Meeting Minutes: 02/06/2025
Title: 02/06/2025 – Meeting Minutes
Date: February 6, 2025
Time: 12:10 PM
Location: Alpine Cleaning and Restoration
Presiding Officer: Darryl Simmons
Attendees
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Darryl Simmons | Smithfield Chamber | Welcomed Chamber Members. |
| Corey Forman | Stonefire Pizzeria | Mentioned Valentine’s Day special (2 for $40 – 2 entrees, 1 starter, 2 drinks, 2 desserts); 10% off all desserts for the month; new Red Velvet Skookie. |
| Josh Nuckles | Stonefire Pizzeria | Present with Corey Forman. |
| Terri Stapley | Stapley Accounting Services | Specialize in business advising services. |
| Ted Stokes | Smithfield City | Representing the city; lawyer specializing in estate planning. |
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | Helps high school dropouts get GED’s; helps immigrants and refugees learn English. |
| Anthony Wagoner | Impact Merchant Group | Merchant payment processes for back-end system integration. |
| Deon Hunsaker | Smithfield Lions Club | Planning April spaghetti dinner fundraiser; concessions at Blue Sox games; blood drive on February 17th. |
| Matt Veil | Huski Marketing | Launched customized software for local business communication; looking for Beta Testers. |
| Nick Nielson | Globe Life | Deals with supplementary insurance for unexpected expenses. |
| Aimee McNeil | Summit Elementary | Literacy Night on February 20th; participating in golf tournament. |
| Ryker Wilson | Edward Jones | Financial planning services. |
| Trudy Wilson | Birch Creek Elementary | Reported 6th graders moving in 2026 to alleviate crowding. |
| Eric Kleven | Birch Creek Golf Course | Course currently closed; hoping to open mid-March. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts Collision and Glass | Waives $100 off insurance deductible for windshield replacements; matches competitor quotes. |
| Bill Petersen | McDonalds | Breakfast bagels and specialty pies available; bringing in chicken strips and wraps. |
| Toni Wood | McDonalds | Present with Bill Petersen. |
| Tarissa Gwilliam | Zions Bank | $25,000 line of credit for SBA loan applicants; employee incentives for accounts. |
| Dave Gwilliam | Sprinkler Master | Maintenance program priced at $255 ($240 for Chamber members) for turn on, maintenance, and winterizing. |
| Dallin Karren | Alpine Cleaning | Available for restoration or cleanup needs. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Physical therapy and physical issue resolution. |
| Anita Gerber | Learning Turtle Preschool | Classes for 3, 4, and 5 year olds; registration for next year is 80% full. |
| Ronnie Love | Evolution Design | Provides granite countertops. |
| Shane Jones | Sky View | Freshmen welcome night held; Eagle Scout project (Camren Rudie) for Emergency Buckets seeking donations. |
| Scott Nelson | Schreiber Foods | Employs 1000+ people; hiring with average pay of $29/hr after 18 months. |
| Lily Knudsen | Farmers Insurance | Hiring for an insurance agent position. |
| Jimmy Birman | United Way of Northern Utah | 211 Utah day on Wednesday (3-5 pm); looking for volunteers. |
| Trish Ybarrondo | Yardmaster Services | New member; provides yard services in the valley. |
| Richard Varela | Smithfield Recreation | Spring youth soccer signups ongoing; adult summer softball signups start next week; sponsorship packages available. |
| Trevor Larson | USU Credit Union | Promotions: 0% balance transfer/interest rate; 4.99% HELOC (6 months at $10k+); lot loans at 5.95% or lower. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website hosting and design; partnering with Atlas, Finetech, and e-hub for ecommerce. |
| Nicole | Smithfield Chamber | Manages window clings and deliveries. |
Agenda Notes
- Meeting opened at 12:10.
- Darryl Simmons welcomed Chamber Members.
- Acknowledgment given to Alpine Cleaning and Restoration for hosting.
Discussion Points
- Business Reviews: Individual updates were provided by 29 representatives regarding service offerings, hiring needs, community events, and special promotions.
- Membership Window Clings: Clings are available for those who have paid annual dues.
- Newsletter: The next edition is scheduled for April.
- Easter Egg Hunt Details:
- Date: April 19th.
- Chamber provides eggs; businesses provide prizes or coupons.
- Coupons can be placed in eggs, or tags can be used for larger prizes redeemable at business tables.
- Tri School Golf Tournament: Finalized for May 7th; no charge for Chamber Members to be hole sponsors.
Action Items
- Window Clings: Members who paid dues should see Nicole to collect window clings or arrange delivery.
- Newsletter Submission: Deadline for the April newsletter is March 15th.
- Easter Egg Hunt Preparation:
- Businesses must notify the Chamber how many eggs they want stuffed by the March meeting.
- Provide prizes/coupons for the eggs.
- Sky View Emergency Buckets: Contact Shane Jones to donate products or cash for the Eagle Scout project.
- United Way Volunteers: Volunteers requested for 211 Utah day, Wednesday from 3-5 pm.
- Recreation Signups: Register for spring youth soccer (ongoing) and adult summer softball (starts next week).
Calendar Items
- February 17, 2025: Lions Club Blood Drive.
- February 20, 2025: Summit Elementary Literacy Night.
- Mid-March 2025: Target opening for Birch Creek Golf Course.
- March 15, 2025: Deadline for April newsletter.
- April 19, 2025: Easter Egg Hunt.
- May 7, 2025: Tri School Golf Tournament.
- May 10, 2025: Health Days Pancake Breakfast.
- December 6, 2025: Night of Giving.
Next Meeting Info
- Date: March 6, 2025
- Location: Smithfield Senior Center (Mack Park)