 November 2010 "Moving the Past Fast Forward" | |
Business Spotlight The Spanish Fork/Salem Area Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize these fine businesses for their committment to our Business Community and to Spanish Fork. Thanks for being a part of our Chamber of Commerce! Best of Spanish Fork Advertising
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Showplace Exit Realty Visit these fine businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their committment to our community! Index of Articles
New Members
Welcome our newest Members to the Spanish Fork/Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
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Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce 40 South Main Street 801-798-8352
Office Open Cary Hanks Chamber Director Jolyn Adams Office Assistant 2010 Board Members
Executive Board Karen Frost - President Mike Mendenhall - Vice President Cary Hanks - Chamber Director Board Members Representatives
| Utah Valley Magazine Honors Local Businesses Utah Valley Magazine's 10 Year Anniversary Issue honored some of our local Chamber Members as well as other local businesses from Spanish Fork. UV honored these businesses for what they call the "Long Haul" businesses who have been in business for decades serving our area. Smith Auto Company 86 years, Triple T Heating and Cooling 36 years, Leland Mill 112 years, Far West Bank 35 years, and Trapnell Orthodontics 15 years. Congratulations to these fine businesses for being in business for 112 to 15 years. It is businesses like these that help to make our business community thrive. If you haven't seen a copy of this magazine, come to the Chamber Office to obtain a copy or contact Stacy Beck 801-376-2497.
2010 Scarecrow Contest Winners Thanks to all the local participating businesses that helped make this years Main Street Trick or Treat a fun time for our children! Games were played and candy given out as thousands of children walked Main Street to show off their costumes. The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank the Spanish Fork Police Department for helping get our children across Main Street safely at crossing without stop lights!
Winners of the Scarecrow Contest were Cat in the Hat by Leavitt Group Insurance Tin Man by Triple T Heating & Cooling Dispicable Me by Wendy Coates Wheelchair Annie by Kris Chapman Daddies Hunting Buddies by the Lowe Children Upside Down Bubba by the Froelich Family Thanks to all the participants in the contest, there were some very good scarecrows this year! Western States Insurance November Business of the Month November 2010 Western States Insurance
Congratulations to Matt and Rochelle Barber along with their staff for receiving the Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month Award for November. Western States has been in busy in Spanish Fork for over 33 years, starting in 1977 with Matt's Dad, Doug Barber and wife Susan. This family business is an independent insurance agency that specializes in "protecting what matters most to you!" They have 8 insurance company's available enabling them to find the perfect coverage for personal or business insurance needs. Congratulate them at 87 E Center Street Spanish Fork, 801-798-7461. Winter Lights Parade The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its annual Winter Lights Parade November 26. This event is free to the public and free to local area businesses. Lighted floats parade down Main Street and are the highlight of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Entries must be fully lighted and must appeal to children and adults alike. Entry Forms will be available at the Chamber Office and online at www.spanishforkchamber.com. There is no entry fee so start planning now for this fun event!
B&B Rental of Spanish Fork has ideas for your float or entry. Call Blake today to see what they have to offer! 733 N Main Street Spanish Fork, 801-798-6652. This event will be televised on Spanish Fork Community Network and covered in the Spanish Fork Press. Watch for more information in November. Contact the Chamber Office for more information 801-798-8352 Utah Tops Forbes List of Best States for Business and Careers PR or News Wire Friday October 15, 2010October 15, 2010 The same publication that predicted Utah would lead the nation out of the Great Recession has placed our state atop the list of “The Best States for Business Careers.” Forbes sites Utah’s growing economy (expanding 3.5% annually over the past five years), job growth (up 1.5% over the past five years), low corporate taxes (decreased from 7% to 5% in 2008), low energy costs and a highly educated workforce as reasons for the coveted top ranking. “This is a true chamber of commerce kind of day,” said Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing statewide business association. “We are the best in the country because of our well-educated workforce and because we have cultivated a business friendly environment.” read more... Chamber Board Election Results 2011
Thanks to all of the candidates for stepping up and trying for a Board of Directors seat. They were all great and we are proud of all of them.
President Elect for 2011 is Cary Robarge. Cary owns and operates Robarge Collision with his wife Judi and son Garrett. Cary is the son of Gary and Louise Robarge of Spanish Fork. Cary has shown a great committment to our business community and is a Chamber Board Member. Thanks Cary for accepting this position and showing a desire to help our economy grow through promoting local business. We look forward to working with Cary for the next three years as a member of the Executive Board of Directors and President Elect for 2011. read more... November Events
11/02/10 Headache Seminar - High Five Chiropractic, Salem There is no such thing as "a" headache. Come join us for a delightfully informative hour about the many types of headaches and what kind you or a loved one may have, and what you can do about it! 11/04/10 Free Sack Lunch Seminar - Public Invited! 11/10/10 Noon Networking Luncheon 11/18/10Sack Lunch Lectures - Public Invited! 11/19/10 Quarterly Member Event - Business Banking & SBA Loans 11/26/10 Winter Lights Parade |
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