Best Utah Governor S Office Of Economic Opportunity Podcasts (2024)

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174. Mori Paulsen — Empowering Communities with Bank of America 26:56

4d ago26:56

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Season 6 Episode 17: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mori Paulsen, president of Bank of America Utah. Paulsen discusses his extensive career and deep-rooted connection to the state. He shares his journey from being born in Salt Lake City to graduating…

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173. Mike Hawker — From Sports PR to Tech Leadership 30:17

6d ago30:17

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Season 6 Episode 16: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mike Hawker, vice president of operations at CoDev. Hawker shares his professional journey, from his initial ambitions in sports public relations to his unexpected entry into the tech world. After w…

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172. David Bates & Simon Gleeson — Serving Clients' Global Legal and Tax Needs 35:55

20d ago35:55

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Season 6 Episode 15: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with David Bates, partner at Taylor Wessing, and Simon Gleeson, partner at Blick Rothenberg. The duo discusses their ties to Utah, professional endeavors, and Utah's entrepreneurial opportunities. The co…

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171. Felecia Maxfield-Barrett — Building a More Interconnected World 37:01

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Season 6 Episode 14: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Felecia Maxfield-Barrett, president and CEO of Utah Global Diplomacy. She discusses her deep roots in Utah and her journey through various roles that ultimately led to her current position. Born and…

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170. Lavanya Mahate — Making a Tasty Impact on Salt Lake's Dining Scene 21:15

1M ago21:15

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Season 6 Episode 13: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Lavanya Mahate, founder of Saffron Valley restaurants and the RISE Culinary Institute. Mahate shares her story of moving to Utah from India in 2001. She details her journey in pursuing additional ed…

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169. Steve Brosvik — Connecting Communities Through Music 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Season 6 Episode 12: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of Business Services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Steve Brosvik, president and CEO of the Utah Symphony | Utah Opera (USUO). Brosvik shares his recent move to Utah and details his journey from the vice president and general manager of the Houston S…

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168. Ally Isom — Building Better Communities 28:48

2M ago28:48

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Season 6 Episode 11: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ally Isom, chief strategy and marketing officer at Clyde Companies. Isom shares her extensive background and deep connection to Utah, highlighting her journey from diverse professional experiences t…

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167. Jaron Erickson — Selling Skills for High-Growth Tech Companies 35:26

3M ago35:26

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Season 6 Episode 10: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jaron Erickson, founder and CEO of Sales Dojo. Erickson shares his journey from growing up in Farmington, Utah, to becoming an entrepreneur in the tech industry, where he found his passion. Inspired…

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166. Madeline Miller — Opportunities for Diverse Youth in Corporate America 29:14

3M ago29:14

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Season 6 Episode 9: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Madeline Miller, the program manager for INROADS College Links in Salt Lake City. Miller shares her journey of fostering opportunities for diverse youth. She discusses her passion for public health, …

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165. Rob Gardner — Navigating the Future of Dining 29:35

3M ago29:35

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Season 6 Episode 8: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Rob Gardner, principal of Savory Fund. Gardner shares his journey from his Utah roots to his diverse professional experiences, including his time in public accounting and private equity. He reflects …

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164. Ryan Westwood — Fullcast The Go-to-Market Cloud™ 27:59

4M ago27:59

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Season 6 Episode 7: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Westwood, chairman and CEO of Fullcast. Westwood shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey and the unique aspects of doing business in Utah. He reflects on his international experiences t…

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163. Jason Hewlett — One Utah Summit Speaker, Leadership Expert, and Author 33:33

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Season 6 Episode 6: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jason Hewlett, Hall of Fame keynote speaker and keynote speaker at the 2024 spring One Utah Summit. Hewlett shares his ties to Utah, from being born and raised in Park City to his extensive career in…

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162. Dan Lambert — Preserving and Extending Patients’ Lives 32:43

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Season 6 Episode 5: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Dan Lambert, CEO of PathologyWatch. Lambert shares his entrepreneurial journey and the transformative impact of digital pathology and AI on healthcare. He discusses his move from Manhattan to Utah, c…

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161. Building Utah's Future — A Conversation with Tech Innovators 40:29

