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South Valley Chamber outlines 2025 wins and 2026 priorities to Herriman council
Summary
South Valley Chamber representative Jay presented the Chamber’s 2025 highlights — ribbon cuttings, training programs, awards and attendance figures — and said 2026 will focus on service, growth and a new small business impact award; council members thanked the Chamber for the partnership.
Jay, speaking for the South Valley Chamber, gave the Chamber’s 2025 report to the Herriman City Council on March 11, describing programs, events and plans for 2026.
Jay introduced his staff and summarized three core Chamber functions — connect, educate and advocate — and described committee work including an ambassador committee, a strengthened government affairs and public policy committee, a small business committee and a tourism committee. He thanked council members who had partnered with the Chamber.
The Chamber reported program metrics and activities: 18 ribbon cuttings in Herriman during 2025; expanded boot camp attendance (recent boot camp attendance rose substantially); Leadership South Valley programming with administrative staff participation; a business accelerator (a 10‑week “mini MBA”); and an Everyday Entrepreneur partnership with Salt Lake Community College. Jay said the Chamber’s Shark Tank event awards $9,500 in prizes and noted the Titan Awards drew more than 650 attendees.
Jay said the Chamber tracked more than 20 bills in the prior legislative session and held events that included regional transportation and legislative reviews. For 2026 the Chamber plans to emphasize service and community impact, retention of members and stronger public policy leadership; Jay also announced a small business impact award to honor one business from each of seven member cities at an event on May 5 and solicited nominations from city officials.
Council members thanked Jay and his staff for partnership and responsiveness on small business concerns.
The presentation did not include a Council vote or formal action; council members indicated support and appreciation.
