Big Plans Ahead for Chamber; President Seeks Payson City Support

Payson Chamber of Commerce President Colin Logue, photographed March 6  inside his office in east Payson. 

Payson’s new Chamber of Commerce President, Colin Logue took a moment at the mic of the March 5 city council meeting to announce some big plans in store for the local business group, as well as seek support from Payson leaders.

More immediate among the events, Mr. Logue noted, is its annual installation banquet.  The banquet will take place March 21, at the Peteetneet Museum and Cultural Arts Center, with Clarion Garden & Event Center lined up as caterer. The guest speaker will be Jason Chaffetz, Utah 3rd District Congressman, Logue added.

“I’m hoping that everybody on the council will take the time on that night--which is going to be on a Friday night,” and attend, said Mr. Logue, noting that tickets for the event are still available for purchase.

“It should be a good night,” he added. “We’re really happy about that.”

The Chamber also has its sights on sponsoring a series of movie nights this summer on the Peteetneet grounds, “Free for the citizens of Payson,” Logue said.  But at a cost to the Chamber of Commerce.

According to Logue, movie system fees are estimated at $500.  Logue requested the City pay half, while the Chamber of Commerce would come up with the matching $250. The screening rights for films the Chamber is considering screening are available free of cost to governing bodies, like Payson City, according to Logue, while the chamber of commerce would require to pay a fee in order to acquire the licenses.  To avoid the additional cost, Logue also asked city leaders to place the order on behalf of Payson’s Chamber of Commerce.

Requirements would limit the audience numbers to 200 guests per screening, according to Logue; wristbands could be made available by sponsoring businesses to ensure attendance numbers not be exceeded.  Further promotional opportunities will be made available to participating businesses, on site, at each event.

“I want to present this to you and have you talk it over amongst yourselves,” said Colin, “maybe for another Council meeting.”

The upcoming annual Easter egg hunt and a the Shop Payson Expo, slated for June 21, are among other events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce to look forward to in Payson, Logue said.

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