Middle Market Deals and how to buy, sell and raise capital from $5 to $500 million

I received a note today from Jeremy Nielson of the Utah Fund of Funds pointing out that in prior years, Utah ranked number one among U.S. states for the number of Inc. 500 companies on a per capita basis.  Utahns have a long history and deeply ingrained sense of self reliance and entrepreneurship.  It is part of our pioneer heritage.

That said, in recent years, Utah has dropped from the number one per capita spot.  Jeremy argues that this is not because Utah now has fewer entrepreneurs or successful companies than in the past, but believes that it is because fewer have been applying.

The MountainWest Capital Network each year recognizes the 100 fastest growing companies in Utah.  Many of these companies are eligible for the Inc. 500, but we don't see them on the Inc. 500 list.

This is the beginning of my effort, at Jeremy's behest, to encourage fast-growing Utah companies to apply for recognition in Inc. magazine.  To apply, click here.