Wrapping Up the Year with Gratitude
As the year draws to a close, we celebrate the partnerships, progress, and community spirit that have defined 2025. Here’s to ending the year with gratitude and gearing up for a bright new chapter. Happy Holidays!
Mapleton City - Lights On Festival
Monday, December 1, 2025 - 5:00PM-8:00PM 
Join Mapleton City for the Annual Lights On Festival — TONIGHT!
Friday, December 1 • 5:00–8:00 PM • Mapleton City Park
Kick off the holiday season with Mapleton City’s beloved Lights On Festival, an evening full of community cheer and festive fun for the whole family. From the magical lighting of the park to a visit from Santa himself, this is one winter tradition you won’t want to miss!
Evening Highlights
5:00–6:00 PM
• Food trucks & dinner in the park
• Carolers strolling through the trees
• Fire pits glowing
• Explore the newly improved park (yes, including a peek at the new gazebo!)
6:00 PM
• The big moment—Lights On!
• Performances by Mapleton’s elementary students
• Santa arrives!
6:00–8:00 PM
• S’mores & hot cocoa
• Kids crafts
• Santa visits
• Community service project
• Giving Machine donations
Letters to Santa
Santa’s Mailbox will remain in the park through December 15. If you’d like a reply from Santa, be sure to include a stamped, self-addressed envelope so his helpers can get your note delivered quickly.
Bundle up, bring your family, and enjoy a magical night of lights, music, and holiday joy. And don’t forget—the spectacular lights will shine all month long, so come back for a peaceful holiday walk anytime in December.
Hosted by Mapleton Parks & Recreation.
Springville's Holiday Festival & Santa Village
December 5th - December 6th Springville City Presents: Santa Comes to Town & Annual Tree Lighting
Date: December 5th-6th
Location: Springville Civic Center Park, 110 S. Main Street
Join Springville City for a magical holiday tradition as Santa arrives to turn on the Christmas lights at Civic Center Park! Festivities run December 5 & 6, 2025, with two joyful evenings of food, vendors, holiday entertainment, and visits with Santa. Each child receives a candy cane, and families are welcome to take their own photos.
A brief firework display will highlight the excitement on Friday, December 5—a perfect way to welcome the season!
Event Schedule
Friday, December 5
• Food & Vendor Booths — 5:00–8:00 PM
• Santa Comes to Town — 5:45 PM
• Tree Lighting Ceremony — 6:00 PM
• Santa Visits — 6:15–8:00 PM
Saturday, December 6
• Food & Vendor Booths — 4:00–7:30 PM
• Santa Visits — 4:30–7:30 PM
Santa Returns for More Free Visits!
All visits take place at Santa’s House in Civic Center Park (50 South Main).
Monday, December 8 — 4:30–6:30 PM
Friday, December 12 — 4:30–6:30 PM
Saturday, December 13 — 3:00–6:00 PM
Bring your family, bundle up, and enjoy the charm and holiday magic of Springville. It’s the perfect way to kick off the season in our community!
*Springville children may drop off a letter to Santa at the “North Pole Express” mailbox placed at Springville UPS store (224 S Main) between December 1 and noon on December 12, 2025. Be sure to include a self-addressed stamped return envelope so Santa can mail a personal response back to your child.
Head to https://www.springville.org/parks-recreation/recreation/special-events/santa/ to learn how to volunteer, become a vendor, sponsor, and more.
NO December Noon Networking
We’re taking a short break for the holidays—there will be NO Noon Networking event in December.
Thank you for a fantastic year of connection and collaboration! We look forward to kicking off another great year of networking, learning, and growth together in January.
Have a safe and happy holiday season, and we’ll see you in the new year!
Kiwanis Annual Food Drive & Sub for Santa
Saturday, December 13, 2025 Kiwanis Food Drive & Sub for Santa needs your help! You can sign up to volunteer at JustServe.org.
It’s that magical time of year when our community comes together to make a difference! The Springville Kiwanis Club is once again hosting its annual Food Drive & Sub for Santa to help local families in need this holiday season.
For more than 30 years, this tradition has brought neighbors, schools, and service groups together to collect food and gifts that bless hundreds of families right here in our community. Volunteers distribute donation bags across the city, gather filled bags on collection day, and help organize and deliver the items to those in need.
Your support—whether through donations, volunteering, or spreading the word—helps ensure that no family is forgotten during the holidays.
Together, we can make this season brighter for everyone!
Location: Old Springville Gym, 400 South 100 East, Springville
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
December 13th @ 12PM
Join us at Golden Summit Nutrition on December 13th for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting event. Come welcome Golden Summit Nutrition to Springville and to the Chamber.
Location: 655 S 1200 W, Springville
Time: 12:00 pm
Serve on the Springville-Mapleton Chamber Board of Directors
Have you wanted to get more involved with the Chamber and help shape the future of our local business community? Now is your chance!
