February 2012
"Moving the Past Fast Forward"

Noon Networking Luncheon

February 8, 2012 will be our next Noon Networking Luncheon at the Spanish Fork City Office Building at 12 noon.  Cary Hanks will be speaking on Chamber Benefits.  Please plan on attending this networking opportunity along with the Chamber of Commerce and Spanish Fork 17.

Wed. February 8, 2012 at 12 noon Spanish Fork City Office Building 40 South Main Street Spanish Fork. RSVP!

 

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!

Outer Beauty Salon & Supply
Julie Anderson
765 East 800 North
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-794-3111

Creature Digitals
Alvin Odermatt
1441 E 820 S
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-794-0167

Scentsy
Tonjelle Halladay
195 West Mountain View Drive
Salem, UT 84653
801-423-2901
 

Visit these fine businesses and let them know how much you appreciate their committment to our community!

Think Local. Shop Local. Be Local.

Major Sponsors

Thanks to our Major Sponsors!

Spanish Fork City

Spanish Fork 17

Triple T Heating & Cooling

America First Credit Union

South Valley Gym

Jimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches

Macey's

Fresh Market

Mountain View Hospital

Rick Ainge CPA

Jeffrey Tax & Accounting

Patriot Phone Books

Heideman, McKay, Heugly, & Olsen Law

 

Chamber Office Hours

Spanish Fork Salem Area
Chamber of Commerce
 

40 South Main Street
Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
 

801-798-8352


Email : chamberoffice@spanishforkchamber.com
Website: www.spanishforkchamber.com

Office Open
Monday - Thursday
10am - 4pm

Cary Hanks Chamber Director

Jolyn Adams Office Assistant
 

2011 Board Members


Executive Board
Cary Robarge - President
Brad Tanner - Vice President
Mike Mendenhall - Past President
Cary Hanks - Chamber Director

Board Members
Susan Taylor Susan's Hair Designs
Brenda Liddiard Circle V Meats
Brent Wignall Wiggy Wash
Stacy Beck Utah Valley Mag.
Steve Clegg Clegg's Auto
Becky McConnell Macey's
Terri Williams Rise, Prioritize, Organize
Lance Wilson State Farm Ins.
Tim Shanto American Family Ins.
Mike McKell McKell, Christiansen Law
Sean Nielsen Zap Pest Control
Tony Jewkes HMHO Law Office
Rocky Giles, Rocky's Car Care
Rick Ainge Rick Ainge, CPA
Yolanda Moser, South Valley Gym

Representatives
Rod Dart Sp. Fork City
Lana Hiskey Nebo School Dist
Janie Christensen Salem City Rep.
Susan Barber Western States Ins.
 

Chamber YouTube and Social Networking


If you haven't check out the Chamber's YouTube Channel, you are missing some of the highlights of our Chamber.  We are also on Facebook and we encourage you to use these social networking tools to promote your business!  We will also use these medias to promote our shop local campaign!  If you haven't signed up for Facebook or YouTube do so today!  We can link your website, Facebook and YouTube accounts to the Chamber website to make it easier for customers to find your business! Contact the Office today to learn more about Social Networking and how it can help your business succeed! 801-798-8352

Meet Your President Elect 2012 - Brad Tanner


Brad was born & raised Spanish Fork. He married Denise Hazel they have three children and one grandchild. Brad began working in the HVAC trade in 1978 for the family business, Triple T Heating & Cooling. Brad was able to learn his skills by working with his father and company founder; Vern Tanner. Brad is President of the Family business of 23 employees.
Brad attended training at the Utah Valley Technical Collage, and earned his Journeyman certification as an HVAC Installer / Servicer.

