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SUMMARY:UT SMB Summit & Expo 2026
DESCRIPTION:Utah’s largest small business event returns on October 14\, 2026\, bringing together Utah’s small business community to celebrate\, showcase\, network\, connect\, and find new opportunities\, all in one place. \n​After a successful inaugural year\, the 2nd Annual Utah Small Business Summit & Expo is back with 1\,500+ attendees\, 150+ Utah businesses\, and 8 interactive workshops sharing tools\, resources\, and playbooks for SMB success. \n​Whether you’re launching\, scaling\, advising\, investing in\, or supporting small businesses\, the UT SMB Summit & Expo is where the SMB community and professionals Show up. Stand out. Scale up. The kind of convergence you won’t find anywhere else in Utah. And you won’t see it again until next October. \n​Why be there: \n\n\n​Leave with valuable relationships you can’t build online \n\n\n​Generate quality leads and real partnerships \n\n\n​Learn from operators who’ve built and scaled actual businesses \n\n\n​Walk away with playbooks and tools you can put to work \n\n\n​Plug into Utah’s most engaged SMB community \n\n\n​🎟️ Register to attend (free): https://luma.com/ru1giz9x\n🏢 Exhibit or sponsor: https://utsmbse.com/register/\n🌐 Website: https://www.utsmbse.com\n📧 Contact: admin@utsmbse.com
URL:https://bridge.financial/event/ut-smb-summit-and-expo-2026/
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SUMMARY:OCT 2026 ​Utah Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Utah Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Monthly Meetup\n​A monthly community gathering for people interested in buying\, selling\, and investing in businesses. This meetup is designed to bring together searchers\, operators\, investors\, advisors\, and business owners who want to learn\, connect\, and engage in real M&A conversations. \n​Whether this is your first exposure to ETA and M&A or you’re an experienced dealmaker\, we’d love to have you join the Utah ETA community. \n​Network with like minded individuals in the M&A space\, connect with professionals who work closely in acquisitions\, and learn from real business deals. This is about meaningful connections\, actionable insights\, and real opportunities. \n​\nWhen & Where \nTBD \n​Who Should Attend\n\n\n​Individuals interested in ETA and M&A \n\n\n​Investors\, lenders\, & advisors \n\n\n​Business owners & sellers \n\n\n​Operators exploring acquisitions \n\n\n​Business professionals \n\n\n​What to Expect\n​5:30 – 6:00 PM\nDinner and networking. Meet new faces and reconnect with the Utah M&A community. \n​6:00 – 6:45 PM\nFireside Chat: A real ETA or M&A journey featuring candid stories\, key lessons learned\, and practical takeaways. \n​6:45 – 7:15 PM\nPresentation of 2–5 real deals currently available in the Utah market. \n​7:15 PM – Close\nOpen networking. \n​Why Join?\n\n\n​Gain practical insights from operators\, searchers\, and advisors \n\n\n​Discover real deal flow and growth opportunities \n\n\n​Build genuine relationships with like minded professionals \n\n\n​Be part of a supportive and growing ETA & M&A community
URL:https://bridge.financial/event/oct-2026-utah-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-eta-monthly-meetup/
LOCATION:Interactive Business Valuation Workshop\, Virtual\, United States
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SUMMARY:How to Buy a Profitable Small Business | NOV 2026
DESCRIPTION:How to Buy a Profitable Small Business\nThinking about buying a business but not sure where to start? Already searching for the right opportunity? \nJoin us for a free lunch and learn with M&A and SBA lending professionals. We will walk through how to find\, evaluate\, finance\, and acquire an established business. \nConnect with other buyers and entrepreneurs over lunch\, bring your questions\, and leave with a clearer understanding of your next step. Whether you are exploring your first purchase or looking for your next acquisition\, you are welcome here. \nWhen & Where \nThursday\, November 12\, 2026\, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM MTCeltic Bank\, 268 South State Street\, Suite 300\, Salt Lake City\, UT 84111 \nFree event. Lunch included. Space is limited\, and a waitlist will be available once seats are filled. \nRSVP Now \nWhat You Will Learn\n\nFind the right opportunity. Where to search for businesses and how to identify one that fits your goals.\nUnderstand the numbers. Evaluate profitability\, cash flow\, asking prices\, and potential red flags.\nFinance your purchase. Explore SBA loans\, seller financing\, and when qualified buyers may purchase with as little as 10% down.\nNavigate the deal. Understand due diligence\, negotiations\, closing\, and the transition to ownership.\n\nWho Should Attend\n\nFirst-time buyers exploring business ownership\nExperienced buyers looking for their next acquisition\nSearchers and entrepreneurs considering SBA financing\nProfessionals who want to understand how small business acquisitions work\n\nWhy Join\n\nLearn from M&A and SBA lending professionals\nSee how qualified buyers can purchase with as little as 10% down\nGet your questions answered over a free lunch\nConnect with other buyers and entrepreneurs in Utah\n\nPresented by Celtic Bank\, Bridge Financial\, and the Utah Korean Chamber of Commerce. \nRSVP Now
