Chamber Classic Golf Tournament

from 2021 Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Guide

Chamber Events Executive Summit

The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce represents businesses, but it isn’t about all work and no play. Each year, Chamber members participate in one of the most popular Chamber events: the Chamber Classic Golf Tournament.

Held at a different area golf course each year, this year’s Chamber Classic was played at Riverside Country Club in Provo.

“I think, for the participants, it’s a great way to get together, collaborate, connect and educate and inform about what other business leaders are doing,” said Matt Bloxham, chair over the golf tournament and account executive at Podium. “It’s networking, collaboration and then just get out and have some fun.”

The golf tournament serves as a fundraiser to help sustain the Chamber, its mission and its initiatives. It’s played as a four-person scramble; teams register for a fee, lunch is provided and prizes are awarded in competitions such as putting and long drive. Sponsors and vendors are highlighted throughout the event.

“At each hole, we have a hole sponsor, and as the different teams come through, they can tell them about their business,” Bloxham said. “It’s a great way to get some exposure with local businesses in Utah Valley.”

Networking with other businesspeople is important, especially now as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 shutdowns, Bloxham said. Getting together on the golf course allows people to put names with faces and get to know others, learn about new businesses and discover how existing businesses have changed.

Students in the Utah Valley University Ambassadors program provide volunteer service at the golf tournament. “Last year, we had more than 20 UVU students come and volunteer and learn about business and businesses opportunities,” Bloxham said.

One UVU student who helped out at a past golf tournament ended up getting hired on as a full-time employee at the Chamber. Avanlee Jessop now works as the Chamber’s executive communications and event specialist.

To participate in next year’s Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, visit the Chamber’s website at thechamber.org.

Matt Bloxham Event Chair