William Wright (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Annette MacIntyre and Beth Hoburg, Founder/Chief Medical Officer & Chief Executive Officer, respectively, of Majelco Medical. Listen to how Annette came up with her idea, worked with the University of Utah…

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  15. Interview with Z Nectar: Concept to Market

    William Wright (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Sam and Emily Samuel, co-founders of Z Nectar. Sam's grandmother made a version of this product as a child in St. Lucia and he had a dream to take it to market. Listen to their story about creating a new line...

  16. Shop Small with Local First Utah

    Paul Wolford (Salt Lake Business Resource Center) and Will Wright & Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development) interview Kristen Lavalett of Local First Utah. They discuss why small, local businesses are important and how Local First Utah helps to support those businesses in advance of Small...

  17. Interview with Emily Ashby: All About Instagram

    Bryce Hanson (Salt Lake SBDC) and Will Wright and Roberta Reichgelt (SLC Economic Development) interview Emily Ashby about Instagram. She talks about how to fully utilize Instagram including using hash tags, geotags, advanced analytics, and other free tools to maximize Instagram for your business.

  18. Interview with Sal Soberanis & Sobe Eats

    Listen to William Wright (SLC Economic Development) and Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) interview Sal Soberanis of Sobe Eats about his experience. Discover what inspired Sal and his three brothers as they took an idea and turned it into a thriving business. Interested in trying Sobe Eats, follow...

  19. Interview with Silvia Castro of the Suazo Center

    Peter Callister (Salt Lake SBDC) and William Wright (SLC Economic Development) interview Silvia Castro of the Suazo Center. They delve into its rich history as well as what services it offers, its loan fund, its 8A Certification Program, and the regions it covers. To learn more about or to…

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  20. Challenges Women Face in Business

    This podcast features William Wright (SLC Economic Development) interviewing Kathy Ricci and Marcia Nelson the challenges women and other minorities face in business. They also talk about the upcoming WeROC Conference and some of the topics that will be covered, listeners can use promo code...

  21. Cash Flow is King!

    In this episode, listen to Shelby Cox (Loan Officer with the SLC Loan Fund) interview Jim Herrin, the Director of the (Salt Lake SBDC) about the nuances of managing cash. They dig into the difference between being profitable and maintaining positive cash flow.

  22. Interview with Jamaica Trinnaman and Hello! Bulk

    In this episode, Roberta Reichgelt and William Wright (SLC Economic Development) interview Jamaica Trinnaman, owner of Hello! Bulk. Hello! Bulk is a zero waste grocery store in SLC that is the first of its kind. Listen to learn about Jamaica's story in creating her business. Hear her experience...

  23. SLC.gov Economic Development Services & other considerations.

    This is the 2nd episode of What is Happening in Salt Lake. In this episode, Peter Callister and Jim Herrin (Salt Lake SBDC) visit with Roberta Reichgelt and William Wright (SLC Economic Development team) on how to work with SLC.gov, what programs can benefit new and existing businesses, and…

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  24. Things to consider when starting a business.

    This is the first podcast of the What is Happening in Salt Lake, brought to you by SLC.gov and the Salt Lake SBDC. Roberta Reichgelt and William Wright (SLC Economic Development) visit with (Salt Lake SBDC) Business Advisor's Jim Herrin and Peter Callister on their experience working with...

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What is Happening in Salt Lake is brought to you by SLC.gov and the Salt Lake SBDC. Its purpose is to highlight local entrepreneurs and other opportunities in Salt Lake.

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What is Happening in Salt Lake is brought to you by SLC.gov and the Salt Lake SBDC. Its purpose is to highlight local entrepreneurs and other opportunities in Salt Lake.

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