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Season 6 Episode 4: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Hunter Manz, CEO of Eden Technologies, and Gabi Tellez, managing director of the Utah Innovation Fund. In December 2023, the Utah Innovation Fund invested $250K in Eden Technologies for their reverse osmosis centrifuge (…

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160. Annalisa Holcombe — Creating Pathways to Opportunities 38:58

5M ago38:58

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Season 6 Episode 3: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Annalisa Holcombe, senior vice president of advancement at Western Governors University (WGU). Holcombe shares her unique career journey, transitioning from law to higher education and eventually lea…

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159. Global Horizons – Jonathan Freedman from Entrepreneur to Leading WTC Utah 42:52

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Season 6 Episode 2: In this podcast, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Jonathan Freedman, president and CEO of World Trade Center Utah. Freedman shares his journey from founding Downeast Outfitters in the early 90s to leading World Trade Center Utah. Born and raised in …

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158. Scott Cuthbertson on Utah — Where Companies Come To Thrive 30:08

6M ago30:08

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Season 6 Episode 1: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Cuthbertson, president and CEO of the Economic Development Corporation of Utah (EDCUtah). Cuthbertson reflects on his first year as president and CEO, emphasizing the importance of getting to k…

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157. Scott Evanson — Innovating and Investing in Utah 35:05

6M ago35:05

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Season 5 Episode 39: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Evanson, venture partner at Philo Ventures. They discuss Evanson's entrepreneurial journey and the entrepreneurial spirit that emerged during his early career, inspired by the autonomy and fin…

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156. Rob Hitchcock — Simplifying Insurance with Select Health 38:34

7M ago38:34

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Season 5 Episode 38: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Rob Hitchcock, president and CEO of SelectHealth. They discuss Hitchcock's journey from being born and raised in Utah to his 25-plus-year career in the healthcare industry. He reflects on his transi…

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155. Chad Linebaugh — Sundance Resort's Commitment to Art, Nature, and Community Balance 28:06

7M ago28:06

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Season 5 Episode 37: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chad Linebaugh, president and general manager of Sundance Resort. Linebaugh shares his Utah story, discussing his love for the state and his passion for outdoor activities like skiing and hiking. He…

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154. Vanessa Quigley — Hold On to What Matters 33:29

7M ago33:29

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Season 5 Episode 36: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Vanessa Quigley, co-founder and chat booker-in-chief of Chatbooks. Quigley shares insights into her journey of building a successful business and her unique challenges as a woman entrepreneur. She d…

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153. Julie Edwards — Putting Your Towing Needs on Autopilot 25:04

8M ago25:04

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Season 5 Episode 35: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Julie Edwards, the owner of TowPro. Edwards shares her entrepreneurial journey and inspiration for starting TowPro, a software company that streamlines the dispatching of tow trucks for 911 dis…

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152. Edward Bennett — Helping Utah’s Minority-Owned Businesses Succeed 36:57

8M ago36:57

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Season 5 Episode 34: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Edward Bennett, the director of business development for the Suazo Business Center. Bennett explains the Suazo Business Center’s mission and work, including its focus on entrepreneurship, econo…

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151. Nathan Rich — IsoTruss: Building the Structures and Technology of Tomorrow 27:15

8M ago27:15

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Season 5 Episode 33: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Nathan Rich, the founder and CEO of IsoTruss, Inc. They discuss Rich's background and milestones of his business journey, the unique properties of IsoTruss' composite materials, and the company…

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150. Aaron Starks – Creating a Premier Aerospace, Defense, and Cyber Ecosystem 35:39

8M ago35:39

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Season 5 Episode 32: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Aaron Starks, president and CEO of 47G Aerospace and Defense Association (47G), formerly known as the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association. Starks discusses his background growing up in Utah,…

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149. A Conversation With Former Congressman Chris Stewart and the New Chair of the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association 27:37

9M ago27:37

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Season 5 Episode 31: In this episode, podcast host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chris Stewart, former Congressman and the chair of the Utah Aerospace and Defense Association. Stewart shares insights into his military service, his transition to politics, and his exp…

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148. Judd Cook – Dominion Energy's Operations, Sustainability Initiatives, and More 30:01

