March 2026
Building a Meaningful Life: The Legacy and Service of Mary Crafts
More than four decades later, Mary Crafts' journey stands as one of Utah’s most powerful examples of resilience, entrepreneurship, and living with purpose.
From Basement to Business: The Growth Story Behind Andersen’s Crazy Candy with Jared and Heather Andersen
Jared and Heather Andersen realized they weren’t just making treats; they were creating something entirely new. Heather found herself saying, “There was a moment that I was like, this is going to change things. [People] will want it. It is not out there. This is a category that literally does not exist.”
February 2026
Bobby Clayson on Building, Pivoting, and Solving Real Problems
Over the past decade, Bobby Clayson has helped build companies in dramatically different industries—from launching one of Utah’s fastest-growing fintech startups to rethinking how food moves from local farms to families.
Taking Dreams to the Skies: Cory Bengtzen’s Story Behind SkyShare
Cory Bengtzen began buying and selling small airplanes “for fun,” which eventually turned into a small company that he called CB Aviation. This company grew until it eventually became SkyShare.
MountainWest Capital Network Names Mary Crafts 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) proudly honored entrepreneur, author, and speaker Mary Crafts as the 2026 Entrepreneur of the Year at its annual awards event held at Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City. The Entrepreneur [...]
January 2026
The Founding of Nectar: The Importance of Employee Recognition with Trevor Larson and Andrew Hollis
Long before Nectar became one of Utah’s fastest-growing technology companies, the two co-founders were childhood friends, dreaming about what they might one day build together. What started with small jobs and a string of side businesses eventually evolved into a technology platform designed to help employees feel valued, seen, and appreciated at work.