The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce kicked off its summer events with the June luncheon at an outdoor venue – the gathering space at Dark Sky RV Campground. Chamber president Pat Guerrero welcomed everyone and shared the names of all new and renewing Chamber members for the month. Then Dark Sky co-owner Rick Kessel said he was glad everyone had come out to their 40 acres of untouched sagebrush, with unobstructed views in all directions - the Red Cliffs, Vermillion Cliffs, and

May’s Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the Cascade room at Kanab Center had record attendance! The reason for the crowd was that the program was somewhat atypical. The spread from Honey’s Deli was served earlier than usual and while everyone was eating, Chamber board member Lacee Brown welcomed everyone and announced the new and renewing members for the month. Then she turned the program over to Kane County Commissioner Patty Kubeja who said a few words about the ne

It was an evening for a fiesta! Many local residents and Kanab Area Chamber members gathered with the team from Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant for their grand opening ribbon cutting. Chamber vice president Ron Thomas welcomed everyone and then turned the time, and the big scissors, over to business co-owner Henry Cisneros. Cisneros thanked everyone for coming and told the group that this is the third restaurant he and co-owner John Bingham have opened. Two others are in S

On a lovely evening in April, a group of friends and clients gathered to celebrate the recently expanded Sun Moon Healing studio, just east of town. Kanab Area Chamber vice president Ron Thomas welcomed everyone and then turned the time, and the big scissors, over to business owner Sioux Sugden and her husband Thomas. Sioux has been working doing massage therapy for 18 years. She and Thomas moved to Kanab from Las Vegas, where she’d worked in a spa. She thanked everyone for

Another incredible monthly meeting was held at a local business last week! Chamber of Commerce members were greeted enthusiastically by Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile employees where this month’s gathering was held. An amazing lunch was provided by Best Friends Angel Village Cafe, and Chamber Vice President Ron Thomas was our MC for the afternoon. Chelsea Thebeau, who manages the Roadhouse, welcomed everyone in attendance after a few announcements, and encouraged the com

The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with chamber member Rankin Realty Southwest on the grand opening of their new Kaibab Office on Hwy 89A in Kanab. It was a sunny day but quite windy, so chamber vice president Ron Thomas quickly gathered the ample crowd outside the building for the ribbon cutting. He congratulated the Rankin’s on their new offices and spoke about how everyone together builds a strong community. Realtor Ashley Rankin cut the ribbon along

The March Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon was held at the SpringHill Suites, with lunch provided by Pizza Hut and dessert cookies courtesy of Brown Box. Chamber board member Nicholas Meyeres welcomed attendees and introduced SpringHill Suites General Manager Jessie Riddle, who greeted the group and said he is always happy to offer tours of the property. Meyeres also welcomed two new Chamber members: Garrett Smith, general manager of the Fairfield by Marriott Inn and S

The first Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon in the new State Bank of Southern Utah was quite a success. There were 40 attendees, most of whom had not been to the spacious second floor of the beautiful building. There was plenty of room for meeting & greeting, and eating the delicious sweet & sour chicken, rice and broccoli from Honey’s Deli. Brown Box donated dessert which was an assortment of their scrumptious cookies. Chamber vice president Ron Thomas welcomed everyon

The Chamber Team arrived to a festive atmosphere at the new Kanab Yoga Collective. Chamber vice president Ron Thomas gathered the large group of attendees and said a few words of welcome before turning it over to owner Rachel Payton. Rachel thanked everyone for coming to her new space for mindful movement, connection and community in Kanab. Kanab Yoga Collective is rooted in a simple but powerful idea: yoga is for everyone. The studio is led by a collection of teachers to off

It was a sunny, windy December day for the ribbon cutting at Sugar Knoll Chicken. The Mt. Carmel Junction eatery is part of the Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort group and had opened earlier in the year. The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce facilitated this ribbon cutting with the restaurant team to celebrate bringing this successful year to a close while looking forward to 2026. Pat Guerrero, with the Chamber, welcomed everyone with a few words about the excitement and importance of

We had a great turnout and a great luncheon at the Buckskin Tavern in Fredonia. Our “Kanab Area” Chamber includes members from outside of Kanab – up the Valley, Duck Creek, Fredonia, and other areas in Arizona and Utah, and we were happy to meet up at the Buckskin for good camaraderie and good food. Chamber secretary/treasurer Don Jennings greeted the crowd and handed the mic over to Buckskin Tavern co-owner Craig Embley. Craig was warm and welcoming and said that he loves th

A beautiful, sunny day in Southern Utah welcomed Chamber of Commerce members to Kanab Hampton Inn for pizza provided by Pizza Hut. Chamber Board Member Lacee Brown was our MC, and made an opening announcements. She detailed new Chamber members Hope Hyperbarics, Kanab Yoga Collective, Land Beyond Zion Tours, and Prickly Pear Ink & Piercings. She also listed renewing members for the month consisting of Best Friends Sanctuary, Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile, Best Friends Fi

The Kanab Area Chamber team was busy in October. In addition to their monthly networking breakfast and luncheon, and special luncheon at Zion Mountain Ranch Resort , the Chamber hosted two ribbon cutting events. The first was to celebrate Prickly Pear Ink & Piercings grand opening in their new location. Owner Teague Perkins and her husband Kolton were joined by friends, family and clients to celebrate with burgers, hot dogs and giveaways. After two years in their location

Amidst the news of a baby bison being born that morning at Zion Mountain Ranch (ZMR), chamber members arrived at the ZMR restaurant, Cordwood, for the semi-annual Kanab Area Chamber luncheon in the north part of Kane County. Chamber board member Nicholas Meyeres was the event’s MC and he introduced the host, Kevin McLaws. Kevin is the owner of Zion Mountain Ranch as well as surrounding properties, including the emerging Zion National Park Discovery Center which is about a mil

Chamber of Commerce members gathered on the patio of Iron Horse Restaurant for a delicious meal provided by our hosts. Chamber Treasurer/ Secretary Don Jennings performed as our MC for the afternoon, and made a few opening announcements. He detailed new Chamber members including AC By JD, and Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen. There are also multiple renewing members: Desert Air Heating and Cooling, Glendale Town, Roadeazy, Stellar Vista Observatory, Zion Family and, Homes a

The Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce September networking luncheon was held at Southwest Technical College in Kanab . This was the perfect...

Chamber of Commerce members were warmly welcomed to the Hospital Ambulance Barn by employees, Chamber Board Members, and a brand new...

Every summer, the Kanab Area Chamber members look forward to hearing from Kane County Tourism Director, Janette Peatross. The July...

It was a warm day, but cool in the shade! On June 12th we were greeted warmly with the sprawling, Southern Utah canyons all around, and...

The Kanab Area Chamber Board would like to say thank you and farewell to Chamber board treasurer Matt Claflin. Left to right: Shanell...