The Mill

1 Million Cups
2025-12-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-24 09:00 - 10:30, 2025-12-31 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-14 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Denver) and 11 more dates
For more information: https://www.1millioncups.com/s/account/0014W00002AsUBRQA3/salt-lake-city-ut

The Guide to Innovation, Disruption, and Leadership with Lynette Williams and Jay Elliot
2025-12-03 09:00 - 12:30 | SLCC Miller Campus, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT, United States
The Guide to Innovation, Disruption, and Leadership with Lynette Williams and Jay Elliot – In person
Bonus: Jay Elliot, The Mentor Behind Steve Jobs’ Magic.
Join us for an exclusive, three-hour experience exploring the art of innovation and the power of disruptive thinking — guided by two exceptional leaders.
9:05 am – 10:05 amMindset for Disruption with Lynette Williams:Learn how to shift your thinking, challenge the status quo, and position yourself to transform your business and/or your industry.Lynette will share practical frameworks and inspiring stories to help you develop the mental agility to identify — and seize — disruptive opportunities.
10:05 am – 11:05 amInnovation & Leadership with Jay Elliot:Jay Elliot, former Sr. Vice President at Apple and close mentor to Steve Jobs, offers a rare inside look at the principles and leadership practices that helped shape one of the most innovative companies in history.Gain actionable insights into creating products, teams, and cultures that thrive on change.
11:15 am – 12:15 pmAudience Q&A: Behind the Scenes with Steve Jobs:Ask Jay your burning questions about his time working alongside Steve Jobs. Hear personal stories, leadership lessons, and behind-the-scenes moments that reveal the genius and challenges of Apple’s early years.
“Bring your business cards for a prize draw to win a signed book by Jay Elliot”
Reserve Your Spot Today!INVESTMENT: Regular: $49.00 WHEN: Wednesday, December 3, 2025TIME: 9:00 am – 12:30 pmWHERE: In PersonSalt Lake Small Business Development CenterSalt Lake Community CollegeLarry H. Miller Campus9750 South 300 WestMiller Free Enterprise Center (MFEC)Building #3, Room 203Sandy, UT 84070
**Light breakfast provided**
8:00 am: Check-in/registration, breakfast9:00 am: Start of Event12:15 pm: Closing remarks & Raffle12:30 pm: End of Event
Questions: 801-957-5441
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Starting Your Business 101 - Online
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Online – Zoom
If you’re entertaining the idea of starting your own business, your FIRST STEP is to attend the free Salt Lake SBDC Starting Your Business 101 workshop.
In this 1.5 hour workshop, you will learn, not only the basics from a business expert that has years of experience, but you’ll also learn about…
– Steps for registering your business with the State of Utah and with a city/county.
– Overview of the different legal entity types for your business.
– The types of available funding for your business.
– The smart method to validate your idea.
– How to create a business plan.
– Tips and ideas on how to approach your marketing.
*** After registering, we will send you information for accessing the online webinar***
Questions: 801-957-5441
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Lunch and Learn (Clients Only)
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00

Starting Your Business 101 - Online
2026-01-27 13:00 - 14:30 | Online-Zoom
If you’re entertaining the idea of starting your own business, your FIRST STEP is to attend the free Salt Lake SBDC Starting Your Business 101 workshop.
In this 1 1/2 hour workshop you will learn, not only the basics from a business expert that has years of experience, but you’ll also learn about……

Steps for registering your business with the State of Utah and with a city/county.
The different legal entity types for your business.
The types of available funding for your business.
A simple cash flow management tool.
The smart method to validate your idea.
How to create a business plan.
Tips and ideas on how to approach your marketing.

*** After registering, we will send you information for accessing the online webinar***
Questions: 801-957-5441Register here:

Blue Collar Connect
2026-01-29 09:00 - 12:00
Learn more: https://www.bluecollarconnect.com/

Pay The IRS Less Without Going to Jail - Online
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Online-Zoom
Have you wondered whether you are paying too much to the IRS? More than your fair share? Do you know which deductions you can take, and which ones will get you in trouble?
Well, if so, then this workshop is for you.
Join Merrill Taylor, an expert in the tax code, who saved his business clients hundreds of thousands of dollars each year!
WHEN: Tuesday, February 10, 2026TIME: 9:00 am – 11:00 amWHERE: OnlineINVESTMENT: Early Bird: $24.00 Regular: $29.00
***After registering, we will send you info for accessing the online webinar.
Questions: 801-957-5441Register here:

Utah SBDC's Employer Tax Workshop
2026-02-12 08:30 - 17:00 | Salt Lake Community College Miller Campus, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT, United States
Join us to learn the ins and outs of paying and complying with employee tax requirements.
In this power-packed workshop, you will get to hear from a tax CPA expert, as well as relevant federal and state agencies, all in one place, all on ONE DAY!
Who will be presenting:Proactive Accounting & Advisory Services (Covering: independent contractors versus employees)Utah State Tax CommissionUtah Labor CommissionUtah Department of Workforce ServicesU.S. Department of Labor (Wage & Hour Division)
WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2026 TIME: 8:30 am – 5:00 pmINVESTMENT: Early bird: $34.00 Regular: $39.00WHERE: In PersonSalt Lake Small Business Development CenterSalt Lake Community CollegeLarry H. Miller Campus9750 South 300 WestMiller Corporate Partnership CenterBuilding #5, First Floor, Room 110Sandy, UT 84070
After this workshop, you will come away with knowledge and confidence of how to navigate this complex area.
**Light breakfast provided****Lunch on your own**
8:00 am: Check-in, registration, light breakfast8:30 am: Start of Workshop5:00 pm: End of Workshop
Questions: 801-957-5441Register here:

Franchising Unfiltered: Myths & Realities for Entrepreneurs - In person
2026-03-04 09:00 - 11:00 | 9750 S 300 W, 501 Compass Cir, North Salt Lake, UT, United States
Your path to business ownership, and financial independence starts here!
Are you ready to take the next step in your career, financial future, and independence?Whether you’re exploring entrepreneurship, looking to invest in a franchise, or simply curious about business ownership, this powerful two-hour training—offered in partnership with the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in Salt Lake City—will equip you with the knowledge, tools, and connections to make informed business decisions.
What You’ll Learn:The pros and cons of starting a business from scratch, buying an existing business, or investing in a franchise. How franchising reduces risk.The step-by-step process of evaluating a franchise opportunity, from initial research to legal agreements.The real costs of business ownership—franchise fees, royalties, marketing expenses, and what to expect. How to leverage your skills and experience to find the right business fit—whether you’re a corporate professional, a veteran, a retiree, or a first-time entrepreneur.What franchisors provide—training, marketing, ongoing support—and how this impacts your success.
Investment: $20.00 Early Bird: $15.00
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Starting Your Business 101 - Online-Zoom
2026-03-10 14:00 - 15:30 | Online-Zoom
If you’re entertaining the idea of starting your own business, your FIRST STEP is to attend the free Salt Lake SBDC Starting Your Business 101 workshop.
In this 1 1/2 hour workshop you will learn, not only the basics from a business expert that has years of experience, but you’ll also learn about……

Steps for registering your business with the State of Utah and with a city/county.
The different legal entity types for your business.
The types of available funding for your business.
A simple cash flow management tool.
The smart method to validate your idea.
How to create a business plan.
Tips and ideas on how to approach your marketing.

*** After registering, we will send you information for accessing the online webinar***
Questions: 801-957-5441
Register here:

Build Your Custom A.I. Business Assistant with Doug Brockbank
2026-03-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Salt Lake Community College, 9750 S 300 W, Sandy, UT, United States
Build Your Custom A.I. Business Assistant. And turbocharge your business!
This full-day, hands-on workshop shows small business owners how to turn AI into a practical, powerful business assistant. Participants will learn how to use AI tools—specifically ChatGPT—to save time, improve decisions, and streamline daily operations. By the end of the day, attendees will have built a Custom AI Business Assistant tailored to their business, and will know exactly how to use it to work smarter, faster, and more competitively.
What You’ll Learn:
AI Basics for Small BusinessUnderstand what AI really is, how small businesses are using it today, and where it delivers the biggest return.
AI Tools That Actually MatterExplore leading AI platforms and learn which tools make sense for different business needs and budgets.
How Custom AI Assistants WorkLearn how tools like ChatGPT can be customized into role-based business assistants that think and respond like your team.
Build Your Own AI Business AssistantFollow a guided, step-by-step process to create a custom AI assistant designed specifically for your business.
Put AI to Work Across Your BusinessApply your assistant to marketing, finance, operations, sales, or strategy to improve efficiency and decision-making.
Investment: $59.
PARTICIPATION will require that you subscribe to ChatGPT Plus. Please create or upgrade your account to “Plus” before attending on March 25th. (This level is the $20 per month plan).
**Breakfast provided*****Lunch is on your own; many restaurants are nearby***
Questions: 801-957-5441
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SBDC's Cash Flow is King Workshop Series (THREE SESSIONS)
2026-04-14 09:00 - 12:00 | The Mill at Salt Lake Community College, 9690 S 300 W, Sandy, UT, United States
9 hours of critical content and tantalizing training for your brilliant business! With some help from AI!
April 14th: Understanding your Financial Statements
April 21st: Managing your Cash Flow
April 28th: Projecting your Cash Flow and Growing your business.
In understanding your Financial Statements, you gain a knowledge of how to read your financial statements. What are they actually telling you? …Much more than you know!
In Managing your Cash Flow, you learn short-term cash management tips and techniques. Tricks of the trade to increase cash and decrease stress!
In Projecting your Cash Flow and Growing your business, you will receive cash projection tools and learn how to build and manage your short and long-term cash projections.Where are you going and how will you get there? (Bring your laptop to all 3 sessions)
Did you know that the Number One reason businesses fail is that they run out of money (even when profitable)?
Come learn what most small business owners do not know about CASH.By attending and participating, you will get the tools and knowledge to help you avoid the ruin of your company:• Learn to understand your numbers simply• Prevent problems before they are problems• Understand how and when to grow• Increase potential for more cash, play, sleep, and less stress.
Investment: $99.00 for all 3 sessions.
Schedule on Each Day’s Session:8:30 am: Check-in, Registration (light refreshments will be provided)9:00 am: Cash Flow is King Workshop12:00 pm: End of Workshop for that day
In Person:Salt Lake Small Business Development CenterSalt Lake Community CollegeLarry H. Miller Campus9690 S 300 WMiller Corporate Partnership CenterBuilding #5, First Floor, Room 101Sandy, UT 84070
Questions: 801-957-5441
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