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Meet the Representatives Recap: Advocating for Rural Utah
Despite the snowy weather, we had a fantastic turnout for our Meet the Representatives event! We are incredibly fortunate to have leaders who not only take the time to visit our businesses and connect with their constituents but also fight for the unique needs of rural Utah and Sanpete County.
Congressman Burgess Owens spoke about efforts to reduce federal overreach and cut through excessive red tape that burdens small businesses and the middle class. He emphasized the importance of returning more rights to state and local governments and shared his passion for improving our education system.
Senator Derrin Owens provided an update on his work in the Utah Legislature, highlighting critical issues surrounding the Intermountain Power Plant in Delta and the state’s energy future. He discussed how the plant previously sent 90% of its energy to California and failed to utilize Utah-based natural resources as originally intended, instead relying on Wyoming’s natural gas. Additionally, federal efforts to shut down the plant for environmental reasons could have placed a significant financial burden on Utah taxpayers. However, Utah took proactive steps to shift its focus toward meeting the state’s growing energy demands and ensuring the plant remains a valuable resource.
Senator Owens has been working on a plan to revamp the power plant and adjust laws governing its operation to secure reliable, long-term energy production for Utah. He is also working on legislation to support resource exploration in the state, ensuring that companies investing in the search for Utah’s abundant minerals can see a return on their investment. By creating incentives to produce these resources at a lower cost, Utah can strengthen its economy and energy independence.
With 90% of the Senate focused on policies that benefit the four most populated counties, Senator Owens remains a strong advocate for rural Utah, constantly fighting to ensure our region’s unique needs are represented at the state level.
Both leaders spoke about the strong position of our government and how things are looking good for our future. They emphasized that our country is being directed toward excellence and strength, with Utah leading the way. They shared their confidence that, both at the state and national level, our leaders are working to ensure prosperity and opportunity for businesses and communities like ours.
They also highlighted Utah’s success in business, philanthropy, higher education, and overall quality of life, crediting the hardworking and engaged people who live here. Both expressed their gratitude to our Chamber members and attendees for being involved and encouraged continued communication—not just about problems, but also creative solutions they can bring back to the table.
We want to extend a huge thank you to Congressman Burgess Owens and Senator Derrin Owens for taking the time to share their insight with us and for being available to our community.
f you have any questions, concerns, or ideas to share, they encourage you to reach out:
📞 Congressman Burgess Owens – Call 801-999-9801 or visit his website
📞 Senator Derrin R. Owens – Call 435-851-1284 or email derrinowens@le.utah.gov
Thank you to everyone who braved the snow to participate in this important discussion! Your voices matter, and together, we can shape the future of our community.
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📢 Important: New Chamber Website Login & Business Info Update 📢
WE ARE PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCHES ON OUR NEW WEBSITE
Keep an eye on your inbox! You’ll soon receive an email from info@sanpetechamberofcommerce.org with your login credentials for our new website.
We’re hosting a training session in April at our Lunch and Learn meeting to help you navigate the site, but in the meantime, we need your help! Please log in and review your business listing to ensure all information is accurate. If anything is missing or needs updating, let us know!
Additionally, we’d love to know if your business is Veteran-, Women-, or Minority-owned, or if you operate a home-based business. This will allow us to better connect you with valuable resources tailored to your needs.
We are so EXCITED to share all the amazing benefits this new website has for you - stay tuned!
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Join Us for April's Lunch and Learn!
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights for your business! Hear from Darren Sheffer of the Department of Workforce Services on employee training and business growth resources and Richard Scully from Chamber Nation as he introduces our new Chamber website.
We look forward to seeing you there!
📅 Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM - Check-in at 11:45 AM
📍 Location: Victory Hall, 24 N Main St., Spring City, UT 84662
Special Guest Speakers:
Darren Sheffer: Dept. of Workforce Services and
Richard Scully: of Chamber Nation.
Feel free to invite your non-chamber business friends
- $10 for Chamber Members (Platinum and Gold members have one paid lunch with membership)
- $15 for Non-Members
Food is provided by Das Cafe
RSVP Now! Spaces are limited, so don’t wait—secure your spot today
RSVP HERE - LIMITED SEATING
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We're thrilled to announce the return of the
Sanpete County Home & Garden Show for 2025
It will be bigger and better than ever! This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your business to the community.
We've listened to your feedback and made some exciting improvements this year, including:
- A fantastic new location!
- Extended hours for connecting with customers!
- New advertising opportunities to maximize your reach!
- Easy online registration!
- And more!
Are you Ready to Grow your Business in 2025? Check out the attached Vendor Flyer ⬆️ for all the details and then head over to our easy form to sign up. Click Here for Sign Up!!
We look forward to partnering with you to make this year's Home & Garden Show a resounding success!