9M ago30:01

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Season 5 Episode 30: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Judd Cook, Dominion Energy vice president and general manager of western gas distribution. The duo discusses various aspects of Dominion Energy's operations and initiatives, its long-standing h…

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147. Christina Lux – Up in the Treetops 23:11

10M ago23:11

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Season 5 Episode 29: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Christina Lux, a certified arborist and founder of Tree Lux, a tree care services company. Lux shares her journey from being a single mother and former massage therapist to becoming an arborist…

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146. UK and France Trade Mission Recap 39:48

10M ago39:48

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Season 5 Episode 28: In this episode, host Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with guests Ryan Starks, executive director of the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, David Carlebach, managing director of international programs at World Trade Center Utah (WTCU), and Ike …

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145. Robert Spendlove - Zions Bank Economist Offers Insight on Economic Conditions 34:56

11M ago34:56

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Season 5 Episode 27: In this episode of Business Elevated, host Pete Codella speaks with Robert Spendlove, senior vice president and economic and public policy officer at Zion's Bank. He offers an insightful analysis of Utah's economy, combining his extensive experience in the financial sector and Utah Legislature. From navigating the complexities …

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144. A Conversation With Troy Tortorich About Utah’s Energy Future 30:19

11M ago30:19

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Season 5 Episode 26: In this podcast episode, Ashley Okawa, public information officer at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Troy Tortorich, general manager of the Chevron Salt Lake City refinery. He shares insights about Chevron's history in Utah, starting in 1948 when Standard Oil built a refinery in the state. Tortorich di…

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143. A Conversation With Dr. Susan Madsen and the Workforce Challenges Utah Women Face 38:48

12M ago38:48

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Season 5 Episode 25: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, discusses the challenges faced by women and girls in Utah with Dr. Susan Madsen, founder of the Utah Women and Leadership Project. They cover topics such as workplace inequality, sexism, domestic violence, and…

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142. Up, Up, and Away – Provo Airport a Convenient Alternative 46:20

12M ago46:20

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Season 5 Episode 24: This episode features a conversation with Brian Torgersen, director of the Provo Airport, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Provo Municipal Airport (PVU) is Utah's second busiest airport. Commercial service is provided through its partners Breeze Airways a…

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141. Beauty Industry Group – Award Recipient of 2023 International Business of the Year 33:32

1y ago33:32

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Season 5 Episode 23: This episode features a conversation with Derrick Porter, CEO of Beauty Industry Group, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The governor’s Spring 2023 One Utah Summit has a long-standing tradition of presenting awards to honor individuals and companies contr…

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140. 2023 One Utah Summit Startup Pitch Finalists 39:55

1y ago39:55

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Season 5 Episode 22: This episode features a conversation with the finalists of the 2023 One Utah Summit Startup Pitch competition. Listen as Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews the three award winners – Pam Sitterud, co-founder of Dentacōr (first place and people’s choic…

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139. Kenneth Boggs – Fashion Architect and One Utah Summit Award Recipient 28:22

1y ago28:22

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Season 5 Episode 21: This episode features a conversation with Kenneth Boggs, the recipient of the Cameron Russell Williams Rising Impact Award, and Ashley Okawa, public information officer at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The Kenneth Boggs Group received the Cameron Russell Williams Rising Impact Award at the 2023 One Utah Summit …

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138. Making Small Businesses’ Dreams a Reality 33:01

1y ago33:01

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Season 5 Episode 20: This episode features a conversation with Brock Blake, founder and CEO of Lendio, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. In this episode, we talk with Blake, the recipient of the 2023 One Utah Business of the Year. Founded in 2011 with headquarters in Lehi, Len…

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137. The Larry H. Miller Company – Enriching the Lives of Utahns 41:15

1y ago41:15

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Season 5 Episode 19: This episode features a conversation with Alex Dunn, managing partner at The Larry H. Miller Company (LHM), and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. LHM is a portfolio of companies and investments united by one mission: enriching lives. Founded by Larry H. and Ga…

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136. 2023 One Utah Summit Governor's Science Award Winners 54:44

