SBDC says it brought ~$3.7M to Tooele County, cites 165 clients and 45 jobs for FY24–25
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Jess Clifford of the Small Business Development Center briefed the council on FY24–25 results: the center reported approximately $3.7 million in economic impact, 165 clients served, 361 counseling hours and 45 new local jobs. He credited custom fit state grants and local partnerships.
The Tooele County Small Business Development Center (SBDC) reported a record fiscal year to the county on Nov. 18, telling the council the program brought roughly $3.7 million in economic impact to local businesses and helped create 45 new jobs.
Jess Clifford, the SBDC presenter, said the center served 165 clients and provided 361 counseling hours during fiscal year 2024–25. He noted the total economic impact figure was elevated in part by one client whose large construction project drove the financial metric higher but said the five‑year trend was upward across key performance indicators.
"We were able to impact the county by bringing in, a little over $3,700,000 into the county this year," Clifford said, later explaining that part of the high figure reflected a single large construction project. He also thanked Bridal Lopez for assistance preparing the presentation and the IT staff who helped with the slide materials.
Clifford highlighted the Custom Fit workforce training grant administered through Tooele Technical College, noting the program paid up to half of training costs for employers and helped 60 local employers and more than 600 employees with over 13,000 training hours last year. He told council the grant spent a little under $320,000 in the county this year and that Tooele Tech ranked among the top technical colleges in the state for Custom Fit activity.
The presentation included a short video featuring Christian Veil, a local small‑business owner who described how SBDC assistance helped him obtain a business license, secure a loan and start a draft‑line cleaning business. Councilmembers thanked Clifford for the report and had no immediate questions.
What happens next: SBDC staff will continue outreach to local businesses and coordinate with Tooele Technical College on Custom Fit grant activity. Council members encouraged continued reporting on program outcomes as part of county economic and workforce development efforts.