May 8th, 2025
MWCN Deal Flow Event
The MountainWest Capital Network 30th Annual Deal Flow Event and Report Presentation make an invaluable contribution to the community by reporting transactions and recognizing Utah Deal Makers.
Transactions included in the report are:
- Private Offerings, including SPAC’s;
- Private Placements, including Venture Capital, Private Equity and Angel Investments
- Mergers and Acquisitions; and
- A highlight of Capital Providers in Utah
Location:
Zions Bank Founders Room
Main Street, 18th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Date & Time:
Thursday, May 8, 2025
3:00 PM MDT – Registration
3:00 PM MDT – 5:00 PM MDT – Networking Open House
3:45 PM MDT – 4:15 PM MDT – Deal Flow Presentation
4:15 PM MDT – 5:00 PM MDT – Book Distribution
Price:
MWCN Members: $75.00
Non-MWCN Members: $95.00
July 10th, 2025
MWCN Golf Tournament
The tournament provides participants with an opportunity to join more than 170 key business decision makers for a day of golf and networking!
October 17th, 2025
MWCN Utah 100 Award Event
MountainWest Capital Network Utah 100 Awards
Friday, October 17, 2025
Grand America Hotel – Grand Ballroom
555 South Main, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Registration and Networking 11:00 am
Award Event 12:00 pm – 1:40 pm
November 20, 2025
MWCN Business Forum
From IPO to AI: How Pattern Is Powering the Future of Ecommerce — A conversation with Pattern CEO & Co-Founder Dave Wright
David Wright is a co-founder of Pattern and has served as the Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the board of directors since inception. From 2004 to 2015, Mr. Wright held various roles within a large non-profit organization, including director of enterprise information management and database team manager. Mr. Wright holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and an equivalency certificate for a Bachelor of Science in Information Systems Management from Brigham Young University.
Pattern accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces, leveraging proprietary technology and AI. They have been recognized on the MWCN Utah 100 list 7 times and most recently were ranked #5 on the Utah Top Annual Revenue Companies list.
The MWCN Business Forum is kept small and intimate to give attendees an opportunity to truly connect with the speaker and other guests in the room. We invite you to join us at this limited seating event that will surely sell out.
Hosted by MWCN Strategic Sponsor MWCN Strategic Sponsor CLA LLP.
Location:
95 S. State Street, Ste. 1150
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Date & Time:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
11:30am MST – Registration & Networking
12:00pm MST – 1:00pm MST – Lunch & Program
Price:
MWCN Members: $20.00
MWCN Guests: $40.00
December 4th, 2025
MWCN Business Forum
The Road to #1: A Conversation with Brett Hopkins, CEO of Ken Garff Automotive — MWCN’s Top Revenue Winner
After being rejected from medical school, Brett went to graduate school and received his MBA from Arizona State University and Thunderbird. It became quickly apparent to him that he is better at managing spreadsheets than a scalpel.
Early in his career, Brett worked for Convergys in Paris, France as Director of Finance Europe. Brett oversaw all of Finance and Accounting for Convergys in France, Sweden, and the UK and was instrumental in leading the business to a profit for the first time in ten consecutive years.
Brett eventually left Convergys to work for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Organizing Committee, where he served as CFO. Brett was instrumental in the financial turnaround and success of the 2002 Olympic Games that ultimately generated a $100 M+ profit. After the Olympics, Brett was named a Finance Expert by the IOC and given assignments for 10 years to help current and future Organizing Committee plan and host Olympic Games. Brett currently sits on the Utah Athletic Foundation Board.
After the 2002 Olympics, Brett joined Ken Garff Automotive where he is currently the CEO and oversees all automotive operations and acquisitions. Brett loves and thrives in the auto industry because he feels (and is known to say), “there’s always need for another good spreadsheet.”
Brett is married and has 4 children. His hobbies include working, golfing, boating, skiing, and trying to crack funny jokes. Ultimately, his favorite thing to do is spend quality time with his wife of 25 years, Traci.
Ken Garff Automotive is an operator of 70 automotive dealerships across 9 states with 25+ brands and was recently ranked #1 in the Top Revenue category at the MWCN Utah 100 Awards.
The MWCN Business Forum is kept small and intimate to give attendees an opportunity to truly connect with the speaker and other guests in the room. We invite you to join us at this limited seating event that will surely sell out.
Hosted by MWCN Strategic Sponsor Holland & Hart LLP.
Location:
222 South Main Street, Ste. 2200
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Date & Time:
Thursday, December 4, 2025
11:30am MST – Registration & Networking
12:00pm MST – 1:00pm MST – Lunch & Program
Price:
MWCN Members: $20.00
MWCN Guests: $40.00
February 12th, 2026
MWCN Entrepreneur of the Year Event
Each year, MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) recognizes a Utah business executive who has built a successful Utah-based company, inspiring others to participate in the risks and rewards of entrepreneurship. The MWCN Entrepreneur of the Year Award is unique because it celebrates those that give back to the state.
This year, MWCN is excited to announce Entrepreneur, Author, Podcaster & Speaker, Mary Crafts as the recipient of the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Location:
Little America – Grand Ballroom
500 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 12, 2026
11:00 am MST – 12 pm MST – Registration & Networking
12:00 pm MST – 1:30 pm MST – Lunch & Program
Price:
MWCN Members: $125.00
Non-MWCN Members: $150.00