Showcase. Connect. Grow.
About the Event
“Empowering Utah’s small business community to showcase, connect, & grow”
Our mission is to connect Utah’s entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community members through meaningful networking, collaboration, and growth opportunities.
Whether you’re launching, scaling, advising, or funding small businesses, this is your platform to connect with Utah’s most active entrepreneurs and community leaders.
Event agenda
October 14, 2026 · 8:30am to 4:00pm · Mountain America Expo Center, Sandy, Utah
Four rounds of breakout sessions with three tracks running side by side, plus a full expo hall open all day. Twelve sessions, more than thirty speakers.
Registration & Expo Halls Open
Check in, pick up your badge, and walk the expo hall before the first sessions start.
Breakout Session 1
Three tracks run side by side. Pick the one you need.
AI for Small Businesses: What Actually Works
Dave ElkingtonFounder & CEO of Atonom & Co-Founder Silicon Slopes
Gabe LarsenCRO at AtonomRevenue Drivers: What Is Your Business Really Worth?
Xingcheng “X” HuaCOO at Bridge
Megan BronsonAdvisory Partner at Squire
Savannah WhetmanBusiness Advisory Supervisor at SquireBuilding Your Community and Network to Grow Your Business
Sindee SavagePartner & COO at Neon Rodeo Creative Conference
Shawn FinneganFounder at The X Room
Tessa ArnesonFounder at Maven District
Erynn KerriganFounder at XL PRBreakout Session 2
Three tracks run side by side. Pick the one you need.
Accelerating Your Online Brand with AI
Rahul FernandesVP of Engineering at Pattern
Brett BradsleySenior Marketing Executive, Global General Manager at PatternFree Money, Tools & Resources Every Small Business Owner Should Know About
Anne Marie WallaceState Director of Women’s Business Center
Paul JolleyDirector, USBCI at GOED
Tini MapuWorkforce Development Specialist at MTECH
Tyler JenningsDirector of Entrepreneurship & Ecosystem Development at GOEDWhere to Actually Spend Your Marketing Dollars
Brian EppersonCEO at Target River
Bethany BeeSocial Media Manager at Pro Lash
Justin AshbyFractional CMOBreakout Session 3
Three tracks run side by side. Pick the one you need.
Buy a Business: the Fast Track to Business Ownership
Reid TilestonETA Professor at BYUXingcheng “X” HuaCOO at Bridge
Anthony PanekM&A Attorney Partner at Fabian VanCottTax Strategies to Save Money and Put It Back in Your Pocket
Devan EganPresident of Tax Hive
Tristen SmithDirector of Client Acquisition at API LawGet Funded: How to Access Capital at Every Stage of Business
Sara DayProgram Manager of Training & Outreach at Utah Microloan Fund
Danielle LowerVP, Community & Economic Development at Mountain West SMB Finance
Grant DahlSmall Business Manager at Zions BankBreakout Session 4
Three tracks run side by side. Pick the one you need.
Raving Fans: Build Loyalty, Referrals & Repeat Business
Levi LindseyVP of Creative at Pestie
Josh MendenhallCo-founder, President and CBO at SpyltHonest Talk: Mental Health Struggles & Solutions As Small Business Owners
Crystalee BeckFounder & CEO at Comma Copywriter
Nick StaggeFounder of The Grounded Company
Lindsay WhiteOwner of The Little Milk Bar
Kory StevensCo-founder and President of Tuff PopsThe Science of Scaling
Blake EricksonFounder at Scaling.com
