We once again partnered with the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce to bring you another part of Utah’s business history. Marcus Jones is the company president of Miss Essie’s Southern BBQ and has been serving the community for 18 years and counting. Marcus came to Utah to play football at the University of Utah and chose to stay because he …
Black History Month 2022
February is Black History Month and we at the Utah Department of Commerce would like to highlight one trail blazer who has affected a couple of our Divisions in a positive way. Roy Banks, came to Utah 30 years ago and has been a positive force in its commercial activities ever since. After serving in the Navy for 5 years …
Honoring Black History Month
Utah Department of Commerce and its Division of Corporations are excited to Highlight one of Utah’s Civil Rights Pioneers and someone who had a lasting impact on Utah Business. This month is Black History Month and we are proud to highlight one of Utah’s adopted sons Joe McQueen. Born in Texas and raised in Oklahoma, Joe was an up and …


