Suazo Business Center
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
Suazo Business Center is a culturally responsive business development center and CDFI serving Utah's economically disadvantaged communities. Bilingual advising, English- and Spanish-language education, workshops, and loan support across Salt Lake City, Ogden, and Saint George make it unusually equipped to close both language and capital gaps.
Who It's For
Existing and aspiring entrepreneurs — especially Latino and underserved founders — who need bilingual business advising, training, workshops, or loan assistance to start or grow a business in Utah.
What It Provides
Services include one-on-one bilingual business advising (registration, marketing, planning, financial health), basic through advanced courses, expert-led workshops, and loan exploration for new and existing businesses. Suazo also publishes class schedules, orientations, and a business podcast.
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://suazocenter.org/
- Email: getintouch@suazocenter.org
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/suazo-business-center/
Cost / Eligibility
Advising and many orientations are low-cost or free; specific courses and workshops list tuition on the class pages (for example, some workshops show $100 tuition). Verify current pricing before recommending a class.
Best Fits
Spanish- or English-preferring founders who need hands-on business planning, QuickBooks training, financing education, or CDFI-linked capital support — especially strong for underserved and Latino entrepreneurs statewide.
Open Questions
- Which current services are free, and what are the fees for each scheduled course or workshop?
- What lending products and borrower eligibility requirements are currently available?