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South Valley Chamber reports record ribbon-cuttings, events and tourism impact to South Jordan council
Summary
Jay Francis of the South Valley Chamber reviewed 2025 accomplishments for South Jordan — 19 ribbon cuttings, growth in small-business and leadership programs, a junior web program and events that staff say produced a roughly $66 million economic impact — and previewed 2026 initiatives and a new small-business impact award.
Jay Francis, representing the South Valley Chamber, presented the chamber’s annual report to the South Jordan council, highlighting a busy 2025 that included 19 ribbon cuttings in South Jordan, expanded committees (small business, women in business, tourism), education and mentorship efforts (Leadership South Valley, business accelerator, junior web), and a tourism campaign that chamber staff said produced roughly $66 million in economic impact and about 41,000 room nights.
Francis described growth in member services and in‑person events, the expansion of programs such as the women‑in‑business series and the Titan Awards, and new small‑business recognition efforts set to continue through 2026. Mayor Dawn Ramsey thanked the chamber for partnership and for coordinating events and promotions that the city sees as economic development support.
Why it matters: The chamber’s work connects local businesses to customers and brings events that local officials say generate hotel nights and sales taxes that help reduce pressure on property taxes.
Key facts - 19 ribbon cuttings in South Jordan in 2025 and substantial event activity across the South Valley. - Chamber programs: business accelerator (14 graduates), junior web program expansion (24 to 25 participants), women in business events with more than 1,200 attendees in 10 events. - Tourism: staff cited roughly $66 million in economic impact and roughly 41,000 room nights tied to chamber efforts in 2025.
Council response: Mayor Ramsey and councilors thanked the chamber and asked staff to share photos and presentation slides for public communication.
