Invest in business success
by Chris Dallin

CENTERVILLE -- The Davis Chamber of Commerce is the premier business organization in Davis County.
As the second largest chamber in the state, the Davis Chamber supports and promotes business growth, which in turn is a commitment to the growth and prosperity of the entire area.
With a membership in this progressive, proactive organization you will enjoy the benefits of networking and referrals, educational opportunities, business growth opportunities, having a resource center and a voice at the state Legislature.
Each month the chamber makes more than a hundred referrals. As a chamber member, your name is referred to people requesting information about the area. Opportunities for networking and business growth are also available through our Monthly Luncheons, Business After Hours, Weekly Leads Lunch, Women in Business and Breakfast Club.
Educational and resource opportunities are offered at forums through our partnerships with Workforce Development, Weber State University and the Davis Applied Technology College. We also have seminars and lectures through our Leadership Institute, monthly Women in Business meetings and our annual Northern Utah Business and Economic Summit.
Your business has a government advocate through the Chamber Legislative Affairs Committee. The chamber lobbies to protect the business community. Last year the chamber was 100 percent successful in its lobbying efforts with issues at the Legislature. The chamber works on issues with cities, the county, state and national government.
Your investment in the chamber is an investment in the success of your business.
For more information about the Davis Chamber of Commerce please call Shirley Bouwhuis, membership/development director, 295-6944.

Chamber meetings, events

Ribbon Cutting
Friday, March 5, 12:30 p.m. at Farmington Community Center (120 South Main Street).

Cable Channel Committee Meeting
Friday, March 5, 3:30 p.m. at the Davis Applied Technical College, 550 E. 300 South in Kaysville.

Leads Lunch
Tuesday, March 9, 11:45 p.m. at Christopher's, 375 W. 500 South in Bountiful.

Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 10, 7:30 a.m.

Master Minds/Leads Breakfast Group
Thursday, March 11, 7:10-8:30 a.m.

Legislative Affairs Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 11, 7:30 a.m. at the Davis Applied Technical College (550 E. 300 South) in Kaysville.

Women In Business Board Meeting
Thursday, March 11, 10:30 a.m. at the Castlebrook Reception Center, 930 West Antelope Drive, Layton.

Women In Business Professional Leadership Luncheon
Thursday, March 11, 11:30 a.m. at the Castlebrook Reception Center.

Leads Luncheon
Tuesday, March 16, 11:45 a.m. at Christopher's in Bountiful.

Membership Luncheon
Thursday, March 18, 11:30 a.m. at Lakeview Hospital. RSVP to the chamber (295-6944).

Leads Luncheon
Tuesday, March 23, 11:45 a.m. at Christopher's in Bountiful, 375 W. 500 South.

New chamber members
- Valley View Golf Course (Layton), Ken Pettingill, 546-1630.
- South County Swim School (Bountiful), Mary Landen, 292-8788.
- Striders (Layton), John & Kristin Wgciechowski, 728-5132.
- Prepaid Legal Services (Bountiful), George Wilkinson, 205-5132.
- Ryan Custom Tile, Inc. (Clinton), Jen Ryan, 458-7165.
- Learn with Love (Layton), Brittani Brown, 529-4008.
- Sugarfactory Smokehouse (Layton), Travis Hammer, 544-0873.
- America First Credit Union (Clearfield), Dale Thompson, 778-8580.
- Adecco (Salt Lake City), Jason Anderson, 355-7223.
- Lynn Wood Service Center (Layton), Don Wood, 544-3336.
- Applegate Homecare & Hospice (Bountiful), Stoney Wayment, 447-3379.
- A Insurance Agency (Syracuse), Terry Palmer, 825-3887.
- Regional Telephone Directory (Layton), JJ Ulrich, 773-3360.
- Department of Workforce Services (Clearfield), Ellen Moore, 776-7820.
- Curves of Syracuse (Syracuse), Anne Iverson, 589-1041.
- Sunshine Window & Blind Cleaning, Inc. (Layton), Kim Dixon, 525-9971.
- Huber, Erickson & Bowman, LLC (Salt Lake City), Kerri Hodgson, 328-5000.
- Davis Convention and Visitors Bureau (Layton), Melissa Deveraux, 728-7046.
- Weber State University (Ogden), Shay Wyatt, 626-6492.
- Rainey Homes (Kaysville), Christie Wilkes, 927-300.

Management seminar on tap
LAYTON -- Davis Chamber of Commerce members are invited to attend a one-day Management Skills Development Seminar on Wednesday, March 17, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m, at the new Weber State University Davis Campus in Layton.
The seminar will address the critical aspects of effective management skills including leadership, decision making, discipline, accountability, morale building and team work.
Those registering by March 5 will be able to take advantage of special early-bird and group rates.
For more information, or to register for the Twelve O'Clock High Management Skills Development Seminar, visit the special Web site,www.weber.edu/ce/pd/12oclockhigh.

Chamber billing explained
CENTERVILLE -- Due to some apparent confusion over the chamber's billing policy, members of its staff and board of directors decided to offer a few words of explanation.
If you R.S.V.P. for an event and do not attend the event you will be billed. If you can't make a chamber event for which you have R.S.V.P.''d, you must cancel within the chamber at least 24 hours prior to the event. Those submitting cancellations on the day of the event will be billed.
The chamber has to give a count of those expected to attend to the business that is hosting the event 24 hours prior to the gathering. The number the chamber gives to the host is the number it will be billed for.
If you have any further questions regarding chamber policy please contact any staff member or a member of the board. The chamber office number is 295-6944.