President's Message: Participate

Have you ever signed up for an online program or joined an organization and within a few weeks or months forgot all about it? With our busy lives and many responsibilities, that is easy to do, and dare I say, most of us have fallen into that trap.

My goal is to remind our members why their membership in the Chamber is so important. The Mission of the Payson & Santaquin Area Chamber of Commerce is to support business growth in our community by providing resources, connections, and education to improve business success. We hired a new Executive Director in December, Jim Rowland. He is motivated and ready to help you find resources and opportunities to grow your business. Contact Jim to answer any questions about the Chamber.

I don’t want you to forget about the benefits of belonging to our organization. Your membership offers opportunities to market your business, meet new people, draw upon outside resources, and connect with the community. The only way for this to happen though is for you to PARTICIPATE! Get involved

where you can, and attend functions sponsored by the Chamber.

We hold monthly networking meetings and provide sponsorship opportunities to help you introduce and brand your company. We offer an ambassador program that open doors to personally meet other business owners and build new relationships. We have open Board of Director positions that need enthusiastic representation to guide the Chamber and serve our business community.

I invite you to reach out to Jim, myself, or any Board member to help you get involved!

Have a great 2023! - Thor Mongie, Chamber President

It's not too late to show off your SWAG!

City swag bags are kitting on Monday. Meet Jim at the Chamber office to get your SWAG included.

Swag bag kitting time! - Chamber Members Only

All Chamber members have the opportunity to introduce yourselves to all new residents of Payson and Santaquin.

Bring items to the Chamber office ASAP to be included in the next round of bags. All new residents receive a bag with your promotional product, flyer, coupon, business card, or anything you want to include to get noticed.

Coordinate with Jim to drop off your items. If the office is closed, leave them upstairs with Ty at The Insurance Center.

SAVE THE DATE!

FREE Family Bowling March 20, 6:00 to 8:00 PM

Must attend with a Chamber member.

Chamber members don't miss this years annual meeting and bring the family!

Mark your calendars now for Monday, March 20th from 6 PM to 8 PM at South County Lanes and Family Fun Center. 2 hours of free bowling and laser tag.

This is a great sponsorship opportunity for our members to show off their products and services to one of our largest attended events of the year.

Sponsor packages will be ready next week on a first-come-first-serve basis. Email Jim today to get on the list [email protected]

Influential Partners

Central Valley Medical Center Santaquin Clinic
My Community Utah
Zions Bank (Santaquin Branch)
Lion's Pride Insurance
Zest for Life Counseling - Payson
Autoworks Car Care
Canyon View Medical Group
Leavitt Insurance
Nebo Credit Union
R&R BBQ

Chamber Up Coming Events

Breakfast Club

We meet every 2nd Tuesday from 7:30 - 8:45 AM at the

Orchard Hills Bible Church is located at 1612 UT-198 in Payson.

A light Breakfast will be provided by a new sponsor each month.

Don't miss out! - Add this monthly event to your calendars now!

“Eight ways to grow your business in any market”

- Without breaking the bank!

Tuesday, March 14 at 7:30 AM (done by 8:45)

Barry Phillips

[email protected] | 801.358.5525 | www.barrykphillips.com

The economy is always in flux. One minute, things are going so well that it’s hard to keep up. Next, it seems everyone is just trying to stay afloat. But what about those companies that seem to stay the course and weather any storm… are they really doing things differently, and can you do what they do as well? The answer to both those questions is YES! If you know the right things to do, of course. And the really good news? You can actually afford to do those things as well. In fact, you really can’t afford not to do them.

This insightful and engaging session pulls from my 20+ years growing into an effective business leader myself, as well as many experiences developing great companies throughout the world. These effective business strategies are vital to every business in every market. Not only for short-term success but to grow your business over the long haul.

“I just love not only the information Barry brings every time we use him but the way he delivers it is just amazing. His combination of real-world experiences, easy-to-understand concepts, and just the right amount of humor make every speech a power-packed event! I’ve used him for years and will continue to do so as often as possible.” Ron Tracy – Director, Learning and Development, Childhelp

The Fellas Chop Shop Payson

Ribbon Cutting - March 27

Keep an eye out as you make the bend in downtown Payson for our newest barbershop. The Fellas Chop Shop now with 4 locations in Utah County.

We have a great event planned for Monday, March 27 to officially cut the ribbon and introduce The Fellas newest location. More details to come.

Huish Theatre Celebration - Surprise Gift To Be Given Away To One Lucky Attendee!

Join us Saturday, March 18 at 10 AM for an inside look at the theatre's transformation. Businesses can donate gift cards and swag to be given away at this special event by emailing Ty Jones at The Insurance Center.

The Huish Theatre opened in 1949 and will soon be open again as a performing arts and cultural education center.

Annual Meeting and Bowling

Monday, March 20 at 6 PM

Fun night to (quickly!) take care of business and mingle with fellow Chamber members at South County Lanes in Payson.

All active Chamber members and guests are invited. Guests must be accompanied by an active Chamber member. If you are unsure of your membership status, reach out to Jim Rowland and confirm.

Sponsorships Available

Payson Adventure Day

June 3rd All Day

Save Saturday June 3rd for a fun filled day of adventure! Payson City is organizing a day of fun activities such as pickleball, archery, fishing, cornhole, cardboard boat regatta, pioneer games, night golf, frisbee golf, swimming events, and more.

This is Payson's first annual Adventure Day event and it will be a day you won't want to miss!

Hometown Market

June 26-August 28

Every Monday night from 6 PM to 8:30 PM starting June 26 enjoy our 3rd annual Hometown Market and music in Centennial Park in Santaquin.

If you would like to be a vendor at the market, send an email to Jim in the Chamber office.

This is a great family event and we expect a great turnout.

Easter Egg Hunt Prizes Needed

Payson City is proud to host the 2023 Easter egg hunt on April 8, at 10:00 AM at the Hillman Fields. Show your community spirit by donating gifts valued at at least $5.

Submit a Short Video of Your Business

Video can help your business reach new audiences and attract new viewers to your social media pages and website, which is likely why "increase brand awareness" is the number one reason brands use video.

Video content is unique in that not only does it tell your brand’s story, but it shows it. Creating fun, lively video content will better show the personality of your brand, and is likely to be viewed, liked and shared.

To help promote your businesses we are looking to put your self-created videos on our Face Book page. Create a 30 - 60 second commercial or tour of your business and let us help tell your story! Send to [email protected]