State Bank Business Challenge 2024
The 2024 State Bank Business Challenge was held as part of the One Utah Summit, on the Southern Utah University campus. This Business Challenge is intended to help identify and support high-potential early-stage businesses. With $50,000 in cash prizes, all entrepreneurs who meet the criteria are encouraged to consider entering the competition, especially those who are from rural and Southern Utah.
2024 Winners
Spencer Quinn and Brandon Flory, Merch Makers, $19,000 including Grand Prize Award and Mentoring with Jeremy Smith and Brad Bonham
Diana Emilia Gomez, Tiny’s Botanas, $9,000 including Audience Choice Award, an Accounting Services Package, and a Marketing Package
Brandon Davis, Interval AI, $6,000 including Lt. Governor’s Choice Award
Will Ducrest and Joe Lund, Push Pilot, $5,500 including the Making a Difference Award
Greg Aldred, Fishing Weed Blocker, $5,500
Ricky Valadez, Sound Sculpt, $2,500