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🌟 Get Ready for the Business Event of the Year! 🌟
Join us on Thursday, June 12th, for an unforgettable "Your Business Breakthrough" Business Network and Job Expo, bringing together some of the most influential leaders, entrepreneurs, and visionaries to inspire and empower YOU!
We are thrilled to welcome an incredible lineup of keynote speakers, including:
✨ Sharlene Wells Hawkes – Former Miss America, award-winning author, reporter, and business leader. A powerhouse of resilience, leadership, and success, Sharlene will share her journey and insights on leading with purpose and making an impact.
🏈 Mark Russell – Sanpete’s own former NFL player, entrepreneur, and past President & CEO of Nikola Corporation. With a legacy of innovation and leadership, Mark will provide game-changing strategies for turning challenges into opportunities.
💡 Kris Barney – A multi-faceted entrepreneur, leadership & communication expert, and renowned trainer who will guide us through proven principles for personal and professional success.
🎯 Julie Warnick – Former Director of Marketing & Communications at Clyde Corporations, now a Fractional CMO specializing in brand experience design, executive event production, and business growth strategies. A true advocate for women in business, Julie will deliver key insights on building a brand that thrives.
And that’s not all! We’ll have even more incredible speakers and leaders sharing insider knowledge, business strategies, and leadership skills to help you elevate your business to the next level.
🔥 This is your opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside like-minded business professionals and industry leaders. Don’t miss out on this inspirational and game-changing event!
📅 Mark your calendar for June 12th and stay tuned for more details! We can’t wait to see you there! 🚀
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🚴♂️ Mark Your Calendars for the Bike Maintenance Workshop! 🚴♀️
Cycle Sanpete invites local businesses to volunteer and be part of this exciting event! Volunteers will receive recognition on event marketing materials and a special shoutout at the beginning of the workshop as a thank-you for their support.
Interested in getting involved? Contact Jill at cyclesanpete@gmail.com —They would love to have you!
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🚀 Free Two-Part Business Success Workshop!
Hosted by Sanpete Entrepreneurs Group
Unlock the keys to business growth with two essential topics: Branding & Content!
📅 Workshop Day One: Finding Your Voice – Branding, Identity, Mission & Vision
A business without a clear identity struggles to thrive. This session will help you:
✔️ Define your brand’s voice and identity
✔️ Craft your mission statement and “elevator pitch”
✔️ Establish company values to guide hiring, marketing, and customer outreach
✔️ Map out your 1, 5, and 10-year vision for success
📅 Workshop Day Two: Content is King – Building a Strong Content Strategy
Creating the right content can organically grow your business and boost your authority. You’ll learn:
✔️ How to create content that drives engagement and builds trust
✔️ Website basics for better customer experience and Google rankings
✔️ The "Content Wheel" — what to post and when
✔️ How to amplify your content across blogs, social media, and newsletters
✔️ Google’s key ranking principles (EAT: Expertise, Authority, Trust)
✔️ Tips for collaborating with influencers (if time allows)
🎉 Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to strengthen your brand and grow your business!
📍 Sponsored by: Sanpete Entrepreneurs Group
Take the Next Step Toward Success!
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LET US HIGHLIGHT YOUR BUSINESS
SIGN UP FOR A SOCIAL MEDIA VIDEO POST
Attention Chamber Members! Want to put a spotlight on your business? Our Social Media Director, Holly Bown, is available to come to your location and create a video highlight. We’re looking for two businesses to feature this week! The first two to sign up will be showcased, and all others will be scheduled in the order they sign up—so get on the list and let us help you shine!
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Editor's Note: ALERT [updated Feb. 19, 2025]: Beneficial ownership reporting requirements are back in effect, with a new deadline of March 21, 2025, for most companies. FinCEN will assess its options for further modifying deadlines. For more info, see notice.
For the latest updates and detailed information, please refer to FinCEN's official website.
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LET'S HAVE A RIBBON CUTTING!!🥳🎈
If you are interested in a Ribbon Cutting or an Open House for your business click here for additional information.
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Let’s Grow Together on Social Media!
Hey Chamber Members!
Did you know that engaging with our Chamber’s social media posts can help ALL of us thrive?
By commenting, sharing, and following us on Facebook and Instagram, you’re not just supporting the Chamber you’re amplifying the visibility of our entire business community.
Here’s how we can help each other:
1️⃣ Comment – Share your thoughts, tag a friend, or let others know how you’re involved!
2️⃣ Share – Post our updates on your feed or stories to spread the word.
3️⃣ Follow Us – Stay connected and up-to-date with all the latest Chamber news and events.
Let’s work together to showcase the amazing businesses and opportunities here in Sanpete County. Every like, comment, and share makes a difference!
