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 $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.

One Utah Summit 2023 Judges

Eric Schmutz
Chief Executive Officer
State Bank of Southern Utah

Spencer Cox
Governor
State of Utah

Brad Bonham
Entrepreneur in Residence
Office of Governor Spencer Cox

Rich Christiansen
Chief Executive Officer
The Storm Group

Charles Cooke
Senior Writer
National Review

Brad Labrum
Founder and COO
Rapid Financial Solutions, LTD

Cydni Tetro
Chief Executive Officer
Brandless

Michelle Tullis
Commercial Loan Officer and Vice President
State Bank of Southern Utah
About State Bank of Southern Utah
State Bank of Southern Utah was founded in 1957 by community leaders who saw a need for a bank to service their local financial needs. The ability to make local decisions on loans and financial services has always been at the center of the bank's culture and business model. Throughout the years, State Bank has recognized the need for personal leadership and decision making as it expanded its offices into each of the communities we serve. In fact, from the very first stockholder meeting held in the Old Escalante Hotel in Cedar City, the owners, officers and employees of State Bank have always put community first.
Many community banks were founded on the same principles that State Bank was. The difference between us and the other guys is that over the years State Bank has remained true to our original business principles. Our board of directors are just as committed to community success today as our founding directors were in 1957.
Today, State Bank has 16 locations in 14 different cities and towns. Although we have enjoyed solid growth over the years, the same spirit of helping other people achieve their financial dreams is still important to us. We invite you to stop by any of our offices throughout Southern Utah and find out the difference in Home Town banking.