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Brian, a committee member, opened the discussion by asking members to use the tournament as an outreach tool. \"What I'd like what we're looking for is we're looking for people that are getting are gonna bring a business here that employs people,\" he said, asking each committee member to seek two prospects to review with him before invitations go out. The group discussed focusing hole sponsorships on themes such as \"adventure,\" education and health care to better showcase local assets.

Kevin, a hospital representative, described how the tournament helped his organization recruit physicians. Kevin said the event allowed potential recruits to see local growth and amenities and that, after a day with the team, two physicians committed to regular block time in the hospital’s operating rooms. \"As a result ... they made the decision to get block time and now we have both of them have regular block time,\" Kevin said, explaining the tournament's role in relationship building.

Committee members also previewed an upcoming trip to ICSC, the national retail real‑estate conference. Brian and Mayor‑level representatives planned meetings with retail and restaurant site selectors, including an appointment with a site‑selection contact for Sam’s Club and a scheduled meeting with state Senate President Stuart Adams. The group said they also have a broker meeting for a potential Texas Roadhouse and are pursuing contacts that could bring a Sam’s Club or other major retailers to Payson.

On local recruitment, the committee reported progress on larger projects: a hotel site plan has final preapproval and developers are expected to submit building permits soon. Members noted private investment activity around proposed Mavericks (gas station) sites and said developers have used public marketing and ribbon cuttings to drive awareness of openings.

The committee described the golf event’s logistics and outreach: themed holes, digital and printed invitations, marketplace tents, two helicopters for the event, massage services and name tags to help attendees network. The committee tentatively discussed holding the event the \"third of October,\" and said they plan monthly follow‑ups on outreach progress.

Committee members also emphasized marketing to retain businesses. Teresa, a local business owner who was the committee’s spotlight this month, described long experience running Copy Central & Scrapbook and said marketing—not product selection—is the biggest challenge for small retailers. \"Marketing is totally the number 1 thing you have to do,\" Teresa said, recounting that Google work helped her become the top local result for searches and that consistent marketing helped increase foot traffic.

The committee did not take formal votes at the meeting. Members asked staff to continue outreach to targeted retailers and to report back on recruitment contacts made at ICSC.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05 14 2025 EDB Video","oneSentenceSummary","Members of the Payson City Economic Development Committee said the city’s golf tournament and targeted industry outreach are being used to recruit physicians and retailers, and committee members previewed planned meetings at the ICSC retail conference.","taxTitle","Payson City Council , Payson, Utah County, Utah","taxId",67489,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6560488,"Payson committee reviews Emtek innovation center plans, CC Bank pledges $10,000",110,410000,520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336122-57a3cd78fb820f3d2a253737d1b9841a&start=410&end=520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336122-57a3cd78fb820f3d2a253737d1b9841a/thumbnail_410000.jpg","/articles/6560488/Utah/Payson-committee-reviews-Emtek-innovation-center-plans-CC-Bank-pledges-10000","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560488-3ca3c6ee50af1f24b0cac8f630b377b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152147&Signature=DT16As6T-lrFBp0OzsckHk6MpCt8zYibfKaZmw4~Xm1i7CSHnJEes-2SV2G2WUolkuoLU84R6eDACCBAf24ISru2YWKwUZBsTPcEtC-P7YWaW3VdlrJPSvtuNxP7Ar3LsXtKytLgmlWhULOylAKRGp9HTz60ud9fjTq4sMg~tlw8ecyqk0rsl8j4bTE3xdbKefW6sUxoVLWI079b1TQEA2ImwVzqma-xG2oThRFvKQw6nuKhmhg7OKsncVWW4ifVThv~mZLgoX60zuS5lGOHl779kIrEuiZ6zBif7fPfqGfcMRVf6RXQCvrl-eLVwNLfrZpKP4aQgXvW3xqB~2LlFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Payson City Economic Development Committee, members reviewed plans for a city-supported innovation center in the Emtek Building and confirmed a $10,000 donation from CC Bank toward startup equipment and programming.

The innovation center will occupy about 3,000 square feet in the nearly completed Emtek Building, committee members said. Brian, a committee member, told the group Emtek is buying the equipment that will go in the space and that the city has paid to finish the 3,000-square-foot area so it will be immediately usable once leased or staffed.

