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Volume 9, Number 6
Calendar of Events For a complete list of upcoming Chamber and community events, please check out our website www.tooelechamber.com
Business Networking Event Thursday, June 7, 2012 5:30 pm – 7 pm Free networking Event All Tooele County Business members and employees invited to attend Chamber Bldg, 154 S Main, Tooele Ribbon Cutting Thursday, June 21, 2012 12 Noon Joyful Events Chamber Bldg, 154 S Main, Tooele Chamber Luncheon Wednesday. June 13, 2012 12 pm - 1 pm Hosted by: USU Tooele Speaker: Gary Straquadine at USU Tooele, 1021 West Vine Street Catered by: Maceys RSVP by: Monday, June 11, 2012 by 5 pm $10 Member or $15 non-member Chamber “Quality Cup” Golf Tournament Tooele County Chamber Annual “Quality Cup” Golf Tournament Friday, June 15, 2012 at Oquirrh Hills Golf Course, Tooele Call Chamber for more info. 435-882-0690 Chamber Luncheon Wednesday, June 27, 2012 12 pm-1 pm Hosted by: Tooele Economic Development Caterer: The Brazilin Grill RSVP by: Monday, June 25, 2012 by 5 pm $10 Member or $15 non-member Business After Hours Thursday, June 28, 2012 5:30 pm- 7 pm Oquirrh Hills Pro Shop & Golf Course 1255 East Vine Street Tooele County Corporate Games July 9-Aug. 4, 2012 Build Employee Teamwork For more information Call Jan at 801-349-9000 Registration deadline June 22nd
Tooele County
Chamber of commerce & Tourism
June 2012
TATC is “Coming Together” in Tooele By Ryan Murray, TC BRC
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ooele applied Technology College (TATC) in partnership with Tooele City and Utah State University — Tooele Regional Campus has begun construction on the much anticipated new home for the TATC. But this would have never happened without the help and support of the community and the leadership of Scott Snelson, TATC President, whose vision of “Come Together” and understanding of the power of working together as a community took this project from the realms of unlikely to a $10 million dollar legislative allocation to match Tooele City’s $4.5 million dollar contribution. When Scott became President of TATC in 2009, Tooele’s Come Together campaign had just been created. He feels the idea of buying local is a valuable proposition and wanted to support it. He believes coming together can enhance the quality of life in Tooele’s community and increases our tax base. Scott understands that the primary reason TATC exists is to provide training for
local employers and to stimulate economic development opportunities for the community. As such, the new TATC building is an example of what the local community can accomplish. Scott J. Snelson, Method Studios TATC President Incorporated has designed the TATC project and Hughes General Contractor is currently constructing the new facility. In the process of sending out the bids for construction, Scott wanted to ensure that most, if not all subcontractors be local. However it’s against state policy to mandate the use of local contractors. So, working with the Chamber of Commerce, Scott worked hard to ensure that local contractors were aware, informed and ready to bid. To his credit, and through a very competitive process, our local subcontractors and suppliers will receive 45% of the total money spent on the project. This is a formidable number considering the scope
and size of this project and is a great testament to the “Come Together” campaign and strong supporters such as Scott. There were many questions from around the state on how Tooele was able to accomplish this project. Scott gives all the credit to the community including Tooele City Mayor Dunlavy; Tooele City Council; Utah State University Ronda Menlove, Gary Straquadine and President Albrecht; Randy Sant; County Commissioners; Grantsville City Mayor Marshall; Jim Gowans; Tooele County Alliance for Education, Employment and Economic Development; Tooele Chamber of Commerce; and many other government, business and community leaders who contributed in so many ways. “Achieving this project was a collaborative community effort that has allowed TATC to become the institution it is today and set the foundation for the institution that it will become tomorrow.”
Modern Woodmen volunteers beautify the community
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ooele Modern Woodmen of America members recently put their hands where their hearts are. On Saturday, May 26th, members of the Tooele Modern Woodmen chapter worked together to clean up the Tooele County Chamber of Commerce grounds at 154 South main, Tooele. The project was part of the organization’s Good Neighbors Program, a nationwide program that gives Modern Woodmen chapters across the country $500 for handson repair and community beautification projects. Nearly 500 such projects benefit communities in the United States annually. Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen
members, chapters provide opportunities to connect through social activities and volunteer projects. “As a member-based, fraternal organization, Modern Woodmen strives to give member families opportunities to volunteer and enhance their communities,” says Mel Sweat, local Modern Woodmen Representative. “Our good Neighbors Program does both.” For more information about the local
chapter and how you can get involved, contact Mel at 435-224-2708 or Meven.J.Sweat@ mwarep.org . As a tax-exempt fraternal benefit society, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment products not to benefit stockholders but to improve the quality of life of its stakeholders- members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities,. Annually, Modern Woodmen and its members provide more than $23 million and nearly 1 million volunteer hours for community projects nationwide.
Many thanks to the following individuals who helped with the Chamber Building clean-up on Saturday, May 26th. Your service to the Chamber was greatly appreciated! Mel, Andrea & Portor Sweat, Kendra & Alyssa Martell, Karen Christiansen, Desiree Smith, George & Gillian Young, Kendall Thomas, Robbie Baird, Kolby and Kris King, Steve Smith, David Swan and Tyler Winn.