Message from the Board Chair

It is certainly my pleasure to serve as the chairman of the Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors in 2023. I have had the great opportunity of serving, off and on, on the chamber board for the past 12 years. It has been so good to see the tremendous growth within the chamber as well as within our local businesses.

I have found so much joy in getting to know many business owners as well as rubbing shoulders with many great leaders in our community.

There is no doubt that the past few years have been both challenging and exciting. Going through 2020, and the years that have followed, has challenged all businesses in many ways.

In 2020, many of us didn’t know what to expect. We experienced periodic shutdowns followed by tremendous demand in many business sectors. This created logistic challenges with the lack of product availability, which was followed by the increased challenge of finding workers.

It seems that many of us had a hard time predicting what new opportunities lay ahead. In many ways, businesses have had to get used to a “new normal,” if you will, in conducting business. Now in 2023, we face economic uncertainties that create new opportunities for growth.

Now, more than ever, is such a great time for businesses to be involved in the chamber! We have experienced so much growth in the offerings that are available through being a part of such a tremendous network of local businesses. There are so many upcoming networking opportunities through our monthly Noon Networking events, free advertising through our chamber website, sponsorship opportunities through upcoming events and so much more.

As the chamber board, we are constantly looking for ways to add value to what we offer. We are committed to serving our local businesses and communities. With the economic uncertainties that lie ahead, we are committed, more than ever, to being a valuable part of your business! We look forward to serving you and finding new ways to grow the business community in Springville and Mapleton.

With the tremendous foundation that has been laid by chamber leaders before me, I am convinced that this will be our best year yet! We have a chamber board made up of leaders who are invested in our businesses. I look forward to getting to know each of you and look forward to seeing you at our chamber events.

Brian Johnson Chair, Board of Directors Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce