Startup SLC SLC.gov & Salt Lake SBDC

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 COVID19. Listen to hear his story!

 
 
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 navigating COVID19. Listen to hear their story!

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!

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 grant. Jorge discusses his transformation from an artist to a business owner and Sarah talks about her program and work surrounding racial equity and inclusion. Listen now!

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. We discuss how the 1st and 2nd PPP Loans are different, who is eligible, and how to apply. 

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 COVID to thrive, and what a ghost kitchen is all about.