By Barbara Zimonja, Managing Director of VAST

Let's say you have grown your clothing manufacturing company to 50 people and $5 million in revenue.

By Carla Meine, VAST Equity Managing Director

When Becky Anderson approached her banker for a loan to expand her bath and body lotions retail store company, For Every Body, he was skeptical.

The Zions Bank Women's Financial Group, has entered a limited partnership with a newly formed women-owned growth equity fund called VAST, which will provide growth capital to ensure the success of women-owned and operated businesses primarily in Utah.