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Show A WOK AWAY CHINESE CAFE NOW OPEN, A-8 TOURISM DAY ASKS FOR MARKETING DOLLARS, A-9 WED/THURS/FR1, FEBRUARY 2-4, 2011 Editor: Andrew Kirk business@parkrccord.com 435.649.9014 ex.104 Business Resource Center can help "People arc struggling today, and they need help. They need access to capital, like small loans... we give access to capital and help with their business plans," Beutler said. The center exists to help, said Rex Falkenrath, a director of the Miller Business Resource Center. For example, many people By ANDREW KIRK aren't aware of the Utah Micro Of the Record stuff Loan Fund that can extend limited credit even to businesses that don't qualify for full loans, he said. Entrepreneurs are often inde"We he lp new business owners pendent-minded people, but Jon answer a lot of questions," Beutler Beutler is now in town so they added. "There is a systematic don't have to go it completely approach to going into business alone. and we can help with that." Beutler is the director of the If legal help is needed, the cenPark City Business Resource ter can arrange appointments with Center that opened last December pro-bono attorneys, he said. inside the Zions Bank on Snow Executives at the tops of their Creek Drive. fields in both Salt Lake City and The center is housed in the Park City have offered to help as bank, but is not a part of Zions. It consultants. Beutler knows which is a branch of the Miller Business ones can address specific struggles. Resource Center, which is a part of "They love it," he said. a larger program overseen by Salt Last week Beutler and Lake Community College, the U.S. Falkenrath met with East Side Small Business Administration governments to discuss their hopes and the Utah Governor's Office of for economic development. Economic Development. They've also met with Main Quite simply, the program's Street merchants on how to fill the purpose is to help businesses - new vacant offices above the shops and and old, large and small - succeed. restaurants. The Park City Business Resource Beutler said they can help with Center was opened to focus on business development at any stage. Summit County businesses. They'll work with people trying to The three areas of emphasis are put something together in their business plans, consulting and garage, or billion-dollar, high-tech mentoring, and funding assistance. medical-device companies. Some of the offerings and workLocals are encouraged to follow shops require a fee, but other serv- the center's workshop schedule at ices are free. The center can help its website, www.parkcitybrc.com. locals apply for grants or arrange In addition to topics addressing for them to get advice from mem- business plans, mentoring and bers of the Park City Angels, financing, workforce development Beutler said. is a goal. The center is funded with grants Right now at the Miller center, and donations, mostly from local, computer classes are offered. state and federal government enti"We try to get as many ties. resources together as possible," Any kind of company advised on business plans and fundraising JUNCTION BUSINESSES TO MEET FEB. 16 According to a press release, the Kimball Junction Business Association (KJBA) will host a free luncheon at Maxwell's in Newpark on Wed. Feb 16 at 1 p.m. A representative of the Summit County government will be on hand to discuss the signage ordinance in the hopes of making some improvements to it that will benefit local merchants and businesses. According to association president Tom Richardson, this is an opportunity to meet the trustees of KJBA and to get more acquainted with the association and how it can benefit a business. Email tommnchardson@aol.com. UTAH FUEL PRICES RISING According to www.UtahGasPrices.com, the average retail gasoline prices in Utah have risen 16.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.97 per gallon. This compares with the national average that has increased 2.9 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.11 per gallon. Including the change in gas prices in Utah during the past week, prices yesterday were 27.4 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 23.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 5.1 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 45.4 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. SALTZ NOW OFFERING COOLSCULPTING According to a press release, Saltz Plastic Surgery and Spa Vit6ria on Sidewinder Drive are offering CoolSculptmg by ZELTIQ to its patients in Utah, The procedure is non-invasive, offers quick recovery and can be used to target back and belly fat and "love handles." TYLER COW PARK RECORD , ; ./ Rex Falkenrath and Jon Beutler run Small Business Development Centers.'1** Park City's is now open inside the Snow Creek Zions Bank. «;^ Falkenrath said. Courses and workshops held in Park City and in Coalville will begin in March, he said. One of the easiest challenges the center can help with, Beutler said, is cash management. Many Park City businesses see great cash flow for two or three months a year, and then struggle the other 10 months. Former corporate financial officers have approached the center and offered to help entrepreneurs with issues like these, he said. They have resources for farmers and ranchers, as well as mom-andpop catering companies, Beutler said. Not every business owner can be an expert in everything, Falkenrath said, adding, "We've been to school, so they don't have to.'1 The center works out of meet- ing spaces and classrooms through- • out the county. Beutler said hcZ"£ often visits people at their places;** of business. *** Most services offered at thejC* Miller center are transportable up'Ij here, as well. -v* "Our No. 1 focus is listening to;Ir what people up here want and then;*£ delivering it," Falkenrath said. •£• The center will judge its success by a few criteria, they said. One is~,« how many businesses stay in*£j Summit County as they grow and*2, expand. Another is how many-J* high-paying jobs are created.*^ Another is how many clean, greenv*^ businesses emerge in the area. v Park City Business Center 1100 Snow Creek Dr. 435-714-0713 Jon.beutler@parkcitybrc.com 7 1 f\ Look Your Best For Your Valentine! 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