URL:https://bridge.financial/event/how-to-buy-a-profitable-small-business-nov-2026/
LOCATION:Celtic Bank\, 268 South State Street\, Suite 300\, Salt Lake City\, UT\, 84111\, United States
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SUMMARY:The M&A Bridge Series | NOV 2026
DESCRIPTION:Time and Location are TBD \nThe M&A Bridge Series is a monthly gathering designed to bring together Utah’s M&A community for networking\, learning\, and real-world deal conversations. \n​​Each month\, the series features experienced M&A professionals and business leaders who share practical insights\, advice\, and lessons learned from real transactions. The focus is on helping buyers\, sellers\, investors\, and advisors better understand the deal process\, avoid common pitfalls\, and build meaningful relationships across Utah’s M&A ecosystem. \n​​The series is built for professionals who want to learn from experience\, expand their network\, and engage in thoughtful conversations that help move high-quality deals forward. \n​​What to Expect \n​​• Networking lunch with buyers\, sellers\, investors\, and advisors\n• A 45 minute panel discussion with Crewe Capital\n• Live Q and A focused on real deals\, market dynamics\, and practical takeaways\n• Open networking designed to foster authentic\, long-term relationships \n​​Who Should Attend \n​​• M&A professionals\, investors\, and deal advisors\n• Accountants\, attorneys\, bankers\, and lenders.\n• Business owners considering growth\, acquisition\, recapitalization\, or exit opportunities\n• Individuals interested in M&A who are thinking about buying or selling a business\n• Professionals who want to learn\, connect\, and become more involved in Utah’s M&A ecosystem \n​​Why Attend \n​​• Learn directly from experienced M&A professionals and operators\n• Gain practical insights from real transactions and real outcomes\n• Build relationships that lead to partnerships\, opportunities\, and deals\n• Connect with a high-quality\, engaged M&A community in Utah \n​​Event Format \n​​1:00- 1:30 PM Networking lunch\n1:30PM – 2:15 PM M&A Panel Discussion\n2:15PM – 2:30 PM Q & A\n2:30 PM onward Open networking \n​​The goal of The M&A Bridge Series is simple: to educate\, connect\, and build meaningful relationships that help move more high quality deals forward across Utah.
URL:https://bridge.financial/event/the-ma-bridge-series-nov-2026/
LOCATION:TBD
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SUMMARY:NOV 2026 ​Utah Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Monthly Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Utah Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) Monthly Meetup\n​A monthly community gathering for people interested in buying\, selling\, and investing in businesses. This meetup is designed to bring together searchers\, operators\, investors\, advisors\, and business owners who want to learn\, connect\, and engage in real M&A conversations. \n​Whether this is your first exposure to ETA and M&A or you’re an experienced dealmaker\, we’d love to have you join the Utah ETA community. \n​Network with like minded individuals in the M&A space\, connect with professionals who work closely in acquisitions\, and learn from real business deals. This is about meaningful connections\, actionable insights\, and real opportunities. \n​\nWhen & Where \nTBD \n​Who Should Attend\n\n\n​Individuals interested in ETA and M&A \n\n\n​Investors\, lenders\, & advisors \n\n\n​Business owners & sellers \n\n\n​Operators exploring acquisitions \n\n\n​Business professionals \n\n\n​What to Expect\n​5:30 – 6:00 PM\nDinner and networking. Meet new faces and reconnect with the Utah M&A community. \n​6:00 – 6:45 PM\nFireside Chat: A real ETA or M&A journey featuring candid stories\, key lessons learned\, and practical takeaways. \n​6:45 – 7:15 PM\nPresentation of 2–5 real deals currently available in the Utah market. \n​7:15 PM – Close\nOpen networking. \n​Why Join?\n\n\n​Gain practical insights from operators\, searchers\, and advisors \n\n\n​Discover real deal flow and growth opportunities \n\n\n​Build genuine relationships with like minded professionals \n\n\n​Be part of a supportive and growing ETA & M&A community
URL:https://bridge.financial/event/nov-2026-utah-entrepreneurship-through-acquisition-eta-monthly-meetup/
LOCATION:Interactive Business Valuation Workshop\, Virtual\, United States
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