04-03-2025 - Meeting Minutes

AGENDA NOTES

The meeting opened at 12:10 as Brett Daniels (filling in for Richard Varela) welcomed Chamber Members. Thanks to Stonefire Pizzeria for hosting the meeting. Darryl Simmons (President) and Nicole Zollinger (Executive Director) are excused from this meeting.

Business Reviews:

Second Act Literacy Foundation (Steve Cook) - Looking to hire a few tutors for the summer. Partnering with the English Learning

Smithfield Lions Club (Deon Hunsaker)- The Lions Club is hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 21st from 1-7 pm. See the attached flyer for details. Also, look for the beginning of Blue Sox season and come support them at the concession stand.

Yard Master (Trish Ybarrando) - Spring services are happening, including Top Dressing with compost and other nutrients to help your yard green up for the summer. They are also doing other yard services to get you ready for spring, including aeration.

Farm Bureau (Jonathan Drake) - Just named #1 for nationwide insurance. Helps with financial management and any insurance needs that you have.

Globe Life (Nick Neilson) - supplemental insurance needs, including cancer or other health supplemental insurances. They all return a premium so if you don’t use the product you get your money back.

Stonefire Pizza (Corey Foreman) - Thanks to everyone for coming. Business is picking up. Caramel Cadbury skookies are the Skookie of the Month. They have a deal for high school or college students or faculty - $7 for a full focaccia and a speciality drink.

Stapley Advising Services (Terri Stapley)- Deep in tax season but they also do an advisory part of accounting. If you would like a mid year review to see if you need to change tax options, please call them.

Alpine Cleaning and Restoration (Wayne Moore) - fire, water, wind, mold sewer. Seeing a lot groundwater damage this year. They are also seeing a few oven fires that could be prevented. So be careful and check your oven!

Smithfield City (Mayor Kris Monson) - Scholarship pageant was last month and they are thankful to the businesses for their support. The city funds this scholarship as of now. On April 26th they are doing the Day of Service and are encouraging people to do service within neighborhoods, church groups or school groups. Check Just Serve for ideas or call Barbara Kent with the City. Looking forward to Health Days.

Learning Turtle Preschool (Anita Gerber) - Love to partner with the university for interns. They have over 100 preschool spots available to fill for the fall. Happy to partner with businesses for field trips and other services.

Whole Body Health Care (Zach Manwaring)- Getting a lot of attention for PRP (platelet rich plasma injections) to help with inflammation and healing of tissue. They use a great one to help the body heal. If anyone knows of someone who is looking for a medical billing position, send them to him.

Farmers Insurance (Payden Knudsen) - Growing! Was able to hire a new employee from a Chamber referral so thank you! Farmers is partnering with a lot of carriers so they have access to products that can help you with all your insurance needs.

Smithfield Recreation (Brett Daniels) - Grateful for all the Smithfield businesses and for all their support. The Rec Center will slow down as the weather turns nicer. They have posters available for Health Days so please grab one and post it to help them publicize the events.

USU Credit Union (Sam Barfuss) - Give them a call - lot loans for 5.55 percent if you are looking to buy a lot for building.

Antics Comedy Improv (Trevor Larson) - Their season is going strong through April; summer season starts in June. Looking to have a Cache Valley Improv festival for teenagers - figure out how improv can help them in their lives. It will be May 17th. Look online for registration. They are a great option for family and business parties so get in touch with them for private or business events (either performance or workshops). www.theanticsimprov.com.

Host Huski (Andrew Davis) - Provide website hosting and design. Can lower your hosting costs and reduce domain costs - working with Conservice to host over 1500 domains. They partner with alot of local businesses so come see them.

Additional Items

  1. Scholarship Applications are now open. The deadline is April 30th.
  2. Easter Egg Hunt - Saturday, April 19th. Set up is at 8 am. We will be at the Rec Center/Sky View East Fields. Tables will be set up on the access road just east of the Rec Center. Please bring a table, any signage you want to put out and enough items to cover the number of eggs that you requested.
  3. Golf Tournament - Wednesday, May 7th. Thanks to our elementary schools for doing a great job filling the tournament. Right now we have 19 teams confirmed and all hole sponsors are filled. If you know anyone who would like to golf with us, let us know.
  4. Pancake Breakfast - Saturday, May 10th. We will be just west of the library. We will need help; 10-12 people for set up, serving, cooking and cleanup. We will send out information closer to the event so that you can help us get the word out. Remember, proceeds go towards our scholarship funds.

Calendar Items for 2025:

  • April 19th - Easter Egg Hunt
  • May 7th - Tri School Golf Tournament
  • May 10th - Health Days Pancake Breakfast
  • December 76h - Night of Giving

Next Meeting - May 1st, place TBD.