Mindy Benson, President of Southern Utah University joined us on the podcast this week! She discusses the economic impact SUU makes on the community and dives into The Utah Shakespeare Festival, The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, The Southern Utah Museum of Art, Visit Cedar City Brian Head, and more!The Explore Local Podcast is presented by Visit Cedar City Brian Head and hosted by David Johnson, Cedar City Economic Development Director.This episode is sponsored by The Cedar City Business and Innovation Center. Dedicated to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides resources and services aimed at fostering business creation, growth, and retention. The center features the “Makerspace” where entrepreneurs and small businesses can have access to 3D printers, video production and photography equipment, t-shirt printing and more! Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, the Cedar City Business and Innovation Center offers the tools and guidance to help you succeed. To learn more and get involved, visit innovationcenter.cc