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October 2, 2025 • Black Desert Resort

OCTOBER 2, 2025 | BLACK DESERT RESORT

ELEVATING THE WAY WE DO BUSINESS

2025 RISE St. George Business Summit presented by Black Desert Resort on October 2, 2025.

Join Utah's most influential business leaders for an unforgettable day of innovation, inspiration, and connections that will transform your approach to success. Experience world-class speakers, exclusive networking, and breakthrough strategies in the stunning setting of Black Desert Resort.

This isn't just another conference—it's your catalyst for exponential growth. See below for this year’s lineup.

2025 TALENT LINEUP

  • DERRAL EVES

    Influencer | Founder VidSummit

    DERRALEVES.COM

  • SANDI HENDRY

    CEO

    MINKY COUTURE

  • CHIP CHILDS

    CEO

    SKYWEST AIRLINES

  • BRANDI HONEY

    Director of Community Engagement

    DIXIE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

  • AARON STARKS

    President & CEO

    47G

  • JUSTIN MOORE

    CEO

    MESQUITE ENTERTAINMENT

  • MATT HEATON

    Founder and CEO

    ELEVATED NETWORKS

  • PATRICK MANNING

    Managing Partner & Developer

    REEF CAPITAL PARTNERS | BDR

  • DANIELLE EDGREN

    Founder & CEO

    Cheesecake Culture

  • DEVEN MACDONALD

    Owner/Operator | Board Chair

    CHICK-FIL-A | UTAH TECH

  • MELINDA PFUNDSTEIN

    Executive Director

    SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY

  • Shawn Christensen St. George Utah

    SHAWN CHRISTENSEN

    President & CEO

    St George Area Chamber of Commerce

REGISTRATION

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Berries-n-Cream

Planstin Administration

Memory Matters

RedRock Media

Hunt Electric

Elevated Networks

Desert Crest Insurance

DonutNV

Nothing Bundt Cakes

Tuachan Center For The Arts

Zeek

Viva Chicken

Bridge Fractional Marketing

Empire Strategies

Governors Office of Economic Opportunity

Eagle Gate Title

Altabank

America First Credit Union

Utah Tech

Tech Ridge

Fishers Technology

SIRQ Construction

SelectHealth

Utah Mobile Advertising

Mesquite Gaming

Zion Healthshare

Utah Food Bank

Cheesecake Culture

Family Healthcare

Safari Hospitality

Canyon Media

Friends of Switchpoint

BigShots Golf

iMpact Utah

Hillcrest Bank

Larry H. Miller Company

Justin Prince

FS Coffee

Wittwer Hospitality

kiln.

While You’re In Town

CIU Training

GOT YOU

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