Business Elevated
The Business Elevated podcast discusses what it’s like to live, work, and recreate in the great state of Utah from the perspective of the state's business, nonprofit, and government leaders. Since 2019, it has included the state's critical economic development topics, the day's pressing issues, and timely conversations with industry-leading guest experts. The Business Elevated podcast is a production of the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 109
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
233. Beyond the Rides — Building Life Skills at Lagoon
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with David Gray, director of human resources at Lagoon Amusement Park (La…
232. Tanner Thompson — From Richfield Roots to Apparel Powerhouse
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tanner Thompson, CEO and owner of The Shirt Stop.
Thompson discusses…
231. Ben Hart — Fueling Local Economies and Utah's Future
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ben Hart, executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA…
230. Sharlene Wells — Building a Holistic Support System for Utah's Business Community
229. Corissa Webster — Teeing up Connections on the Green
228. Wayne Aston — Powering a Legacy of Energy and Infrastructure
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Wayne Aston, CEO of Invictus Sovereign.
Aston discusses his career …
227. Bryan Phelps — Building Brands in a Digital World
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Bryan Phelps, CEO of Big Leap.
Phelps discusses his digital marketin…
226. Anil Singh — Unlocking Careers With AI Education
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Anil Singh, founder and president of Saras AI Institute.
Singh shar…
225. Emily Ashby — Connecting Utahns To Local Agriculture and Food Industries
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Emily Ashby, program manager for Utah's Own.
Ashby shares insights i…
224. Chris Baird — Providing Connectivity Solutions With OptConnect
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Chris Baird, CEO of OptConnect.
Baird discusses his journey from sal…
223. Stephanie Frohman — Utah's Proactive Approach to Environmental Challenges
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Stephanie Frohman, associate director of the Janet Quinney Lawson In…
222. Thomas Laakso — Bringing Innovation and Sustainability to Utah's Slopes
In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Thomas Laakso, senior vice president of DPS Skis.
Laakso highlights …
221. Brian Cassil and Jeffrey Tuft — Looking Beyond the Blueprints With Architectural Nexus
Season 7 Episode 22: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Brian Cassil, principal director of communicati…
220. Mark and Sally Dietlein — 40 Years of Magic, Drama, and Stunning Performances at Hale Centre Theatre
Season 7 Episode 21: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Mark Dietlein, president, CEO, and co-founder, …
219. Natalie Kaddas — Powering Innovation, Employees, and Wildlife Outage Protection
Season 7 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Kaddas, CEO of Kaddas Enterprises.
Kad…
218. Ryan Wedig — Making Digital Transformation Attainable With Vasion
Season 7 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ryan Wedig, CEO and co-founder of Vasion, opens…
217. Scott Holmes — Building Better Through Value-Driven Entrepreneurship
Season 7 Episode 18: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Scott Holmes, founder and CEO of Teton.
Holmes …
216. Ryan Starks — Reflecting on the Road So Far and What's Ahead
Season 7 Episode 17: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Ryan Starks, GOEO's executive director.
…
215. Preston Cochrane — Building Community and Restoring Lives with The Other Side Village
Season 7 Episode 16: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Preston Cochrane, CEO of The Other Side Village…
214. Matthew Sanders and Erik Mikkelsen — Elevating Hospitality by Investing in People
Season 7 Episode 15: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Matt Sanders, founder and CEO, and Eric Mikkels…