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.

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One Utah Summit 2023 Judges

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Eric Schmutz

Chief Executive Officer

State Bank of Southern Utah

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Spencer Cox

Governor

State of Utah

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Brad Bonham

Entrepreneur in Residence

Office of Governor Spencer Cox

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Rich Christiansen

Chief Executive Officer

The Storm Group

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Charles Cooke

Senior Writer

National Review

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Brad Labrum

Founder and COO

Rapid Financial Solutions, LTD

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Cydni Tetro

Chief Executive Officer

Brandless

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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.