Coffee Built by Community

Coffee Built by Community West Village Neighborhood Cafe in St. George, Utah, recently had their grand opening on May 2nd. But for owner Elise West, the grand opening marks a significant return to the coffee business.  Elise’s coffee venture originally...

Behind the Door of Beacon Metals

Beyond the Door of Beacon Metals Published on: December 2, 2025 You will never meet someone as passionate about doorknobs as Chad Riches, the President and third-generation owner of Beacon Metals. It’s actually the whole door he’s passionate about....

CHOICE Education: Where Heroes Journey

CHOICE Education: Where Heroes Journey Published on: November 14, 2025 “CHOICE believes that every child is on a Hero’s Journey; a journey to find and develop their special callings and unique gifts. CHOICE provides structure while honoring freedom which...

Small Business Feature: Midway Bakery

Midway Bakery: Honoring Debbie Small’s Legacy Through Family, Community & Cinnamon Rolls   Published on: May 30, 2025 If you find yourself traveling along Main Street in Midway, Utah—an idyllic mountain town known for its Swiss heritage and...

Small Business Feature: Aztec Empire Barbershop

Building an Empire: How Aztec Empire Barbershop is using its growth to inspire positive change within the community   It’s a special Sunday at Aztec Empire Barbershop. Angel Arriola, the owner and founder, has opened his doors for a unique client day. This...

Princess Bombyck: A HERstorical Revolution in the Making

Princess Bombyck’s story embodies the essence of the American Dream. A migrant from war-torn Liberia, she has dedicated years to the public health sector and recently won a $15,000 grant at the Mountain West Foundation’s pitch competition for her...

Small Business Feature: Scrambled! Breakfast + Lunch

Scones, Skillets, and Success: The Scrambled Story   Located on Washington Boulevard in Ogden, Utah, Scrambled’s new location is clean, fresh, bathed in light, and orderly. The food, much like the overall vibe, shares many similarities. The red brick...

Saffron Valley: Small Business Spotlight

Saffron Valley Special The newest addition in the Saffron Valley family is part restaurant, part market and part chai house. With small business financing from Mountain West, Saffron Valley was able to hire 12 more employees at their new Sugarhouse/Liberty Wells...

Western Nut Company: MWSBF Borrower Spotlight

April 1966, Wellington McDonald and Helen Bean founded the Western Nut Company with a business model that called for acquiring the highest quality of raw nuts in the industry, and then roasting them to perfection. Ownership changed hands in 1983, and the company has...