Eliminating Regulatory Pain Points with SBA Regional Advocate Trent Staggs

Join us for an engaging discussion with Trent Staggs, the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) regional advocate for Utah, as we explore the regulatory challenges impacting small businesses in the state. This roundtable provides a valuable opportunity for small business leaders to share their experiences, identify pain points and offer feedback that helps shape better federal policies.

Your insights are vital in ensuring that the voice of small business is heard at the national level. Don’t miss this chance to make a difference and connect with other leaders who face similar challenges.

This one-hour conversation will provide actionable takeaways and a direct channel to communicate your company’s regulatory concerns to the SBA. Space is limited, so we encourage you to register early and be part of this important dialogue.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is required.

If you have any questions, please contact Melanie Budge at mbudge@slchamber.com.

About our Speaker: Trent Staggs

Trent Staggs is the regional advocate for Utah in the SBA's Office of Advocacy. He is a proven leader in both public service and business. After four years on the city council, Staggs served as the mayor of Riverton, Utah. He has taken a business-minded approach to municipal government, which has delivered exceptional results that include cutting property taxes, reducing fees and saving residents tens of millions of dollars. He was also a candidate for U.S. Senate in 2024. 

Beyond his public sector experience, Staggs has demonstrated executive leadership necessary to successfully manage organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small- and medium-sized enterprises, across the finance, technology and energy sectors. He recently served on the board of an energy company he helped take public, securing the company with a listing on NASDAQ in 2022.