CEDAR CITY, Utah (March 18, 2025) – The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games, an outreach department of Southern Utah University, announced today it has entered into a multi-year sponsorship and marketing partnership with BZI®, an Iron County-based company recognized as a national leader in the construction steel industries.
Through the partnership, BZI will support the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games while also becoming the title partner of an SUU event associated with the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games at Southern Utah University. BZI and its team members will provide volunteer support for both Games.
"It is an honor to be working with BZI as a partner to improve the experiences for our competitors of the Games," said
Jon Oglesby, Executive Director of the Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games. "We are incredibly grateful for BZI's support, as well as the celebration it brings for our friends with Special Olympics Utah during their time on campus. We are grateful to have BZI join our efforts to make Utah a better place to live, to work, and to play."
The BZI-sponsored event, during the
Special Olympics Utah Summer Games at SUU, will showcase the best of the Cedar City community and Southern Utah University, including a special performance by the Utah Shakespeare Festival and other cultural experiences unique to Iron County. The BZI event is expected to welcome over 500 athletes with intellectual disabilities from around the state who will be participating in the Special Olympics Utah Summer Games taking place on the SUU campus from May 29-31, 2025.
"BZI is thrilled to support the Utah Summer Games," said Spencer Douglas, Chief Marketing Officer of BZI. "Our purpose is to create high-value opportunities and thriving communities. The Utah Summer Games fits this purpose well in its mission, and we look forward to the impactful growth and development that our contribution will support."
Through its partners and programming, the Utah Summer Games strives to connect athletes of all abilities and ages from around the Intermountain West and Southwest United States. Once connected, the organization strives to present a first-of-class experience that fosters lifelong connection between participants and Southern Utah University, Cedar City, and the state of Utah.
Registration is now open for the 2025 Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games at
utahsummergames.org. The Larry H. Miller Utah Summer Games Opening Ceremony, presented by State Bank of Southern Utah, is scheduled for Friday, June 6.
About The Utah Summer Games
The Utah Summer Games, a registered 501c3, is a sporting festival in Cedar City, Utah, functioning as the official 'State Games' for the state of Utah. Founded in 1986, the organization strives to create an atmosphere of competition that invokes the traditions of the Olympic Games, creating a sense of community and connection that can only be found through sports.
As a program of Southern Utah University, the Utah Summer Games strives to do three unique things - 1) promote educational opportunity through higher education, 2) encourage healthy lifestyles through active participation in athletic endeavors, and 3) provide economic development to Cedar City, Iron County, and the state of Utah through sports tourism. All its decisions, whether in program offerings or strategic partnerships, find their roots in uplifting those goals.
About BZI (bzi.com)
Considered one of the top steel and construction organizations, the BZI® group of companies headquartered in Kanarraville, Utah, operates through three primary organizations: Building Zone Industries, LLC is responsible for steel erection, while BZI Steel, LLC specializes in steel fabrication. Innovatech®, LLC specializes in designing, engineering, and manufacturing innovative construction equipment and processes to enhance efficiency and safety on the job. To support its workforce and maintain high safety and quality standards, BZI partners with SteelTech Academy™, an exclusive technical, safety, and vocational training center offered to all team members. The academy provides training in OSHA (10) and (30) certifications, equipment operations, fall protection, and industry-specific welding certifications. Since 2021, SteelTech Academy has issued thousands of certifications across these disciplines and consistently logs over 10,000 student contact hours annually. The company continues to receive numerous industry awards for its distinguished performance and contributions to its industries. Just in 2024, the company was bestowed:
- Inc. Best in Business 2024 for Construction: BZI Innovation Park
- USA Today's Top Workplaces (second year in a row)
- Utah Business Fast 50 (#12 ranking)
- Top Workplaces Construction Industry Award
- Salt Lake City Tribune Top Workplaces for two years (#5 ranking in 2024)
- One Utah Summit "Rural Rockstar" Award presented by Utah Governor Cox
- Best Employer by Cedar City Chamber
- Cedar City Best CEO 2024
- Trade Partner in Safety Excellence (Layton Construction)
CEO James Barlow serves on the Forbes Business Council and has been named a recipient of the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige Award. BZI is now completing and executing major construction projects across the United States and is recognized as a leading provider of innovative construction solutions for companies worldwide.
