Event Calendar
Small business is the backbone of Utah’s economy.
Our events span educational workshops, panel discussions, invite-only dinners, to casual socials and excursions.
We hope to see you at an upcoming event.
Upcoming Events
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The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Grandeur Peak Trailhead
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
Durable ETA Chapter Session: Lunch with Patrick McMillan
Join us for a midday gathering at Fiddler's to connect with fellow business owners over good food, initiate thoughtful conversations, and take a practical look at financial due diligence.
Durable AI Workshop Webinar Series
This is the Durable AI Workshop Series — a monthly webinar for operators who want practical applications of AI inside their business.
ETA Utah Chapter Panel: When the Deal Gets Real
This panel is about the other side of ETA — the part that starts after the wire hits and the pressure turns on. Missed projections. Tight cash. Lender conversations you hoped you’d never have. Moments where bankruptcy, lender workouts, or walking away feel uncomfortably close.
Durable ETA Chapter Session: Webinar with Patrick McMillan
Join us for a webinar to discuss the importance of financial due diligence with Ampleo’s Patrick McMillan.
Private Dinner
Durable’s Private Dinners are curated, invite-only gatherings for business owners and operators.
Each dinner brings together a small group around the table. No more than a dozen. Every seat is intentional.
The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Avenues Twin Peaks Trail
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
The Durable Business Owner Social
Utah’s business community meets here.
Grab a drink and join fellow business owners and operators for an easy evening of conversation and connection.
The Durable SMB Coffee Social
Start your morning with good coffee and even better conversations.
No agenda. No pitches. Just a casual hangout for business owners.
ETA Utah Chapter Meet-Up
Grab a drink and join an easy evening of conversation with people interested in acquiring, investing in, and building small businesses in Utah.
The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Donut Falls Trail
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Cecret Lake Trail
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Lake Blanche Trail
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
The Durable Business Owner Hiking Series: Bell Canyon Lower Reservoir
Running a business can be all-consuming. Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is step away.
Durable is hosting monthly hikes for founders and operators to get outside, breathe some fresh air, and reset.
ETA Utah Chapter Webinar: Scaling Through Acquisition
Organic growth is slow. If you want to scale exponentially, you need a different strategy.
The Durable Business Owner Social
Utah’s business community meets here.
Grab a drink and join fellow business owners and operators for an easy evening of conversation and connection.
Ski & Après: Business Owner Ski Day
Durable’s “Ski & Après” Business Owner Ski Day is back. Join a curated group of business owners, founders, and operators for skiing, good conversation, and fireside après at Brighton.
ETA Utah Chapter Panel: Understanding the Broker Ecosystem
Finding a good business to buy is rarely about a single listing or a single platform. It’s about understanding how deal flow actually moves, how brokers think about buyers and sellers, and how to position yourself as a credible acquirer long before a deal is under LOI.
The Durable SMB Coffee Social
Start your morning with good coffee and even better conversations.
No agenda. No pitches. Just a casual hangout for business owners.
Durable Drop In at Plunj Salt Lake
A few times a year, the Durable community “drops in” on a local business that deserves a boost — a restaurant, shop, or venue that’s doing it right and could use the support.
Ski & Après: Business Owner Ski Day
Durable’s “Ski & Après” Business Owner Ski Day is back. Join a curated group of business owners, founders, and operators for skiing, good conversation, and fireside après at Brighton.
Official ETA Utah Chapter Kickoff Event
Durable is excited to launch Utah’s Official ETA Utah Chapter.
This chapter is designed to be Utah’s central hub for all things Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) and bring the entire ETA ecosystem into one room. Universities. Institutions. Searchers. Operators. Investors. Advisors. People actively doing the work.
The Durable Business Owner Social
Utah’s business community meets here.
Grab a drink and join fellow business owners and operators for an easy evening of conversation and connection.
Ski & Après: Business Owner Ski Day
Durable’s “Ski & Après” Business Owner Ski Day is back. Join a curated group of business owners, founders, and operators for skiing, good conversation, and fireside après at Brighton.
The Durable SMB Coffee Social
Start your morning with good coffee and even better conversations.
No agenda. No pitches. Just a casual hangout for business owners.
The Durable Business Owner Social
Utah’s business community meets here.
Grab a drink and join fellow business owners and operators for an easy evening of conversation and connection.
Business Workshop: Drive Double-Digit Growth in 2026
A workshop to help business owners build a simple, repeatable marketing and sales system that actually works.
The Durable Work Sprint
A half day of focused work time — built for business owners, operators, and company builders.
We all know we should spend more time working on the business, not just in it. But that’s easier said than done.
Exit-Ready Workshop: Build a Business Someone Would Actually Buy
A hands-on workshop to learn what drives value, how buyers think, and how to double your business worth — even if you never plan to sell.
AI in Action: 5 Real Use Cases in 90 Minutes
A closed-door session on what’s actually working — shared by business owners, for business owners.
Workshop: Finance Foundations — Build a Smarter Business in 2026
A hands-on business owner crash course on leveling up your finances.
SBA Financing, Demystified: A Fireside Chat with Experts
Straight talk on the most powerful — and misunderstood — tool in small business funding.
The Durable SMB Coffee Social
Start your morning with good coffee and even better conversations.
No agenda. No pitches. Just a casual hangout for business owners.
Know Your Numbers - Mastering Cash Flow & Profitability
A hands-on finance workshop to help you take control of cash flow, understand profitability, and make smarter decisions with confidence.
Fireside Chat: Failure & Bankruptcy Unfiltered
Behind every polished success story are chapters nobody talks about — the near-misses, the crushing blows, and the moments when it all seemed over.
Closed Door Series: Marketing That Actually Moves The Needle
Join us for an intimate session of our Durable Closed-Door Series — three perspectives, one goal: marketing that actually works.
A Durable Community Utah vs. UCLA Home Opener Pre-Game & Watch Party
We’re teaming up with the University of Utah to kick off football season — and Durable is hosting a dedicated meet-up at the Ken Garff University Club for business owners.
The Durable Drop In at Plunj Salt Lake
A few times a year, the Durable community “drops in” on a local business that deserves a boost — a restaurant, shop, or venue that’s doing it right and could use the support.
Inside Edison House: A Fireside Chat with the Founders
Join us for an intimate conversation with Charlie Cardon and George Cardon-Bystry — brothers and founders of Edison House.
Burnout & Leadership With Cindy Chia, Founder of Aspire Psychological
Join us for an intimate session of our Durable Closed-Door Series — a fireside chat with Cindy Chia, founder of Aspire Psychological and a Forbes-recognized thought leader on mental health, entrepreneurship, and burnout.
The Durable Work Sprint
A half day of focused work time — built for business owners, operators, and company builders.
We all know we should spend more time working on the business, not just in it. But that’s easier said than done.
The Warrior's Path: Business & Special Forces Leadership
Join us for an exclusive Fireside Chat with Jason Van Camp—decorated Green Beret, best-selling author, and founder of Warrior Rising.
The Durable SMB Coffee Social
Start your morning with good coffee and even better conversations.
No agenda. No pitches. Just a casual hangout for business owners.
Fireside Chat: The GetOutPass Story — Acquisition, Merger, and the Power of Fun
The Durable Small Business Series brings together a curated community of small business owners, investors, and operators from across Utah.