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Meet the Graduates of Banking on Women Spring 2024!

6/13/2024

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An Entrepreneurship Program Just For Women

We're here to say a big congratulations to our Spring 2024 cohorts of Banking on Women!

​Sponsored by Synchrony Bank, Banking on Women is an entrepreneurship program designed for women in Utah who are looking to start or grow their own business. ​The curriculum covers all aspects of running a small business including business planning, market research, marketing, financial management, growth, and leadership. Our favorite part? While going through this program our participants often find that they make lifelong connections and friendships with the other ladies in the class. Win win right?


The program is hosted and taught by the amazing staff at Westminster College including Program Lead Deborah Marzano. Without the team at Westminster and their ongoing expertise, this program could not thrive. 

A Triumphant Achievement

So what does the program involve? Each class is packed full of learning, discussion, and working ON their business rather than in it. These ladies committed 15 weeks of their lives to this program which entailed weekly three-hour night classes + homework all while juggling running their businesses, families, and beyond. Banking on Women wraps up with pitch night where each business owner presents their business to a panel of Westminster, Utah Microloan Fund and Synchrony staff and to each other. They made us proud!
In-Person Cohort Pitch Night
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Rural Virtual Cohort Pitch Night & Graduation

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Kafoatu Tonga, Self Maid Cleaning Services
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Angie Bizon, Space Creations
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Shawna Weaver, Weaver & Co
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Danielle Bradford, Yovimpah Spa and Salon

It takes a lot of chutzpah to commit to working on your business and taking it to the next level so these ladies deserve a huge round of applause! ​

Spring 24' In-Person Cohort Graduates

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Dawn Bullock, Utah Braid Shop
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Anya Hart, Hart Lash
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Ahimara Suarez, Delicius
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Jodi Thacker, Riverbend Financial Wellness
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Melanie Call, Bonita Paper Co
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Olivia Sessi, Kenté Cafe
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Falynn Parkin, Sensory Waves
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Bonnie Abele, Red Tent Collective
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Miriam Solen, Weaving Wellness
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Heather Small, Smart Steps Reading

Banking on Women is held twice a year in the Spring and Fall both virtually and in-person. To learn more about the program and to apply: 
www.utahmicroloanfund.org/bankingonwomen

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