Herriman joins South Valley Chamber of Commerce
Oct 07, 2024 10:57AM ● By Elisa Eames
The South Valley Chamber of Commerce is located at 9800 Monroe St. #806 in Sandy. (Photo courtesy Google Maps)
The cities of Herriman and Bluffdale have officially joined the South Valley Chamber of Commerce to provide local businesses with access to further support.
Most commonly, a chamber of commerce is a group of businesses working together to advance shared goals. Herriman will connect its businesses with South Valley’s additional resources to assist in continued and increased success.
The new agreement takes place as Herriman continues to experience rapid residential and business growth. By joining South Valley, the city seeks to make the most of its explosive development while helping local businesses thrive.
“We are thrilled to join forces with the South Valley Chamber of Commerce,” Herriman Mayor Lorin Palmer said. “This agreement will open new doors for our local businesses, providing them with the tools and support they need to thrive in today’s competitive market. Herriman is committed to fostering a diverse business community, and this partnership is a significant step toward achieving that goal.”
South Valley Chamber President and CEO Jay Francis also expressed optimism about the partnership. “We are excited to welcome Herriman and Bluffdale into the Chamber family. Both cities are home to dynamic and innovative businesses, and we look forward to working together to foster growth and prosperity in the region,” he said.
Though Herriman has been working with the Mountain West Chamber of Commerce since 1997, the city hopes that this agreement will further enable economic expansion and increase business opportunities within its borders. “This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the economic development of both cities, providing local businesses with access to the resources, networking opportunities and advocacy offered by… South Valley…,” the chamber said in a statement released last month.
“[Our] mission is to connect, advocate, educate and grow by working with local businesses, governments and community leaders,” their website states.
Until now, the higher price of membership has kept city officials, who worried local businesses couldn’t afford membership fees, from joining. The city finally decided to pull the trigger when Herriman secured a discounted rate. Instead of an annual bill of $16,000, Herriman will only pay approximately $12,000.
“We believe that the additional relationships and features the South Valley Chamber offers will be beneficial enough to the city to be worth it,” Herriman City Communications Manager Jon LaFollette said. “One of the main advantages of membership… is being able to establish and maintain relationships with large economic players in Utah at a key time for Herriman’s economic growth.”
Like Mountain West does, the South Valley Chamber affords networking opportunities and events, but on a significantly larger scale. It hosts networking lunches once a month throughout the South Valley. Programs and events offered include Women in Business, Business Institute, Ladies Night Out and South Valley Tourism.
“All these events and all other Chamber functions aim to help businesses and other members establish and strengthen relationships and help communities grow in economic development and stability,” LaFollette said.
The chamber will also represent Herriman at Utah’s capitol and in Washington, and city officials look forward to having this additional clout when lobbying on Herriman’s behalf. “The Chamber’s voice will be added to our own and other regional partners in advocating for Herriman’s best interests,” LaFollette said.
Other benefits offered by South Valley include increased online exposure via its website and marketing events; educational courses and forums; and discounts with other chamber members and its advertising partners. λ