MountainWest Capital Network

MountainWest Capital Network The MountainWest Capital Network (formerly the MountainWest Venture Group) is Utah's first and largest business networking organization.

Who We Are

A Utah Business Network Pioneer
The MountainWest Capital Network enjoys a unique position as the original, independent business networking group in Utah. For more than two-and-a-half decades, we have supported entrepreneurs, investors and allied professional services firms with real-time information about capital creation and distribution through sponsored events that inspire, stimulat

e and reward successful business performance as they build relationships. The Deal
Capital flow is our mission; rewarding business performance is our passion. Through our core events, MWCN members share their knowledge and donate their talents to serve the economic self-interests of themselves and fellow members. These events require an enormous amount of energy, time, skill and teamwork to organize and implement, and are performed by our members without compensation. Our Focus for the Future
Today's environment for business growth has changed radically since the MountainWest Capital Network (originally the MountainWest Venture Group) was founded in 1983, and still offers unprecedented opportunity. Our focus is to offer a unique synergy of intellectual, financial and entrepreneurial capital. We help our members meet and master business challenges through relevant events, education and networking.

The awards. The energy. The people who built something worth celebrating.This is what Utah 100 looks like and your compa...
06/24/2026

The awards. The energy. The people who built something worth celebrating.

This is what Utah 100 looks like and your company could be part of it this November.

Applications close in 6 days. It's free, and the only thing standing between you and a room full of Utah's fastest-growing companies is the form.

Don't miss it this year.

πŸ”— Apply today! https://sbee.link/cvhd7nt8ew

One week!!That's all that stands between your company and 32 years of Utah's most celebrated business community.The Utah...
06/23/2026

One week!!

That's all that stands between your company and 32 years of Utah's most celebrated business community.

The Utah 100 application is free, and it could put your team on that stage in November so they can be recognized alongside the fastest-growing companies in the state.

June 30 is the deadline. Don't let it pass.

Apply now!

https://www.mwcn.org/mwcn-100-awards/

Link in comments.

The strongest exits aren't built in the year of sale. They are built years earlier, through disciplined financial infras...
06/23/2026

The strongest exits aren't built in the year of sale. They are built years earlier, through disciplined financial infrastructure, leadership depth, and scalable growth systems.

In his 2025 Deal Flow article, Patrick McMillan of Ampleo breaks down what deal professionals should be guiding clients toward long before a transaction begins. With experience across more than 150 M&A transactions totaling over $2.5 billion, his perspective on what separates a smooth exit from a costly renegotiation is one worth reading.

Patrick McMillan is a Fractional CFO and transaction advisor at Ampleo, known as "The QofE Guy."

Read the full article on the MWCN website.

https://bit.ly/4g1UQkW

πŸŽ™ New episode is live!Paul Walker, CEO of FranklinCovey, joins Cheri M. Waldron and Jason Roberts on Welcome to the Winn...
06/19/2026

πŸŽ™ New episode is live!

Paul Walker, CEO of FranklinCovey, joins Cheri M. Waldron and Jason Roberts on Welcome to the Winners' Circle.

Paul joined FranklinCovey straight out of college as an inside sales rep in 2000 and spent the next 25 years building his reputation one role at a time. Today he leads a publicly traded global company with operations in more than 100 countries and more than 30 million managers trained worldwide.

In this episode, Paul makes a bold case: in a world where AI equalizes access to technology and knowledge, the true differentiator will come back to culture. He walks through how the best leaders create conditions where people volunteer their best efforts, not just show up, and shares the research-backed stat that only 7% of leaders successfully balance high expectations with genuine care.

He also opens up about what it looks like to lead through transformation, what he tells new graduates entering the workforce, and why the companies that figure out the human side of leadership will win.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now on the MountainWest Capital Network Podcast.

Listen on Apple > https://sbee.link/pmte7hf38a

Listen on Spotify > https://sbee.link/e4qx9nukh6

06/17/2026

πŸŽ™This week on Welcome to the Winners' Circle, Jason Roberts and Cheri M. Waldron sit down with Paul Walker, CEO of FranklinCovey.

Paul started with the company in 2000 as an inside sales rep, setting appointments for salespeople. Twenty-five years later, he's running one of the world's most recognized leadership development companies. The path wasn't linear, but he absolutely killed every role along the way.

In this episode, Paul unpacks what it actually takes to build a high-performing culture in an AI-driven world, why principles matter more than skills right now, and what separates the 7% of leaders who get it right from everyone else.

Full episode drops tomorrow!

First the stage. Then the celebration.Both happen when your company makes the Utah 100.Applications close June 30. Free ...
06/16/2026

First the stage. Then the celebration.

Both happen when your company makes the Utah 100.

Applications close June 30. Free to apply, about 20 minutes.

Is your company next?

Apply Today: https://sbee.link/etfbhdwkvu

One of the most valuable things the Deal Flow Report does is give Utah's top practitioners a platform to share what they...
06/16/2026

One of the most valuable things the Deal Flow Report does is give Utah's top practitioners a platform to share what they're actually seeing in the market.

This year, John Shane, Region Manager at , contributed a piece on how growth companies can approach bank capital as a strategic tool, not just a line of credit.

The takeaway: companies that arrive prepared, tell a durable story, and clearly connect capital to business outcomes don't just get funded. They get better terms, faster timelines, and stronger partnerships.
31 years in, and the caliber of insight in this report just keeps getting better.

Thank you to John and the JPMorgan Chase team for being part of the 2025 Deal Flow Report!

Read full story: https://sbee.link/jfwx9dcvk4

Did you know you can be recognized by the Utah 100 multiple years in a row? Already made the list before? That doesn't m...
06/12/2026

Did you know you can be recognized by the Utah 100 multiple years in a row? Already made the list before? That doesn't mean you're done. Growth doesn't stop after one good year, and neither should the recognition. Apply again this year.

Less than 3 weeks left to do it. Utah 100 applications close June 30, and we want to make sure the right companies make this list.

And if your company is newer or smaller but growing fast, don't sleep on the Emerging Elite category. It's built for companies on the rise, the ones writing their growth story right now.

Every year, companies that qualify just never get around to applying. Then the list comes out in the fall, they see names they recognize, and think "we should have done that." Don't be that company this year.

It's free, takes about 20 minutes, and the recognition carries real weight in this market. If your company has been growing, this is your sign.

Apply Today! https://www.mwcn.org/mwcn-100-awards/

The Deal Flow Report doesn't happen without the people who show up for it year after year.A huge thank you to our sponso...
06/11/2026

The Deal Flow Report doesn't happen without the people who show up for it year after year.

A huge thank you to our sponsors for making the 2025 Deal Flow Report possible. Your support is what keeps this resource free and accessible to Utah's deal-making community.

We're grateful for every one of you.

There's a reason companies come back to the Utah 100 year after year.Being on this list means your growth gets celebrate...
06/10/2026

There's a reason companies come back to the Utah 100 year after year.

Being on this list means your growth gets celebrated alongside Utah's top business leaders. It validates what your team has been building and opens doors you didn't even know were there.

The application is free and the deadline is June 30. If you've been on the fence, this is your sign to just go do it.

Five minutes now, recognition that lasts all year.

Apply today > https://sbee.link/d7afv9yrq8

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