September 15 2023 Newsletter

Breakfast Club at the Hush Pace Center

Earlier this week, the Chamber hosted our monthly Breakfast Club meeting at the Huish PACE

Center’s new Sideshow event space, and this month featured our hosts T-Mobile!

T-Mobile discussed their investment in Utah, the Payson community, and shared more about how our

members could use wireless solutions to help them drive their business – and the community –

forward into tomorrow’s economy.

Please let T-Mobile know your feedback on the event, or in general about wireless and T-

Mobile in the Payson community, here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TLJ3T9N .

Highlights and resources from the Breakfast Club event included discussions on:

Network: T-Mobile covers Utah County, and Payson, with its 5G network – the largest in

the U.S. – delivering fast and reliable speeds at home, at work or on the road.

Supporting Small Towns & Rural Communities: T-Mobile is committed to investing in

communities across the country, including Payson. In March, Payson’s Huish PACE

Center received a $50,000 Hometown Grant from T-Mobile, and T-Mobile and Metro by

T-Mobile are located here in the local community with retail stores and mobile experts

ready to support your wireless needs.

Consumer Benefits: T-Mobile customers get value-added perks and benefits worth

more than $270 every month, built into your wireless plan. That includes deals through

T-Mobile Tuesdays, travel benefits like free in-flight Wi-Fi and a year of AAA, free

streaming services like AppleTV+ and Netflix, and built-in security through Scam Shield.

Business Solutions: T-Mobile offers a variety of business-focused plans, products and

solutions to meet ever-changing needs in today’s digital economy – from the Internet of

Things (IoT) to connect and monitor devices, to network and product-based business

solutions, to security tools to help protect your business.

If you’re interested in learning more visit T-Mobile.com, or check out the company’s prepaid

brand Metro by T-Mobile, and please visit the company’s stores in our local communities.

We hope you’ll join the Chamber for next month’s Breakfast Club meeting on Tuesday,

October 10th with our guest Craig Taylor, former CEO of Blend Tea and visonary founder of Irie Oak. He will share his passion for helping others unleash their potential!

September Calendar Of Events

United at Payson Jr High School!

Be part of something special! Help us promote unity and support for Payson Jr. High School students! We have a sponsorship opportunity to help provide FREE T-shirts for every student. You can donate either by emailing Jim Rowland at the Chamber of Commerce or by contacting the Payson Jr High School's finance department.

Small Business Saturday on Payson Main Street!

Small Business Saturday is a National Event meant to drive the public to shop local. Payson Historical Main Street presents itself as a perfect location for such an event. Main Street will be alive for this event with decorations, carolers, food trucks, Santaquin, and YOU!

10 ft X 10 ft Foot Space is $100.00

Booth must be manned continually From 10 AM - 5 PM, You are responsible for set up and take down.

Set Up Time is 7 AM - 9:30 AM

Reserve your booth space now!

We are working to make this an Annual Holiday Event on Payson Main! Come be apart of the beginning of traditions!

Santaquin Group Fitness Grand Opening!

Come enjoy your morning by checking out Santaquin Group Fitness new fitness room and equipment! They will have some amazing giveaways from Clean Simple Eats, Minky Couture, FIZZ, G2G Bars, Aroma Cafe, Maracas, and Wilkerson Farms and more! And while you're at it participate in some of the classes.

Mayor Brent and Jennie Taylor Service Award

2023 Winner- Payson Mayor Bill Wright

The late Mayor Brent Taylor of North Ogden gave a live of service to his community before he was tragically killed in November, 2018 while serving a second tour to Afghanistan with the Utah Army National Guard. Major Taylor had just been reelected to a second term as mayor when he accepted his deployment.

Brent Taylor practiced what he preached: service above self. Whether as Mayor of North Ogden, or Major in the Utah National Guard, he dedicated his life to serving his community and his country. His wife, Jennie, and their seven children continue his legacy through activity in civic, faith, and community groups. Brent served on the ULCT Board of Directors prior to his final deployment to Afghanistan. He helped modernize the organization’s structure and set the League on a new path to more thoroughly address the needs of Utah’s municipalities with transparency, accountability, and focus. ULCT has created this award to honor the Taylor’s tremendous sacrifice and dedication to service. Jennie was the final President of the ULCT Auxiliary and a frequent attendee at ULCT conferences. She works tirelessly continuing a legacy established with her husband to honor country and community through service.

The Mayor Brent and Jennie Taylor Service Award is given to a Utah mayor or council member who has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to serving their community. Nominations will be accepted from individuals affiliated with municipal government (elected, staff, or ULCT affiliate) and in good standing with ULCT. Nominees must also represent a city or town in good standing with ULCT.

Mayor Wright is a remarkable leader whose authenticity shines through in everything he does. His unwavering dedication to his responsibilities is a testament to his character. He is deeply involved in the community, consistently demonstrating his genuine care for its residents. Mayor Wright's tireless efforts and sincere approach to his work make him a true asset to the community. CONGRATULATIONS Mayor Wright!

-Stay Current with Beehive State Updates-

This week in Utah's Land, Water, and Air - September 12, 2023

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced that this year, just through August, there have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion. That’s a record over 2020’s 22 events, and there’s still four months to go. Utah has generally been out of disaster’s gunsights; much of our exceptional weather has been a wetter-than-normal summer, and a projected warmer-than-normal fall.

Utah considers Bear Lake legislation similar to what Idaho passed earlier this year

Utah lawmakers are working on a bill that would set up principles for future development in an effort to protect Bear Lake, essentially mirroring a law Idaho lawmakers approved earlier this year.

-EDUCATION-

Women in the Money Confrence

This conference provides engaging and informative workshops, resources, and networking opportunities to aid and empower women in their financial journeys. Among our impressive line-up of speakers includes Olympian and Financial Advisor Heather Watanabe, State Treasurer Marlo Oaks, Lucy Filizio from Suazo Business Center, and Ann Marie Wallace from Women's Business Center of Utah.

The cost of attendance is $15 for Thursday evening, $25 for Friday, or $35 for both days. Virtual attendance is free.

Executive Summit - The Chamber

Description Join us at Sundance Resort for The Summits 2023 - an incredible day of networking, knowledge-sharing, and empowerment! We're thrilled to announce that this year's Executive Summit is getting a fresh new look and a special addition: the Women's Business Network Summit!

Welcome our Newest Member!

Simpli Services

Elevate your home with Simpli Services, your trusted partner for Solar Installation, Roofing, Gutters, Siding, and General Contracting. Their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, Simpli Services is the go-to choice for homeowners looking to enhance their living spaces.

Contact Simpli Services at (801) 960-7977 or visit www.simpliservices.com today.

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-

Mitt Romney says he won't seek reelection in 2024

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2024. Romney, 76, was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2018, and noted in a video statement Wednesday he would be in his mid-80s by the time a potential second term ended, saying, "It's time for a new generation of leaders."

'Permission to care for each other': Gov. Cox urges healthy disagreement, less contempt

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced an initiative to encourage healthy disagreement and understanding across the aisle as the incoming chairman of the National Governors Association. Spencer Cox is taking his message of civility in politics to a national audience, encouraging his fellow governors to set the example of what healthy disagreement looks like.