We are currently accepting applications for Board of Directors positions. Chamber members (or employees of member businesses) who are passionate about service, collaboration, and strengthening our business community are encouraged to apply.
To apply, simply download the Board of Directors Application on our website, fill it out, and email it to info@springvillemapletonchamber.org.
We’d love to have you at the table as we plan events, support local businesses, and build a stronger Springville and Mapleton together.
Applications due December 30th
Nomination Time
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce Awards
It’s time to recognize the people and businesses who make our community shine!
The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Chamber Awards, including:
🏆 Business of the Year
🏅 Citizen of the Year – for both Springville and Mapleton
🎓 Youth Volunteer of the Year
Each of these honors celebrates those who go above and beyond to serve, uplift, and strengthen our community. These individuals and businesses are the embodiment of the award’s spirit — showing unwavering dedication to supporting and promoting the Springville-Mapleton area and making a positive, lasting impact through their work, service, and leadership.
We invite you to help us find the best of the best! Please take a few moments to nominate local businesses and community members who exemplify these values and deserve recognition for their contributions.
The 2026 award recipients will be honored at the Chamber’s annual Awards Banquet held at Northridge Valley Event Center on February 26, 2026 — a wonderful evening celebrating excellence, community spirit, and connection.
For more details on award categories, nomination forms, and past recipients, visit our website:
👉 springvilleutahchamber.org/chamber-awards
Let’s work together to nominate the outstanding in theri feild an community and celebrate those who make Springville and Mapleton such an incredible place to live, work, and serve!
*Nominations due January 5, 2026 by 4PM*
Springville Library
Learn more about events at the Springville Library HERE.
This year the Battle of the Pizzas - Pizza with a Purpose was held at the Springville Library on Tuesday, November 18th. It was an incredible day! We want to extend a huge thank-you to Springville City and the Springville Library for hosting and to all who attended and participated.
The event was filled with valuable connections, great pizza and our inspring speaker—Marcie Mock, the Solider & Family Readiness Specialist for the 19th Special Forces Group (Airborne) and the Recruiting & Retention Battalion at Camp Williams. With the support of our participants we raised over $400 towards veterans and military families at Camp Williams!
Thank you — Papa Johns Pizza, Mountain Mike's Pizza, Zubs Pizza & Subs, Pier 49, and A Slice of NY Pizza for sponsoring and making the event a success.
Congratulations Winners:
Mapleton Library
Learn more about the Mapleton Library HERE
Small Business Funding Opportunities Available Now
Small Business Funding Opportunities Available Now
If your business is looking to grow, innovate, or expand, now is a great time to explore funding options and take the next step forward.
Small business grants can provide invaluable support—and unlike loans, they don’t need to be repaid. While the competition can be tough, staying informed and applying early can make all the difference.
To help local businesses stay ahead, we’re sharing a helpful roundup of five small business grants currently accepting applications. Each grant offers different benefits, industries, and eligibility criteria, so there’s something for a wide range of business owners.
Explore the opportunities here:
5 Small Business Grants to Apply for Right Now
WBC Utah
Member Resource Spotlight If you’re a woman entrepreneur—or know someone who is—don’t miss the support available through the Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah). Whether you’re just launching a venture or working to grow and scale your business, WBCUtah offers a broad range of services to help you succeed:
What WBCUtah Offers
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Free one-on-one business advising — Personalized advice tailored to your business stage and goals, whether you’re getting started or expanding. WBCUtah - Helping Women Own It+1
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Workshops, trainings and courses — In-person, virtual, or self-paced online learning covering essentials like business planning, marketing, financing, operations, and more. WBCUtah - Helping Women Own It+1
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Practical resources & templates — Ready-to-use guides, checklists, and tools to simplify business tasks and help you run things efficiently. WBCUtah - Helping Women Own It+1
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Networking & community support — Connect with other entrepreneurs, learn from shared experiences, and benefit from a supportive, statewide network. WBCUtah - Helping Women Own It+1
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Access to funding guidance — While WBCUtah does not provide loans or grants directly, they help you navigate funding opportunities with their “Capital Roadmap,” and point you toward trustworthy grants, loans or capital-raising sources. WBCUtah - Helping Women Own It+1
Why It Matters for Chamber Members
As a chamber member—especially if you run a small or growing business—you likely understand that even the best ideas need structure, planning, and know-how to thrive. WBCUtah fills that role by providing expert guidance, educational support, and resources — at no cost — giving you a powerful advantage whether you’re launching a new venture, expanding, or trying to stay competitive.
If you want help fleshing out a business plan, sharpening your marketing, reaching new customers, or simply connecting with other like-minded entrepreneurs in Utah — WBCUtah is a resource worth tapping into.
To learn more or sign up: WBCUtah.org
Rocky Mountain University
Did you know that Rocky Mountain University is more than an institution of higher education? They have a variety of departments that are active teaching clinics for the public. Their clinics serve two functions: Serving the community and providing opportunities for their students to get more hands-on experiences with actual patients who need care.
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