09/05/2024 – Meeting Minutes
Title: 09/05/2024 – Meeting Minutes
Date: September 5, 2024
Time: 12:05 (Start time); End time not stated.
Location: Alpine Cleaning and Restoration (Host); Food provided by Stonefire Pizza.
Presiding Officer: Aimee McNeil
Attendees Table
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Aimee McNeil | Summit Elementary / Chamber | Welcomed members; thanked Alpine Cleaning and Restoration and Stonefire Pizza. Starting a new year. Thanked Chamber for fundraising help for families in need. |
| Representative Not Named | Stonefire Pizza | Thanked everyone for support at Olympic Watch Party. Looking for raffle prizes for their benefit. |
| Steve Cook | The Second Act Literacy Foundation | Idaho based 501c3 serving Cache Valley to help high school dropouts get their GED. New member. |
| Paul Jenkins | Cache Valley Light and Sound | Working with Suicide Coalition for suicide prevention. Provides music for weddings and events. |
| Aubri Anne Meek | Organizing by Aubri Anne | New home organization business. |
| Bill Peterson | McDonalds | Schools are in session; in value mode with $5 bundle. Mentioned Chicken Big Mac and Archways to Opportunity. |
| Toni Woods | McDonalds | Schools are in session; in value mode with $5 bundle. Mentioned Chicken Big Mac and Archways to Opportunity. |
| Shellie Healy | Sunrise Elementary | Starting third year at Sunrise. Hiring literacy aides for all elementary schools. |
| Tom Gibbons | Tom Gibbons Accounting | Partially retired but doing taxes. |
| Ben Wagner | RJW Graphics | Moved from Chicago; print and signage business. |
| Matt Veil | Atlas Internet Marketing | Focuses on AI in online marketing, customer retention, and business growth. |
| Wayne Moore | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Handles fire, water, mold, and wind cleanup. Advised winterizing sprinklers and hoses. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts Collision and Glass | Waiving $100 deductible for windshield replacement. Works with all insurance companies. |
| Scott Nelson | Schreiber Foods | Hiring with average wage of $30/hour. Needs 300 more people in the next five years. |
| Trudy Wilson | Birch Creek Elementary | Reported high growth and all-day kindergarten. |
| Richard Varela | Smithfield Recreation | Remodeled facility with new flooring/equipment. Doing fall sports and fitness. Approved for new full-time staff. |
| Ed Hanes | Smithfield Recreation | Remodeled facility with new flooring/equipment. Doing fall sports and fitness. Approved for new full-time staff. |
| Teresa Gwilliam | Zions Bank | Mentioned business credit card ($1000 cash back with $5000 spend) and $500 cash back for new business accounts. Handles SBA/business loans. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Announced Dr. Morgan Carlsen has retired; replacement is in place. Seeing youth sports patients. |
| Shane Jones | Sky View | Reported growth in school and community. |
| Payden Knudsen | Farmers Insurance | Moved to Tom Gibbons’ old office; took over agency from retired Wayne Elwood. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website services (attractiveness, speed, safety). New client: North Logan Library. Handles business emails and domain registration. |
| Darryl Simmons | President Elect | Encouraged members to invite others to the Chamber. |
| Trevor Larsen | USU Credit Union | Youth Engagement Program (ages 13-25) for financial literacy; pays $2 for every “A” grade. |
| Danny Hansen | Cache Valley Bank | Noted lower rates. Anniversary celebration on Sept 11 after Sky View Homecoming Parade. Working on reducing credit card fees. |
| Zane Johnson | Cache Valley Bank | Noted lower rates. Anniversary celebration on Sept 11 after Sky View Homecoming Parade. Working on reducing credit card fees. |
Agenda Notes
- Aimee McNeil opened the meeting at 12:05.
- Recognition of Alpine Cleaning and Restoration for hosting.
- Recognition of Stonefire Pizza for providing food.
Discussion Points
- Business Reviews: Individual updates from local businesses and organizations regarding hiring, new products, services, and community involvement.
- Night of Giving Ticket Pricing: The board discussed whether raising ticket or package prices would deter attendance. The goal is to keep it accessible to the community while looking at potential increases.
- Trick or Treat Street Logistics: Discussion regarding the door sponsorships, signage requirements, and expected attendance (1,000 children).
Action Items
- Raffle Prizes: Contact Stonefire Pizza to contribute raffle prizes for their benefit.
- Hiring: Send potential literacy aide candidates to Shellie Healy at Sunrise Elementary.
- Winter Maintenance: Residents advised to blow out sprinklers and disconnect hoses (Wayne Moore).
- Sponsorships: Contact Richard Varela for customized Smithfield Recreation sponsorship packages or to include items in Turkey Trot race bags (no fee for chamber members).
- Quotations: Bring a statement to Cache Valley Bank for a credit card fee quotation to receive free movie tickets.
- Night of Giving Submissions: Get names for the event in early due to the quick turnaround time.
- Night of Giving Reservations: Contact the Chamber ASAP for tickets or table reservations (tables hold 8, 10, or 12).
- Trick or Treat Street Registration: Let the Chamber know by September 13th if interested in one of the four open door sponsorships ($80).
Calendar Items
- September 11, 2024: Cache Valley Bank 3rd Anniversary Celebration (after Sky View Homecoming Parade).
- September 13, 2024: Deadline to register for Trick or Treat Street doors.
- October 15, 2024: Deadline for newsletter ads ($100, includes social media ad).
- October 18, 2024: Trick or Treat Street at Forrester Acres (5:00 PM – 9:00 PM).
- November 2024: Newsletter distribution.
- December 7, 2024: Night of Giving (Theme: “Believe”). Tickets are $40.
Next Meeting Info
- Date: October 3, 2024
- Location: Stonefire Pizza