DECEMBER 2011
M O N T H LY N E W S L E T T E R
SOUTH SALT LAKE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Message From The President, Steve Foote
December marks the final month of
the year 2011. The last eleven months have been filled with change. The South Salt Lake Chamber has successfully seen a change in leadership and staffing -- one that has implemented a solid strategic plan. This plan will position the Chamber and, by extension, its members, to adapt to the rapidly changing economy. It has allowed our members to enjoy the benefits of a progressive and revitalized organization that is committed to its members. Recently, the Chamber, in partnership with the City of South Salt Lake have raised the bar for the Citys business and economic development. The Chamber is armed with a bold new agreement that allows the Chamber greater access and input on the future development of South Salt Lake. This will firmly place the Chamber into a prime position to provide extensive outreach to the existing businesses; it will also facilitate the Chamber in guiding those businesses who wish to locate to South Salt Lake. We are coming to your door seeking input and delivering the latest news and information about business development, the direction the City is headed in terms of future economic development, and a host of other vital services important to your organization. We close out this year with strong indicators that our state and local economy is improving. Working in a cooperative environment with the state of Utah, Salt Lake County, South Salt Lake City, and our strong Chamber business coalition, we are weathering this storm and we are working together to achieve success that continues to allow us to be a beneficial voice for the businesses in South Salt Lake as the economy heads toward better days. With a new look, updated methods of communication, and strong leadership, you will see the Chamber striving to reach out to your business through regularly scheduled forums and meetings that will take place throughout the next year. These meetings will be structured to assess your see the about the local government, ordinances, housing, business development, business retention, and a myriad of other issues that are important to you. These meetings will be scheduled at your convenience so that you can stay informed on the development of the businesses in the community, as well as being able to voice the needs of your business. The economic engine of The City of South Salt Lake is fueled and driven by our business community. The strategic plan that has been adopted by the Chamber is one that the City and our business partners support. South Salt Lake is on a very determined path of revitalization and renewed economic vitality. The Office of the Mayor, City Council, and the Citys administrative staff are working with our Board of Governors to bring about the kind of change that is vital to our success. You are heavily invested in this community and the importance of that investment shall not be overlooked. As we close out the year 2011, we welcome the abundant opportunities that the next year will bring. We encourage all businesses in South Salt Lake to stay engaged and be a part of the important process of building a new path for the City. Best wishes to you and your families during this busy holiday season. If your travels bring you near the Chamber offices, please take a moment to stop in and say hello. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Business Womans Committee 2011 Winter Fundraiser
Donations are needed for the 2011 Winter Fundraiser. The Fundraiser aims to provide 700 care packages to underprivileged kids who attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary. This year has been especially hard on the students at Woodrow Wilson. To make a donation, please contact Elise with the Chamber at 801.466.3377, or make a cash donation to the South Salt Lake Chamber Foundation account at Credit Union One.
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December 7 LEADS Lunch Leads is held every Wednesday and is a great opportunity to be involved with the Chamber and network with fellow businesses. Location: US Novelty 175 W. Stratford Avenue Time: 12 PM - 1 PM December 7 Business Womens Committee This months Committee meeting will be held at US Novelty. Lunch will be provided for a $5 fee. Please RSVP to Elise at 801-466-3377 or to info@[Link] Location: US Novelty 175 W. Stratford Avenue Time: 12 PM - 1 PM December 7 US Novelty Ribbon Cutting Attend the US Novelty Ribbon Cutting to celebrate their 90th year in business and their new location. Location: US Novelty 175 W. Stratford Avenue Time: 3 PM December 13 Design District Meeting Members of the Design District are invited to the monthly meeting. Please RSVP to Elise @ 801-466-3377 or info@[Link] Location: Kimball Distributing Time: 10 AM - 11AM December 13 Winter Fundraiser Items Due Please donate items to the children at Woodrow Wilson Elementary. For more information, please contact the Chamber. December 14 Open House - Foremost Interiors Please join us for an open house at Foremost Interiors. Light refreshments will be served. Location: Foremost Interiors 3365 S 300 W Time: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
U.S. Novelty & Party is pleased to announce that 2012 will be our 90th year in business. We are excited to continue to grow and deliver our products and services to customers throughout the world. In 2011, after 75 years at our historic State Street location we moved to a new location at: 175 West Stratford Avenue (2565 South) South Salt Lake City, Utah 84115 We invite you to join with us to celebrate our longevity and our new beginning as we host an open house to thank you for your contributions to our success. Come view our new facility and become better acquainted with all the products and services we provide. Included in our open house will be the exciting debut of our new photo studio managed by world class photographer Farris Gerard. Farris has done work in the US, his native Ireland, England, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Scotland and Spain. His specialties include portrait and portfolio work as well as wedding, fashion, film and special events. In addition to offering first class photo services in our studio, onsite and corporate services are also available. Our new photo studio will provide high quality images and video products as we continue to expand our online presence and better serve our customers throughout the world. As our studio is designed to provide great product images for our business and customers it also serves as a great resource for businesses looking for quality product shots for their needs. Call to schedule a time to work with Farris, or rent our space as needed. We invite you to schedule your free sitting in our new studio while you plan to visit our open house. Available times will fill up fast so we encourage you to call early. Please join us at your convenience: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Wednesday, December 7, 2011 3:00 pm Open House Thursday, December 8 10:00 am 5:00 pm Friday, December 9 - 10:00 am 5:00 pm We thank you for your continued support and hope you will join us for this special event.
