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South Valley Chamber touts tourism gains, expanded small‑business programs in 2025 update
Summary
Jay Francis, CEO of the South Valley Chamber, told the council the Chamber held 19 ribbon cuttings in South Jordan in 2025, grew programs for small businesses and reported a roughly $66 million tourism economic impact for the region.
The South Valley Chamber’s 2025 annual report was presented to the council by Jay Francis, the chamber’s CEO and president, during the May 5 study meeting. Francis described program growth, membership initiatives and a busy events calendar.
“We connect, educate, advocate, and grow,” Francis said, summarizing the Chamber’s mission and work. He told the council the Chamber hosted 19 ribbon cuttings in South Jordan during 2025 and expanded member programs including a business accelerator, boot camps and a women‑in‑business series that sold out repeatedly. The Chamber also reported giving $1,000 scholarships through a junior program that paired high school students with women in business mentors.
Francis highlighted tourism as a high‑impact area: Chamber analysis attributed about a $66,000,000 economic impact and roughly 41,000 room nights to events and tourism activity in 2025, delivered with modest promotional spending, he said. The Chamber also reported success with events that connect businesses to customers (connect after hours, meet‑the‑members) and new awards and recognition initiatives.
Mayor Ramsey and council members thanked the Chamber for partnership and asked staff to share photos and slides referenced in the presentation. The Chamber’s speakers left materials and offered to share follow‑up information with city staff.
