2023 Chamber Activities

Safe Halloween

The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce’s Safe Halloween began as a small event offering a safe trick-or-treating alternative for local children and a way to promote downtown businesses. Over the years, however, attendance at the annual event has exploded, and many businesses from outside the downtown area now participate.

“The first year, there were about 300 kids. Then it was about 800 kids,” said Craig Conover, a member of the chamber’s board of directors and one of the founders of the Safe Halloween event. “Now it’s like 3,000 kids that go down trick-or-treating at all the businesses.”

Each year, thousands of costumed children and their parents crowd onto the sidewalks along Springville’s Main Street between 400 South and Center Street for Safe Halloween. So many people participate that it became necessary to have all the traffic flow in a counterclockwise fashion to keep everything moving. Now, participants travel around in one long line like a festive Halloween parade.

As the families walk along Main Street, businesses pass out candy— and sometimes coupons or product samples — to the trick-or-treaters.

Battle of the Pizzas

The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to its fifth annual Battle of the Pizzas on Tuesday, Dec. 12.

The Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce’s 4th quarter networking event is the Battle of the Pizzas. The event was started in 2018 when Shirlene Jordan was the chamber’s executive director, and it has been a fun part of the chamber’s Lunch & Learn education events.

The Battle of the Pizzas aims to spotlight participating pizza restaurants while offering a networking opportunity for business members. Guests sample each pizzeria’s best pizzas, then judge them and determine their favorites. The event is full of networking and eating. Last year’s event included a new membership drive event. There are many who are still unclear about what the chamber has to offer. This event is a great way to spotlight the chamber’s networking opportunities and answer any questions, and guests are able to participate for free.

The 2022 Battle of the Pizzas event was supported by Papa Johns of Springville (Gordon Hansen),

Conover said the event was originally envisioned as a safe event for children to enjoy on Halloween and a way to attract people into the downtown area and familiarize them with downtown businesses. As the event grew, however, the chamber began inviting all its members, regardless of location, to participate by setting up a booth in the Civic Center Park and handing out treats.

Springville City also participates, with city officials handing out candy to the children from their own booth in the park.

“It’s a good way for the kids to get out in the afternoon while it’s still warm,” Conover said, and businesses can showcase their products and services for the parents. The only cost for member businesses to participate is purchasing the candy they distribute.

“It’s a good way to get your name out,” Conover said.

This year’s Safe Halloween will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 3 to 5 p.m. For more information about the chamber and Safe Halloween, contact the chamber at 801-491-7830 or info@springvillemapletonchamber.org or visit springvilleutahchamber.org/ safe-halloween.

Marco’s Pizza of Spanish Fork (Reyn Spencer), Matteo’s Artisan Pizza (Guillermo Verdi), Pier 49 Pizza Springville (Wes Harris), Nico’s Pizza (David Bertasso), Gandolfo’s Deli Market (Enrique Gonzalez) and Zubs Pizza & Subs (Rena Peacock) The Table Sponsor was Springville Provo KOA, and the many other businesses who donated prizes for the drawing were Peterson Auto, PAM Real Estate and Consulting, Northern Title Company, Schouten Orthodontics, Mountain West Animal Hospital, My Lemonade Stand Company, Nico’s Pizza, Wiggy Wash, Daily Herald, Springville City and Springville Provo KOA.

The 2022 Battle of the Pizzas winners were: “The Best Crust” - Zubs Pizza & Subs. “The Best Use of Spices” - Pier 49. “The Most Memorable” - Gandolfo’s Deli Market. “Overall Best” - Nico’s Pizza. We are privileged to be a part of such a great community and to have such supportive businesses. Go out and support local businesses today! Learn more about the Battle of the Pizzas at springvilleutahchamber.org/battle-of-the-pizza.