The committee discussed specific amenities planned for the center: six small rentable rooms for startups, a podcast room, telephone booths for private calls, a larger classroom area for training and community classes, and shared maker equipment such as a 3-D printer, higher-end digital label/printing equipment and possibly a laser cutter. Emtek’s prelease and the city’s upfront payment were described as allowing the city to terminate the lease if needed, with prorated repayment from the building owner.

\"They're donating $10,000 toward the innovation center. If anybody wants to come to that today at 11:00, you can have a tour of the building,\" Brian said during the discussion.

Committee members said the plan calls for the center to be affordable: utilities will be paid by the building owner, and rental and equipment fees will be structured so revenue returns to Payson. Committee members also raised programming ideas and model comparisons, noting visits to similar centers in St. George and Cedar City to determine what equipment is most used.

A committee member said the city will consider charging for materials but not for the basic use of shared equipment; podcast and classroom use may carry modest fees to cover staffing or consumables. Members also discussed outreach to local businesses and education partners to fill classrooms and to ensure the center supports startup and workforce pathways.

The committee invited members to the Emtek tour at 11:00 a.m. and asked city staff to finalize a usage-and-fee plan before opening. No formal vote or ordinance was taken at the meeting.

The innovation center discussion came amid broader committee conversation about business recruitment and downtown events; members said they expect the center to complement workforce development and marketing efforts.","Committee members discussed outfitting a 3,000-square-foot innovation center in the Emtek Building — including equipment, rentable rooms, a podcast booth and an 11 a.m. tour — and noted a $10,000 donation from CC Bank toward the space.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6560478,"Committee debates ‘Home to Adventure’ versus ‘Hometown’ as Payson drafts vision statement",177,855000,1032000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3336122-57a3cd78fb820f3d2a253737d1b9841a&start=855&end=1032","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3336122-57a3cd78fb820f3d2a253737d1b9841a/thumbnail_855000.jpg","/articles/6560478/Utah/Committee-debates-Home-to-Adventure-versus-Hometown-as-Payson-drafts-vision-statement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6560478-9340bbb98e23f27cc0babaf010815861/orig.mp4?Expires=1771152147&Signature=MGHVz9vztePfcVrkbDM8dNl3NP8I93SzSgj4A5ikuI7~o-gwQ~su4B5sIxSpccLZtrU2i5zqtzw-hGEd-SraHorxSd5yMa~z3W0eeN-90nYWwSZgPihn0~A01Y3RlTc0ImzAQWn9kTzDsyszUvaCtdCUDZ-Z95KfCjhjQbzVrqNCF3eFFTtds1iGv42u-nhiPUNEFFt3bQQe-cdTV1NduljKx5H-nU~r16kOfbG8CHHLp3omfJoWPa5m92dnRFHe-MCpH1pe9mnqkUABCqA3rb2m-AKMbarLYitn11mVnaUylbsZZW9vR9N3JAH6YDZ3uWyCgC5fkRtds9EaC3MaVw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a meeting of the Payson City Economic Development Committee, members discussed a proposed city vision statement and core values as part of a rebranding effort and assigned follow‑up work to refine language for possible recommendation to the City Council.

Brian, a committee member, presented a draft tagline and statement generated with an AI tool that opened with the tagline \"Home to Adventure\" and described the city’s goals to preserve small‑town character while managing smart growth. \"So basically, we'll preserve a small town charm while embracing smart growth as as the home to adventure,\" Brian read aloud from the draft.

Committee members debated wording and tone. Several members suggested the word \"hometown\" might better capture resident preferences identified in earlier surveys. \"That survey that was done years ago ... specifically says small town,\" one committee member said, urging that the vision retain small‑town language. Another member argued core values should be short—three or four concise phrases rather than a long list—and that each brand word could have a brief explanatory statement for outreach materials.

The group discussed next steps: committee members will meet with staff (Brian said he would coordinate with Dave and Robert) to refine the draft language and return for another committee review. If the committee settles on final wording, members said they would consider a formal vote and then present the statement to City Council for approval.

No formal vote occurred during the meeting; members framed the discussion as draft development and public‑engagement preparation.","Members discussed a proposed vision statement and core values, debating whether to use 'Home to Adventure' or 'Hometown' and agreeing core values should be short; committee plans further refinement and potential council review.","actionData","errors"]

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Payson committee touts golf tournament as business‑recruitment tool; ICSC trip and Sam’s Club contact highlighted

Payson committee reviews Emtek innovation center plans, CC Bank pledges $10,000

Committee debates ‘Home to Adventure’ versus ‘Hometown’ as Payson drafts vision statement