Positions in various community service and training related associations:

• Spanish Fork City Chamber of Commerce, President Elect 2012
• Rocky Mountain Gas Association, Board Member, President
• Utah Valley State Collage, Advisory Board for HVAC Apprenticeship
• Mountainland Applied Technology Collage, Advisory Board HVAC Apprenticeship
• Utah Registered Apprenticeships, Steering Committee Member
• Spanish Fork City, Board of Adjustments
• Spanish Fork City, Fiesta Days Parade Chairman
• Utah Collage of Applied Technology Board of Trustee
 

PLATINUM MEMBERS

Here are our platinum members for 2012!







Chamber Newsletter gone viral

 

Thanks to the Daily Herald and the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce, we now have a monthly newsletter that will be distributed to all Herald subscribers in Spanish Fork and Salem and will be mailed to the homes of those who are not current subscribers.  Over 12,000 homes will receive this great new way to keep our residents in touch with what is happening in the business world and our communities.  The first edition came out January 24. We are excited and hope that everyone received their newsletter. We do have extra copies at the Chamber Office if you would like to pick one up.  The next edition is due out February 19th.  Watch for this fun new way of staying in touch! Advertising is available and the more ads we have the more content we can provide.

Susan's Hair Designs February Business of the Month

 

February Business of the Month 2012 - Susan's Hair Designs. Susan Taylor

Susan's Hair Designs of Spanish Fork is February Business of the Month!  Susan Taylor is a vital part of our community and our Chamber. Susan supports all chamber activites and organizes many of the chamber events. Susan is a past president of the chamber and is currently a board member. Susan is best known for starting the Winter Lights Parade and is the driving force of the Chamber's Easter Egg Hunt. Thanks Susan for your support and willingness to serve.  Congratulations!

Susan's Hair Design
Susan Taylor293 North Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
801-798-9668
 

Chamber Committee are forming

 

The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce would like to offer you an opportunity to serve on a committee using this to increase your businesses public exposure. The following committee's are being formed and will need committee members to be successful this year. Please notify the committee chairperson if you are willing to serve on that committee.


Membership & Recruitment - Cary Hanks, office@spanishforkchamber.com
Event Planning (Noon Networking Luncheons) - Stacy Beck, stacy@uvmag.com
Ribbon Cuttings - Terri Williams, stan_williams_ut@hotmail.com
Business of the Month - Lance Wilson, lance.wilson.j95i@statefarm.com
Rotary/Chamber Scholarship Fund (silent auction & golf tournament) - Becky McConnell, rebeccamcconnell@yahoo.com
Easter Egg Hunt - Susan Taylor, susiqhair@yahoo.com
Jr. Livestock Show Booster Club - Brenda Liddiard, brenda@circlevmeat.com
Fiesta Day Booth & Sidewalk Sales - Brent Wignall, brent@wiggywash.com
Salem Days - Yolanda Moser, yolandamoser@gmail.com
Farmer's Market & Business Fairs - Rocky Giles, rockys@sfcn.org & Cary Hanks, office@spanishforkchamber.com
Scarecrow Contest & Main Street Trick or Treat - Tony Jewkes, tjewkes@hmho-law.com
Salem Trunk or Treat - Sean Nielsen, zappestcontrol@loaner.net
Winter Lights Parade - Tim Shanto, tshanto@amfam.com
Chamber Shop Local - Mike Mendenhall, mikem@cbutah.com
Scouting Leadership - Steve Clegg, cleggauto@yahoo.com
 

These committee chairpersons would love to have your input and help with these events for 2012. Please contact them to see what needs there are that you might be able to fulfill. Ask not what the Chamber can do for you but rather what you can do for the Chamber and our Communities!
 

Think Local. Shop Local. Be Local.

 

 

Miss Teen Extraordinaire 2012

 

Miss Spanish Fork Whitney Talbert is hosting a Miss Teen Extraordinaire for local High School handicaped girls. This event was held last year and was a very moving and special night for these young ladies. Whitney is asking for our support of this event. Donations for tshirts, tiaras, sashes, food, and other expenses are needed to help Whitney with this event. The pageant will be held Monday, February 27 at 7pm at the Spanish Fork High School. Contact Cary or Jolyn at the Chamber office is you would like to participate and help Whitney
with this special event.

