The Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce

Friday Forum, August 1st

2008-07-25T08:45:00.000-07:00

August Chamber Events

2008-07-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Kids On The Move Announces Race for Everyone

2008-07-23T08:30:00.000-07:00

Kids On The Move is pleased to announce the “Race for Everyone”-a mountain bike event at Sundance Resort on August 23, 2008. Details and registration for this event are available online at www.maddograceteam.com.

The event is being sponsored by the local Mad Dog Cycles Race Team who is generously donating all the proceeds to Kids On The Move. We are in need of two types of support from you and your business:

1. We are looking for individuals, families or business teams who would like to participate in the event. As indicated by the event title, the event is designed for people at all levels of experience.

2. There will be a silent auction at the event and we are in need of donations of goods or services for the auction. We will make sure your business is recognized at the event and in subsequent newsletters, etc.

If you need more information or would like to provide your support as a participant or as a contributor to the auction, please contact Scott Snow at 221-9930, Ext. 103 (ssnow@kotm.org.) or Emily Edwards at 221-9930, Ext. 124 (eedwards@kotm.org)

Kids On The Move is a twenty-two-year-old non-profit organization in Orem which serves more than 1,400 children and their families each year through parent education, therapy services and other support. THIS IS A GREAT EVENT, IN A GORGIOUS LOCATION FOR A SPECIAL CAUSE.

Taste of the Valley

2008-07-15T08:27:00.001-07:00

Take Time to Taste!

The Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce presents the 17^th Annual Taste of the Valley! With the summer season setting into full swing, it is time for the biggest and best food event of the year. Everyone is invited to participate in this celebration of cuisine from Utah Valley from 12 p.m. to 3p.m. on Thursday, July 24^th. We are bringing the event back to the Historic Courthouse grounds in downtown Provo (Center Street and University Ave) due to popular demand.

Samples of some of the finest food in the Valley will be featured and attendees will pick their favorites for the 2008 People’s Choice Awards, including best overall, appetizer, main dish, BBQ, dessert and beverage.

This event gives restaurants throughout the Valley the opportunity to showcase their cuisine to the community. The cost to attend is $8, or $30 for families of 4. You will receive a punch card which offers samples for each restaurant.

Over 1,250 people attended last year’s event and another big turn out is again expected. Entertainment will include Hogi Yogi’s blow up balloon slide, massages by Provo College, music and more!

Some of the participating restaurants in this year’s event include:

Tucanos, Romano's Macaroni Grill, Goodwood BBQ, Pepsi, Krispy Kreme, Hogi Yogi, Yoasis, Sams Club, McGraths Fish House, Lon’s Cookin’ Shack, Noodles & Co., Dream Dinners, Dennys, Cookies By Design, Honey Baked Ham, Yoasis, Utah Kernels Gourmet Popcorn, PF Changs, La Caretta, Great Harvest Bread Co., Rumbi Island Grill, Harvest in Thanksgiving Point and Maestros Gelato Cafe

Scera 2 for 1

2008-07-11T15:46:00.001-07:00

Job Opening at Denny's

2008-07-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

When your hunger for success takes you to QK Inc, you get the opportunities that come with working for a multi-million dollar company that’s an industry leader. Still we maintain a community focus, an entrepreneurial spirit, with the feel of a local company.

Our business is based in more than 70 restaurants, spanning the Western America. QK Inc. is the largest franchisee of Denny’s.

At Denny’s you get valuable experience working in the restaurant and hospitality industry, the nation’s largest private sector employer. The expertise you develop… the experience you attain… the contacts you make… and the path your career takes are limited only by your imagination.

We are currently looking for high motivated, self-driven individuals to be part of our team.

We are currently looking for an experienced RESTAURANT MANAGER for our Provo and Orem locations.

Previous management experience is required. We offer a full benefits package including:

Competitive salary, medical, dental, life insurance, 401K, paid vacations, bonus programs and provide paid training full wage.

If interested please fax resume with salary requirements to

(801) 407-1755 or call Chad Fullmer at (801) 674-7477.

We invite you to make Denny’s part of your plans.

