S2 E27 Todd Brightwell | Southern Utah Economic Alliance
From Explore Local Podcast by Presented By Visit Cedar City Brian Head
March 30, 2026 · 1h 12m · Season 2 · Episode 27
About this episode
Todd Brightwell discusses his role in enhancing economic vitality in Southern Utah.
Todd Brightwell serves as President and CEO of the Southern Utah Economic Alliance, where he is leading the organization’s expanded mission to strengthen regional competitiveness and economic vitality across Southern Utah.The Explore Local Podcast is presented by Visit Cedar City Brian Head and hosted by David Johnson, Cedar City Economic Development Director.This episode is sponsored by The Cedar City Business and Innovation Center. Dedicated to supporting local businesses and entrepreneurs, it provides resources and services aimed at fostering business creation, growth, and retention. The center features the “Makerspace” where entrepreneurs and small businesses can have access to 3D printers, video production and photography equipment, t-shirt printing and more! Whether you’re starting a new venture or looking to expand an existing one, the Cedar City Business and Innovation Center offers the tools and guidance to help you succeed. To learn more and get involved, visit innovationcenter.cc
People in this episode
Host: David Johnson
Guest: Todd Brightwell
Topics covered
- economic development
- local business
- entrepreneurship
- regional competitiveness
- innovation
Keywords
- Southern Utah
- economic alliance
- business innovation
- Cedar City
- entrepreneur resources
Sponsors
Cedar City Business and Innovation Center
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Southern Utah Economic Alliance
Places: Southern Utah, Cedar City, Brian Head
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