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Show Goal of Industrial Division ' If M - " J v f Liu JIM HOLLANUSWORTH Division Chairman Panel Spurs Downtown Development the The No. 1 priority of Downtown Development Com- mittee was working with Sears in seeking assurance the firm would stay in Provo and in encouraging the store in its new expansion, according to E. Dee Olpin, chairman. The committee discussed a program to upgrade the buildings in downtown Provo as well as to have the merchants refurbish their stores and store fronts. It was suggested that a fc'low-u- p program must be used to sell the merchants in this needed program. Improved Appearance The center parking in downtown Provo was discussed with the need for new signs and a beautification program to make Uiis very attractive. The merchants should also work and build a multi-lev- el parking mall in the area around the central downtown sector. The downtown merchants and professional people should take pride in their area and also have a good image to the citi-lethat support them. Five meetings were held with 15 of the committee members participating. "A tour of the alleys and backyards in the downtown area was made and it was surprising to notice how the area is unkept," said the committee report. 'Image' Discussed Lee Knell reported what is happening to downtown and what is needed to build the area. This discussion covered loss of sales in Utah County, transportation needs, improved organization within the community, etc. The committee favored action to build the downtown area into an outstanding shopping area. i ' i s. E. DEE OLPIN Commute OuuVum Expanding Payrolls and Economy The Industrial Division has met regularly with good attendance throughout the year, concerning itself with projects and programs of vital interest to the community and valley. Industrial development never takes place because of any one person or committee, but because of the mobilization of the entire community and the image it projects, according to Jim Hollandsworth, committee chairman. Realizing the need for expanding business and new industrial payrolls, the idustrial division has endeavored to be the focal point of the cooperative efforts of everyone interested in industrial development in the city. Its program has included assistance to existing industry, in aiding prospects seeking locations in Provo. The division has involved itself in selling its assets, improving communications with the community, and generating beneficial projects such as developing the city industrial parks at Eighth North and 16th West, the airport property, and at Third East. It has endeavored to further the good working relationship with Uvida, Provo City's LID Committee, BYU, and other city, county and state agencies as well as individuals. An available resources re- port on Provo City has been compiled and is available to persons desiring this informa- - tion. "Provo, the City of Oppor- tunity" narration and slide A Sunday, February i, presentation was made tfA re-ceived very well at the annual Uvida conference in October. 1970 Sunday Herald WE ARE PROUD TO SUPPORT AND THANK THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AMD ITS PROGRAMS THAT MAKE OUR COUNTY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK CREDIT BUREAU of PROVO ESTABLISHED 1931 Provo, Utah 265 West 100 North Mm fente Pow fan.. mwmmmmmmmmmmm wmmmi m ?j? t fcX1 " y l M vf 0 mm will nirotfiirtBCMiiii During the past year we've added a few new lines to our furniture store, and opened up our bedroom and kitchen furniture departments on our mezzanine. We've brightened up our store and added1 these things because of our faith in the development of the greater Provo area. We salute the Provo Chamber of Commerce and appreciate the work they are doing to make our valley grow. l HOME OF THESE FAMOUS BRANDS: Bigelow United Crestline Mode of California Lane Chromecraft American of Martinsville Thomasville Sunline Alden Hoover Eureka Intermountain Betty Lee Artistic Jackson of Danville Kolby of New York Clawson Interiors Gulistan Firth Academy Crown 177 W. PHONE CENTER 373-955- 4 5B |