President's Corner
Lance Wilson 
Hello and Happy New Year fellow chamber of commerce members! As your new chamber president I am pleased to introduce myself and express my gratitude for this opportunity to serve. 2016 will be my sixth year of service on the chamber board including last year where I was privileged to work as vice president with last year’s president Stacy Beck. How fortunate I was to watch and learn from Councilwoman Beck and see her lead our chamber in a challenging and exciting 2015. I come to you with 14 years of experience as a business owner and entrepreneur operating as a State Farm Insurance Agent since 2002. I am very blessed to pursue my dreams as a small business owner in the city I grew up in and am now raising my family. I hope to use my experiences in the business sector and passion for Spanish Fork and Salem communities to further the impressive work of our chamber of commerce. As I embark on this New Year 2016 it is my hope and commitment to continue to help make each member of our chamber of commerce a participating and prosperous individual, business and community. Please join with me in working to live up to the motto, “Home of Pride and Progress”.
Executive Director Message
Clark H. Caras
2016!!!!
Get ready…
Get set…
Go!!!!!
Truly, those are the words that come to my mind when I think of the past 365-plus days I’ve been in this position and visualize what is going to happen in the coming year. The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is easily the fastest growing chamber in the state of Utah – and yes, I’m a former journalist; so once it’s been written and it appears in black and white, or a nice pantone, its true!
This growth is easily a reflection of the business climate, customer service being given in commerce, success of events sponsored by the chamber for people of all ages, a successful Utah’s Own Farmers Market, recruitment by the City Fathers of both communities in locating new business here, and the rural hominess still left in the other areas of the chamber; and yes, by the networking and proof in the pudding of the chamber members who have been here and the staff support given.
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Don't Forget!
Noon Networking is moving to the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Location may vary so make sure to check the calendar on the chamber's homepage and watch your inbox for the rsvp email with full details.
Calendar
Bills & Bagels
Sat 2/6/16
Nebo District Office
Noon Networking Luncheon
Wed, 2/17/16
Diamond Celebration for Maple Creek Home Health & Hospice
Thur 2/25/16 @ Noon
Chamber Office Information
Executive Director:
Clark H. Caras
Hours:
Monday through Thursday
9am to 4pm
40 S Main Street
801-798-8352
www.spanishforkchamber.com
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January's Business of the Month
Clark H. Caras 
It seems fitting that a business 120 years old and a success story a book might be written about is 2016's first Business of the Month, but that's exactly what was celebrated Tuesday, January 12th at noon with festivities at the Spanish Fork branch of Central Bank, 1 North Main Street. Approximately 45 chamber members and guests enjoyed cake and networking and a look at this, the first Business of the Month for the New Year.
Active always in the Chamber, and recently moving i ts membership up into the Platinum Level, Central Bank joins more than 30 other businesses in giving back to the community in that category, which is very similar to the way the bank became active in helping its community in Springville in 1891 to establish the Springville Banking Company.
That bank expanded gradually until in 1924, the bank was active in helping to bring the Columbia Steel Mill to the site between Springville and Provo, which over the years has been the workplace of many a Spanish Fork breadwinner.. In July 1966 the Springville Banking Company merged with State Bank of Provo to form the bank, Central Bank and Trust. Since that time the bank has grown to include 10 locations in Central Utah, with one of the largest here in Spanish Fork at 1 North Main, Spanish Fork, which means you could say the bank is the first business in Spanish Fork, at least by address.
Glen Roach, is the VP Manager, along with Nic Jones assistant manager, and Matt Simonsen, officer. Nic serves on the Chamber board and is the chairman of the chamber’s Finance Committee. Thank you to SF17 for filming, and to Macey's for the beautiful cake!
2016 Installation Banquet
Clark H. Caras 2016 Installation & Awards Banquet
The Spanish Fork Salem Area Chamber of Commerce held its Installation Banquet this past Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Chilon.
Approximately 120 chamber members and guests attended this year's event. During the banquet awards were presented and new members of the board who were recently elected by the 240 businesses in the chamber were sworn in.
Business of the Year......................................... Big O Tires - Spanish Fork
Business Person of the Year............................. Dawn Davis
Community Action Award................................ Susan Barber
Total Citizen of the Year Stacy Beck
Business Education Partnership Award -
Western States Insurance & Robarge Collision
Salem City Mayor’s Award................................ Danny Higginson
Spanish Fork City Mayor’s Award...................... Vern Tanner
2015 Chamber President’s Award..................... Lance Wilson
2015 Director’s Award...................................... Steve Money
Welcome to the Neighborhood!
Welcome to 56 W Salon & Day Spa!
Congratulations to 56 W Salon and Day Spa! Under the new management and owndership of Amy Dickerson. Located at 56 West 200 North, Spanish Fork, the establishment provides services for hair, nails, mani/ped, waxing, eylash extensions facials, clinical skincare, and body treatments. Much of this can be taken care of through online booking by going to the website 56westsalon.com. We had a great turnout for the ribbon cutting. Thank you to Costco for the amazing cake, and to SF17 for filming!
Welcome to H&R Block!
Congratulations to H&R Block! H&R Block is the world’s largest tax services provider, having prepared more than 650 million tax returns since 1955. There are approximately 12,000 company-owned and franchise retail locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories, and on U.S. military bases around the world. An H&R Block branded retail office is located within five miles of most Americans, and Spanish Fork is no exception. We had a great turnout for our ribbon cutting! Two Jacks provided some delicious pizza, and Costco provided the beautiful cake, and thank you to SF17 for filming!
Welcome to Optimized Health Plans!
Congratulations to Optimized Health Plans! Optimized Health Plans has been helping individuals, families, and small business owners save money by optimizing their insurance strategies to take advantage of the Affordable Care Act. What truly sets them apart is that they understand the recent changes to Health Care and can get you the absolute best coverage for the lowest price. We want to thank Macey's for our cake, and SF17 for filming!
Welcome to Hungree!
Congratulations to Hungree! Hungree is one of the most unique food delivery service apps you will have ever seen! You just place your take out order form from any of your favorite restaurants in the valley just as normal and a Hungree Runner near your is immediately headed to pick up the order and bring it hot and ready your front door, office or party place, all for a minimum cost. Hungree brought in food from local restaurants for everyone attending to sample. Thank you to Costco for the delicious cake and to SF17 for filming!
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