Local Business Restaurant looks to become community gathering place Wes Harris has fond memories of attending pizza parties at Pier 49 Pizza in his youth. His high school soccer coach Mike Dicou founded the pizza restaurant, and the team frequently gathered there. When the business, located at 296 S. Main in Springville, came up for sale recently, Harris and his family decided to go for it. “I was looking for another real estate investment when I found this, and I thought it would be a great location and opportunity,” Harris said. But Harris has more in mind than simply offering great pizza. His ultimate goal is to turn Pier 49 into a “epicenter” of Springville, a place where locals can spend time together and listen to live music, take art classes, play games, raise money for good causes and even receive help in their school studies. “Our main goal is to make it a community place,” Harris said. Harris, who also owns a construction company and works as a private airplane pilot, took ownership of Pier 49 and its historic 120-year-old building in early February. He then spent about 10 days remodeling the kitchen and making repairs before reopening for business on Feb. 18. Although he’s only been running the place for a couple of months, he’s already finding ways to be of
Pictured from left to right are Pier 49 Pizza owner Wes Harris, his daughter Kylie Harris, and Pier 49 employees Tannie Hjorth and Steven Crandall.
NANCE FAMILY DENTAL
Comprehensive dental care for the whole family Serving the community for 35 years Dr. David Nance Dr. Eric Nance hablo español
New patients welcome. Evening & weekend appointments available.
801-489-1000
www.nancefamilydental.com
50 • Springville-Mapleton Chamber of Commerce • springvilleutahchamber.org
