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.
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 […]
MountainWest Capital Network Names Financier, Philanthropist Spencer Fox Eccles 2025 Entrepreneur of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected Spencer F. Eccles, former Chairman &CEO, First Security Corp, and current Chairman and CEO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, to receive its 37th annual Entrepreneur of the Year […]
Growth mindset: Gov. Cox commends Layton Construction CEO for entrepreneurship award
By Sky Mundell
David S. Layton credits a company culture of looking out for employees’ growth for Layton Construction’s successes.
“We have been the No. 1 growth company in the MountainWest Capital Network for four straight years,” said Layton, president and CEO […]
Layton Construction: This people-focused Utah company has grown into a national giant
Launched more than 70 years ago, family-owned Layton Construction is a multibillion-dollar firm
By Art Raymond
Utah born and raised, family-owned Layton Construction has quietly grown into one of the top commercial building firms in the country and is the […]
MountainWest Capital Network names David S. Layton 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year
CEO of Layton Construction recognized for decades of business growth, national expansion and philanthropy.
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected David S. Layton, president and chief executive officer of Layton Construction, as its 2024 Entrepreneur of the […]
MountainWest Capital Network Names Actor, Activist Robert Redford 2023 Entrepreneur of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced it has selected Robert Redford, actor, filmmaker, and founder of Sundance Resort, Sundance Institute and Sundance Catalog to receive its 35th annual Entrepreneur of the Year award. Each year, […]
Sam and Kacie Malouf Named MountainWest Capital Network 2022 Entrepreneurs of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced that Sam and Kacie Malouf have been named Entrepreneurs of the Year for 2022. For the past 34 years, MWCN has recognized Utah entrepreneurs who build industry-leading companies, inspire others to pursue their own […]
MountainWest Capital Network Names Packsize CEO Hanko Kiessner 2021 Entrepreneur of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) announced the recipient of its annual Entrepreneur of the Year award, naming Hanko Kiessner as the 2021 honoree. Now in its 33rd year, MWCN’s award recognizes a Utah entrepreneur […]
MountainWest Capital Network Recognizes HealthEquity Founder Steve Neeleman as 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year
MountainWest Capital Network (MWCN) is recognizing Stephen Neeleman, MD, founder and vice chair of HealthEquity, Inc. (NASDAQ: HQY), as its 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year, during a ceremony on Tuesday, March 3. Each year, MWCN recognizes a Utah […]