State Bank Business Challenge 2021
The 2021 State Bank Business Challenge was held as part of the One Utah Summit, on the Southern Utah University campus. The Business Challenge is intended to help identify and support high-potential early-stage businesses. With $25,000 in cash prizes plus additional awards, all entrepreneurs who meet the criteria are encouraged to consider entering the competition to have their idea heard and evaluated.
2021 Winners
Daniel Cluff & Bryce Bennett, Bactelife, $5000
Michael Oliphant, Safer Paver, $4800, which included the $3000 People’s Choice Award, $1500 Business Use award and mentoring with Rich Christiansen, a luxury cabin stay plus $300 and 2 hours of tax advising, courtesy of Derek Christensen & Associates
Mirryn Morrill, (2021 SUU Graduate and last year's S4 Competition Grand Prize Winner), Morr Decor, $5250 which included the $2000 Governor’s Choice Award and mentoring with Carine Clark
Clark Barlow, Buttermints, $3250
Daniel Warren, Utah State University, Bison Paddles. $3000
John Farnsworth, Gang Box Lid, $1750 and 4 hours legal consulting courtesy of M.A. Munson Law
Shawn Johnston, Splendipity Hammocks, $1750