Date: February 5, 2026
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Stonefire (Host)
Presiding: President Richard Varela
Attendees and Business Reviews
| Name | Organization | Discussion Points / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Varela | Smithfield Recreation | President of Chamber; also mentioned weight room, yoga, fitness classes, and Trail Run registration in June. |
| Trudy Wilson | Birch Creek Elementary | Busy with boundary shuffles due to new school openings; teachers receiving new assignments. |
| Alyssa Warner | Family Place | Prince and Princess party on Saturday (Feb 7) at Castle Manor; limited tickets available. |
| Wayne Moore | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Mitigate fire, wind, mold, water damage; offer free evaluations and consultations. |
| Anna Lisa Davidson | Healthy Bites Brigade | Expressed excitement to be part of the Chamber. |
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | Work with immigrants and refugees for English learning and GEDs. |
| Dylan and Ashley Hall | Floor Coverings International | New model using a mobile location with samples for ordering. |
| Jim and Kim Tippetts | Achievement Realty | Focus on real estate, mainly in Bear Lake. |
| Dan Fast | Sandstone Psychology | Mental health clinic in Hyde Park serving teens, families, and individuals; offer screenings for businesses; immediate openings. |
| Jeremy Gibbons | Smithfield Chiropractic | Business is busy; has openings for new businesses. |
| Sam Barfuss | USU Credit | Offering credit card balance transfers (6 months no interest); home interest rates decreasing; offering refinance options. |
| Jace Cox | Backbone Planning | Financial Advising; offering Chamber 401K plan to members and their employees. |
| Stacy Dority | Stapley Accounting and Advisory | Notes that overtime pay might affect taxes; accepting new clients. |
| Paul Jenkins | Cache Valley Light and Sound | DJ services; works with teenagers with disabilities transitioning to jobs/life after high school. |
| Trish Ybarrando | Yardmaster Services | Yard care, sprinklers, and pest control services. |
| Shellie Healy | Sunrise Elementary | “Busy busy busy. Plugging away.” |
| Lizette Villegas | Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection | Introduced new director Karina Brown; partnering with America 250 for a Gallery Walk on Feb 19th at the Youth Center. |
| Isabel Rodriguez | Core Accounting, Tax, and Advisory | Assist with payroll and business payroll management. |
| Deon Hunsaker | Smithfield Lions Club | Blood Drive on Monday, Feb 16th (1:00 pm – 7:00 pm); time slots available. |
| Tori Wanner | Zions Bank | Encouraged checking email for monthly offers and specials. |
| John Engler, Jay Downs, Mayor Aaron Rudie | Smithfield City | Health Days (first week of May); parade on May 9th; Senior Center remodel nearly complete. |
| Anita Gerber | Learning Turtle Preschool | Registration for next year is 75% full; hiring qualified preschool teachers. |
| Misty Duncan | Stonefire Pizza | Date special: medium heart-shaped pizza with two sides, drinks, and flowers. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Sponsoring Smithfield Pageant on March 7th at Sky View High School. |
| Diana Parker | Farmers Insurance | Electronics coverage policy available for phones, computers, and TVs. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski | Donating design work for flyers and apparel for America 250. |
| Matt Veil | Huski Marketing | Discussed AI integration and voice AI to save business time. |
| Jennifer Anderson | Ask AllTech | New role as business developer; specialize in small/medium businesses; working with Smithfield City; tip: backup data. |
| (Not Stated) | Discount Tire | Warehouse Sale begins Feb 5; flyer attached to email. |
Agenda Notes
- Meeting Opening: Opened at 12:05 PM by President Richard Varela.
- Host Recognition: Thanks given to Stonefire for hosting the meeting.
Discussion Points
- Membership Dues:
- $100 for a store front.
- $25 for a home business.
- Members should email or text Nicole once paid to receive a Chamber Membership window cling.
- Easter Egg Hunt: Scheduled for Saturday, April 4th.
- Tri School Golf Tournament: Finalized for Wednesday, May 6th. No cost for chamber members to be a hole sponsor.
Action Items
- Easter Egg Hunt: Businesses must provide an egg count (number of eggs to be stuffed) by the end of February.
- Golf Tournament: Interested hole sponsors should contact the Chamber.
- City Communications: Contact Smithfield City to be added to communications.
Calendar Items for 2026
- February 16th: Blood Drive (1:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
- February 19th: Gallery Walk at the Youth Center
- March 7th: Smithfield Pageant at Sky View High School
- April 4th: Easter Egg Hunt
- May 6th: Tri School Golf Tournament
- May 9th: Pancake Breakfast and Health Days Parade
- June: Trail Run
- December 5th: Night of Giving
Next Meeting
Date: March 5th
Host: Alpine Cleaning and Restoration