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Show Prow's pride is back Orem notes Chamber's value "The Pride is Back" is the new theme for Provo High School, but in a larger sense it's the theme for all of Provo. In the last two years the City has made substantial progress. Economic Development: 1986 was a boom year for Provo - the third highest year for new construction in the City's history. 1967 has been even better with Provo leading the State in commercial industrial construction by a substantial margin. These figures are important impor-tant because they translate into more jobs, a stronger economy and the influx of new dollars to the City's tax base. Downtown Provo: The StateCounty office complex dominates the downtown skyline and is scheduled to open in late spring. This major government facility will play an important role in drawing people downtown. 1967 also brought corporate offices into the central business district as well as several retail and service outlets. This month, the Wallstreet firm of Piper, Jaffrey and Hop wood announced plans to establish offices on the entire main floor of the historic Jesse Knight building. Iniru tincture: 1987 was the first year of construction on the City's $8 million repair program. pro-gram. The program will continue through the spring of 1992 and will accomplish complete renovation of all major roads in the City and approximately 40 percent of neighborhood roads. In tandem with road repairs, City crews are replacing water mains and working with local utility companies and developers to ininimize cutting into new roads. Quality of Life: In 1987, Provo voters by 3 to 1 margin supported a general obligation bond for construction of a new City library to be con- LoL Joe Jenkins structed on Center Street adjacent to City Hall. The ground breaking will be in April with the library opening to the public the following summer. I envision 1988 to be an even stronger and more progressive year for Provo City. We have major commitments for East Bay, the diagonal and also our downtown area. I feel our citizens are upbeat, and we have appreciated their en-thusiasm en-thusiasm and support As City government our major goal in 1988 is to commit all City actions toward helping the citizens of Provo gain an identifiable pride in their community. A couple of days ago, I was asked by the national Chamber of Commerce what I thought about the ProvoOrem Chamber of Commerce. After offering several observations about the Chamber, I noted that the most sincere expression expres-sion of feeling is with the checkbook. The Orem city council has contributed financially to the Chamber the last few years in return for what is perceived as valuable service rendered to the City of Orem. Among our assets are the successful business people of the community who provide valuable services and products that add to the quality of life for people who live here. In addition, ad-dition, they provide a large portion of the tax money necessary to provide the many city services ser-vices we as residents have become used to having. The Chamber provides a forum in which members of our business community can strengthen each other and present an effective image to individuals, companies, and entities outside our city boundaries, and indeed, throughout the State of Utah and beyond. The seminars, forums and other self helps increase the collective knowledge of the business community. com-munity. It makes the residents more aware of the city and the opportunities available to them. Hand in hand with CEDO, the Chamber has assisted the city in retaining and attracting new business into the City of Orem. We note that most of our business growth is "home grown." We have observed a very successful development in the Research and Technology Park. This 100 acre project is now virtually sold out and we have projections for about one million square feet of buildings to be built there in the next few years. Consider the vitality of f ' 'w' VV f k V m- f f . S. Blaine Willes "old timers" such as Hgnetics, University Mall and many, many more. It is exciting to see the growth of WordPerfect, Utah Valley Community Communi-ty College and others. Additionally, the Chamber supports a myriad of other activities and events that showcase the city, business, and deserving individuals. I appreciate the committed and effective leaders that are associated with the Chamber. Our citizens are benefited greatly by the service ser-vice rendered by these wiling workers. 'Chamber' activity through the years... Chamber Activities Report . In 1939 the Chamber of Commerce saw the successful completion of what may be termed its major project for the past ten years; namely, name-ly, the procurement of a modem, well-equipped hospital for Provo. The Utah Valley Hospital was opened to receive patients on September 18th, 1939, after continuous activity and negotiations on the part of the Chamber and The Commonwealth Fund dating back to 1934. The Hospital has cost approximately $340,000.00 as follows: Hospital Building and Nurses Home -$233,893.22 Equipment and Furnishings $55,000.00 Site -$15,000.00 Roads and Ground Improvements -$15,000.00 Bamberger Bequest - $2,000.00 Architect Fees and Supervision - $18,000.00 Total - $339,393.22 The Hospital has on its regular medical staff 37 doctors from Provo and the Hospital Area. In addition there are 16 specialists on the Consulting Staff whose expert services are available at all times. The Hospital staff includes in-cludes besides the Superintendent, Asst. Superintendent and Resident Physician, four supervisors, two laboratory technicians, dietitian, dieti-tian, 18 registered nurses, 3 nurse attendants, and 18 nonprofessional employees, a total of 49 employees. The payroll now exceeds $3,350.00 each month. Since the Hospital opening - patients have been cared for as follows: From Provo 352 From Utah County - 73 From outside Utah County - 63 Total -488 Already the Hospital is winning a good reputation throughout the state. A letter dated January 4, 1940 written to the Hospital by a Salt Lake City Surgeon, says: "You are to be complimented for the high quality of services rendered to the patients; it is the best that can be found in any hospital in the State. You are rendering a new and distinctive distinc-tive service to the people of Utah Valley." The Provo Chamber of Commerce has rendered a great service to the Community in bringing this splendid Institution to Provo. The Truth About ProvoOrem 1. The city of homes, not houses. 2. The center of opportunity, progress and prosperity. 3. The iron and steel center of the West 4. The Agricultural center of Utah. 5. The cultural center of the Inter-Mountain region 6. The heart of Scenic America. 7. The mecca for sportsmen and lovers of nature. 8. Converging point of all state national highways entering Utah; and is served by the Union Pacific Railroad Company, the Utah Railroad Company, and the Salt Lake and Utah Interurban Electric Line. 9. Population 15,000; all Americans. 10. Unexcelled school system from kindergarten to University. 11. Provo has 35 manufacturing plants and 150 business firms. 11 Altitude 4,500 feet; mild, delightful climate, fertile, fruitful fields- abundant pure cold water. On the shores of Lake Utah the "Lucerne" of the Rockies, at the foot of the . Wasatch Mountains, the Alps of America. 13. Twenty minutes in your car will take you to fine resorts on Utah Lake, or to the refreshing coolness of summer camp grounds in Provo Canyon where life of the nature lover and the angler is at its best. 14. In our fair city people live comfortably, enjoy en-joy peace and plenty, progress and prosperity; prosperi-ty; are surrounded by the most inspiring of nature's great gifts and are given opportunity to participate in all that is best in science and art, in literature and music and to grow old gracefully. Park your car and pitch camp in Provo's FREE TOURIST PARK. Call on the Chamber of Commerce for information. THE PROVO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, COM-MERCE, office 238 West Center Street W?2 ' |