📲 Follow us today:
Facebook: https://facebook.com/sanpetechamberofcommerce
Instagram: @sanpetechamber
Together, we can build a stronger, more connected community. 💪✨
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USHE’s Talent Ready Utah is pleased to announce the release of four Requests for Proposal (RFPs). Below are key dates and links for each initiative:
Utah Works
- Information Session: March 10, 2025
- Proposal Due Date: April 4, 2025
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RFP Link: Utah Works RFP
Return to Work
- Information Session: March 11, 2025
- Proposal Due Date: April 4, 2025
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RFP Link: Return to Work RFP
Behavioral Health Technician
Life Science Workforce
Talent Ready Utah optimizes efforts made by education and industry partnerships, working collectively to build a highly skilled workforce while providing students with increased career and education opportunities. See HERE for information on the programs designed to support that mission.
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Utah Pollinator Habitat Program - https://ag.utah.gov/pollinator-habitat-program/
The 2025 application period will run from March 1 to April 15, 2025.
The 2025 Application Process and Program Details Webinar will take place on March 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. The 2024 Webinar is available for viewing.
Awardees for the 2025 program period will be notified via email on June 2, 2025.
The Awardee Webinar will be conducted in late July. Date, TBA.
An annual report is due from previous 2022 – 2024 awardees on Friday, August 8, 2025.
September- October 2025: Plant distributions. Dates and locations, TBA. When available, they will also be listed on the Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Calendar on the right panel.
The Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) is a competitive grant program operated by the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF) in which funding from the United States Department of Agriculture is awarded to eligible applicants to support Utah’s specialty crop industry. Specialty crops include fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, horticulture — including nursery crops, and more. Click here for a complete list of eligible specialty crops.
This grant is open to producers, schools, trade associations, non-profits, farmers markets, farming and ranching co-ops, etc. headquartered in Utah. Potential projects may include a broad range of focus such as improving marketing, research, training, certifications, food safety, pest control, plant health and beyond for specialty crops. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to enhance the competitiveness of Utah grown specialty crops and benefit more than one producer or organization.
Applicants will apply through the Submittable platform using the link below and must have a Unique Entity Identifier to submit their application. Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI) can be acquired free-of-charge from the federal government at SAM.gov. This process can take some time, so applicants are strongly encouraged to begin the process quickly, and not to wait until the last week as it is unlikely the UEI will be assigned in time. A guide to getting a UEI is in the Helpful Links and Documents section. Please read all the 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant information below before applying.
2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Information:
Award Funding:
- UDAF is anticipating receiving between $300,000 and $350,000 to have available to be awarded. Individual project requests may not exceed $100,000. There is no request minimum.
Important Dates:
- Applications Open: March 5, 2025
- Application Close Date: April 9, 2025 at 11:59pm
- Application Review Period: April 2025
- Awards Provisionally Announced: April-May 2025
- Final USDA Award Approval: May-June 2025
- Contracts signed and completed: September 2025
- Project Start Date: September 30, 2025
Rural Employment Development Incentive
The Rural Employment Development Incentive (REDI) grant is designed for businesses creating new high-paying jobs in rural Utah communities. The grant may be available to businesses creating new employment positions in rural counties or in *cities/towns with a population of 10,000 or less in Weber, Davis, Utah, and Washington counties.
New jobs can be remote, online, in a satellite hub/office space, or physically located in the same county as the business. Based on the employee’s work location, a business may receive up to $6,000 for each new position.
The REDI application will open quarterly for approximately two weeks at a time, one month after each calendared quarter. The application portal will open and close on the following dates: February 1 - 15, 2025
T-Mobile Hometown Grants - Apply Now
T-MOBILE is investing $25M in 500 rural towns over 5 years to jumpstart projects and build stronger communities. Together, we can help upgrade tech at your local library, build new hiking trails, revitalize historic buildings, and so much more.
Ladies Who Launch Grant - The Ladies Who Launch FREE grants database can help you explore funding opportunities for your U.S.-based small business!
Federal Grants Database - Find, Apply, Succeed
Hello Alice: Free online platform to find grants for small business owners.
Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity: Grants for Utah businesses are listed here as they become available.
General Grants in Utah - Take a look, some have already passed their deadlines but many are still available.
Grants for Museums and the Arts
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Rev Up for Adventure
in Sanpete County!
Looking for the best ATV events in the area? 🏍️🚜
Explore exciting trails, upcoming rides, and off-road adventures by visiting Sanpete County’s ATV Events Page!
Plan your next ride and experience the thrill of Sanpete’s scenic landscapes! 🌄🔥
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NEW SANPETE COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR!!!
This is a great project to unite and coordinate a calendar with all cities and organizations in Sanpete County so that we can better plan, cooperate, and support one another in our many combined efforts to bring business, recreation, events, and opportunities to our communities and residents.
Where can I find it?
- Click on the Sanpete County Website - https://www.sanpete.com/
- Click on the tab - Sanpete Events Calendar
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