Title: 04-03-2025 – Meeting Minutes
Date: April 3, 2025
Time: 12:10
Location: Stonefire Pizzeria
Presiding Officer: Brett Daniels (filling in for Richard Varela)
Attendees Table
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | Looking to hire a few tutors for the summer. Partnering with the English Learning. |
| Deon Hunsaker | Smithfield Lions Club | Hosting a Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 21st from 1-7 pm. Look for the beginning of Blue Sox season and come support them at the concession stand. |
| Trish Ybarrando | Yard Master | Spring services include Top Dressing with compost and other nutrients, aeration, and other spring yard services. |
| Jonathan Drake | Farm Bureau | Named #1 for nationwide insurance. Provides financial management and insurance services. |
| Nick Neilson | Globe Life | Provides supplemental insurance (cancer or other health). Offers return of premium if product is not used. |
| Corey Foreman | Stonefire Pizza | Caramel Cadbury skookies are the Skookie of the Month. Deal for high school or college students or faculty: $7 for a full focaccia and a speciality drink. |
| Terri Stapley | Stapley Advising Services | Currently in tax season; provides advisory accounting and mid-year reviews for tax options. |
| Wayne Moore | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Handles fire, water, wind, mold, and sewer. Seeing high groundwater damage and preventable oven fires. |
| Mayor Kris Monson | Smithfield City | City currently funds the scholarship pageant. Encouraging neighborhood/church/school service for Day of Service on April 26th. |
| Anita Gerber | Learning Turtle Preschool | Partners with university for interns. Over 100 preschool spots available for fall. Open to partnering with businesses for field trips. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Specializing in PRP (platelet rich plasma injections) for inflammation and tissue healing. Looking for a medical billing position candidate. |
| Payden Knudsen | Farmers Insurance | Hired a new employee from a Chamber referral. Partnering with multiple carriers for various insurance products. |
| Brett Daniels | Smithfield Recreation | Rec Center slowing down for nice weather. Has posters available for Health Days to be posted by businesses. |
| Sam Barfuss | USU Credit Union | Offering lot loans for 5.55 percent. |
| Trevor Larson | Antics Comedy Improv | Season runs through April; summer season starts in June. Cache Valley Improv festival for teenagers is May 17th. Available for family and business parties/workshops. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website hosting and design. Working with Conservice to host over 1500 domains. |
Agenda Notes
- Meeting opened at 12:10.
- Brett Daniels welcomed Chamber Members in place of Richard Varela.
- Stonefire Pizzeria thanked for hosting.
- Darryl Simmons (President) and Nicole Zollinger (Executive Director) were excused.
Discussion Points
- Business Reviews: Various local businesses and organizations provided updates on hiring, current services, promotions, and upcoming community initiatives (see Attendees Table for specific details).
- Smithfield City: Discussion of the Day of Service on April 26th and looking forward to Health Days.
- Antics Comedy Improv: Registration for the teen improv festival is available online at www.theanticsimprov.com.
Action Items
- Scholarship Applications: Individuals to apply before the April 30th deadline.
- Easter Egg Hunt (April 19th): Participants to arrive for set up at 8 am at the Rec Center/Sky View East Fields. Participants must bring a table, signage, and items to cover the number of requested eggs.
- Golf Tournament (May 7th): Members are asked to notify the Chamber if they know anyone else who would like to golf (19 teams confirmed).
- Pancake Breakfast (May 10th): Volunteer recruitment for 10-12 people to assist with set up, serving, cooking, and cleanup. Members requested to help spread the word once information is sent out.
- Health Days: Businesses requested to pick up and post posters for the event.
Calendar Items
- April 19th: Easter Egg Hunt
- April 26th: Day of Service
- April 30th: Scholarship Application Deadline
- May 7th: Tri School Golf Tournament
- May 10th: Health Days Pancake Breakfast
- May 17th: Cache Valley Improv festival for teenagers
- May 21st: Lions Club Blood Drive (1-7 pm)
- December 76h: Night of Giving (Note: date as written in original text)
Next Meeting Info
- Date: May 1st
- Location: TBD
- Time: Not stated