04/02/2026 – Meeting Minutes – Smithfield Chamber
Date: April 2, 2026
Time: 12:10 PM
Location: Senior Center, Smithfield City
Presiding Officer: President-Elect Josh Watts
Attendees Table
| Name | Organization | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Watts | Preston Watts Collision and Glass | President-Elect; Works with all major insurance; lifetime guarantee; deductible-only payment. |
| Tori Wanner | Zions Bank | Provided food; Birthday month; Business credit card offer ($5000 spend in 120 days = $1000 cash back/10,000 points); Home equity services. |
| Jeremy Gibbons | Smithfield Chiropractic | Notes spring yard work increases business. |
| Anita Gerber | Learning Turtle Preschool | Hired new teachers for next year. |
| Diana Parker | Farmers Insurance | Congratulated Payden and Lily on birth of daughter. |
| Alyssa Warner | Family Place | Steppin Up event; Fundraiser on April 25th. |
| Jim Tippetts | Blue Horizon Grill / Bear Lake Properties | Partnering with Bridgerland Adventure Park for new restaurant; residential and commercial properties in Bear Lake area. |
| Kim Tippetts | Blue Horizon Grill / Bear Lake Properties | Partnering with Bridgerland Adventure Park for new restaurant; residential and commercial properties in Bear Lake area. |
| Scott Nelson | Schreiber Foods | Hiring 30 people/month through fall starting October; hosting Family Place tournament in July; looking for hole sponsors. |
| Pete Krusi | Lees Marketplace | Easter Egg hunt event Saturday 11-2 (with Ace Hardware). |
| Terry Weirman | Smithfield Lions | Looking for new service project opportunities. |
| Starla Weirman | Smithfield Lions | Looking for new service project opportunities. |
| Danny Hansen | Cache Valley Bank | Commercial rates climbing; competitive rates still available. |
| Katelyn Mason | Cache Valley Bank | Commercial rates climbing; competitive rates still available. |
| Ryan Benson | Sierra Restoration | Emergency response and remodeling; free estimates. |
| Chris Olsen | Smithfield City | City council assignments; Utah Main Street training; revitalization grants; safe walking routes; requesting sidewalk need info. |
| John Engler | Smithfield City | City council assignments; Utah Main Street training; revitalization grants; safe walking routes; requesting sidewalk need info. |
| Zach Manwaring | Whole Body Health Care | Chiropractic, homeopathics, ozone therapy; sponsored America 250 pageant in March. |
| Dan Fast | Sandstone Psychology | Mental health/addiction/trauma services; autism testing; free mental health screener; business service contracts. |
| Trish Ybarrando | YardMaster | Aeration services; spring services available soon. |
| Scott Conlin | Serv Pro of Logan | Water, mold, and fire damage specialists; free moisture checks. |
| Jace Cox | Backbone Planning | Financial planning/business transitions; offering Chamber 401K plan. |
| Terri Stapley | Stapley Advisory and Accounting | Tax deadline updates; valid tax changes for current year. |
| Kolin Knowles | Heavens Best Carpet Cleaning | Half off services for non-profits; regular Bear Lake cleaning schedule. |
| Lizette Villegas | Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection | Partnering for Cinco de Mayo event on May 5th during Health Days. |
| Desi Garcia | Zions Bank | Business credit card offer ($5000 spend in 120 days = $1000 cash back/10,000 points); Home equity services. |
| Lisa Schmul | America 250 | Walk 250 (sponsored by Zions Bank); Day of Service April 25th; various summer events. |
| Deon Hunsaker | Utah Lions Club | Donated 250 lbs plastic for bench drawing; spaghetti dinner; Blue Sox concessions; Blood Drive May 18th; State convention in May. |
| Brett Daniels | Smithfield Recreation | Health Days event; parade and booth space available. |
| Andrew Davis | Host Huski / Small Bot | Launching AI builder; half off for Chamber Members; sponsor for America 250. |
| Matt Veil | Huski Marketing | Marketing strategy consultations; free consultations. |
| Nick Nielson | Atlas Financial Benefits | Supplemental insurance plans; complementary consultations. |
| Jennifer Anderson | Ask AllTech | IT services and cybersecurity for small/medium businesses; sponsor for America 250. |
Agenda Notes
- The meeting opened at 12:10.
- President-Elect Josh Watts welcomed Chamber Members.
- Thanks expressed to Smithfield City for use of the Senior Center.
- Thanks expressed to Tori Wanner from Zions Bank for providing the food.
- Birthday recognition for Tori Wanner.
Discussion Points
- Business Growth & Hiring: Schreiber Foods is adding production lines and hiring 30 people per month through the fall. Learning Turtle Preschool has hired new teachers.
- Real Estate & Development: Jim and Kim Tippetts are opening the Blue Horizon Grill at the rebranded Bear Lake Adventure Park and have property listings in the Bear Lake area.
- City Revitalization: Smithfield City council members are training for Utah Main Street to revitalize main street areas and may seek community support for revitalization grants.
- City Infrastructure: The city is focusing on safe walking routes for elementary students following new school boundary changes and requests input on sidewalk needs.
- Financial & Tax Services: Cache Valley Bank reports climbing commercial rates. Stapley Advisory noted current year tax changes. Backbone Planning is offering a Chamber 401K plan.
- Community Support: Lions Club donated 250 pounds of plastic for a bench drawing. America 250 is receiving support from Zions Bank, Host Huski, Smithfield Rec Center, Whole Body Health, and AllTech.
- Health & Wellness: CRIC and Cache Refugee and Immigrant Connection are hosting a Cinco de Mayo event (May 5, 11:30 am – 8 pm) focused on community health and eating.
Action Items
- Easter Egg Hunt: Members providing prizes must bring tables, signage, and promotional information. Setup is April 4th at 8:00 AM.
- Family Place Tournament: Interested hole sponsors for the July tournament should contact Scott Nelson (Schreiber Foods).
- City Infrastructure: Businesses and residents are asked to notify the city of needed sidewalk locations.
- America 250: Check the website for details on the April 25th Day of Service.
- Smithfield Recreation: Businesses can still sign up for parade space and booth space for Health Days.
- Tri School Golf Tournament: Members interested in hole sponsorship or entering a team for the May 6th event should notify the Chamber.
- Scholarship Applications: Applications for the Chamber Scholarship are open through April 30th.
- Pancake Breakfast Volunteers: 10-12 people are needed for setup, cooking, and cleanup on May 9th.
Calendar Items
- April 4, 2026: Easter Egg Hunt (Lees Marketplace/Ace Hardware, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM)
- April 25, 2026: Family Place Fundraiser
- April 25, 2026: America 250 Day of Service
- April 29, 2026: United Way of Northern Utah Non-profit Conference
- May 5, 2026: Cinco de Mayo event (11:30 AM – 8:00 PM)
- May 6, 2026: Tri School Golf Tournament
- May 9, 2026: Pancake Breakfast
- May 18, 2026: Lions Club Blood Drive
- May 2026: State Lions Club Convention
- July 2026: Family Place Tournament
- December 5, 2026: Night of Giving
Next Meeting Info
Date: May 14th
Location: Sierra Restoration
Meal Provided By: Sierra Restoration
Note: This will be the final meeting until September.