Please give generously so that Whitney can give these young girls a special night and help them to increase their self esteem and self confidence. All the girls will be winners and receive a tiara, tshirt, sash, and other prizes. Food will be provided to the contestants during the practice and event. We are asking for donations of $50 from you our local business owners and Chamber Members. Businesses will be featured in our New Chamber Newsletter, Chamber Website, and Banner to be displayed at the event. So call us today...801-798-8352!


 

Super Saver Card Signups Now!

The Best of Spanish Fork Advertising and the Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce that signups for the 2012 Super Saver Card is going on Now!  Please contact Jessica Porter at bestofspanishfork@yahoo.com or Cary Hanks at office@spanishforkchamber.com is your business would like to participate in this discount card.  The card is increasing in popularity and we are proud to co-sponsor this opportunity for savings and business exposure!  Email us today!

New Members

Blaine Hone Excavating, Inc.
Hone, Blaine or Heathre
01/16/2012

Complete Office Repair & Shipping LLC
Peterson, Rick
01/10/2012

56 West Boutique and Salon
Hendrickson, Melissa
01/09/2012

Judd's Towing & Recovery
Leifson, Judd
01/05/2012

New Members, check them out in our Directory www.spanishforkchamber.com!

 

Monthly Events

Board Meeting
Thursday, February 02, 2012
7:00am to 8:00am

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Sack Lunch Lecture with Jordan Rolfe
Thursday, February 02, 2012
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Jordan Rolfe with Hansen, Wright, Eddy, and Haws Law Office will speak to us on protecting your assets. Come and join the Chamber and Spanish Fork 17 for our Sack Lunch Lecture! Bring a sandwich and we will supply the drink and chips.

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56 West Boutique Ribbon Cutting
Friday, February 03, 2012
12:00pm to 12:30pm

New Management at 56 West Salon & Boutique. Come and Meet the new owners and welcome them to our Chamber!

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Noon Networking Luncheon
Wednesday, February 08, 2012
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come to the Spanish Fork City Council Chambers for February's Noon Networking Luncheon! Speaker will be Cary Hanks Chamber Director who will talk about the Benefits for Chamber Members. RSVP!

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Ribbon Cutting Quantum Guns
Thursday, February 09, 2012
12:00pm to 1:00pm

Come meet the owners of Quantum Guns here in Spanish Fork.

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A Night for Valentine's
Saturday, February 11, 2012 & Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Join the Clarion for a Special Evening of Dinner & Live Music/Dancing, Saturday, February 11th featuring the music of "Six Short Words" Band or Tuesday, February 14 featuring the piano talents of Joseph Buck at the Clarion Gardens. Dinner buffet will feature Smoked Prime Rib, Rasberry Chicken. Reservations are required and the cost is $68 per couple. Sign up at www.clarioneventcenter.com. Seating is limited so call today at 801-465-0380

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Scholarship Fund Silent Auction
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
3:30pm to 7:30pm

Rotary/Chamber Silent Auction to benefit the Scholarship Fund. Auctions will be held at Spanish Fork High, Salem Hills High, and Maple Mountain High schools during Teacher Parent conferences. Please plan to attend and feel free to donate items for the Auction, contact the Chamber Office for more information! The scholarships are available to students from these schools and Landmark High. The scholarships are offered in conjunction with the Nebo School District Foundation.

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Miss Teen Extraordinaire
Monday, February 27, 2012
7:00pm to 9:00pm

Miss Spanish Fork Whitney Talbert is hosting a Miss Teen Extraordinaire for handicaped teenage girls. This event is sponsored by local businesses and Spanish Fork City. Miss Teen Extraordinaire is geared to helping these girls to build confidence and self esteem.

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Dirty Jo Punsters goes Platinum!

 

Tresa and Shane Ahlin at Dirty Jo Punsters and Rocket Rebellion are our newest Platinum Members! Stop by at 170 N Main to Congratulate them.

 

Chamber News - February 2012

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