GROW UTAH VENTURES

Grow Utah Ventures, is a privately funded organization dedicated to stimulate, unlock and develop the economic and entrepreneurial talent and early stage business opportunities for value creation across Utah. Comprised of a team of successful and experienced entrepreneurs, business leaders and private investors, Grow Utah Ventures accomplishes its mission by undertaking a number of initiatives designed to foster entrepreneurial talent, innovate leading business ideas and technology, promote a business environment that is supportive of job creation and economic expansion and ensure that essential resources for growth and expansion are available to businesses of merit.

Grow Utah Ventures serves as a leadership catalyst to help focus the private, public and community sectors influence and resources on industries, businesses, technologies and entrepreneurs that will drive Utah’s economic future.

ADOBE

Adobe Systems Incorporated offers business, creative, and mobile software solutions that revolutionize how the world engages with ideas and information.

Fusion-io

The increasing demand for a next-generation, solid-state storage technology is driven by advancements in computer processors which, following Moore’s Law, have grown exponentially in performance. Mechanical disks, on the other hand, follow Newtonian Dynamics and experience lackluster performance improvements, introducing a performance gap.
Ushering in a new era of application-centric, solid-state storage solutions for the enterprise, Fusion-io is revolutionizing the way database, application and system administrators architect their data centers. The company is closing the gap between processing power and storage needs by delivering breakthrough performance at a fraction of the cost of traditional disk-based storage systems. Now, the performance of an entire disk array can be placed inside a server.

SLC FILM CENTER

The SLC Film Center brings the world of film to local audiences through free community screenings and discussions, outreach programs, and visiting artists and professionals. Emphasizing social content and artistic excellence, we present the best documentary, independent, and dramatic cinema year-round. We collaborate with various educational and community organizations to promote a diversity of ideas, to provide forums for underrepresented groups, and to develop new audiences for film.

SORENSON MEDIA

Sorenson Media offers comprehensive, award-winning video solutions that empower customers to easily and affordably deploy the highest-quality video across the Internet. Included among its products and services are the Sorenson 360 Video Delivery Network (VDN); Sorenson Squeeze, the gold standard encoding application; Sorenson Squish and SquishNet, an easy-to-use browser-based video publishing platform for user-generated content; and Sorenson Spark, the industry’s most widely used video codec, which today empowers the largest selection of Internet video on mobile devices and other consumer products. From its inception in 1995, Sorenson Media has been instrumental in mainstreaming Internet video, and is committed to dramatically improving the online video experience for content creators and consumers alike.

SUNDANCE INSTITUTE

Founded by Robert Redford in 1981, Sundance Institute is a not-for-profit organization that fosters the development of original storytelling in film and theatre. Internationally recognized for its artistic development programs for directors, screenwriters, producers, film composers, playwrights and theatre artists, Sundance Institute has nurtured such projects as Angels in America, Spring Awakening, Boys Don’t Cry and Born into Brothels.

T-MOBILE

Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter 2009, almost 151 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world’s most widely used digital wireless standards. T-Mobile’s innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality.

USTAR

The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative (USTAR) is a long-term, state-funded investment to strengthen Utah’s knowledge economy. USTAR invests in world-class innovation teams and research facilities at the University of Utah and Utah State University, to create novel technologies that are subsequently commercialized through new business ventures.

UTAH GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

The Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) charter is based on the Governor’s commitment to economic development statewide. GOED provide’s rich business resources for the creation, growth and recruitment of companies to Utah and to increase tourism and film production in the state.

UTAH SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

UTAH WORLD TRADE CENTER

The mission of the World Trade Center Utah is to assist companies into profit-able global markets. It is a first stop trade information hub where a business can receive an initial analysis of their trade capabilities, challenges, and opportunities; referrals to the most relevant services; and access to essential educational events to increase their expertise.

ZIONS BANK

Zions First National Bank operates through over 500 offices and 600 ATMs in 10 Western states. Zions offers commercial, installment and mortgage loans; trust services; foreign banking services; electronic and online banking services; automatic deposit and nationwide banking; as well as the more familiar checking and savings programs.

Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCU)

EDCUtah is a public/private partnership, working with state and local government and private industry to attract and grow competitive, high-value companies and spur the development and expansion of local Utah businesses.
EDCUtah helps companies through the expansion, relocation or consolidation process. Our Business Development Consultants will streamline your site selection process by providing accurate data, local contacts, and logistical support to help you make the best decision for your company.

FUNDING UNIVERSE

FundingUniverse connects qualified entrepreneurs with active VC’s, angel investors and lending sources. In addition, FundingUniverse provides services to help entrepreneurs prepare for investment, such as helping them create compelling business plans and pitches, advising them on strategic business direction, and preparing them for investor scrutiny. Entrepreneurs are introduced into a network of active investors who rely on FundingUniverse to bring them qualified investment opportunities.

THE LEONARDO

The Leonardo is a science, technology and art center for young people and adults located in the heart of Utah’s capital city. When The Leonardo opens in 2011, it will not be a typical science and technology center, and it definitely won’t be like any art gallery you’ve ever visited before. The Leonardo’s mission is to inspire creativity and innovation in our visitors. We will do this by taking current topics from the cutting edge to the sublime and give visitors opportunities to examine and interact with them through the lenses of science, technology and art. From blockbuster exhibits like BODY WORLDS, to digital media labs and hands-on invention workshops, to high-tech events, The Leonardo will offer visitors new ways of seeing and experiencing their world and themselves.

SILICON SLOPES

SiliconSlopes.com provides resources and a free database for technology companies, people, investors and organizations associated with Utah, that anyone can add to or edit. Silicon Slopes was conceived for the purpose of promoting Utah’s growing technology community. After strategizing ways to promote Utah’s image, Omniture Founder and CEO, Josh James decided to initiate a branding campaign for Utah’s tech community in the form of Silicon Slopes.

UTAH CEO MAGAZINE

Utah CEO Magazine is Utah’s business elite magazine that is designed to serve a business purpose first, not just entertain. Our purpose is to provide information to help those business leaders navigate through challenges and seize opportunities. By consistently offering superior content, Utah CEO supports the immediate goals of Utah’s businesses while encouraging forward thinking to sustain the momentum. Outstanding ideas are at the core of a viable business culture, and Utah CEO keeps an ear to the ground for those outstanding ideas.”

UTAH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL (UTC)

Utah’s premier professional association, the Utah Technology Council, has become the essential business resource for life science and high-tech companies seeking to achieve greater success. At its core, UTC exists to foster the Growth of the state’s 5,000 technology companies, ensure Utah develops the highest Quality Workforce in the nation, and attract an ever-increasing array of Funding. Members join UTC to share insights with industry peers, counsel with government and academic leaders, and receive help from professional service providers and funding resources.

CFO SOLUTIONS

CFO Solutions, L.C. is a licensed CPA firm and a professional consulting organization providing a broad range of financial and accounting services to small and medium-sized organizations. Our clients range from startup to well-established, mature companies but all have one thing in common: the need for timely and accurate financial, accounting and operating information.

SNAPP CONNER PR

Snapp Conner PR is a specialized agency that provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology space. Born out of 22 years of specialized experience in the technology industry, Snapp Conner PR provides all aspects of strategic and tactical PR execution for companies in the technology space. We assist organizations ranging from start-ups and growth companies to established technology ventures in creating and executing PR programs to achieve maximum possible business results. In 2009, all three agency partners, Cheryl Snapp Conner, Jeremy Kartchner and Clayton Blackham were named to the vSpring v100 list.

STRUCK/ AXIOM

Struck/Axiom is a full-service hybrid agency that engineers comprehensive identity systems in which design, advertising, motion graphics and interactive capabilities converge. Infused with the agencies core creative capabilities are their powerful and evocative brand development and licensing offerings. Lead by design innovators, the firm provides expertise for companies interested in ensuring and capitalizing on the relevance of their brand. Notable clients include DreamWorks, Warner Bros., Fox, Paramount Pictures, Utah Office of Tourism, Deer Valley Resort, Quaker Oats, Nickelodeon, Mrs. Fields, Discovery Channel, Westfield, Oakley, Adidas, Rossignol, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Real Salt Lake and others.