Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce
resource active confidence: Medium status: Draft updated 2026-08-11
Summary
The Utah Pacific Islander Chamber of Commerce provides culturally relevant mentorship, training, civic engagement, and business connections. That trusted network can close information and relationship gaps for Pacific Islander entrepreneurs, but its demonstrated impact remains bounded to members and events.
Who It's For
Pacific Islander-owned and -serving businesses in Utah; entrepreneurs seeking culturally relevant business education, mentorship, and community networks; vendors and sponsors aligned with PI economic growth.
What It Provides
UPIC mentorship and ambassador programs, grant information pages, Pacific Islander Business Summit events, Women's Executive Alliance linkage, preferred vendor coalition, scholarships, civic engagement initiatives, and recognition programs (e.g., Comcast RISE partnerships featured on site).
How To Use It
Start with the official website, then confirm current programs before recommending.
- Official website · https://www.upichamber.org/
- Email: admin@upichamber.org
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/utah-pacific-islander-chamber-of-commerce/
Cost / Eligibility
Membership and program costs are on UPIC join/program pages — verify before recommending. Grant programs (e.g., featured Comcast RISE) have sponsor-defined eligibility.
Best Fits
A Pacific Islander founder or operator in Utah who wants community-specific networking, mentorship, and summit programming — especially food, retail, services, and creative businesses. Also relevant for allies sponsoring PI business events.
Evidence
- Official website · https://www.upichamber.org/
- Startup State listing: https://startup.utah.gov/business-resource/utah-pacific-islander-chamber-of-commerce/
Open Questions
- Current membership dues and join workflow?
- Next Pacific Islander Business Summit date and vendor slots?