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
193. Adam Torkildson — Mentoring Utah's Entrepreneurs Through SCORE
Season 6 Episode 36: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Adam Torkildson, entrepreneur and SCORE Mentors…
192. Jennifer Campbell and Jacki Cassady — Helping Companies Create Safe Work Environments for Domestic Violence Victims
Season 6 Episode 35:
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners and not suitable for a younger audience.
In this podcast,…
191. Ben Elkins — Meeting Rising Demand for Internet Accessibility With Utah Broadband
Season 6 Episode 34: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Ben Elkins, CEO of Utah Broadband.
Elkins discu…
190. Jessie Richards and Brooke Muir — Raising Awareness in the Fight Against Domestic Violence
Season 6 Episode 33:
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, which may be distressing for some listeners and not suitable for a younger audience.
In this episode, Pet…
189. Liam and Josh Brown — Exploring STEM Careers as a 13-Year-Old Entrepreneur
Season 6 Episode 32: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Liam Brown, president of STEMheads, and Josh Br…
188. Matthew Young — Commemorating Excellence With Recognition Items
Season 6 Episode 31: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Matthew Young, national sales manager for the c…
187. Natalie Randall — Exploring Tourism’s Effect on the Economy and Communities
Season 6 Episode 30: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Natalie Randall, managing director of the Utah …
186. Justin Helms — Restoring Residences, Businesses, and Lives After Disaster
Season 6 Episode 29: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Justin Helms, St. George branch manager of Utah…
185. McKenzie Bauer — From a Lost Wallet To Entrepreneurial Success
Season 6 Episode 28: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with McKenzie Bauer, co-founder of Thread Wallets.
A…
184. Josh Chavez — Introducing a New Take on Energy Beverages
183. Path to Prosperity — Bringing Resources To Small Businesses
Season 6 Episode 26: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Paul Jolley, the new director of the Utah Small…
182. Tessa Arneson — Empowering Local Small Businesses and Women Entrepreneurs
Season 6 Episode 25: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Tessa Arneson, founder of the Maven District.
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181. Salvatore Buscemi — Navigating the Dynamic World of Finance and Real Estate
Season 6 Episode 24: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Salvatore Buscemi, co-founder and managing part…
180. Neight Casperson — Bringing a Fresh Look to the Slopes
Season 6 Episode 23: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Neight Casperson, owner and CEO of N8 Elite Ski…
179. Karrie Ketchum — Resolving Conflict in the Workplace and Beyond
Season 6 Episode 22: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Karrie Ketchum, executive director of Utah Disp…
178. Jefferson Moss and Ryan Starks — Cultivating a Community of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Season 6 Episode 21: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity (GOEO), talks with Jefferson Moss, state representative and…
177. Alan Matheson & Brandon Fugal — The Vision for The Point
Season 6 Episode 20: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, talks with Alan Matheson, executive director of Point of t…
176. Vance Checketts — Integrating Neurodiversity into Tech
Season 6 Episode 19: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Vance Checketts, CEO of auticon.
Checketts disc…
175. Trena Anderson — A Journey of Community Service and Volunteerism
Season 6 Episode 18: In this episode, Pete Codella, managing director of business services at the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity, interviews Trena Anderson, president of Deseret First Char…
174. Mori Paulsen — Empowering Communities with Bank of America
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…