This editor’s letter appears in the 2025 Utah Business Forward program. Buy tickets here!
People in various industries with diverse backgrounds claim similar business growth experiences. A handful of business owners have even claimed their businesses wouldn’t have achieved the success they did had they grown in another state. Individuals who moved to Utah for business say they’ve never experienced a culture like it.
Utah is small but mighty. Our workforce is young, educated and capable. Our business ecosystem is both entrepreneurial and supportive. These advantages have helped make our state one of the fastest-growing economies in the nation. However, staying ahead requires foresight, collaboration and courage.
That’s the heart of Forward: creating a space where leaders from every industry can share ideas, confront challenges and collectively push Utah’s economy and culture “forward.”
Why does it matter? Because the stakes are high. In a world where disruption happens daily, the businesses and leaders who thrive are those who think strategically, embrace diverse perspectives and foster communities of learning. Forward is an investment in that mindset.
This isn’t just another conference. It’s a chance to strengthen the network of people building Utah’s future.
Here’s to looking forward,
Catherine Bennett
Executive Editor, Utah Business
