Great Work — Utah

Southern Utah University Cedar City Business & Innovation Center

resource dormant confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11

Type
resource
Status
Draft
Confidence
Medium
Tier
D
Builder-tier
B
Founder-tier
C
Activity-signal
2023-10 · https://www.suu.edu/news/2023/10/local-entrepreneurs-start-with-suu-startup-resources.html
Activity-checked
2026-08-14
Focus
Close or Exit a Business, Entrepreneurship Communities, Funding, International Trade, Late Stage Growth, Marketing and Sales, Other, Relocate a Business to Utah, Start a Business, Taxes and Finance
Primary Location
Cedar City, UT
Utah Location
Cedar City, UT
Region
Cedar City
Map Location
510 West 800 South, Cedar City, UT 84720
Coordinates
37.6635545, -113.0698594
Location Precision
exact
Location Source
https://www.suu.edu/regional/bic/
Website
https://www.suu.edu/regional/bic/
Updated
2026-08-11

Summary

Southern Utah University's Cedar City Business & Innovation Center routes founders to SBDC advising, government-contracting help, startup programs, coworking, and prototyping. That regional doorway is useful, but each underlying service has substitutes and the center's own counterfactual is modest.

Who It's For

Entrepreneurs and small-business owners in southern Utah (Iron, Beaver, Garfield, Kane, and Washington counties per Startup State coverage) seeking SBDC counseling, startup programming, government-contracting assistance, or free prototyping and media resources.

What It Provides

Gateway access to Utah SBDC counseling, Utah APEX Accelerator, SUU Startup, and the Innovation Center — which offers free 3D printing, digital media studio, conference room, and laser-engraving resources for startups and small businesses. Partner network includes SCORE, Women's Business Center, Cedar City Chamber, and GOEO.

How To Use It

Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.

Cost

Innovation Center resources are described as free on innovationcenter.cc. SBDC and APEX counseling are typically no-cost; verify any fees for specific SUU Startup or accelerator tracks on their program pages.

Best Fits

Southern Utah founders who need a one-stop regional door to SBDC advising plus free prototyping and media tools. A weaker fit for companies outside the southern Utah service footprint or seeking venture capital directly.

Evidence

Open Questions

  • Which SUU Startup cohorts or accelerators are currently enrolling?
  • Is the Innovation Center address the same as the mapped 510 W 800 S Cedar City site?