February 2020

The Highlights

Meet 'n' Eat
Ribbon Cuttings
Millcreek BOGOs
Bob's Brainfreeze For Sale
Winter Book Drive
Workforce Survey
Join the Millcreek Business Council

Millcreek Meet 'n' Eat

Our Networking committee held another fabulous Meet 'n' Eat on February 12 at Marie Calendar's. Don't miss our next one on March 10 at 11:30-1:00 at Marie Calendar's. Click the picture below to register!

Ribbon Cuttings

A big welcome to The Other Side Academy Thrift Boutique as they open their doors here in Millcreek! Click the picture below to check out The Other Side Academy's Facebook Page!

The Other Side Academy is a non-profit organization that helps people who have struggled with addiction, homelessness, or criminal histories. Free of charge, the Academy provides them the opportunity to get their lives back. During the two-year program, participants learn integrity, accountability, and how to take pride in their work.

The Other Side Thrift Boutique Ribbon Cutting

Ribbon Cuttings Coming Up

Come join us for a ribbon cutting on Tuesday February 18 at 1:30 PM. Click the picture below to find out more about Lone Peak Gear Exchange!

Located on 2835 E 3300 S, Millcreek UT

PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS WITH

MILLCREEK BOGOS

Submit a 'buy-one-get-one' free deal for FREE advertising to:

1,790 Facebook followers
1,880 business owners monthly
5,789 residents & friends of Millcreek weekly

Simply submit the language of your deal (it must be a BOGO) and your business logo to businesscouncil@millcreek.us.

If you have questions, call Josie at 801-214-2700.

Click the image below for more great deals!

Bob's Brainfreeze For Sale

Contact Dan Swensen for more details-801-860-4023.

Mill Creek Elementary Winter Book Drive

The Students:
Mill Creek Elemntary serves 450 students, and 60% qualify for free/reduced lunch. Over 25 languages are spoken with 35% of students being Enligh Langauge Learners.

The Data:
Home library size has a very substantial effect on education attainment. Being read to, reading yourself, disucssing what you've read- that's the sort of positive spiral that can lead to greater academic achivement years down the line. Let's give a gift that keeps giving.

Your Role:
Donate a book, personally or on behalf of your business, through Amazon. The books will be delivered directly to Mill Creek Elementary. Click the image below to get started!

Take the Workforce Survey!

In 2019 the Millcreek Business Council hosted two job fairs at Millcreek City Hall. As our team goes forward in 2020 we need your input! Please take 3 minutes to fill out this brief survey about your workforce needs, hiring demographics, and biggest concerns!

Take the survey here!

Take the Department of Workforce Services Survey

The Department of Workforce Services want to know how we are doing and how we could better serve you and your business.

They invite you to take a quick, five minute survey here.

Join the Millcreek Business Council

All committee meetings are held at Millcreek City Hall, 3330 S. 1300 E.

You or anyone from your business is welcome to join any committee.

*Committees only meet on EVEN months*
(February, April, June, August, October, December)

Business Promotion Committee:

This committee plans an annual restaurant dine-a-round or other activities to connect Millcreek restaurants with new customers.

Chair: Stephanie Steele meetmeon33rd@gmail.com

1st Wednesday @ 9:00 AM

Emergency Preparedness Committee:

This committee coordinates with City Hall and business leaders to help businesses prepare for disasters and business continuity.

Chair: Marie Goettsche marie@aaarestoration.org

3rd Monday@ 10:00 AM

four nurses with a newborn in a hospital room

Healthcare/Senior Care Committee

This committee represents the large healthcare and senior care sectors in Millcreek; hosts industry specific events.

Chair: Frank Barton frank@rahslc.com

2nd Wednesday @ 9:00 AM

four people in front of Tres Hombres Restaurant

Highland Drive Business Alliance:

This committee represents companies along Highland Drive on this historic and important business corridor.

Chair: Carol Elliott celliott@palettislc.com

3rd Thursday @ 8:30 AM

Group outside local business for ribbon cutting

Networking Committee:

This committee plans monthly mixers or other social events for business leaders to network at.

Chair: Matt Jackson matt@elevationcenterutah.com

1st Monday @ 10:00 AM

city representatives reading with school children in a classroom

Promise Program Support Committee:

This committee works with the City’s Promise Program by removing barriers to equity for all Millcreek residents & families.

Chair: Carrie Coppola carrie.coppola@gmail.com

4th Monday @ 9:00 AM

two hikers overlooking a mountain lake and valley

Venture Out!/Outdoor Recreation Committee:

This committee works the large outdoor recreation sector in Millcreek to host industry specific events.

Chair: Marc Nicholas mnicholas@kw.com

2nd Tuesday@ 9:30 AM

group of people at a city planning open house

Workforce Committee:

This committee helps put on job fairs for Millcreek businesses and works with City Hall to better promote job opportunities at Millcreek businesses.

Chair: Suzi Sands suzi@avivawoman.com

3rd Wednesday @ 9:00 AM

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