1y ago54:44

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Season 5 Episode 18: This episode features conversations with recipients of the Utah Governor’s Medal for Science and Technology. The three medal winners are Lora Gibbons (K-12 education), Dr. Julie Valentine, Ph.D., RN, SANE-A, FAAN (Academic/Research), and Dr. David Bearss (Industry). Listen as Pete Codella, managing director of business services…

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135. Learning From the Past, Preparing for the Future 46:37

1y ago46:37

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Season 5 Episode 17: This episode features a conversation with Paul Allen, founder and CEO of Soar, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. In this episode, we talk with Paul Allen about his success with Ancestry.com as one of its co-founders. Instead of looking to the past, his lat…

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134. Motherly – A Well-being Brand That Empowers Mothers To Thrive 30:17

1y ago30:17

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Season 5 Episode 16: This episode features a conversation with Jill Koziol, co-founder and CEO of Motherly, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. In 2022, Motherly was named an Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Private Company and a Parity.org Best Company for Women to Advance. It engage…

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133. Tech-Moms – 100 Companies Championing Women 22:51

1y ago22:51

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Season 5 Episode 15: This episode features a conversation with Trina Limpert, co-founder of Tech-Moms, and Alecia Hart, strategic initiatives program director with the Utah Small Business Credit Initiative at the Economic Opportunity office. As part of the office’s Inspire In Utah campaign, Tech-Moms recently received the designation as one of the …

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132. That’s a Wrap, and a Record: Utah’s 2023 Legislative Recap 39:02

1y ago39:02

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Season 5 Episode 14: This episode features a conversation with Kori Ann Edwards, managing director of strategic initiatives, and Kyle Palmer, director of the Unified Economic Opportunity Commission, about the economic development outcomes from Utah’s 2023 legislative session. Utah’s 2023 legislative session recently concluded, and the Governor’s Of…

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131. 2023 Spring One Utah Summit – Part 2 42:41

1y ago42:41

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Season 5 Episode 13: This episode is part two of conversations featuring the partners presenting Gov. Cox's Spring One Utah Summit at the Davis Conference Center in Layton on May 1-2, 2023. In this episode, listen to Linda Cabrales, director of the Utah Innovation Center at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, Derek Miller, president and …

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130. 2023 Spring One Utah Summit - Part 1 28:55

1y ago28:55

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Season 5 Episode 12: Gov. Cox's spring One Utah Summit is coming up May 1-2, 2023, at the Davis Conference Center in Layton. The One Utah Summit is a biannual conference that brings together the state's top leaders in the public and private sectors. The Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity partners with the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah Office of En…

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129. Forever Mighty: Utah's Tourism Economy 30:46

1+ y ago30:46

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Season 5 Episode 11: This episode features a conversation with Vicki Varela, the Utah Office of Tourism (UOT) managing director, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Varela oversees the state’s national and international strategy to create a quality and responsible tourism econom…

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128. Goldman Sachs – 100 Companies Championing Women 16:05

1+ y ago16:05

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Season 5 Episode 10: This episode features a conversation with Arianna Fuller, managing director of FICC and Equities operational risk at Goldman Sachs, and Alecia Hart, Utah Small Business Credit Initiative director, at the Economic Opportunity office. In Utah, Goldman Sachs, and partners from the public and private sectors, has committed over $1.…

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127. W Collective – 100 Companies Championing Women 19:08

1+ y ago19:08

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Season 5 Episode 9: This episode features a conversation with Robyn Cohen, founder and CEO of W Collective, and Alecia Hart, Strategic Initiatives program manager with the Innovation Center at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. W Collective is an events production and culture consultancy company focused on event activation, curated expe…

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126. Utah Is a Hub for Entrepreneurship 32:37

1+ y ago32:37

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Season 5 episode 8: This episode features a conversation with Ryan Starks, the new executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity; Brad Bonham, the state’s first entrepreneur-in-residence; and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. The Economic Opportunity office f…

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125. Removing the Guess Work From Cancer Treatments 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

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Season 5 Episode 7: This episode features a conversation with Katie-Rose Skelly, co-founder and chief technology officer at Known Medicine, and Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. Forbes magazine recently recognized Skelly as one of its 30 Under 30 healthcare professionals. She’s co…

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