Utah SBDC Upcoming Events

Business Essentials, Thursday, June 11, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:53:25 GMT

Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 11, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

The 7 hats you wear as a business owner and what you need to focus on within each one.

Fee: No Cost
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Vibe Code Club for Entrepreneurs - MCPC 101, Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Wed, 20 May 2026 19:52:44 GMT

Where: Salt Lake SBDC, Salt Lake Community College, Sandy
When: Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Topic: Managing a Business

Each session, three members present for 10 minutes, showing off a project, demoing a new tool, sharing a method, or practicing a pitch, followed by up to 5 minutes of Q&A. After presentations, we open up for collaboration time where attendees can get hands-on help with their own projects, swap ideas, and connect with other founders. This is community-driven, laptop-friendly, and built for people who are actually building things. The goal is high-value use of time. No fluff, no lectures, just builders helping builders. Who: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and aspiring founders interested in leveraging AI.
Speaker:
Co-Sponsor: Veteran Business Resource Center (VBRC), the Military Chapter of Silicon Slopes, and hosted at The Miller Entrepreneurship Center.
Questions: vbrc@slcc.edu / 801-957-5353 Register: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/utahveteranbusinessresourcecenter/2137365

Fee: No Cost
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Build Your Custom A.I. Business Assistant. And turbocharge your business! - MCPC 101, Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 17:04:56 GMT

Where: Salt Lake SBDC, Salt Lake Community College, Sandy
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Topic: Managing a Business

Build Your Custom A.I. Business Assistant with Doug Brockbank. This full-day, hands-on workshop shows small business owners how to turn AI into a practical, powerful business assistant. Participants will learn how to use AI tools-specifically ChatGPT-to save time, improve decisions, and streamline daily operations. By the end of the day, attendees will have built a Custom AI Business Assistant tailored to their business, and will know exactly how to use it to work smarter, faster, and more competitively. What You'll Learn: AI Basics for Small Business Understand what AI really is, how small businesses are using it today, and where it delivers the biggest return. AI Tools That Actually Matter Explore leading AI platforms and learn which tools make sense for different business needs and budgets. How Custom AI Assistants Work Learn how tools like ChatGPT can be customized into role-based business assistants that think and respond like your team. Build Your Own AI Business Assistant Follow a guided, step-by-step process to create a custom AI assistant designed specifically for your business. Put AI to Work Across Your Business Apply your assistant to marketing, finance, operations, sales, and strategy to improve efficiency and decision-making. Investment: $59. PARTICIPATION will require that you subscribe to ChatGPT Plus. Please create or upgrade your account to "Plus" before attending on June 17th. (This level is the $20 per month plan). **Breakfast provided** ***Lunch is on your own; many restaurants are nearby***
Speaker: Doug Brockbank LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dougmbrockbank/
Co-Sponsor: Utah Business AI https://utahbusiness.ai/
Questions: 801-957-5441 Register: https://epay.slcc.edu:443/C20011_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=3464&SINGLESTORE=true

Fee: $ 59.00
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Tax Planning Clinic Virtual Meeting, Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:56:42 GMT

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Topic: Tax Planning

Come to learn your numbers as a business owner, how to find them, know what they are telling you, and do smart tax planning. This clinic is a one-to-one meeting with a Tax Planner. Be sure to prepare questions that pertain specifically to your situation.

Fee: No Cost
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Marketing Clinic, Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:58:41 GMT

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

This clinic will be a one-to-one meeting with a marketing advisor that will help improve your marketing skills. Bring questions to ask so you can get started on your marketing journey!

Fee: No Cost
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How to Start a Business 101, Thursday, June 18, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:02:50 GMT

Where: Orem/Provo SBDC, Utah Valley University, Orem
When: Thursday, June 18, 2026 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Topic: Business Basics

Course on how to start a business. We will discuss business entry strategies, planning, ownership, financing, and more. This class is in person at the Small Business Development Center.

Fee: No Cost
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In Person Legal Workshop - English and Espa�ol, Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:04:17 GMT

Where: Orem/Provo SBDC, Utah Valley University, Orem
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Topic: Start-up Assistance

Come get legal advice for your current or future business. Come with your questions. Paul Sparks, an experienced small business lawyer will answer those in the group who have questions. Those who attend will be able to hear the answers of all the questions presented.

Fee: No Cost
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Facebook/Instagram Ads: Create and Manage Ads like a Pro!, Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:04:59 GMT

Where: Online
When: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Topic: Marketing and Sales

Join us as Dan Mennear, Founder of DK Digital, teaches how to use Facebook/Instagram ads that increases customer awareness, traffic to your website, and new happy customers. This training will be a deeper dive into the Facebook/Instagram ad platform and will help new or experienced business owners better understand how to use social media ads to increase customer activity.

Fee: No Cost
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AI Productivity and Marketing Workshop, Thursday, June 25, 2026

Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:43:33 GMT

Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

In this workshop, business owners will learn practical ways to use AI to save time, streamline marketing efforts, and improve customer communication. We'll explore real-world examples of how AI can assist with content creation, lead follow-up, quoting, and everyday business tasks without adding complexity. Attendees will leave with clear ideas and simple strategies they can apply immediately to become more efficient and responsive in their business.

Fee: No Cost
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Intellectual Property Clinic Virtual Meeting, Thursday, June 25, 2026

Thu, 28 May 2026 16:07:20 GMT

Where: Online
When: Thursday, June 25, 2026 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Free | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This clinic is held over Zoom. It will be a one-to-one meeting with a intellectual property legal professional. Plan to meet for 15-20 minutes.

Are you starting a business and have questions about how best to protect your Intellectual Property? The IP legal clinic is a one-to-one meeting with an IP lawyer with expertise in patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secret protection. Be sure to prepare questions that pertain specifically to your situation.

How to Attend a Clinic:

. Register Online for the Clinic by clicking date button below

.Wait to receive a call from the SBDC one or two days before the clinic, to schedule your specific start time with the professional

.Watch for an email reminder from the SBDC that has your start time and the Zoom link

.Log on at your start time using the Zoom link provided in that email

You must register two days prior to the Clinic to reserve your specific start time. Any participants that register later than this might not get a spot.

If you have any questions about the clinics, please call 801-863-8230 Monday-Friday 9-5.