As we wrap up our summer events and activities, one would think we might be slowing down. No, not with our chamber! Just last week we had our annual Summer BBQ with chamber members and their significant other, and two days later was the 2^nd Play Unpugged Party.  This Saturday our chamber will be involved with the Harvest Moon Hurrah, at the city park.  At 4 pm we will be giving away 1,000 pumpkins to kids to decorate with fun faces that the chamber is donating.  If you are available for any amount of time between 4-6 we invite you to join us!  What amazes me still to this day is the amount of volunteerism and donations that so many of you so willingly give.  It’s inspiring, and encouraging to continually do better and help in giving back to our wonderful communities.  Thank you!
 

Having just finished our second year with Play Unplugged in which we are trying to get everyone, kids especially, to stay away from their digital devices, emails, texts, and games for a bit of time, this message is going to sound a bit contradictory.  So, with that said, I’ll apologize and volunteer for next year’s dunk tank and give Lance Wilson a bit of a break from everyone lining up to see him get all wet.
With the dramatic growth in the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce – at an all time high for membership in the past four years – it should come as no surprise to anyone with the growth is going to come a huge need and demand for communication, both from the chamber office and from member to member.
And despite what we try to teach with Play Unplugged, I am asking a couple of things of all the emails.  First, and foremost; please read the emails from the chamber office and scroll all the way to the bottom for all of the details.  And if you’re willing to do that, then we are going to make a promise of trying to be as brief as possible. 
 

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The Play Unplugged party Saturday was a success! We want to thank all the businesses who donated so much of their time and money to make this year great. Thank you parents for joining our community in getting our kids unplugged from technology and out playing and creating. The $25,000 grant was awarded by State Farm Insurance, which we are excited that this will help fund the program in coming years! Lots of food, prizes & games were awarded.

It's time for our annual Main Street Scarecrow Contest!  Nothing says Fall like the Scarecrows that decorate Main street during October. We invite businesses, families, and individuals to participate this year!
Entry is simple. Bring in the application (you can get a copy at www.spanishforkchamber.com) to the Spanish Fork Area Chamber of Commerce office located at 40 S Main Street in Spanish Fork. You will be assigned your location when the application is turned in. A $10 entry fee will be due at this time. Entry fees go towards the prize money. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at the office (801) 798-8352. Deadline is September 30.
Scarecrows go up on October 1st.

Please note the date change for our September Noon Networking.  It will be the 23^rd at the High Chaparral.  As a chamber we feel it is important to offer as much insight and answers as possible to the proposed LIFE CENTER that will be on this November’s ballot.  We have scheduled several department heads from SF City to share with us what is on the proposal and how that will impact businesses.  There will also be time for Q&A’s.
 

Welcome to Strike One Youth Baseball!

Welcome to Utah Valley Animal Rescue!


 

UVAR is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to the humane care and treatment of homeless pets, providing a safe environment for those injured, undernourished and unwanted animals to heal both mentally and physically until they are ready to find a FUR-ever home.  Thank you to Costco for the delicious cake, and to SF17 for filming!
 

Welcome to Aria Salon on Main!
 

Congratulations to Aria Salon on Main!  Aria is a high end hair studio that is dedicated to educating the public on how to care for their hair, skin and nails, and carry the tools to do so. We offer a large variety of services, including cosmetology and barbering.   Lori and the girls have done an amazing job revitalizing this amazing building on historic main street.  Thank you, to all that came out to help welcome Aria Salon to the neighborhood.  Thank you to Costco for the cake, and SF17 for filming!