“Unless our customers, or potential customers, are finding us first, they’re not hearing about us,” he said. “The more we get our name out there through advertising, the more we’ll see local people come to our door.”

Erskine said he made the strategic decision to keep the company in the Beehive state because of the entrepreneurial mecca that Utah County has become, especially for manufacturers.

Despite the high number of manufacturing locations and business consultants in the area, Dynamic Blending is situated as one of two companies of its kind in the state, with no direct competitors in the county.

Having already won several awards, and with more on the way this year, Dynamic Blending has become one of the leading cosmetic manufacturers in the nation, rivaling similar corporations in California.

Erskine said he believes the recognition comes largely from the company’s focus on startups and small business owners.

“We’re in a stale industry,” he said. “It’s just ripe for innovation.”

With its continued growth, the company says it is branching out to create positive change in the Utah County economy. Dynamic Blending is not limited to providing a starting place for potential business owners, and the company is giving back to the community.

The manufacturer is partnering with local universities to offer students seeking applicable degrees internships, and company administrators are participating in panels to help answer frequently asked questions. From cosmetic chemistry to marketing, Dynamic Blending is hoping to welcome students in as many fields as possible to obtain professional experience before graduation.

Dynamic Blending will also be looking to Utah County residents to help fill positions as the company grows into larger buildings as well as opening new shifts at existing locations, Vergara said.