State Bank Business Challenge
The State Bank Business Challenge will be held as part of this year's 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.
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
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