The Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce is recognizing the contributions of veteran entrepreneurs in Weber County on Veterans Day, November 11, 2026. The organization noted that many veterans transition from military service to business ownership, bringing skills such as decision-making under pressure and complex problem-solving to the local community.
The Chamber highlighted that Hill Air Force Base is an important part of the community and that many veterans choose to settle in Weber County. This transition allows veterans to continue serving the community through entrepreneurship, job creation, mentoring, and local investment.
Several veteran-owned businesses are currently members of the Chamber, including Performance Driven Marketing, Maise Technology, Education First Credit Union, Mosquito Shield of North Salt Lake City, Park Pediatric Dentistry, Union Studio, Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt, Absolute Marketing, Cinch I.T., Lene’ Marie Chocolates, Steve’s Black Sabbath BBQ, Chamber Orchestra Ogden, CICNDT, RiverPrint, Iron Gate Catering, Hockeystopz, Connect Boost Marketing Agency, Connect Call Communications, Rosie Project, Poly Lift Weber, Canyon Peak Electric, Feller & Wendt, Drywall Doctor of Utah, Fiesta Fusion Entertainment, Hope of Utah, and Comparion Insurance Agency.
For veterans looking to start a business, several resources are available. The Utah Veterans Business Resource Center (VBRC), located at Salt Lake Community College, provides guidance through business planning, financial projections, and entrepreneurial training. Additionally, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers programs like Boots to Business for transitioning service members.
Other support includes the Utah Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) network, which provides free business consulting and educational resources. The Utah Department of Veterans and Military Affairs and the Veterans Business Resource Center also maintain a Utah Veteran-Owned Business Registry to help consumers connect with veteran-owned companies.
The Chamber encourages community members to support veteran entrepreneurs by shopping at their businesses, recommending their services, leaving positive reviews, or partnering with their companies.
