Partner Requirements

1. Your business must operate independently.
2. At least 51% of business ownership must be held by Utah residents.

What Constitutes a Local Business?

1. The business is privately held (not publicly traded).
2. Business owners total greater than 50% of business ownership and live in the local region.
3. The business is registered in Utah with no corporate or national headquarters  outside the region.
4. The business can make independent decisions regarding the name and look of the business as well as purchasing, practices and distribution.
5. The business pays all of its own rent, marketing expenses and other expenses without assistance from a corporate headquarters.

In an effort to support other Local First partners, local business owners should try to source goods and supplies as much as possible from other locally owned businesses.