State Bank Business Challenge
This Business Challenge is intended to help identify and support high-potential early-stage businesses. With $40,000 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.
November 9 and 10, 2026
2025 Winners
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
Archive: 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019
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