David Eccles Week has begun!

The David Eccles School of Business is honoring our namesake by highlighting the four values Utah’s First Entrepreneur brings to our school.

The first value is Legacy.

The legacy of David Eccles has lasted for generations. His vision, determination and business acumen set the standard for future business leaders in Utah and beyond. David Eccles started his business empire by overcoming hardships and finding innovative ways to meet the needs of the marketplace.

He started small, but by the end of his life in 1912, he had founded more than 54 businesses ranging from logging to food processing to banking and many industries in between. He played an active role in his businesses, ensuring the quality of the products they made and the services they rendered.

The pioneering spirit of David Eccles is an integral part of the David Eccles School of Business. Our students embrace the lessons his life teaches us — to persevere and thrive in the business world. The Eccles School builds on David Eccles’ legacy annually as graduates embark on personal journeys in many states and countries, touching the lives of millions.

Learn more about the life and legacy of David Eccles by visiting the exhibit that includes a photo timeline, a biography and an infographic about his work and accomplishments. The exhibit is on display this week in the Spencer Fox Eccles Business Building main lobby, and it will move to the Eccles Legacy Gallery behind the main auditorium on level two starting next week.