Updated July Calendar

2008-07-11T15:29:00.001-07:00

We encourage all members to attend the events this month!

Provo Mayor Performing Arts Series

2008-07-10T15:50:00.000-07:00

Sam's Club Promotion

2008-06-30T08:19:00.001-07:00

Click the image for full details!

Let's Logo Inside Accounts Manager Position

2008-06-23T07:59:00.000-07:00

Let’s Logo Inside Accounts Manager

Five key areas of focus:

-Manage clients questions and take orders

-Manage emails and phone messages

-Quote clients on product

-Order entry

-Manage atmosphere of sales floor

Daily tasks include:

-Greet clients

-Answer phone

-Sales

-Quotes

-Research product

-Order entry

-Opening/closing procedures

-Follow up with clients and vendors

-Filing/organizing

-Cash register

-Various networking events

-Steaming samples

-Organizing sales floor/floor moves

-Weekly sales meeting

-Weekly management meeting

Events in July

2008-06-23T07:36:00.000-07:00

Events This Week

2008-06-19T13:23:00.001-07:00

June 25- Leads Group- 8:00am at Magelby's Grill. RSVP to Amber.

June 26- Chamber University- 7:30am to 9:00am at Zion's Bank (800 North in Orem). RSVP to Amber.

June 27- Best Buy Open House- 8:30am at the Orem Best Buy (309 East University Pkwy). A light breakfast will be provided by and they will be fully staffed to give you the personal attention you deserve. RSVP to Ethan.

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah County's 3rd Annual Sports Hero Day!

2008-06-16T07:25:00.001-07:00

Grand Opening for Elase Medical Spa in Orem

2008-06-13T15:22:00.000-07:00

Zermatt Resort and Spa Promotion

2008-06-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

Utah Flash Tickets

2008-06-02T08:43:00.000-07:00

Utah Stars- Dancing for Recovery

2008-05-27T07:29:00.001-07:00

Mission Cataract USA

2008-05-23T07:50:00.000-07:00

Proud to be “giving back” to our community with Mission Cataract USA

The doctors and staff of the Cataract & Lasik Center of Utah have volunteered to participate in Mission Cataract USA. We want to help people living in the community who have no means of paying for needed cataract surgery. The Mission Cataract USA project brings together eye doctors, surgeons, and volunteers who will provide free eye screening and cataract surgery to patients who have no financial resources.

Beginning July 1-15 the Cataract & Lasik Center will be performing free eye screenings. The screening will determine those candidates with cataract and financial need. Eligible candidates will be given a thorough eye examination and as many people as possible will be scheduled for cataract surgery at our facility on Mission Cataract Day.

Due to the anticipated number of participants and Mission Cataract guidelines, we are limiting our surgery to cataracts only. I know there are many people in our community with unmet eye care needs. I appreciate any help you are able to provide in letting people know about the free surgery. US Citizens (regardless of age, race, or nationality) with cataracts that impair their vision and whose needs for eye health care are not met by their own income or supplemental health plans (such as Medicare, Medicaid, and other third party payers) may be eligible for the free surgery. Proof of income is required. We are excited about “giving back” to our community!

With best regards, Jamie M Monroe, MD

The Smoot Awards

2008-05-16T12:49:00.000-07:00

Wednesday, May 14th the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce hosted the 20th annual Reed Smoot Awards which honor outstanding Provo Citizens. The Daily Herald covered the story HERE. The Smoot Awards are one of the many ways the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce tries to improve and support our community. Thank you to all involved for a wonderful evening, and thank you to our award recipients for your contributions to the Provo/Orem Area.

Prizes!

