2025 State Bank Business Challenge
The 2025 State Bank Business Challenge was, once again, held on the campus of Southern Utah University. The competition hosted over thirty different competitors, each representing a wide variety of businesses offering unique products and one-of-a-kind services. The event was judged by a prestigious panel of six experts with diverse experience and backgrounds, including:
- Jefferson Moss, Director, Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity
- Trevor Anderson, President and CEO of State Bank of Southern Utah
- John Mogle, CEO of Fierce Firearms, Rizzini Shotguns, and Hunting Illustration
- Ed Latimore, Former Professional Boxer, Author, and Founder of Mind and Fist
- Ruth Todd, Executive Vice President of Bonneville International Corporation
- Mary Pearson, Chief Financial Officer of Southern Utah University
The competition showcased an inspiring lineup of entrepreneurs whose creativity, innovation, and problem-solving skills impressed judges and audience members alike.
Charles Merriam, Keva Locks, $15,000 Grand Prize Award/Startup Utah, including additional cash prizes
Jared Meibos, Bear Valley Tactical, $2,000 Fire & Ice Award including additional cash prizes
Cam Findlay, Bee Calm Buzzers, $1,500 Cash Prize
Wade Melling, Duct-Aid, $5,000 Audience Choice Award including additional cash prizes
Rachel Bee, Infusion Hero, $2,000 Plus One Chosen Contestant Award including additional cash prizes
Jonathon Bernal, Verso AI LLC, $3,000 Best Communicator Award including additional cash prizes