Limited parking, please carpool. Light refreshments to be served.
Ad Space is available for those who want to advertise in the Chamber Newsletter. Please contact Elise at 801-466-3377 or elise@[Link] for more information.
Message From the Chairman
It has been my distinct honor to have served as the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce this past year. The end of the month will mark the end of my tenure as Chairman and I will assume the role as Ex-Officio. I can proudly say that our Chamber has made remarkable progress in the past year and I am extremely encouraged with what lies ahead for our City. I have been extremely fortunate to have served with a very dedicated and loyal Board as well as the Citys elected officials and our Chamber staff. We have faced a number of challenges this past year but I can say that we have met these challenges head on and we are a stronger organization today simply because we worked together as a valuable insight as to the future of the City of South Salt Lake. As a Chamber, we are an important part of the process to build upon the success of our past and take advantage of rare opportunities that will indeed change the face of the City and provide for expansive business growth and development. Now more than ever, the Chamber will be an important partner to your business and you will see the results of months of internal changes that will make your membership in the Chamber invaluable. The Board of Governors will be welcoming a few new members as we bid farewell to retiring Board member Reed Fisher. Reed has been a loyal and dedicated Chamber member for many years and his service to (Continued on next page)
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Board, staff and members to deal with a struggling economy and a City that on the verge of significant and meaningful change. Having the opportunity to work directly with Mayor Wood, the City Council and the dedicated City staff has allowed me the opportunity to gain
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North American Title Company
Company Bio: North American Title is new to the State of Utah, but not new to the industry. Neither are the employees that we have assembled. Out of our 17 employees, we have an average of 15 years each in the title industry! North American Title moved to Utah with optimism, knowing that this business environment is among the most positive and business friendly states in the country. North American Title brings an important distinction to Utah with all of our Title research being compiled and completed locally. We are excited to be a part of Utah's future and are pleased to bring precious jobs to the State. Pattie DeNunzio, with over 30 years in the local title business and the Salt Lake area Account Executive, quotes Richard White, Region President, that the company has a high degree of condence in the Utah marketplace and views the timing of this expansion in concert with the gradual improvement of the national and local economies. North American Title can provide real estate settlement services in all 50 states. North American Title is not a direct operation of a publicly-traded national title insurance underwriter, but rather, as an independent title agency, North American Title is an agent of many major national title insurance underwriters. When customers place an order with North American Title they can rest assured that they will be provided with the best title insurance products. available in the industry!
Merry Christmas From The Chamber!
Update From The City
In December 2010, the South Salt Lake City Council adopted a new General Plan for the City. This document sets a land use vision for the city for the next ten years. The general plan recommends specific goals and objectives for such issues as land use, housing, economic development, transportation and parks and recreation. The next step in implementing the General Plan is to review, update and adopt new zoning and subdivision regulations for the City. Over the next year the City will be updating these regulations and will be asking for monthly input from the business community. The City will seek input on such items as appropriate uses in each zone of the City, parking, landscaping and design guidelines and requirements for new building construction. The City and Chamber are sponsoring an hour long lunch meeting for the City to receive feedback on proposed ordinances and receive recommendations from the business community. Our first meeting will be held on January 12, 2012 at South Salt Lake City Hall. If you are interested in attending one of these monthly lunch meetings please contact Michael Florence at (801) 412-3225 or mflorence@[Link]
This Months Value Is...
Generosity
Generosity: The liberality or willingness in giving; unselfishness. Being thoughtful of the needs of others "Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need."Khalil Gibran Generosity is not giving me that which I need more than you do, but it is giving me that which you need more than I do. What is it that makes a person thankful and why is it that we often only acknowledge our appreciation for what is important in our lives around the holidays? While it's true that we shouldn't only be thankful at the end of the year, it's actually a very good time to talk to your children about the concept and why it is so important.
City Events:
December 3 Breakfast With Santa 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Columbus Center December 15 Resale Event 6:00 PM Columbus Center Auditorium Bring your family to enjoy Let the SSL Pawnshop, thrift, breakfast with Santa Claus! consignment, and antique store owners show you how to $3 per person, or $10 per nd high quality gifts! family.
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the Chamber will always be appreciated. We also will be replacing the Board position that was held by Kari Larsen of Brown and Bigelow. We are very grateful for their many hours of dedicated service, as well as the many hours of service that each and every one of our Board members dedicate to us. In 2012, the Chamber will guided by our new Chairman, Susan Green. Susan has also been an extremely active Chamber member and we look forward to a year filled with innovative, informative and fun
activities that will provide great networking opportunities and also provide your input as to the future development of our City. Thank you for your confidence and support during this past year as your Chairman. I will continue to stay as an active member of our Chamber and do all that I can to assist in the transition of leadership and future development of the South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce.