We meet with Pat Ford, Co-Founder of Bee Hive Cheese and learn how they started this wonderful award winning and locally famous company. Mike Stevens, an organizational expert from Weber State, also joins us to talk about mission centered leadership.

Important Links:

https://beehivecheese.com

http://eqprofessionals.com

https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html

We meet with Silvia Castro of the Suazo Center - to learn about how her immigration experience has shaped the excellent work the Suazo Center does to help Hispanic and other minority entrepreneurs achieve success. We also answer the question ‘What goes in the Subject Line of an Email’ with business communications expert Mikelle Weil of Weber State University’s Alan E. Hall Center for Sales Excellence.

https://www.suazocenter.org

https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html

We meet with Jeff Furton, co-owner with this wife Beth, of the Daily Rise Coffee Shops and how they got started in Ogden and grew their coffee business to 5 locations. We also meet with Dr. Shannon McGillivray of Weber State University to learn about how to improve your memory.

Important Links:

https://dailyrisecoffee.com

https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html

We meet with Amanda Tullis, the Economic Development Director for Davis Technical College, and learn about the programs they have to support entrepreneurs at their Entrepreneurial Station. Also, Shawn Beus of Ogden’s Small Business Development Center visits with us to share how they help entrepreneurs and small businesses in Ogden.

Important Links:

BRC.Davistech.edu

www.utahsbdc.org

https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html

We go live at the Davis County Chamber of Commerce 2021 B2B Expo and learn tips from event attendees on how to maximize value from an expo or convention.

Featured businesses in today’s show:

Davis Conference Center

Hive9 Protection

Goldenwest Credit Union

ERC Specialists

Adams & Peterson, CPAs

360 Marketing and Advertising

Davis Tech Business Resource Center

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

We meet with Jo Packham and get the history and background of the successful Women Create franchise. We also look at tips for using Twitter to communicate with your customers with Sydnie Furton of Love Communications.

Links:

https://womencreate.com

https://blog.sociallyin.com/twitter-marketing

https://sproutsocial.com/twitter-marketing/#additional-twitter-marketing-resources 

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

We meet with Cory Tholl of Klymit as he discusses the history and growth of Klymit and announces the great news of being acquired by MPG. We also meet with Mike Stevens of Weber State University to discuss leadership and a positive culture as your business grows.

Links:

https://klymit.com

www.eqprofessionals.com

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

We meet with Bart Liechty of Kadince Technology to learn about the great technology Kadince provides its customers in the baking industry, and the importance of listening to build relationships. We also get an update on upcoming events and initiatives at the Hall Global Entrepreneurship Center with its Director, Brandon Stoddard.

Links:

https://www.kadince.com

https://weber.edu/entrepreneurship

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

We meet with Sheridan Mordue of Hip and Humble and learn how her great business has evolved and grown to 5 stores and an expanding online store. We also meet with Chuck Leonhardt of the Ogden Weber Chamber of commerce to talk about networking with the Chambers of Commerce.

Links:

https://hipandhumble.com

https://www.ogdenweberchamber.com

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.

We meet with Javier Chavez and learn about his great running career in Mexico and at Weber State and how he started his restaurants. We also talk with Sara Meess of Ogden City as she shares with us how Ogden City supports small businesses with various programs.

Links:

https://www.ogdencity.com/1437/Business

https://javiersmexicanfood.com

See https://www.weber.edu/econdev/forging-the-norsatch.html for informative links.