DAVIS COUNTY ó In keeping with its role as Davis Countyís premier business building resource, the Davis Chamber of Commerce sponsors educational programs, networking opportunities, and promotional events from North Salt Lake to South Weber. Here are highlights from just a few of this summerís Chamber activities.



2008 Leadership Institute Graduates

Eighteen of Davis Countyís most promising business men and women graduated on June 26 from the Davis Chamberís annual Leadership Institute. The Class of 2008 met every three weeks from January to June to hear presentations from prominent business leaders. ##M:MORE## They compared leadership techniques, evaluated economic trends, and reviewed best-selling management books. They also toured local businesses and government facilities.

The graduation ceremony took place at the Aerospace Museum on Hill Air Force Base. Museum Director Scott Wirz was a member of the Leadership Institute Class. Other members of the 2008 class included: Brett Barber ñ Zions Bank, Josh Benson ñ Davis Conference Center, Spencer Burt ñ Futura Industries, Joel Coleman ñ Lagoon, Kevin Cummings ñ Davis Applied Technology Center, Taylor Dudley ñ Destination Homes, Chris Featherstone ñ Bank of the West, Erin Grey ñ University of Phoenix, Michael Johnson ñ Davis Cable 17, John Patten ñ Hill Air Force Base, Scott Paxman ñ Weber Basin Water, Kari Tilton ñ Hill Air Force Base, Chris Williams ñ Davis School District, Donna Wilson ñ Courtyard Marriott. Kim Bowerbank of Vital Solutions Group chaired this yearís institute with help from several Davis Chamber members and staff. The Da-vis Chamber congratulates these graduates and thanks the Davis County businesses that sponsored their participation.

The next Davis Chamber Leadership Institute course will begin in September. Businesses and civic organizations interested in enrolling managers in this valuable training and networking opportunity should contact the Davis Chamber at 801-593-2200.



Leads luncheons grow in popularity, effectiveness

The Davis Chamber sponsors two weekly leads luncheons that are open to all Davis County businesses. Chamber membership is not required. The luncheons are held every Tuesday at Roosters in Layton and every Wednesday at El Matador in Bountiful. Both luncheons begin at 11:15 am. The only cost is the price of the meal. Both restaurants feature a Chamber special for $10 which includes entree, drink, and tip. Participation in both luncheons has grown steadily over the past year. Average attendance is between 25 and 30 business professionals at each location, although as many as 47 people attended a recent Layton luncheon.

Mark Appelbaum of Cedar Creek Mortgage (and the Davis Chamber Citizen of the Year for 2007) hosts each meeting. Each attendee is given time for a brief business introduction and then one business gives a five- to 10-minute presentation. The businesses sign up in advance for available presentation dates.

Appelbaum keeps the meetings quick-paced, interesting, and lively. Most im-portantly, there is ample time for attendees to network before and after the meetings to seal the deal. Several at-tendees refer to the luncheon regulars as their ìsecond sales teamî and market almost exclusively through these weekly Chamber functions. A member of the Chamber staff is at every luncheon to answer questions and help make connections. As one luncheon attendee recently commented, ìThere is no more effective way to spend your lunch break.î



Sponsorships available for Davis Chamberís late summer events

The 28th annual Davis Chamber Golf Tournament will be held Friday, Aug. 22, at the Bountiful Ridge Golf Course. As usual, the event sold out months ago, but a few tee sponsorships are still available. These sponsorships give companies the opportunity to meet face-to-face with 144 of the most influential business professionals in the county. Green and cart sponsorships are available as well. Call Jeanie at the Chamber (801-593-2200) to find out more about these valuable sponsorship opportunities.



2nd Annual Antelope Island Balloon Stampede Ready to Soar

The 2nd annual Antelope Island Balloon Stampede will be held Sept. 19 and 20. More than 20 balloonists will be on the island for exciting mass launches at dawn and dusk. In addition, tethered balloon riding, kite flying, trail biking, hiking, and nature watching activities will go on throughout the event. Vendors and entertainers will also be on the island during the launch hours. This Chamber sponsored event drew more than 5,000 visitors to Antelope Island last year. Visit www.antelopeballoons.

com for more information. Call the Chamber (801-593-2200) for information about available event sponsorships.





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