August 31 2023 Newsletter

Sweet Goodbyes and the Adventure Ahead

What a fantastic year we had at the Santaquin Hometown Market! We are sad it’s over, but filled with gratitude. We had great weather and some amazing crowds. We want to thank our amazing sponsors and we especially want to thank our vendors. These AWESOME people showed up each week with a smile and great enthusiasm to share their unique products and services. You made the Market a great experience for all who attended and a highlight of our week! We can’t wait to do it again next year!

A special shoutout to Shauna Joe Eves and John Bradley from Santaquin City and the Santaquin Arts Council who secured the memorable music and helped create such a magical atmosphere in the park. For those who did not attend, get this on your Monday night calendar for next year. We will make it even bigger and better.

We've got some cool stuff coming up! First up, our monthly Breakfast Club with T-Mobile at the Huish Theatre on Tuesday, September 12th. And don't miss our yearly Small Business Saturday event! Limited vendor spots are available, so sign up now if you've got something to sell. It's a fantastic opportunity!

Fall is in the air, football season has begun, and Christmas is just around the corner! Please support our local businesses by visiting our revamped website and searching the business directory for all your needs! (Visit Directory)

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

-Mark Your Calendars-

Payson MTECH is breaking ground tomorrow morning on an 85,000-square-foot comprehensive campus, and you're invited!

We can all agree there is nothing better than a good laugh right? Well, LOL HQ has you covered with their Family-Friendly Comedy show at The Payson Hush Pace Sideshow on September 6th!

Tickets are $15. No children under 8 .

The Sanatquin City Hall is an absolute beauty and it's almost Open House time.

Saturday, September 9th from 9 am to 12 pm.

Schedule of Events:

9:45 AM flag raising ceremony

10 AM building dedication

11 AM placement of time capsule

Peeling Back the Festive Layers of Payson Onion Days

Tonight is the Mountain View Hospital Labor Day Kick-off Concert, presented with Payson City. Featuring Rodney Atkins, the renowned Country Music artist with six Number One singles and eight Top 5 singles. Bring your your family, and friends, along with your lawn chairs or blankets, and relish in a memorable night of music and fun!

Get all the juicy details about the amazing events and cool stuff happening in town by checking out the Golden Onion Days Booklet. It's a wonderful way to find out about the fun things going on this year during Onion Days and in Payson.

(2023 Onion Days Booklet)

Elderberry Family Farms

Next Saturday for a delightful experience featuring fresh food, local small businesses, crafts, a bouncy slide, food trucks, and much more!

Everything will be available at a 20% discount! And if you attend, you can also taste some delightful herbal tea, jams, and lemonade samples

-Stay Current with Beehive State Updates-

Utah's Land, Water, and Air - August 2023

An EPA report shows that pollution in Salt Lake City disproportionately affects the city's west side. () Utah's capital city is set to receive $1 million from an EPA grant to help clear its polluted air. () Extreme heat at Zion National Park has prompted rangers to recommend a little extra planning and a lot of extra water.

Vineyard's new 700-acre development to be called Utah City

The Flagship Cos. and Woodbury Corp. on Tuesday announced “Utah City” as the name of the over 700-acre master-planned development focusing on sustainability and walkability in Vineyard.

As a size comparison, this is more than 100 acres larger than the touted Point of the Mountain development where the old state prison once stood.

Payson Ranked # 8 on Safest Cities of 2023!

Utah's violent crime rate slightly reversed a multi-year rise this year. While the overall violent crime rate stayed at 2.6 incidents per 1,000 people, violent crime decreased by 0.3%. The property crime rate in The Beehive State resumed a downward trajectory after spiking last year, moving down from 24.6 incidents per 1,000 people into 21.3 this year—lower than two years ago.

-EDUCATION-

The Empowering Impact of Self-Care: A Roadmap to Nurturing Success for Women in Business

Work-life balance is not just a buzzword; it is a fundamental aspect of a woman's overall health and success. In the fast-paced world of business, women often find themselves navigating multiple responsibilities, striving to strike a delicate balance between professional growth and personal well-being.

Master Class: Elevating the Employee Experience

Happening Tuesday, September 12th from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM the amazing Stephanie Lyon will delve into the strategies and techniques that can help you retain top talent through workforce flexibility and innovative benefits.

Welcome our Newest Members!

We encourage you to reach out and welcome our newest members, by introducing yourself and your business.

Find details on all Chamber members here.

www.PaysonSantaquinArea.com

City Partners

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Central Valley Medical Center Santaquin Clinic
My Community Utah
Zions Bank (Santaquin Branch)
Lion's Pride Insurance
Zest for Life Counseling - Payson
Autoworks Car Care
Canyon View Medical Group
Leavitt Insurance
Nebo Credit Union
R&R BBQ
Nebo Laundry

-LEGISLATION NEWS-

A tough egg to crack: Will Utah amend its cage-free law before 2025 deadline?

Cliff Lillywhite admits that it has not been easy converting his egg-producing facility from cages to no cages. He began the endeavor at Oakdell Egg Farms in North Salt Lake before the Utah Legislature passed a law two years ago requiring all egg facilities in the state to be cage-free by the start of 2025. While he expects to be compliant by that deadline, he's now worried by what the law didn't include: a state ban on selling noncage-free eggs.

Utah Urgent Need for Family- Friendly Workplaces

Child care challenges heavily burden families, especially with access and affordability becoming increasingly out of reach. Care center closures, the emergence of child care deserts and limited, expensive options for families result in higher economic costs for communities. Organizations must invest in child care to alleviate the load on Utah families.