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Show The Payson Chronicle, July 7, 1993, Page 7 Chamber Notes CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. BOX 21 Vk PAYSON, UTAH 84651 The Chamber of Commerce News Featured On This Page Is Delivered To You By A Combined Effort Of The Payson Area Chamber Of Commerce And The Payson Chronicle. Coming To Payson City by Kay Furniss The Payson Civic Improvement Board is happy to be sponsoring the Utah County Travel Councils SUPERHOST program in our community. WHAT IS SUPERHOST? service training SuperHost is an internationally recognized hospitalitycustomer fine the on points of meeting program which coaches service industry personnel and dealing with the public. Its stated goals are: To provide individuals in the community, in the corporate effecworld, and in education with the basic skills necessary to to residents, tively and professionally provide quality service the traveling public, business travelers, and recreationists. To create a partnership between private business and the tourism and recreation industry by: . Increasing the awareness of the importance of the tourismrecreation industry to Utah, its businesses, and its quality of life. Introducing the thought that we ajl (no matter what our profession) impact the tourismrecreation in- dustry in a positive or negative manner. To develop pride in the State, the counties, and Payson City. WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS TO MY ORGANIZATION AND MY COMMUNITY? are: which The benefits of such a program are many, not the least of A better standard of service to local consumers. and a renewed sense of Heightened employee pride, self confidence, responsibility. Sharpened leadership skills among employees. Low-cos- t, convenient employee training. A concentrated format requiring less time commitment. More business and income generated through better service and greater customer satisfaction. Certification as a SuperHost organization or individual. Enhanced community pride. A positive profile for the community and local businesses. comVisitor growth through longer stays in and return visits to your munity. visitors. More money spent in the local area by both residents and with the contact has direct Designed for any business or group that public. r Dennie Brandon was the winner of the Fathers Day Drawing. The Chamber is sponsoring an award for the "Best Dancer of The Day" in the Scottish Festival on July 10th. The Salmon Supper, which is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, is August 6th. Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy a great meal and support the Chamber of Commerce. The Economic Development Board and Civic Improvement Board Committee members are in place and functioning well for the betterment of the entire Payson community. We welcome our new members and encourage all business members to join and be part of us. Exciting Developments Involve Payson Chamber And Civic Improvement Board by RexWilkerson for the Ric Roberts is in the process of filling out a grant application this grant, it will downtown business area. If we are successful in obtaining what can be done to improve and upgive us funds to study and master plan the Civic Imdate the downtown area. This area was a major concern of this spring. provement Board goal sessions earlier for adNational Geographic has contacted the Chamber of Commerce information for ditional information about the Nebo Loop. They want the The Chamber president, Keith an article they are putting together on want. We also have a major Barnett, is seeing that they get the details they would fund improvements of the Nebo grant consideration pending that with a joint effort from Nephis ChamLoop. Keith has been very involved ber of Commerce, the Forest Service, and Dr. Gordon Taylor (People what this might do for our area. Preserving Peteetneet). Time will tell to obAs you all know, we are working in conjunction with Payson City the Chamtain a secretary and Director. Filling these positions will allow ber to move forward with consistency, stability, and vigor. 1-- |