Hampton Inn Hosts November Chamber Lunch

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 Fitness & Wellness Center, Escobar's Mexican Restaurant, Kane County, Once Upon a Time in America Museum, Thunderbird Resort, and Zion Mountain Ranch Resort.

Jerica Bauer was our first speaker of the day. She spoke at length about Kane County Care and Share food bank and its three locations in Kanab, Orderville, and Big Water. All three food pantries are supported by Kane County, City of Kanab, Town of Orderville, Five County AOG, Utah Food Bank, State and Federal Grants and by individual donations. The Kane County Care and Share program is the equivalent of a Food Bank serving Utah residents and is client choice. She talked about how families and/or individuals who pass the eligibility requirements can pick up client-choice food from the pantry to help subsidize their groceries.

Jerica also was on hand to discuss the Kane County active living centers which promote the social, physical, emotional, and nutritional well-being of older adults and those with disabilities. They provide services and activities that maintain senior citizen independence and wellness. Their mission is to enrich the quality of life and support independence and vitality for seniors. She went on to explain that the Kane County Active Living Centers locations are open for congregate lunch, home delivery or pick up.

Kristi Bundrick was up next with information about the Kane County Assistance Program (KCAP). This program helps with emergencies and unexpected situations, as well as provides assistance including food, prescriptions, utilities, gas, repairs, and other specific needs.

Lastly, Jackie Hobson with Utah’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was present to tell our members about all they do for our area and beyond. Through a collaborative network of public and private partners, SBDC helps Utah-based manufacturers secure capital for equipment, expansion, and operations. They tap into State & Federal incentives for onshoring, sustainability, and workforce training. Connect with export & trade experts to reach new markets. Navigate supply chain resilience strategies. Adopt smart manufacturing & automation technologies… and so much more!

Businesses in attendance were Best Friends Animal Society, Best Friends Roadhouse & Mercantile, Brown Box Café, Kanab City, Rankin Realty, Buckskin Tavern, Burro Flats High Desert Lodge, Crickets Creations, ERA Utah Properties, Kanab Museum, Utah Tech, Kanab Create, Kane County, Ron’s Fresh Baked, Southern Utah News, Stellar Vista Observatory, AC by JD, Town of Fredonia, KCAP, Kanab Yoga Collective, Cliffview Chapel Baptist Church, Land Beyond Zion Tours, Kane County Assistance Program, Gun Thomas Photo, SBDC Coconino, The Independent, Sun Moon Healing, West Winds Ranch, and Santa Nicholas & Friends.

Be sure to save the dates for our monthly lunch in the Buckskin Tavern at 11:30 AM on December 11, as well as our monthly breakfast at Perry Lodge on December 16, starting at 8 AM!