03/06/2026 – Meeting Minutes
Date: March 6, 2026
Time: 12:05 PM
Location: Alpine Cleaning and Restoration
Presiding Officer: President Richard Varela
Attendees
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Varela | Smithfield Recreation | President; noted online registration is up; Health Day prep (Parade May 9, Race May 2); Comp basketball. |
| Jeremy Gibbons | Smithfield Chiropractic | Day-of or next-day appointments; looking forward to Easter Egg Hunt. |
| Alyssa Warner | Family Place | Blue Ribbon benefit (April 25) is looking for sponsors. |
| Scott Nelson | Schreiber Foods | Expanding to produce yogurt; hiring soon for the next year; pay starts at ~$23/hr with benefits. |
| Toni Wood | McDonalds | Discussed BigArch burger and promotional KPop Demon Hunters; new Red Bull/specialty drinks; provided food for meeting. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Sponsoring Smithfield Pageant (March 7) at Sky View High School. |
| Boedy Hunsaker | Alpine Cleaning and Restoration | Meeting host; 36 years in business; handles fire, water, wind, and mold restoration; expertise in roof leaks. |
| Steve Cook | Second Act Literacy Foundation | Provides free GED tutoring and education support to immigrants. |
| Dan Fast | Sandstone Psychology | Offers psychiatric medication, evaluations, mental health therapy, and employee assistance programs. |
| Sam Barfuss | USU Credit | Offering 13-15% credit card interest (capped at 18%); free financial training for customers/employees. |
| Jace Cox | Backbone Planning | Financial planning for business owners (retirement, transitions); offering Chamber 401K plan. |
| Terri Stapley | Stapley Accounting and Advisory | Investment/financial advice; warned against AI-based financial advice and tax fraud. |
| Kolin Knowles | Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning | Half off all services to non-profits. |
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts Collision and Glass | Nearly 60 years in business; works with all insurances. |
| Lizette Villegas | Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection | Partnering for Cinco de Mayo event in Smithfield during Health Days; looking for booth participants. |
| Tori Wanner | Zions Bank | Noted fraud protection services; SBA rate discount available for the year. |
| Lisa Schmul | America 250 | Supporting Smithfield Pageant with history workshops and military escorts. |
| Deon Hunsaker | Utah Lions Club | Next Blood Drive in May; Blue Sox concessions start in May; collecting plastic bags/pallet wraps for Night of Giving prizes. |
| Jimmy Birman | United Way of Utah | Celebrating Read Across America; looking for dinner sponsors for leadership conferences (Wednesday nights). |
| Lily Knudsen | Farmers Insurance | Small business and affordable policy options. |
| Diana Parker | Farmers Insurance | Small business and affordable policy options. |
| Matt Veil | Huski Marketing | Testing AI and automation software for businesses. |
| Jennifer Anderson | Ask AllTech | Data security for small businesses. |
Agenda Notes
- Meeting opened at 12:05 PM.
- President Richard Varela welcomed Chamber Members.
- Recognition of Alpine Cleaning and Restoration for hosting.
- Recognition of McDonalds for providing the meal.
Discussion Points
- Website Update: The business directory is being updated. Members are requested to submit logos, business names, website addresses, and short write-ups.
- Chamber Feedback: Seeking member feedback on structure, offered services, and community impact.
- Suggestions for Improvement:
- Create a Mission Statement and list of member benefits with testimonials.
- Maintain accountability for successes and networking connections.
- Provide community advertising for member businesses.
- Verbal recognition of members at Chamber events.
- Social Media recognition.
- Business spotlights in the Smithfield City newsletter.
- Add a QR code linking to the website.
Action Items
- Members: Send business info (logo, name, URL, write-up) to the Chamber for directory updates.
- Family Place: Contact Alyssa Warner for Blue Ribbon benefit sponsorship.
- United Way: Jimmy Birman to send out information regarding leadership conference dinner sponsorships.
- Easter Egg Hunt Participants: Bring tables, signage, and promotional info plus signed-up prizes. Set up at 8:00 AM sharp on April 4th.
- Golf Tournament: Interested hole sponsors or teams should contact the Chamber.
- Scholarship: Applications open April 1st and close April 30th.
Calendar Items
- March 7, 2026: Smithfield Pageant at Sky View High School.
- April 1, 2026: Chamber Scholarship application opens.
- April 4, 2026: Easter Egg Hunt (8:00 AM set up).
- April 25, 2026: Blue Ribbon benefit (Family Place).
- April 30, 2026: Chamber Scholarship application closes.
- May 2, 2026: Health Day Race.
- May 6, 2026: Tri School Golf Tournament.
- May 9, 2026: Pancake Breakfast and Health Day Parade.
- December 5, 2026: Night of Giving.
Next Meeting Info
- Date: April 2, 2026
- Location: Smithfield Senior Center
- Meal Provider: Zions Bank