As a business owner in our wonderful communities of Spanish Fork and Salem I have been approached in the last few weeks by several fellow business owners as well as residents concerning the proposed Spanish Fork Life Center www.spanishfork.org/lifecenter

This has been a hot topic for many in our community and I feel it important to share with each of you fellow chamber members my thoughts on this issue. 
 

To say that things have and are busy for the Chamber in the Summer of 2015 is most definitely an understatement and in no way even begins to reflect what has got wheels turning and churning in the basement of the Spanish Fork City building where our offices are located.
From 101 businesses handing out Play Unplugged Brag Tags to an average of three new business ribbon cuttings a week, Fiesta Days, Salem Days, businesses wanting to upgrade memberships to benefit the community, the arrival and deposit of a check for $25,000 from State Farm because 99,000 people here at home and across the United States were voting for Spanish Fork and the PUP program during a 30 day period, the raising of the Revere Health superstructure in Salem, the possible up or down vote of a Life Center in Spanish Fork, the awarding to 24 Nebo District high school graduates of $1,500 scholarships each because of the success of May's golf tournament held in partnership with the Rotary Club, sharing cotton candy from the Chamber at the Treasure of the Trails opening, involvement in the Champion's Challenge rodeo as a successful recruiting tool, support of the local 4-H and FFA with the Utah State Junior Livestock Show, and a Utah's Own Farmers Market that has 30 registered vendors for the summer -- with that number growing each week as word spreads about near sellouts of produce and product -- and sees shopping patrons needing to park up to two blocks away at times, and participation in a "gratis" $250,000 study of our historic Main Street by a national organization...yes, things are hot in the old town tonight; and almost every day!

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In today's world, it seems that nearly everyone is plugged in to some type of digital device at all times. This is especially true of today's younger generation.

While technology serves us well in many cases, it has also made the youth of today much less physically active than youth of a previous generation.

And that's where former Utah tight end Colt Sampson and the Play Unplugged program come in. Sampson is one of the sponsors of the program in Spanish Fork, Utah, and he sees real value in Play Unplugged.

"I think it's something the community can do each year," Sampson says. "It encourages the kids to get away from video games, from sitting around all day and it rewards them for being active and also, it brings the whole community together."

Here’s how the program works. At the end of the school year, local children are given lanyards for the Play Unplugged program, along with a handout on how the program works. Over the summer, kids are given 101 tasks to choose from, and when they complete each particular task, they go into a local business to pick up their brag badge, which goes on the lanyard. The program is free to all children in the community.

Revere Health holds an official beam signing, ground breaking, and tree planting at its new 89,000 sq ft (still under construction) in Salem, Utah just one mile east of the Benjamin I-15 interchange.
Mayor Randy Brailsford of Salem, Councilman Mike Mendenhall of Spanish Fork, and Mayor Rick Moore of Payson were all on hand to welcome the largest commercial development in Salem's history. Councilman Aaron Cloward of Salem also joined the group that included Revere CEO Scott Barlow, who happens to be a 17 year long resident of Salem.
Barlow estimates when completed the multi-million dollar facility will see 150,000 patient visits a year.
The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce was there that day to proudly welcome the former Central Utah Clinic to the community along the historic Arrowhead Trail.

"Melanie and I participated in a week long humanitarian service project to the Dominican Republic with a group called the Dominican Starfish Foundation (www.dominicanstarfish.org) in cooperation with PAL Humanitarian.  We donated money and helped raise funds prior to our departure which were used upon our arrival to help the foundation construct new homes for less fortunate families whose homes were either condemned or left homeless due to fire or other disasters. 

Our group of 20 raised the funds and participated in the construction of the foundation’s 25th home and began the demolition of their 26th home.  These families were living in extreme circumstances of poverty and hunger.  They were identified by the foundation as candidates for new homes and we were able to work with the families, local workers and other volunteers in several areas of the construction process.  The work was very tiring and strenuous but super fulfilling and gratifying.  We were also able to collect donated clothing, hats, shoes sunglasses and medicine which we used to distribute to a refugee camp of Haitian & Dominican refugees whose 64 homes were destroyed by a large fire in June in a shantytown where a late night fire spread from house to house causing widespread damage to this very poor neighborhood.  These individuals were without homes, beds, clothing, shoes and food.  Our group of 20 were able to distribute food items, clothing, shoes and vitamins to over 200 individuals.  Our group also visited and donated items to a school, pediatric hospital and a nursing home. "

(Story from Serve Daily)
 

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Welcome to the Innovation Center!


 

Congratulations to one of our newest chamber members, The Innovation Center. The Innovation Center building includes the following:  Innoventrum, a software development group that works with medical billing and coding software development, medical education training and books.  Innovations Center also has a space ideal for meetings, presentations, seminars, trainings, parties available. You can find out more information about the space for rent available for by going to www.sfic.net. The Innovations center also includes Royal Elite Cheer, a competitive cheer group.  As well as the Photo Guru that can take care of all of your photographic needs.   They offered tours of the building during the ribbon cutting.  A big thank you to Costco for the delicious cake, and to SF17 for filming!
 

Welcome to Spanish Fork Chiroplractic & Rehab!
 

Congratulations to Spanish Fork Chiropractic & Accident Rehabilitation.  One of the chamber's newest members!  With the already stellar record of being voted Best of Utah Valley Chiropractic Adjustment, Dr. Mike VanDyke and Dr. Steve Baker invite you to come with family or friends for all of your chiropractic needs.

If you have suffered an injury or developed a painful condition due to sports, work, exercise, or surgery, the use of multiple therapies and treatments in a wide range of combinations can be used to get you feeling better and back to living life fully as quickly as possible.  We had a wonderful ribbon cutting!  Thank you to Macey's for the cake, and SF17 for filming!
 

Congratulations to RK Creative Consulting!


 

Congratulations to RK Creative Consulting! RK Creative Consulting has just opened a new studio on Spanish Fork Main Street! Randi's mantra is "I am a photographer located in Spanish Fork, Utah and I love storytelling in a visual format. Whether you want a professional head shot, personality photos, something romantic, or to capture a special event, I will work closely with you to deliver the best experience and product." Thank you to all who came out and supported Randi, and thank you to Costco for the beautiful cake, and SF17 for filming!

Welcome to Mathnasium of Spanish Fork!