February 13th, 2025
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.
The MWCN 2025 annual Entrepreneur of the Year Award will be presented to Spencer F. Eccles, Chairman and CEO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Location:
Hyatt Regency
170 S W Temple St.
Salt Lake City, UT
Date & Time:
Thursday, February 13, 2025
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
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!
September 25, 2025
MWCN Business Forum
Navigating the Evolving Credit Landscape: Insights from Banks, Private Lenders, and the Legal Sector
Moderator:
- Emily E. Holt, Banking & Financial Services Chairperson, Parsons Behle & Latimer
Panelists:
- Brendon Charles, Managing Director Hillcrest Bank
- Matt S. Dent, Utah Commercial Team Leader, KeyBank
- Ben Johnson, Senior Vice President, UMB Bank
- Matt Johnson, Managing Director, Cynosure Partners
- Alex Taggart, Vice President Credit, Cynosure Partners
Join us for an engaging panel discussion featuring leaders from commercial banks, private credit lenders, and Parsons Behle & Latimer as we explore the shifting dynamics of the credit market. Our panel will share perspectives on current trends, regulatory developments, and strategies for structuring deals in today’s competitive and ever-changing environment.
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 Parsons Behle & Latimer.
Location:
201 S. Main Street, Ste. 1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Date & Time:
Thursday, September 25, 2025
11:30am MST – Registration & Networking
12:00pm MST – 1:00pm MST – Lunch & Program
Price:
MWCN Members: $20.00
MWCN Guests: $40.00
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