Hampton Inn hosts November Kanab Chamber lunch

Chamber board member Lacee Brown leads the November lunch at the Kanab Hampton Inn. Photo by Nicholas Meyeres.

A beautiful, sunny day welcomed Cham­ber of Commerce members to Kanab Hampton Inn for pizza provided by chamber member Pizza Hut. Chamber Board Mem­ber Lacee Brown was the MC, welcoming attendees, sharing announcements, and noting new and renew­ing members for the month.

Jerica Bauer was the first guest of the day, speaking about the Kane County Care and Share food bank and its three locations in Kanab, Orderville, and Big Water. All three food pantries are supported by Kane County, City of Kanab, Town of Orderville, Five County AOG, Utah Food Bank, State and Federal Grants and by individual do­nations.

Jerica also spoke about the Kane County active living centers which promote the social, physical, emo­tional, and nutritional well-being of older adults and those with disabilities. The cen­ters provide services and activities that maintain senior citi­zen independence and wellness. She noted that both Kane County Active Living Cen­ters locations are open for congregate lunch, home delivery or pick up.

Kristi Bundrick was up next with informa­tion about the Kane County Assistance Program (KCAP). This program helps with emergencies and un­expected situations, as well as provides assis­tance including food, prescriptions, utilities, gas, repairs, and other specific needs.

Lastly, Jackie Hob­son with Utah’s Small Business Development Center (SBDC) was present to tell members about all they do for our area and beyond. Through a collaborative network of public and private partners, SBDC helps Utah-based manufac­turers secure capital for equipment, expan­sion, and operations. They tap into State and Federal incentives for onshoring, sustain­ability, and workforce training.

About 40 businesses were in attendance for the November lunch. Thank you for hosting us, Hampton Inn!

Visit kanabchamber.org for information about the chamber’s events and services.