Over 400 small business owners, and local, state government, and economic development officials met at Utah State University in Logan May 30 and 31, 2007 for the Sixth Annual Rural Business Conference co-hosted by Senator Bob Bennett to learn how to gain a competitive edge in Utah’s smaller communities.

“Small business is at the heart of Utah’s growing economy. It’s always a pleasure for me to visit the rural parts of the state and learn how local companies use innovative ideas to expand into the global marketplace,” said Bennett, who joins with the Utah Rural Development Council each year for the conference.  “Whether people have two or 200 employees, this year’s speakers and breakout sessions helped entrepreneurs learn to plan for the future, run competitive businesses, and connect to the resources available to them.” (more)

Bennett's Annual Conference Attracts Nearly 500 Utah
Small Business and Community Leaders

Senator Bob Bennett joined small business and community leaders in Vernal this week as the co-host of the annual Rural Business Conference, which provides practical tools and solutions to the unique challenges faced by rural entrepreneurs.

“As we celebrate Utah’s booming economy, we cannot dismiss the fact that some areas of rural Utah are growing faster than the rest of the state,” said Bennett, a former Inc. Magazine regional entrepreneur of the year. “In today’s Information Age, you can live and work in a remote geographic location and connect your business to the rest of the world. This conference provides rural entrepreneurs with the tools to do just that.” (more)

Bennett's Rural Business Conference Another Success -- Attracts Highest Number of Participants in Conference History

Over 400 Utah small business owners, local government and economic development officials joined Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) in Price yesterday for the Fourth Annual Rural Business Conference to hear from experts on how to build successful businesses and grow rural economies.

“This conference has become an annual gathering for Utah’s rural entrepreneurs. It’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement and energy as business and community leaders share ideas, visions, and plans for building their local economies,” said Bennett. “I hope those in attendance will take home a greater understanding of the services and opportunities available to them to help their businesses grow and succeed.” (more)

Keynote Speakers:
Governor Jon Huntsman Jr.
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Senator Bennett's Rural Business Conference
a Big Success for the Third Year

Nearly 300 rural Utah entrepreneurs today attended the Third Annual Rural Business Conference at Richfield’s Sevier Valley Center, hosted by Senator Bob Bennett and the Utah Rural Development Council, to learn how practical business development strategies can attract new customers and increase profitability.

“I am optimistic for the future of business growth in Utah’s rural areas,” said Bennett. ”Rural businesses – particularly in the age of the Internet – can now thrive, find new markets, and form strategic alliances.” (more)

Bennett & Utah Rural Development Council Host
Second Successful Business Technology Conference

Over 400 Utah businessmen and women met in St. George during a two-day conference hosted by Senator Bob Bennett and the Utah Rural Development Council to explore how new technologies can spur the growth of small business.

“The businessmen and women who joined us in St. George understand how business markets are changing, and came to the conference to learn how to take advantage of the opportunities that exist in this changing world,” said Bennett. “They received tools that will not only help their businesses grow, but will foster an environment where the entrepreneurial spirit can thrive.” (more)

Senator Bennett, eBay CEO Talk High-Tech for Rural Utah Business

You must always be looking to see what technology can do for your business, Senator Bob Bennett told 350 Utah business owners and leaders at the Rural Utah Business Technology Conference held on May 29 at Southern Utah University.

Keynote Speaker:
Meg Whitman, eBay