Title: 01/08/2026 – Meeting Minutes
Date: January 8, 2026
Time: 12:00
Location: Not explicitly stated (lunch provided by Sinclair)
Presiding Officer: President Richard Varela
Attendees
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Petersen | McDonalds | Discussed new hot honey sandwich, chicken breakfast sandwiches, and new drink options. |
| Toni Wood | McDonalds | Discussed new hot honey sandwich, chicken breakfast sandwiches, and new drink options. |
| Alyssa Warner | Family Place | Preparing for Princess Party in February; seeking sponsors or swag bag items. |
| Wayne Moore | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Noted recent roof leaks; offering evaluations. |
| Bodey Hunsaker | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Noted recent roof leaks; offering evaluations. |
| Anna Lisa Davidson | Healthy Bites Brigade | Operates healthy vending machines/snack boxes; hires neurodivergent individuals. |
| Lisa Schmuhl | America 250 Smithfield Committee | National program for 2026 250th anniversary; posters with calendar of events available for businesses. |
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | English and GED assistance for immigrants/refugees; classes start January 12th. |
| Dan Fast | Sandstone Psychology | Mental health clinic serving children, families, couples, individuals, and first responders; offers free assessments. |
| Jeremy Gibbons | Smithfield Chiropractic | Expecting snow-related injuries; available for insurance deductible questions. |
| Aimee McNeil | Summit Elementary | Returning from break; noted the long stretch until Spring Break; looking forward to golf tournament. |
| Jace Cox | Backbone Planning | Hosting open education meeting on group 401 K options January 15th at 7:00 pm (Rec Center Team Room). |
| John Engler | Smithfield City | Seeking feedback on business marketing, signage, and visibility ideas in the city. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts | Advised obtaining police reports for all accidents; works with all major insurance companies. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | No longer accepts United Health Care; offers self-pay and non-surgical options for back pain. |
| Lily Knudsen | Farmers Insurance | Available for insurance questions. |
| Diana Parker | Farmers Insurance | Available for insurance questions. |
| Richard Varela | Smithfield Recreation | Rec Center is currently busy; Indoor Triathlon scheduled for January 31st for families. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Website hosting, design, and domain registration services. |
| Jennifer Anderson | Ask All Tech | Unable to attend. Company provides local computer support and business IT services. |
Agenda Notes
- Sinclair: Provided lunch for the meeting.
- Night of Giving: Any remaining receipts should be turned in to Nicole. The YSA ward wrapped and delivered gifts to 13 families.
Discussion Points
- Business Reviews: Individual members provided updates on services, upcoming events, and seasonal health/safety advice.
- Membership Dues: Rates are $100 for a store front and $25 for a home business. Members should email or text Nicole once paid to receive a Chamber Membership window cling.
- Easter Egg Hunt: The event is scheduled for April 4th. The Chamber requires an egg count (how many eggs businesses want stuffed) by the end of February.
Action Items
- Turn in Night of Giving receipts to Nicole.
- Send Nicole an email or text after paying membership dues to receive window cling.
- Provide egg count for the Easter Egg Hunt to the Chamber by the end of February.
Calendar Items for 2026
- January 15: Open education meeting regarding group 401 K options (Backbone Planning) at 7:00 pm, Rec Center Team Room.
- January 31: Indoor Triathlon at Smithfield Recreation.
- April 4: Easter Egg Hunt.
- May 6: Tri School Golf Tournament.
- May 9: Pancake Breakfast.
- December 5: Night of Giving.
Next Meeting Info
- February 5th
- March 5th