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.”
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 of the Year award recognizes visionary […]
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.
Building a Business on Human Connection: Scott Porter’s Journey Behind San Diablo Artisan Churros
Long before Scott created San Diablo Churros, he carried a simple idea with him: rooted in experience, culture, and a belief that food has the power to bring people together. What began as a spark of inspiration eventually turned into a business in 2016. He launched it in just three days, fueled by equal parts intuition, risk, and optimism.
Building Pack Tax: Kristy Pack’s Story of Risk, Family, and Growth
Kristy Pack never imagined herself as an entrepreneur. She didn’t take business classes or plan to start a firm. For years, she was content being what she calls “the best employee”: someone who’s dependable, productive, and deeply committed to her work. But when her personal and professional lives began to collide, Kristy found herself facing a question many working parents know all too well: What happens when the system you’re thriving in no longer fits your life?
Building Homes That Adapt: How Jim Sanders Is Redefining Space With Nest Tiny Homes
When Utah builder and entrepreneur Jim Sanders reflects on how Nest Tiny Homes began, he doesn’t point to a single moment. Rather, he points to decades of experience in the building world, revolving around him helping families solve real-world space problems.
How Karalynne Call Turned Personal Healing Into a Wellness Movement
Karalynne Call, founder of Just Ingredients, began her journey began with her deeply personal battle with depression, which reshaped her understanding of health and the power of food.