Meeting Minutes – January 9, 2025

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01/09/2025 – Meeting Minutes

Title: 01/09/2025 – Meeting Minutes
Date: January 9, 2025
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Stonefire Pizzeria
Presiding Officer: Darryl Simmons (2025 Chamber President)

Attendees Table

Name Organization Notes
Darryl Simmons Smithfield Chamber 2025 Chamber President
Richard Varela Smithfield Recreation President-Elect
Steve Cook Second Act Literacy Foundation Works with immigrants/refugees on GEDs and training
Deon Hunsaker Smithfield Lions Club Organizing humanitarian and community events
Matt Veil Huski Marketing Rebranding; launching new software division
Tarissa Gwilliam Zions Bank Focused on SBAs and business employee accounts
Zane Johnson Cache Valley Bank Managing office remodels and open houses
Katelyn Mason Cache Valley Bank Managing office remodels and open houses
Zach Manwaring Whole Body Health Care Treating sports injuries; supporting Indoor Triathlon
Lily Knudsen Farmers Insurance Addressing home coverage and wildfire concerns
Jimmy Birman United Way of Northern Utah Focus on 211 Utah resource finder
Trevor Larson USU Credit Union / Antics Comedy Improv New Providence branch manager; Improv theater operator
Sean Atkinson Green Box Solar Educating on solar incentives
Andrew Davis Host Huski Online business services; broke $100,000 revenue last year
Paul Jenkins WorkForce Services / DJ Services Recently started new job; continues DJ services
Nicole Smithfield Chamber Collecting receipts and membership dues

Agenda Notes

  • Darryl Simmons welcomed Chamber Members.
  • Recognition of Stonefire Pizzeria for hosting.
  • Introduction of 2025 leadership: Darryl Simmons (President) and Richard Varela (President-Elect).

Discussion Points

Business Reviews:

  • Second Act Literacy Foundation: Partnering with Bridgerland to help students with GEDs pursue further training.
  • Smithfield Lions Club: Preparing for next year’s Night of Giving. Training Girl Scouts this Saturday for eyeglass rehab. Sponsoring a Red Cross blood drive on February 17th.
  • Huski Marketing: Launching rebrand this month. Seeking beta testers for new software division aimed at streamlining operations and customer communication.
  • Zions Bank: Assisting businesses/startups with SBAs. Offering a $200 credit for business employees who set up personal accounts.
  • Cache Valley Bank: Undergoing a major remodel in Smithfield offices. Preston branch is holding an open house.
  • Whole Body Health Care: Noted increase in basketball-related sprained ankles. Supporting Indoor Triathlon athletes.
  • Farmers Insurance: Discussed compassion for California wildfire victims and home coverage inquiries.
  • United Way of Northern Utah: Promoting 211 Utah as a resource finder. February 11th is 211 Day.
  • Smithfield Recreation: High January volume due to New Year’s. Registering for spring youth soccer and spring competitive basketball. Membership special available through next week.
  • USU Credit Union: Trevor Larson is the new Providence branch manager. Seeking nonprofit partners for financial literacy training.
  • Antics Comedy Improv: Moved to Coconut Cove (old Cinefour Theaters). Friday night shows starting this month. Family Night (1st Friday) includes free entry for kids under 8. Adult-themed shows held 4th Fridays at 9:30 pm.
  • Green Box Solar: Hosting an educational dinner on federal/state solar incentives on February 7th at the Hive.
  • Host Huski: Partnering with Matt Veil for hosting/online services. Seeking connections with new or growing businesses. Revenue goal is to double last year’s $100,000.
  • Chamber Growth: President Simmons encouraged members to invite new business owners to join the Chamber.

Additional Items:

  • Night of Giving Update: A YSA ward wrapped and delivered gifts to 11 families.
  • Easter Egg Hunt Logistics: Discussion regarding weather issues in previous years. Decision made to move the location from Mack Park to the Smithfield Rec Center. It will be outside if weather is good, and inside if there is rain/snow.

Action Items

  • Receipts: Turn in any Night of Giving receipts to Nicole.
  • Membership Dues: Submit dues to Nicole ($100 for store front; $25 for Home Business) to receive a window sticker.
  • Easter Egg Hunt: Provide eggs to be stuffed at the end of March.
  • Solar Dinner RSVP: RSVP for the Green Box Solar dinner (Feb 7) on their Facebook page.

Calendar Items

  • January 25: Indoor Triathlon
  • February 7: Green Box Solar Dinner (at the Hive)
  • February 11: 211 Day (United Way)
  • February 17: Red Cross Blood Drive (Lions Club)
  • April 19: Easter Egg Hunt
  • May 7: Tri School Golf Tournament
  • May 10: Health Days Pancake Breakfast
  • December 7: Night of Giving

Next Meeting Info

  • Date: February 6th
  • Location: TBD