Eagle Mountain Chamber receives new grant to help support local businesses

The Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has been awarded a $250,000 grant from Meta Eagle Mountain Data Center to establish a Business Resource Center aimed at supporting local small businesses. This grant is in addition to the funding received from Utah's Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity to further business development and job creation in Eagle Mountain and surrounding areas.

The Business Resource Center, named Launch Pad, will feature a state-of-the-art Social Media Lab and Prototyping Workshop. Melissa Clark, CEO of the Eagle Mountain Chamber of Commerce, expressed her excitement about the new resources, stating, "Launch Pad - Business Resource Center is going to be the most amazing set of resources available in the whole state!"

Clark highlighted the importance of catering to the needs of the local business community, particularly the 80% of home-based businesses in Eagle Mountain. "Many home-based businesses lack access to the resources available in traditional office settings. Launch Pad aims to change that by providing top-of-the-line facilities and equipment right here in our community," she added.

The Social Media Lab will offer cutting-edge technology including high-quality computers, software, camera equipment, backdrops, and green screens, empowering businesses to create compelling marketing materials. Additionally, the center will feature a Podcast Recording Studio and a Prototyping Workshop to facilitate product development.

The Chamber encourages interested entrepreneurs to apply for the Launch Pad program and looks forward to welcoming the community to the Grand Opening and Open House planned for early summer of 2024. For more information and to apply, visit the Launch Pad application portal.