2008-05-12T08:32:00.000-07:00

After one sale:
Date Package
Includes two movie tickets & a Cold Stone Gift Card
or
Sports Package
Includes two tickets to Real Salt Lake's Opening Game in October

After three sales:
Style Package
$50 gift card to the mall
or
Theater Package
Two tickets to the Hale Center Theater, sparkling punch & two goblets

After five sales:
Romantic evening package
$75 gift card to Chefs Table and free flowers and delivery to anywhere in the Valley
or
Spa Package
Remedez Nurturing Relief Package: a massage, focus facial and a pedicure

Top Ten Winners will receive a plethora of prizes totaling $7500+ including:

A Tahitian Black Pearl from Tahitian Noni
Full Size Hockey Table from RC Willey
Family Membership to Thanksgiving Point
Basket of Nu Skin Products including 2 Jazz Tickets, 2 Jazz Dinners & Parking Pass
Scera Shell Season Tickets
Xango Real Soccer Pacakge
Remedez Gift Cards

And MUCH, MUCH MORE!

Costs of a Chamber Membership

2008-05-12T08:09:00.000-07:00

Chamber Membership Costs

# of Employees and Cost

0-5

$390

6-10

$422

11-20

$481

21-30

$547

31-40

$606

41-50

$679

51-75

$753

76-100

$838

101-125

$919

126-150

$1039

151-175

$1165

176-200

$1313

201-250

$1509

251-300

$1714

301-350

$2047

351-400

$2422

401-500

$3076

501-750

$3788

751-1000

$4348

1001-1500

$5251

1501-2000

$6138

2001-3000

$7432

The How Tos

2008-05-07T17:11:00.001-07:00

1. Start talking to your contacts about the Chamber of Commerce and sign them up for a membership.

We have a script you can use to help explain the benefits of being a Chamber member.

Have them visit our website www.thechamber.org to fill out our Join Online form or jot down their information, call the Chamber staff and we will collect their payment information.

If they sign-up online, make sure they enter your name into the "referred by" field

To make sure we know where to drop off your gift, call the Chamber to report your sales!

2 Call the Chamber when you run out of contacts and we will email you 30 more.

3. Show up to the Calling Blitz May 22nd in the Historic County Courthouse Ballroom from 11:00-3:00 (top prizes awarded at 4:00pm)

Script for the Membership Drive

2008-05-07T16:49:00.000-07:00

2008 Chamber Membership Drive Script

Hi, my name is ___________ from _______(business name)________. How are you today? I am calling on behalf of the Provo Orem Chamber of Commerce for their 2008 membership drive. My company_________is a member of the Chamber and we want to encourage you to join the Chamber as well. Have you ever considered becoming a member?

Top 5 Reasons to Join the Chamber

Advertising Benefits

In your first month of membership, your dues are covered with free advertising

i. You receive a 3x5 “Welcome to the Chamber” ad in the Daily Herald

ii. You receive a 300 word article in our monthly newsletter

Other advertising opportunities in weekly emails and on our website
Sponsorship opportunities for our annual golf tournament, community awards and monthly networking activities

Business Education and Development Opportunities

Programs like Leadership Academy and Chamber University are setup to educate new and existing businesses

Provides a unified voice for business.

When problems arise affecting your business, the Chamber is your liaison to the local and state government

Provides unlimited networking opportunities.

First Friday Forum, Women’s Business Network, Leads Groups, Pacesetters, etc

Provides opportunities to work on committees or councils to help improve the business climate.

How Much?

Membership fees vary depending on several factors

a. How many employees do you have?

b. What is your business category? (Use membership fee sheet)

We Want to Join!

Direct them to the website www.thechamber.org. Click on the join now link under How to Join. (make sure they enter your name into the “referred by” field)
Take down their contact information and have a Chamber staff member call them

2008 Chamber Membership Drive

2008-05-05T10:04:00.000-07:00

Chamber Membership Drive Time Line:

May 12-22, Membership drive.

Build your contact list and begin calling friends and associates you think could benefit from being a Chamber member. If you don't have an extensive contact list, call the Chamber for more contacts.

May 22, Calling Blitz held in the Historic County Courthouse Ballroom (the same building as the Chamber offices)

Gather in the Ballroom for the last leg of the Drive. Take part in the competition from 11:00am-3:30pm.

May 22, Awards Ceremony for the top membership sellers in the Ballroom

$6000 in prizes will be given to the top sellers

Curves Fitness Study

2008-05-05T09:08:00.000-07:00