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The Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce was established in November 2023 to support and promote local businesses. It was founded by a group of business people and owners who are committed to this goal.
Our founders identified a need for local-, regionaland state-level support for businesses in Sanpete. By providing opportunities for businesses to connect with each other and access knowledge, education and opportunities they may not otherwise receive, we aim to help our local businesses grow and thrive.
We see Sanpete as a place where businesses thrive, ideas grow and opportunities multiply. By connecting people, supporting local businesses and encouraging our community to shop local, we help create a vibrant economy that strengthens families and builds a brighter future for Sanpete.
Our goal is to help businesses thrive in Sanpete by creating an innovative environment that stimulates creativity, ingenuity, collaboration and partnerships with entrepreneurs, businesses and leaders. By equipping businesses with resources and information that help them flourish, we strive to create vibrant communities.
“Empowered businesses generate opportunities and elevate their community”
We champion “shop local” and create opportunities for members to connect, collaborate and support each other’s businesses.
We’re a strong voice for local business — making sure your concerns are heard and your interests represented.
Be seen. As an active member, we help boost your presence online and connect you with customers looking for services right here in our community.
We bring businesses, community leaders and educators together, giving you the resources and support to build lasting partnerships.
To join the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce, visit sanpetechamber.org or contact the chamber at info@sanpetechamber.org or call or text 435-749-4316.
Just two years after its creation and first meeting, the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce has established itself as a vital resource for local businesses and the community.
“From welcoming new businesses with ribbon cuttings, hosting training sessions and networking events, and connecting businesses with state and regional resources to producing countywide campaigns and publications, the Chamber has made a measurable impact in strengthening Sanpete’s economy,” said Faylyn Warnick, president of the chamber.
Organized in November 2023, the Chamber held its first member meeting on Dec. 5, 2023. Since then, it has achieved the following:
• Membership has reached 130 active members, with approximately 30 members added in 2025.
• The Chamber has hosted more than 20 Lunch + Learn and Dinner & Develop sessions, providing education and networking opportunities for local businesses.
• Three Meet Your Representative meetings have been held, providing chances to meet with U.S. Representative Burgess Owens, Utah State Senator Derrin Owens and Utah State Representative Troy Shelley.
• A Tri-Chamber Small Business Panel was held with U.S. Senator John Curtis.
• The Chamber hosted its first Business Symposium, with local, state and national leaders addressing issues such as digital marketing, branding, business resilience and resources for business assistance. This is anticipated to become an annual event.
• The Chamber’s second annual Home & Garden Show was moved to the Contoy Arena in 2025 as it had grown too large for its original venue. It was also expanded from a one-day to a two-day event.
• An annual golf tournament was established as well as a countywide Shop Local campaign (to be held each November).
• The Chamber offered its second annual Passport to Summer in 2025, which invited children to visit chamber member business and get
a stamp in a booklet. Children who collected more than three stamps were able to attend a pool party at the end of the summer and be entered into a prize drawing.
• The Chamber has produced two magazines offering chamber information and local business features as well as highlighting Sanpete County’s quality of life.
• Approximately 100 Chamber newsletters have been distributed, keeping local businesses informed and connected.
• The Chamber website has been updated to provide a landing page for every Chamber member; SEO enhancements have been provided for businesses with existing websites.
• The Chamber has built strong working relationships with organizations such as the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity, the R6 Regional Council, SBDC, WBC Utah and
others as well as other rural and regional chambers. Through these collaborations, the Chamber has assisted in funneling critical resources, training and funding opportunities to Sanpete County businesses, many of which received grants.
The Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce plans to continue building on this momentum and growing the chamber and its membership. Members and the community can look forward to:
• A business incubator, “Square One”: The Chamber is actively developing a business incubator that would support new entrepreneurs as they take their first steps into the business world. The incubator will provide mentorship, training and resources to help entrepreneurs grow from a garage startup to a Main Street success.
• Community collaboration: The Chamber is partnering with local cities, the Snow College Entrepreneur Program and the Small Business Development Center to create a coordinated plan that nurtures emerging businesses while fostering a stronger sense of community and shared economic growth.
Why join the Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce? There are many ways your local chamber can help you and your business grow and prosper.
Networking is important for building relationships and finding new opportunities in your field. Connecting with others allows you to create collaborations and find room for growth. We connect local businesses for mutual benefit.
Advocacy empowers individuals and communities to bring about positive change and influence decision-making processes. We represent members’ interests to local governments and other organizations.
Enhanced visibility can boost brand recognition, leading to more growth opportunities and a wider range of possibilities. Get promoted through our marketing channels, including directories and social media.
Business education is crucial for critical thinking, creativity, innovation and better decision-making in the workplace, leading to increased productivity and success. Through chamber membership, access seminars, workshops and training sessions on marketing, finance and business management.
Industry insights are essential for businesses to make informed decisions and remain competitive in the marketplace. Stay updated and competitive with access to current industry news, trends and insights.
Community involvement brings residents together, increasing awareness of local businesses and enhancing the quality of life within the region. Our events unite businesses with the community, building relationships and establishing your presence.
CentraCom is a proven provider of enterprise-grade networking, communications and connectivity services that address a wide variety of telecommunications technologies. Headquartered in Fairview, the company owns and operates a statewide fiber-optic network comprised of both metropolitan access networks and extensive coverage throughout rural Utah. With its robust network backbone and expert staff, CentraCom is equipped to meet the needs of business customers of all sizes.
Harvest Grill at 27 N. Main in Ephraim is all about real food made right. We believe in quality, which is why we grind our own burgers in-house daily, craft our own avocado oil mayonnaise and dressings, and prepare fresh, wholesome sides like potato and pasta salads — all without seed oils. Every dish at Harvest Grill is carefully formulated by its owner, Roxy, ensuring a menu that’s as delicious as it is nourishing. Whether you’re stopping by for a hearty burger, a crisp salad or a comforting side, you’ll taste the difference fresh ingredients make. It’s food the way it should be — simple, fresh and made with care.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital’s team of veterinary professionals values the health and well-being of animals and is committed to providing its patients with the highest-quality medical and surgical care with a personal touch. The hospital is exceptionally proud to provide dogs, cats, equine, livestock and their people with care and service from the heart. It compassionately serves its community and genuinely cares for each paw and hoof it has the honor to treat and serve. Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital is located at 1180 Blackhawk Blvd., Mt. Pleasant.
All membership levels include a landing page on the chamber’s website with your business’s contact information and an option to run a store from the site or a link to the business listing as well as a yearly membership sticker, weekly newsletters and additional contact emails.
$1000/YEAR
FREE: Listing on the website — larger logo and business information listed on the home page
FREE: Listing in the chamber magazine and logo listed as Platinum Plus member
FREE: Welcome to Sanpete Flyer
FREE: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
FREE: Two free lunches per monthly Lunch + Learn event
FREE: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
FREE: Shop Local flyer ad
FREE: Large Logo on stand at events + $200 golf credit
$650/YEAR
FREE: Landing page on the website — logo listed on the home page
FREE: Listing in the chamber magazine and logo listed as Platinum member
FREE: Welcome to Sanpete Flyer
FREE: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
FREE: One free lunch per monthly Lunch + Learn event
FREE: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
FREE: Shop Local flyer ad
FREE: Logo on banner at events + $200 golf credit
$400/YEAR
FREE: Landing page on the website and in the chamber magazine
FREE: Welcome to Sanpete Flyer
FREE: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
FREE: One free lunch per monthly Lunch + Learn event
FREE: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
FREE: Shop Local flyer ad
$200/YEAR
FREE: Landing page on the website and in the chamber magazine
FREE: Welcome to Sanpete Flyer
FREE: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
$10 per person: Lunch at monthly Lunch + Learn events
$150 per event: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
$50 per flyer: Shop Local flyer ad
FREE: Landing page on the website and in the chamber magazine
FREE: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
$10 per person: Lunch at monthly Lunch + Learn events
$150 per event: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
$50 per flyer: Shop Local flyer ad
FREE: Landing page on the website and in the chamber magazine
$25 per event: Chamber-hosted ribbon cutting
$10 per person: Lunch at monthly Lunch + Learn events
$150 per event: Lunch + Learn sponsorship (includes 2 free lunches)
$50 per flyer: Shop Local flyer ad
Founded in 1970 to enhance regional collaboration, the R6 Regional Council (formerly Six County Association of Governments) serves Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties in Utah. It provides essential services through state and federal programs, focusing on economic and community development and human services. The council, governed by local commissioners and mayors, works to solve regional issues, maximize resources and provide local input into state programs. Key activities include economic planning, public lands management and partnerships with state and federal agencies. R6 administers critical programs like infrastructure funding, affordable housing, emergency assistance and regional transportation. By cultivating cooperation among local governments, R6 plays a vital role in improving the quality of life across its member counties.
The Snow College GRIT Center offers various services to students, entrepreneurs and local businesses, including business counseling, training programs and access to valuable resources. By supporting education and entrepreneurship, the center plays a key role in the region’s economic development, helping individuals and businesses reach their full potential.
Custom Fit is a workforce development program administered by Snow College that provides tailored training solutions to Utah businesses. By offering affordable, customized training programs, Custom Fit helps companies enhance the skills of their employees, improve productivity and stay competitive in today’s fast-paced market. This initiative strengthens the local economy by ensuring businesses can access a skilled workforce.
The Rural Utah Chamber Coalition is a unified network of local chambers of commerce across Utah’s rural regions. This coalition works collaboratively to address the unique challenges and opportunities rural businesses and communities face. By advocating for policies that support rural economic development, providing resources and facilitating networking, the Rural Utah Chamber Coalition empowers local businesses to grow and thrive. The coalition plays a crucial role in ensuring that rural communities’ voices are heard and that their needs are met in the broader economic landscape of Utah.
The Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at Snow College provides no-cost, confidential support to entrepreneurs and small business owners across six central Utah counties: Juab, Millard, Piute, Wayne, Sanpete and Sevier. Backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, the State of Utah and Snow College, the SBDC offers one-onone advising, training and resources designed to help businesses start, grow and succeed. Programs like Custom Fit workforce training and Short-Term Intensive Training (STIT) courses add valuable tools for companies and individuals looking to build skills and strengthen their operations.
The Women’s Business Center of Utah (WBCUtah) empowers women entrepreneurs by providing essential tools, training and support to start and grow their businesses. Focusing on mentoring, networking and education, WBCUtah helps women navigate the challenges of entrepreneurship, contributing to a vibrant and diverse business community.
The Utah Microloan Fund (UMLF) is a nonprofit organization that offers small-business loans and financial training to underserved entrepreneurs in Utah. UMLF’s mission is to provide access to capital for those who may not qualify for traditional loans, enabling them to start or grow their businesses and contribute to the local economy.
The Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity (Go Utah) is dedicated to fostering economic growth and innovation across the state. Through programs and initiatives that support businesses, entrepreneurship and job creation, Go Utah plays a pivotal role in ensuring that Utah remains a leader in economic development and opportunity.
The Why I Love America Foundation is a nonprofit organization that seeks to inspire patriotism and civic engagement through educational programs, community events and outreach efforts. The foundation encourages individuals of all ages to reflect on the values and principles that make America unique, fostering a deeper sense of national pride and unity.
A Bolder Way Forward is an initiative by the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) to accelerate women’s and girls’ advancement in Utah. This collaborative effort brings together over 100 organizations across the state to address critical areas such as leadership development, economic empowerment and health and well-being for women. By fostering partnerships and leveraging resources, A Bolder Way Forward seeks to create lasting change that benefits women and their communities, making Utah a better place for everyone.
World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) is a nonprofit organization that plays a vital role in helping Utah businesses succeed in the global marketplace. By providing resources, education and connections, WTC Utah supports companies in expanding their international reach. The organization works closely with businesses, government entities and trade organizations to promote Utah as a premier destination for global commerce, fostering economic growth and enhancing the state’s international presence. Through its efforts, WTC Utah strengthens Utah’s economy by enabling local businesses to compete and thrive globally.
Utah Future Ready is an initiative focused on preparing Utah’s workforce and communities for the challenges and opportunities of the future. Utah Future Ready aims to equip individuals and businesses with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in a rapidly changing economy by promoting education, innovation and technology adoption. The initiative supports efforts in workforce development, digital literacy and economic diversification, ensuring that Utah remains competitive and resilient in the face of emerging trends. Utah Future Ready is committed to building a prosperous and sustainable future for the state through partnerships with educational institutions, businesses and government agencies.
Sanpete County is slowly growing as people discover its unique rural way of life and the surrounding natural beauty. An estimate by the Utah Population Committee, chairs and staffed by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, put the county’s population as of July 1, 2024, at 30,900, an increase of 1.82% since July 1, 2023. Seventynine percent of the growth occurring between July 1, 2023, and July 1, 2024, occurred because of people migrating to the area.
POPULATION: 1,470
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Centerfield, located in the heart of Sanpete County, offers a peaceful rural lifestyle. The town is known for its agricultural contributions and friendly, close-knit community. It’s a place where neighbors know each other and traditional values are cherished.
POPULATION: 6,431
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Ephraim is the largest city in Sanpete County and is home to Snow College, one of the top-ranked community colleges in the nation. The city blends a vibrant college-town atmosphere with rich pioneer heritage, offering cultural events, historic sites and a strong sense of community. One of the key celebrations is the Scandinavian Festival, which is held every Memorial Day weekend. Mayor John Scott recently stated, “Ephraim is a city of growth and opportunity, where education and community go hand in hand to create a bright future for our residents.”
POPULATION: 1,329
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Fairview is a gateway to outdoor adventure, located near the base of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. The city is well-known for its close-knit community and as the site of the Fairview Museum of History and Art, which showcases local history and culture, including a replica of a large Columbian mammoth skeleton found in the mountains near the city.
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Fountain Green is a small, tranquil town famous for its annual Lamb Day celebration, which highlights the area’s rich sheep farming heritage. The city offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, with beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and a strong sense of community.
POPULATION: 3,689 GUNNISONCITYUTAH.ORG
Gunnison offers a blend of agricultural tradition and modern living. The town is surrounded by fertile farmland and is known for its agricultural contributions, particularly in dairy and crop farming. Gunnison is the link between two important highways: Highway 28 and scenic Highway 89.
POPULATION: 3,777 MANTICITY.COM
Manti is known for the stunning Manti Utah Temple, which sits majestically on a hill overlooking the city. This historic temple is one of the oldest in the state and draws visitors year-round. Manti is also the county seat; it is home to the county building and hosts the county fair every August.
POPULATION: 1,702
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Moroni is best known as the headquarters of Norbest, a Utahbased turkey processing company (now owned by Pitman Farms), making it a significant player in Utah’s poultry industry. The town has a strong agricultural base and a close-knit community atmosphere, with local events and traditions that reflect its rural roots.
POPULATION: 4,008
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Mount Pleasant boasts a charming small-town feel with a lively arts scene, highlighted by the historic Wasatch Academy, an internationally recognized private boarding school. The local Main Street is filled with beautifully preserved buildings that reflect the town’s rich history. Mount Pleasant is proud of its Contoy Arena, a versatile venue for rodeos, community gatherings and concerts, making it a vibrant hub for cultural and entertainment activities in the area.
POPULATION: 1,047
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Spring City is a picturesque town known for its well-preserved pioneer architecture. The entire town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, making it a favorite for history enthusiasts and artists alike. Spring City hosts a popular annual Heritage Day, which celebrates its unique historical charm, and a unique Plein Air Competition that attracts artists worldwide.
POPULATION: 269
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Fayette is one of the smaller towns in Sanpete County, offering a serene rural atmosphere. The town is characterized by its open spaces and agricultural landscapes, making it a peaceful retreat for those who appreciate the quiet beauty of rural living.
POPULATION: 307
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Sterling is a small town located near Palisade State Park, making it a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts. The town offers easy access to fishing, boating and camping, and its quiet, laid-back atmosphere makes it a perfect retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
POPULATION: 617
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Mayfield is nestled at the mouth of Twelve Mile Canyon, providing residents and visitors with stunning natural beauty and access to outdoor activities like hiking, camping and ATV riding. The town is known for its strong community spirit and beautiful scenery.
POPULATION: 376
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Wales is a small, quiet town with a strong Welsh heritage reflected in its name. The town was originally settled by Welsh immigrants and retains a strong sense of its cultural roots. Wales hosts Welch Days with its famous Strong Man Competition yearly.
NORTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT
220 E. 700 South, Mt. Pleasant 435-462-2485
Schools:
Fairview Elementary School
Fountain Green Elementary School
Mt. Pleasant Elementary School
Moroni Elementary School
Spring City Elementary
North Sanpete Middle School
North Sanpete High School
Pleasant Creek School
SOUTH SANPETE SCHOOL DISTRICT
39 S. Main, Manti 435-835-2261
Schools:
Ephraim Elementary School
Gunnison Valley Elementary School
Manti Elementary School
Ephraim Middle School
Gunnison Valley Middle School
Gunnison Valley High School
Manti High School
WASATCH ACADEMY
A college preparatory boarding school 120 S. 100 West, Mt. Pleasant 435-462-1400
ATHENIAN ACADEMY
Online public charter school (K-12) 385-715-5400 athenianschools.com
ENSIGN PEAK ACADEMY
Kindergarten through 12th grade 10965 E. 19000 North, Mt. Pleasant 801-450-5016
SNOW COLLEGE
2-year public community college
150 College Ave., Ephraim 435-283-7000
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY EXTENSION OFFICE
325 W. 100 North, Ephraim 435-283-3472
A small pioneer cabin built in 1891 has found new life as Gunnison’s first museum, thanks to the vision and determination of a few dedicated residents.
The John Johnson Cabin Museum, located at approximately 200 N. Main Street in Gunnison City Park, offers a glimpse into pioneer life and honors the sacrifices of early settlers who shaped the community.
Claudia Sanborn, secretary of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) organization in the Gunnison area, remembers the moment inspiration struck. She was attending a DUP convention in Mt. Pleasant last year, and one of the speakers talked about how to get a building made into a museum.
“I thought, we could get this little cabin made into a museum, because Gunnison has no museums,” Sanborn said. “Just this little spark went off in my head.”
The cabin, originally built by Swedish immigrant John August Johnson, once stood about a half-mile south and a mile east of its current location, though its exact former location is unknown. At some point, it was moved to the city park. Neglected for years, the structure had become overgrown and forgotten.
“It was very neglected,” Sanborn said. “There were weeds everywhere and it was very sad.”
Sanborn contacted Isabell Stringham, who oversees museums for the Daughters of Utah Pioneers organization, and learned the cabin could be officially turned into a museum — but only if it was properly restored and formally dedicated.
Sanborn organized a committee of DUP members who scrubbed, painted and furnished the cabin with period-appropriate items, either original artifacts from before 1900 or authentic replicas. Rugs were taken to the laundromat, curtains were washed and the interior brought back to life.
The group also secured city support. A new decorative fence was put up in front of the cabin; half of the $6,200 cost was funded by Gunnison City, with DUP fundraising covering the rest. For example, on the Fourth of July, area DUP members sold handmade quilts and hot pads, raising $1,800 toward the project.
In all, the process of readying the cabin for dedication as a museum took about a year.
A large group of people attended the dedication of the museum, which was held last spring. Utah news reporter Amy Nay, whose mother is Gunnison Mayor Lori Nay, covered the event. A Snow College professor performed “Come, Come, Ye Saints” on the cello, and the national anthem was sung as part of the ceremony. The mayor offered the dedicatory prayer, officially establishing the Johnson Cabin as the city’s first museum.
Inside the cabin, visitors will find a display of pioneer-era artifacts, including a replica of the Mormon Battalion Flag, a Civil War-era doll, a log cabin quilt popular during that time, and tin cookware and dishes similar to those used by early settlers. There’s even a 1902 telephone and a wooden skirt protector once used to keep long dresses out of a home’s fireplace.
Sanborn, whose own home was built in 1883, said her passion for history — and her pioneer heritage —
inspired her efforts.
“I appreciate my pioneers that came over here,” said Sanborn, who is a direct descendant of Hyrum Smith, brother to Joseph Smith, founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. “This gives us an opportunity to honor the pioneers more, because they did a lot for us.”
In the future, the Gunnison DUP hopes to add landscaping, flowers and a sprinkling system to further beautiful the area around the cabin. For now, the group will continue maintaining the museum and offering tours by appointment.
To schedule a cabin tour, call one of the following DUP members: LeAnn Cluff, 520-235-9014; Claudia Sanborn, 801-557-3527; Karen Donaldson, 435-9794724; Dorene Stamper, 541-690-7665; or Denise Frandsen Kroff, 435-528-3729 or 916-936-6771.
Sanborn believes the cabin adds something special to Gunnison City Park — and to the town itself. The project was a lot of work, but it was worth it in the end, she said.
“I love it,” she said. “I think it gives the city a little bit of personality.”
In 1968, Russell “Bull” Keisel was injured while serving in the military in Vietnam. He spent a year and half in the hospital surrounded by other wounded warriors and the nurses who cared for them.
“I always wanted to do something for them because I was in the hospital with a lot of what I considered heroes,” Keisel said.
Today, he looks forward to seeing a memorial to those men, nurses and all who have served installed on Mt. Pleasant’s Main Street by July 4, 2026.
For two years, Keisel and a committee of other local residents have been working to raise money to build the new North Sanpete Veterans Memorial, which will be located on a piece of land located at approximately 700 S. Main Street.
“It will be right there were it can all be seen right from the road,” Keisel said.
A member of the Mt. Pleasant City Council, Keisel said he had already been discussing the idea of
creating a veterans memorial with other council members when Gary Arnoldson, commander of the local American Legion post, came to the council with a memorial proposal about two years ago. A committee was formed with Keisel as chair and Arnoldson as a member. Arnoldson served on the committee until his death on July 22, 2025.
Other committee members are Debbie James, Monte Bona, Maria Ricks, Lynn Brotherson, Mary Huddlestone, Jim Bean and Dave Weber.
Multiple fundraising events have been held for the cause and many residents have stepped forward with donations. More than $130,000 has been collected so far. Keisel estimates a total of $350,000 is needed to complete the memorial, adding that the committee is working on a grant as well as some other funding possibilities that would cover the remaining cost.
“I’ve had a lot of $2,000 donations and $2,500 donations
and things like that from people,” Keisel said. A football coach at North Sanpete High School, Keisel said some of his players organized a golf tournament during the summer to raise money for the memorial.
Mt. Pleasant City donated the land where the memorial will be located.
The memorial will include five statues representing soldiers from five branches of military service: the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marines and the National Guard.
Central to the memorial, however, will be another feature that will make it different than nearly all other veterans memorials in Utah: a statue of a nurse.
Keisel said it was very important to him to feature a nurse on the memorial because of the care he received from nurses while recovering from his injuries in Vietnam. “I don’t think they’re recognized enough. They’ve had a big role in all the wars,” he said. The only other veterans memorial he has found in Utah that features a nurse
is at Fort Douglas in Salt Lake City. A wall will be built behind the six statues where the names of veterans from the Mt. Pleasant area will be featured on plaques, and a granite arch will feature the words “All gave some. Some gave all.”
The memorial project has been designated as Mt. Pleasant City’s official project celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This means the target date for dedication of the memorial is July 4, 2026, Keisel said.
Jeremy Hooley, a Lehi sculptor, has been chosen to create the statues, and the sculpting process is now underway. Keisel said local businesses and Mt. Pleasant City have stepped up to make in-kind donations such as pouring cement and improving landscaping at the site.
Bull said an “adopt a statue” option is available to the public: for a $34,000 donation — the cost of one statue in the memorial — Hooley will sculpt a face on that statue of the donor’s choice, whether it be themselves or a loved one who served or who they want to honor.
A concert event featuring the band Phat in the Fire will be held Saturday, Nov. 15, as a fundraiser for the North Sanpete Veterans Memorial. It will begin at 5 p.m. at the Contoy Arena, 995 W. 1000 South, Mt. Pleasant, and continue until 9 p.m. The band will perform and there will also be food, dancing and a drawing for prizes. The event is free, but donations will be accepted for the memorial during the evening.
Those interested in sponsoring a statue or making a donation of any kind toward the memorial can do so by contacting Bull Keisel at 435262-0107.
Keisel said he hopes the memorial helps veterans feel recognized and helps the public appreciate their service. “I hope it makes them remember, you know, all the sacrifices and all the soldiers,” he said.
Sanpete County offers an abundance of recreational opportunities, from fishing, boating and golfing at Palisade State Park to hiking and camping in the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy miles of scenic trails, wildlife viewing and some of the best ATV riding in the state. With its mix of mountains, lakes and wide-open valleys, Sanpete County is a perfect destination for year-round adventure.
In 1967, Jerry Nelson, a Sanpete County educator living in Fairview, opened the Snowland Ski Area. The family operated the ski area until insurance costs and permit challenges forced Nelson to close it in the 1979-80 season.
Although the formal resort and its lodge and lifts closed, residents and local students still travel up Fairview Canyon to the site, now known as the Snowland Recreation and Education Area (SREA), to go hiking, tubing, snowboarding and skiing.
Snowland Foundation LLC, a Utah-based nonprofit organization, has now joined with Wasatch Academy in Mt. Pleasant and Snow College in Ephraim to reopen Snowland to the public for outdoor recreation and educational use.
This volunteer group of winter and education enthusiasts is planning to renovate and improve the SREA, including restoring and expanding the original Nelson lodge to provide food services, increased guest seating (indoors and
outdoors), emergency search and rescue assistance and new public restrooms.
Other planned improvements include:
• Adding two large yurts, which would house educational
programming, community gatherings, youth camps and more.
• New infrastructure to accommodate water, utilities, gas and communications systems as well as new parking lots.
• Reinstallation of a rope tow to
serve tubers, skiers and riders.
• Installation of a new 2,400-foot lineal surface lift that will transport year-round recreationalists safely up on the mountain away from the road.
Snow College and Wasatch Academy will use the area for outdoor and environmental classes along with other educational purposes.
A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held Aug. 12, with Utah Gov. Spencer Cox attending.
The project will be completed in two phases. The State of Utah Outdoor Recreation Grant program has approved a $1 million donation to help fund phase one, which will include remodeling the lodge,
installing the rope tow and making public infrastructure improvements. The second phase is subject to Manti-La Sal National Forest approval of a modified or new special use permit and will include the yurts and surface lift.
The public opening is planned for winter of 2026-27. The estimated budget for the entire project is $3.75 million.
Part of the objective of the project is to provide extremely affordable day passes and even more affordable season passes for locals and students who currently use the area via vehicle shuttling up and down the dangerous and often overcrowded Highway 31 in Fairview Canyon.
Sanpete County is home to one of the nation’s most outstanding snowmobiling areas: the Skyline Snowmobile Complex. Located east of the towns of Fairview, Ephraim, Manti and Mayfield, the complex can be accessed from one of four canyons in the Sanpete Valley.
The Skyline Snowmobile Complex provides access to the Wasatch Plateau, with excellent snowmobiling from November through April. The trails here provide access to open riding opportunities rising to above 10,000 feet. Located away from Utah’s major population centers, the area offers generally uncrowded riding conditions.
While racing across the mountain top, you can often see down both sides of the mountain into the valleys below. There is something for everyone, from mountain valleys for relaxing, easy rides to hills and bowls for the thrillseeker.
There are more than 140 miles of snowmobiling trails in the complex groomed by the Utah Division of Parks and Recreation. For more information, visit utah.com/ things-to-do/outdoorrecreation/snow-sports/ snowmobiling/skylinesnowmobile-complex/.
More than 150 years ago, Daniel Buckley Funk purchased a parcel of land east of Sterling from local Native Americans.
Today, that same area serves as one of Sanpete County’s most popular recreation areas: Palisade State Park.
In the 1870s, Daniel Funk often walked to the site where the lake now sits, according to Arlisha F. Larsen, Funk’s granddaughter. In “Saga of the Sanpitch” (Vol. 2, 1970), Larsen wrote that Funk took buttermilk with him on these journeys, which he shared with the Native Americans who lived there. They became friends.
According to an article by Peter J. Nielsen on the Utah Geological Survey website, Funk and his family helped settle the Sanpete Valley in 1857. A surveyor by trade, Funk recognized the potential of the small cove at the mouth of Sixmile
Canyon, realizing it could be dammed and a lake created there.
“Funk, with the help of Brigham Young — second president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latterday Saints — acquired the land from the local San Pitch band of the Ute Indian Tribe that wintered in the valley,” Nielsen wrote. “They built an earthen dam in the small drainage, dug a nearly threefourths-mile-long canal to the stream channel in Sixmile Canyon, and began to divert water to fill the lake in the 1870s.”
Larsen wrote that Funk offered the Native Americans $75 for the land. The sale was conducted in 1873.
The lake, known as Funk Lake, immediately became a favored spot of local families for gatherings and recreation, according to “A History of Sanpete County” by Albert C.T. Antrei and Allen D. Roberts.
Eventually, it became one of the most popular resorts in central Utah.
Trees were planted and cabins, bathing facilities, a dance pavilion and a steam boat were built. Stands were set up and crowds purchased the homemade ice cream sold there.
Funk died on Dec. 30, 1888, while taking a load of lumber from Manti to the resort to make more improvements, states an article titled “The History of Funk’s Lake” in the Nov. 23, 2006, edition of The Gunnison Gazette.
The lake’s second owner, who came from the Hudson River Palisades area of New York, renamed it Palisade Lake, Nielsen wrote. Visitors driving into this state park are provided with a view of a prominent wall of rocks known as a “palisade” on the park’s eastern side.
Over the years, the area had several owners. In 1962, it was made a state park.
A nine-hole golf course was added to the park in the 1970s, and the new Palisade State Park Golf Course, an 18-hole, par 72 course, was opened on July 27, 1996.
Today, the park offers many amenities:
• Camping: In tents, RVs or small cabins in the park.
• Rentals: Paddle boats, canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards.
• Fishing: A diverse array of fish species are found in the lake, including rainbow trout, tiger trout, black crappie and bluegill.
• OHV riding: Trail maps are available at the park.
• Hiking: Trails take hikers around the lake and up the hillside west of the lake, providing views of the Sanpete Valley.
• Golfing: Palisade Golf Course offers enjoyment and challenges for all skill levels in a picturesque environment. Golf tournaments are offered throughout spring, summer and fall.
Each October, trick-or-treaters and others celebrating the spookiest holiday of the year make their way to downtown Ephraim to participate in Nightmare on Main. This event will happen on the west side of Ephraim’s Main Street between the library and 100 North and between Heritage Park and Pioneer Park. Costumes are welcome at all activities!
The activities will include:
• Trick-or-treating from 5 to 7 p.m.
• A haunted house at the Lions Club House from 5 to 7 p.m. put on b y the Ephraim City Young Council.
• Food trucks and games in the Pioneer Park north parking lot.
• The Monster Mash Teen Stomp from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Ephraim Community Center, 42 N. 100 West. Admission is free!
• A free movie, “Hotel Transylvania,” at 7 p.m. in the Main Street Towne Theater.
From 5 to 7 p.m., local businesses are invited to set up trick-ortreating along Main Street (west side between the library and Maverick) and carnival game booths at Pioneer Park (42 N. 100 West) behind Maverick. To sign up, visit ephraim.gov/374/Nightmareon-Main.
Also from 5 to 7 p.m., community members are invited to participate in the Trunk or Treat & Trunk Decorating Contest in the Heritage Park parking lot behind the library. Prizes will be awarded for the best trunk displays. Trunks needs to be set up and ready by 4:45 p.m. To sign up to participate, visit ephraim. gov/374/Nightmare-on-Main.
OCTOBER 18 & NOVEMBER 15
Ephraim City will offer Saturday Night Sway community dances on Oct. 18 and Nov. 15 with Western dance instruction from 6 to 7 p.m. and the live music, dancing and refreshments offered from 7 to 9 p.m. All ages are welcome to attend these events, which will be held at the Ephraim Community Center, 42 N. 100 West. Admission is $5 cash per person at the door.
OCTOBER 23-25 & OCTOBER 30 THRU NOVEMBER 1
The play “Puffs, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years at a Certain School of Magic and Magic” will be performed in the Eccles Center Kim Christison Theatre on the Snow College campus in Ephraim on Oct. 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31 and Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees will be presented at 2 p.m. on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. This show is a fastpaced, hilarious parody that tells the tale of the underdog house at a certain wizarding school. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for youth and seniors. For more information, visit snow.edu/academics/fineart/ theatre/upcoming.html.
Looking for a new way to have fun in the snow? Try snowkiting! With an altitude of nearly 10,000 feet, the Skyline Drive is a great place to try this sport, which requires just a snowkite, skis or a snowboard and wind. The wind at that altitude ranges from 5 to 20 miles per hour. Snowkites can accelerate up to 50 miles per hour and carry kiters as far as 100 feet through the air.
Fall/Winter 2025
Manti City hosts its Halloween Festival every year in the days leading up to Halloween Day. The events include the Trunk’n Treat, kids games, sports
NOVEMBER 6, 7 & 8
Gunnison Valley High School will present the musical “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying” on Nov. 6, 7 and 8 at 7 p.m. with a matinee performance on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. at the school, 35 E. 600 South, Gunnison.
tournaments, a costume parade on Main Street and other activities. For the date, time and other information, visit the Manti City website.
Manti High School will present the musical “Seussical” on Nov. 20, 21, 22 and 24 at 7 p.m. as well as a matinee performance on Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. at the school, 100 W. 500 North, Manti.
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. All the information you need to register, learn how to vote and see election results can be found at sanpete.com/elections.html (or scan the QR code). There is also a list of ballot drop-off locations. Voter registration is open to citizens of the United States and those who have been residents of Utah for at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
The Sanpete County Chamber of Commerce will host a Christmas Cottage Market on Dec. 5 and 6 at the Ephraim Community Center. Santa will be there on Friday night and the market will continue into Saturday. If your business would like to participate, send an email to director@sanpetechamber.org. This Christmas, give our community the best gift by shopping local. Every dollar spent supports our small businesses and strengthens Sanpete County.
Each year on the first Saturday of December, Ephraim City kicks off the holiday season with its Christmas Light Parade. This event is accompanied by various other activities, including a Festival of Trees and a Nativity Festival. For details, visit the Ephraim City website.
Manti City annually presents its Christmas Light Parade on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, the parade will be held on Friday, Nov. 28, on Main Street. Other activities will be held as well; check the Manti City website for more details.
Gilbert & Sullivan’s classic comic operetta “H.M.S. Pinafore” will be presented in the Eccles Center Kim Christison Theatre on the Snow College campus in Ephraim on Nov. 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets arte $12 for adults and $10 for youth and seniors. For more information, visit https://snow. edu/academics/fineart/theatre/ upcoming.html.
“MESSIAH”
Handel’s “Messiah” will be presented on Dec. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Snow College Eccles Center Jorgensen Concert Hall, 300 E. Center Street, Ephraim. Admission is free.
NOVEMBER 20-22
The Central Utah Tree Festival (formerly known as the Sanpete Tree Festival) will be held November 20, 21 and 22 at the Wild Acres Barn, 1239 S. 300 East, Ephraim. The festival will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday and from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. This event is an opportunity to support a meaningful cause, with all proceeds from the event directly benefiting Primary Children’s Hospital. Donations being sought include large and small Christmas trees, wreaths, quilts, tree ornaments, tree toppers and skirts and garlands as well as cash donations. For more information, email centralutahtreefestival@gmail.com.
Whether a Sanpete County business is new or old, large or small, there are an impressive amount of resources available here to help it grow and prosper.
Local leaders in business, government and the community, however, continue working to improve and expand on these resources with the goal of helping the county’s existing businesses grow and thrive.
“I personally am a small business owner and I live in Sanpete County,” said Abby Ivory, economic
development coordinator for the R6 Regional Council. “I’m invested in making sure that existing businesses that were started in Sanpete by local residents succeed. That is our number one thing, is to make sure that happens.”
Existing resources come in many forms, including:
- Grants: There are a variety of grants available that businesses can use to grow and improve their operations. For example, GO Insurance and Financial
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Services in Mt. Pleasant won a Utah Main Street Grant to help renovate its historic building on Mt. Pleasant’s Main Street.
The R6 Regional Council offers a revolving loan fund for businesses that can’t get traditional bank loans, and it also connects businesses with state grants. Ivory sends out a monthly email with available opportunities listed that is also distributed through the Sanpete Chamber of Commerce. Businesses can connect with these grant opportunities through contacting Ivory or the chamber.
• Educational opportunities: The chamber offers regular workshops and seminars where business leaders and owners can learn skills like marketing, finance and business management. The R6 council also provides educational opportunities to businesses.
• Special events: Both the chamber and the R6 Regional Council offer events where business owners can come together, network and learn. Earlier this year, Ivory helped present Taste of Central Utah, an opportunity for small food businesses in a six-county area — including Sanpete County — to learn how to expand their businesses into retail stores and showcase their products for the public.
“There’s lots of ways to learn and grow in Sanpete,” Ivory said.
Members of the Sanpete County Economic Opportunity Board, an advisory board for the Sanpete County Commission, utilized grant funds this year to conduct a large
economic analysis and strategy plan for helping grow business in the county. One of the items brought up through this process was examining how the county should market itself.
Specifically, it identified the need for a redesigned county website, tagline and logo, Ivory said. Utilizing grant money, a company has been hired to do just that, with input provided by local stakeholders.
“We want to honor our heritage and our agricultural past but also be welcoming and talk about all these things that make us fabulous,” Ivory said.
A photographer and videographer have been hired to help in this effort. “When we get outside businesses or site selectors looking at where we can locate our businesses, they’re not
going to just call me up, they’re going to go online and research the area, and we want to have a beautiful page that shows what Sanpete has to offer,” Ivory said.
The process of redesign is expected to take about six months.
Ivory encouraged local businesses to join the chamber and reach out to her for help. “In a county of 30,000 people, it is really hard for me to be able to touch every single person and ask them what they need. But there’s so many opportunities for people,” she said. “We’re here to help out and see what we can do.”
To contact Ivory, email her at abbyivory@r6.utah.gov or visit r6.utah.gov. To contact the chamber, visit sanpetechamber.org.
When Roxy Johnson decided to open a restaurant in Ephraim, it wasn’t because she needed another business. She already serves as vice president of Soapcreek Manufacturing, an Ephraim-based company founded on her kitchen counter when she began making soaps for her family. Today, Soapcreek’s 150 employees produce more than 1.5 million shampoo and conditioner bars for various online brands as well as liquid soaps, lotions and other haircare products for large retailers including Kroger, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, etc., and it is preparing to break ground next spring on a new 100,000-squarefoot facility. Yet, despite her demanding role running multiple business enterprises, Johnson saw the need for a new lunch spot in Ephraim and decided to fill that need.
“Really why we started the restaurant is because we had clients coming in from all over the U.S., ” Johnson said — but there was a limited selection of lunch options in the area where they could take those clients. In fact, one of their favorite lunch spots, located on Ephraim’s Main Street, had closed.
Johnson said Soapcreek hired some of the staff from the restaurant when it closed, including Carl Larsen, the former cook. She asked Carl if he wanted to open the restaurant back up, which he did, so she and her husband, Fred, decided to take on the challenge.
Harvest Grill opened last February at 27 N. Main Street, Ephraim, in the same location as
that former restaurant. The space underwent a full transformation — the 100-year-old wood floors were refinished, the walls freshly painted and new furniture obtained.
The recipes used at Harvest Grill all come from Johnson, who oversees the menu. A cosmetic chemist by trade, Johnson learned the art of cooking from her parents, who were avid cooks.
“My other passion, really, when I’m not in the lab, is to grow heirloom vegetables and cook gourmet food,” she said. She’s also quite health conscious and has included gluten-free, seed oil-free and dairy-free options on the restaurant’s menu.
Local sourcing is central to the restaurant’s concept; it utilizes locally grown meats and vegetables whenever possible. The restaurant grinds its burgers daily from whole roasts obtained from Bar-W Beef in Nephi. “We’re hoping to get the best burger in the state,” Johnson said.
Favorites items on the menu include the Santa Fe Burger — with roasted green chili, guacamole and chipotle mayo — and the Cowboy Burger — stacked with bacon, cheddar, jalapeños and barbecue sauce.
A recent addition to the restaurant’s offerings is Steak Night, which is available every Saturday night from 5 to 7:30 p.m. For $30, customers can enjoy soup or salad, a New York steak or rosemary lemon chicken, gratin potatoes and a vegetable. It’s all cooked by evening chef Young Su, who has a background in the resort industry.
Overall, customer response to the new restaurant has been outstanding. “They just love the fact that there’s fresh new options in the county,” Johnson said. “The locals are really raving over it.”
Even as Harvest Grill builds a reputation for fresh, local flavors, Johnson’s main focus remains Soapcreek, which continues to expand its reach. The company donates time and resources to community service — from weeding local parks to sorting clothing donations and cleaning Snow College’s ball courts — all while paying its employees for their volunteer efforts.
“(Harvest Grill) really has been more of a labor of love,” Johnson said. “We don’t draw a paycheck from here. Our efforts here are more to just keep prices low and have it here for the community.”
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Having grown up in Lyman, Utah — a small rural town with a population of only a few hundred people — Dr. Jake Van Dyke has a love for country living. In fact, after graduating from Washington State’s School of Veterinary Medicine in May 2017, he moved back to his hometown and opened the Fremont River Veterinary Clinic.
“I just wanted to live in a rural community,” Van Dyke said. He and his wife, Casi, have five children. “I like going to the grocery store and knowing people there. The kids kind of run feral, it’s just safe.”
It’s a similar feeling to the lifestyle in Sanpete County. When the Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital went up for sale, Van Dyke saw it as an opportunity to expand his practice in an area within a
reasonable driving distance from his home.
He now divides his time between the two clinics, driving up to Mt. Pleasant one or twice a week. He hired another veterinarian, Dr. Landon Fitzgerald, to staff the Mt. Pleasant location full-time.
“Doing business in Sanpete County is great,” he said. “People are pretty loyal, they care about their animals and about people, relationships.”
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital’s main approach is helping animals enjoy a high quality of life and live as happily as they can for as long as they can, Van Dyke said.
The hospital is a “mixed animal” practice; while 65% to 70% of the practice involves small animals like cats and dogs, Van Dyke and his staff also treat farm animals like sheep, cows, horses and goats. Most patients are brought in to the hospital by their owners, and the hospital has a facility where larger animals can be housed. House calls are made to homes and farms as the doctors are available.
The practice has state-of-theart imaging equipment for use in diagnosing and treating problems as well as an on-site laboratory for blood work. It’s unusual to have these these resources available in a small-town veterinary clinic, Van Dyke said.
“The more information you can gather, the more successful the treatment outcomes are,” he said.
One of the things clients appreciate about Mt. Pleasant
Animal Hospital is its cohesive treatment approach, Van Dyke said. This involves working closely with the client to develop a treatment plan that works for them instead of merely informing the client of what the doctor is going to do.
They also try to keep prices reasonable. Van Dyke said the hospital has a lot of people travel from Salt Lake and Utah counties to use their services because they are less expensive than bigcity clinics. The out-of-towners also like seeing the same people every time they visit, unlike larger practices where there may be seven or eight different doctors.
“It’s a different experience, which I think people appreciate most of the time,” Van Dyke said.
Mt. Pleasant Animal Hospital is located at 1180 Blackhawk Blvd., Mt. Pleasant. It is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed Saturdays and Sundays). For more information, visit mtpleasantanimalhospital.net.
Sanpete County is on the rise, and at the center is Ephraim Crossing — a 300-acre masterplanned community designed to blend business opportunity, quality of life and long-term growth. For companies looking to expand or relocate, Ephraim Crossing offers things few other places in Utah can match: affordable land, strategic partners and a community invested in success.
Ephraim Crossing is a coordinated vision that integrates industrial, commercial, residential, retail, hospitality and medical spaces into one thriving community. Offices and operations will sit alongside housing, shopping, healthcare, dining and recreation — all within walking distance.
At the heart of the project is Intermountain Health’s planned medical facility, which will serve as a regional anchor. Surrounding it are prime sites for office, retail and restaurant users. These locations create opportunities for boutique shops, service businesses and national brands.
Restaurants will find demand from a growing population, Snow College students and visitors drawn to Sanpete’s recreation and events. From fast-casual to family dining and specialty eateries, Ephraim Crossing will offer a ready-made customer base.
Hotels, conference space and entertainment venues will complement the retail and dining mix, making Ephraim Crossing a true live-work-play environment.
On the west side lies the Ephraim Industrial Park, a major driver of future employment. Soapcreek Manufacturing will anchor the
park and will complete its first 100,000-square-foot building in 2026, setting the tone for additional employers. The park has the capacity for more than 500,000 square feet of additional industrial and logistics space and will feature incubator units under 2,000 square feet for small contractors, logistics operators and light industrial users. This mix ensures space for both large-scale employers and small businesses. By blending neighborhoods with employment centers and walkable retail corridors, Ephraim Crossing creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity in central Utah. For restauranteurs, franchise operators and retailers, it’s a chance to be part of a thoughtfully designed community positioned for longterm success.
Just minutes away, Snow College provides a direct pipeline of skilled talent. Known nationally for its technology, business and workforce training, Snow partners closely with employers to prepare students, interns and graduates for fields ranging from IT to skilled trades.
Ephraim Crossing sits in an Opportunity Zone, offering significant federal tax incentives. Companies may also qualify for state and local programs, including job-creation grants, workforce training and infrastructure support. Just as important, lower land and facility costs compared to the Wasatch Front free up capital for operations, hiring and innovation.
Ground is broken for the Estates at Ephraim Crossing residential neighborhood in 2021.
The Utah Inland Port Authority has designated Ephraim as part of its statewide logistics network, providing modern infrastructure and freight advantages for industries that rely on efficient transportation.
In today’s economy, companies must locate where employees want to live. Sanpete County delivers, with clean air, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing and quick access to outdoor recreation. From hiking and skiing to smalltown festivals and strong schools, Ephraim provides the lifestyle balance that attracts and retains top talent.
Utah is one of the fastestgrowing states in the nation, and Central Utah is poised to capture a share of that growth. Ephraim Crossing represents a once-in-ageneration opportunity: a place where forward-thinking businesses can secure a foundation for decades of prosperity.
If your company is considering relocation or expansion, take a closer look at Ephraim Crossing. The future of business in Utah is here — and you can be part of it. Visit us on the web at ephraimcrossing.com to learn more.
On Oct. 7, 2024, the Utah Inland Port Authority Board adopted the Skyline Corridor Project Area, a significant initiative aimed at driving economic growth and infrastructure development across Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties.
In an effort to capitalize on Utah’s unique location, the Utah Inland Port Authority was established in 2018 by the Utah Legislature to encourage and assist with the creation of “inland port” areas within the state. These inland ports serve as logistical hubs where multiple methods of transportation merge, making it easier for goods to be transferred from one method of transportation to another and strengthening the entire supply chain.
These ports also strengthen and assist businesses, both those shipping materials into their area and those needing to ship their goods to global markets. Funding for the port initiative comes from state appropriations and the property tax differential as property values increase due to development.
Multiple inland port areas have been established throughout Utah since 2018.
The Skyline Corridor Project Area includes multiple pieces of property in the cities of Ephraim and Gunnison in Sanpete County, Salina and Richfield in Sevier County, and parts of unincorporated Wayne County. In March of 2025, the area’s boundaries were expanded to accommodate critical housing
and business development in Salina as well as Manti City in Sanpete County. The project area encompasses a total of 1,575 acres.
UIPA project areas are strategically planned zones created to be catalysts for economic growth and innovation. They are places where businesses can tap into rich ecosystems of resources, infrastructure and support offered by the Utah Inland Port Authority and their surrounding communities.
The Skyline Corridor Project Area is designed to foster economic diversification, create high-quality jobs and attract private investment through enhanced infrastructure and community partnerships.
“We are thrilled to adopt the Skyline Corridor Project Area,” said Ben Hart, executive director
of UIPA, upon adoption of the area. “This project represents a new chapter of growth for Central Utah, bringing much-needed infrastructure improvements and high-quality job opportunities. Our collaboration with local communities and partners is key to ensuring this project benefits the region for generations to come.”
The project will focus on industries such as advanced manufacturing, logistics and renewable energy, with performance indicators including job creation, infrastructure improvements and increased capital investment.
The Skyline Corridor is expected to generate thousands of jobs and attract industries such as light manufacturing, agribusiness and logistics. UIPA will work with the Governor’s Office of Economic
Opportunity (GOEO) and local stakeholders to implement a targeted recruitment strategy focused on creating high-wage jobs and encouraging sustainable development.
The project area will also include investments in transportation infrastructure, utility improvements and logistics-specific facilities,
further supporting the economic diversification of Central Utah. UIPA is committed to ongoing collaboration with local governments to ensure the project aligns with community goals and contributes to long-term economic stability.
For more information, visit inlandportauthority.utah.gov.
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MON, TUE, THUR, FRI - 8am-5pm WED - 9am - 3pm SAT & SUN - CLOSED
HALL’S HOMES, BUILDING & DEVELOPMENT LLC (435) 210-0130 halls-homes.com
HANDY BROKERAGE LLC DBA HANDY WORLDWIDE LOGISTICS
63 S. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-4490 handybrokerage.com
HARVEST GRILL
27 N. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84111 (435) 283-4755
harvestgrill.com
HEATHER WAEGNER
34 S. 600 East Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 757-2174 heatherwagnerphoto.com
HIGH MOUNTAIN BLINDS
37 E. 700 North Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 851-0310 highmountainblinds.com
HOMESTEAD REALTY GROUP
495 S. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-8000 homesteadrealtyteam.com
HOODOO HILL FLEA MARKET & EVENTS LLC 1515 S. Hwy. 117 Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (208) 406-2469
HORSESHOE REALTY OF FATHOM REALTY (435) 262-9421 alisha-borel.fathomrealty.com
I-FOUR MEDIA
208 S. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-1414 ifourmedia.com
INTEGRATIVE FAMILY PSYCHIATRY
74 S Main Street
Gunnison, UT 84634 (801) 753-8038 integrativefamilypsychiatry.com
JENSEN’S DEPARTMENT STORE
29 N. Main Street Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-3131
JONES AND DEMILLE
50 S. Main Street, #4 Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-4540 jonesanddemille.com
KOPY KATS
27 E. 390 North Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-3500
LEADING TRAILS
321 N. Main Street Manti, UT 84642 (435) 851-1200
leadingtrails.life/
LEAVITT INSURANCE AGENCY OF CENTRAL UTAH
96 S. Main Street, Suite #6 Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-4006 leavitt.com/ephraim/
MAJESTY REAL ESTATE GROUP
380 E. MAIN STREET
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 352-4888 majestyrealestategroup.com
MANTI CITY
50 S. Main Street, #1 Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-2401 manticity.com
MANTI-LA SAL KOA
2903 S. 1700 East Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 660-4959 koa.com/campgrounds/manti-lasal/
MARDELL KITCHEN
111 S. State Street
Fairview, UT 84629 mardellkitchen.com/catering/
MAYFIELD CITY
52 N. Main Street
Mayfield, UT 84643 (435) 528-5061 mayfieldtown.org
MICHAEL BROOK INSURANCE
294 S. 400 East Manti, UT 84642 (801) 529-3365 michaelbrookinsurance.com
MID-UTAH RADIO
1600 W. 500 North Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-7301 midutahradio.com
MILLSAP SOLUTIONS
342 E. Main Street Moroni, UT 84646 (435) 262-7119
MORLEY PREMIER REALTY
140 S. 200 East Moroni, UT 84646 (435) 851-4902
MORMON PIONEER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
mormonpioneerheritage.org
MT. PLEASANT ANIMAL HOSPITAL
1180 Blackhawk Blvd. Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 771-8181
mtpleasantanimalhospital.net
MT. PLEASANT CITY
115 W. Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-2456
mtpleasantcity.com
MT. PLEASANT MERCANTILE
84 W. Main St, Mt Pleasant, UT 84647 (801) 252-1370
facebook.com/p/ Mount-Pleasant-Mercantile-100090488815372/
MOUNTAIN AMERICA CREDIT UNION
620 N. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 201-9528
macu.com/branch-locations/ utah/sanpete-county/ephraimbranch
MOUNTAIN VIEW MASONRY AND BRICK OVENS (435) 262-1156
chimneyrepairut.com
NEW YORK LIFE (LIFE INSURANCE)
150 W. Civic Center Dr., #600 Sandy, UT 84070 (801) 876-0489 newyorklife.com
PACKS & BRIX
72 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-1574 packsnbrix.com
PALISADE STATE PARK GOLF COURSE
2200 E. Palisade Road Sterling, UT 84665 (435) 835-4653 stateparks.utah.gov/parks/palisade/
PROFESSIONAL TITLE SERVICES
37 S. Main Street, Suite A Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-2241 protitle.net
REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HOMESTEAD
18870 N. 11325 East Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 435-269-4443 rpmhomestead.com
RICH HEALTH
671 E. 70 South Ephraim, UT 84627 (801) 874-8171 healthsherpa.com/?_agent_ id=richard-anderson-kaugja
RJ BBQ & CATERING
42 S. Main Street Nephi, UT 84648 (435) 227-5458 rjbbq.com
ROBIN MCAFEE, CENTURY 21 ESSENTIALS (435) 851-4252 robinmcafee.sites.c21.homes/
ROOTS 89 ROAD HOUSE
350 N. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-8889 mardellkitchen.com
ROSEWOOD SERVICE & REPAIR
8098 E. 13135 North Spring City, UT 84662 (801) 674-8257
SADIE WAKE REALTOR 801-318-6532 sadiewakerealestate.com
SANPETE COUNTY
160 N. Main Street Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-2181 sanpete.com
SANPETE DUMPSTERS (435) 851-6726 sanpetedumpsters.com
SANPETE MASSAGE AND WELLNESS
210 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, UT 84627 (435) 610-1557 sanpetemassage.com
SANPETE NEWS COMPANY
35 S. Main Street Manti, UT 84642 (835) 424-1835 sanpetemessenger.com
SANPETE PANTRY
1080 Blackhawk Blvd. Mount Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 557-0102 sanpetepantry.org
SANPETE SANDWICH COMPANY (385) 200-2003 sanpetesandwich.co
SANPETE SKIN BAR
210 W. Main Street Mt. Pleasant, UT 84627 (435) 314-6024 sanpeteskinbar.com
SANPETE VALLEY HOSPITAL
1100 S. Medical Drive Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-2441 intermountainhealthcare.org/locations/sanpete-valley-hospital
SCRAP & DAZZLE/CHERYL’S GOURMET CHOCOLATE
115 S. 600 East Spring City, UT 84662 (435) 462-3973
scrapndazzle.com
SECURITY NATIONAL MORTGAGE
497 S. Main Street, Suite E Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-3000 mortgage.snmc.com/UT/ Ephraim/971470
SHALAN’S
192 W. Main Street Moroni, UT 84646 (435) 436-5200
SILVER PRO SOLUTIONS (435) 262-2231 silverprosolutions.com
SKYLINE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
695 W. Wakara Way Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 262-0610
SKYLINE MOUNTAIN RESORT
22130 N. 11750 East Fairview, UT 84629 (435) 427-9590 skylinemountainresort.com
SMITH STEELWORKS
270 W. 500 South Spanish Fork, UT 84660 (801) 414-1724 smithsteelworks.com
SNO CAP LANES
605 S. Main Street Ephraim UT (435) 283-4522
SNOW COLLEGE
150 E. College Avenue Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-7326 snow.edu
SOAPCREEK MANUFACTURING
65 E. 400 South Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 562-1393
soapcreekmfg.com
SPRING CITY
45 S. 100 East Spring City, UT 84662 (435) 462-2244 springcityutah.org
SPRING CITY MERCANTILE
37 N. Main Street Spring City, UT 84662 (801) 709-4593 springcitymercantile.com
SPRINGTOWN SPRINGS GAS STATION
87 N. Main Street Spring City, UT 84662 (801) 362-1038
STATE BANK OF SOUTHERN UTAH
122 S. Main Street Gunnison, UT 84634 (435) 528-7221 sbsu.com/branches/gunnison-valley
STRAIGHT JACKET ARMORY
1258 S. Air Strip Lane Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 406-4571
straightjacketarmory.com
THE STALLINGS COMPANY
790 S. 500 West Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-3152 thestallingscompany.com
SUPERIOR LENDING
813 N. 900 West Orem, UT 84057 (801) 376-5504
superiorlending.net
TEMPLE RIDGE RETREAT RV & CAMPGROUND
390 E. Johnson Road (800 N.) Manti, UT 84642 (435) 835-2267
templehillcampground.com
T-MOBILE
460 N. Main Street
Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 244-1368 t-mobile.com
TERRELS MARKET/CAVALIER PIZZA
1050 S. State Street Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-2602 terrelsmarket.com
THE PYRAMID
1200 Towne Center Blvd., Suite 1058 Provo, UT 84601 (801) 592-3136 heraldextra.com/sanpete-county
THISTLE & HONEY
255 N. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 314-6418 thistle-honey.com
TOTAL RADON SOLUTIONS
585 E. Canyon Road Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 250-4049 totalradonsolutions.com
TRIPP TRAVEL & TRANSIT SERVICES (435) 610-1060 tripp4travel.com
TRUE NORTH FLIGHT ADVENTURES
265 E. 200 North Spring City, UT 84662 (208) 351-2976 truenorthflightadventures.com
TWINED WITH ROSEMARY
450 S. 600 East, #630 Spring City, UT 84662 (385) 482-9033
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY SOUTHWEST-EPHRAIM
325 W. 100 North, Suite 110 Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-5649 statewide.usu.edu/ephraim/
UTAH VALLEY PEDIATRICSSANPETE
43 E. 450 North Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 266-0500 uvpediatrics.com
UTAIKO (UTAH TAIKO LLC)
394 W. Union Manti, UT 84642 (435) 314-5592 utaiko.com
WALES CITY
150 State Street Wales, UT 84667 (435) 436-9345 walesutah.org
WASATCH ACADEMY
120 S. 100 West Mt. Pleasant, UT 84647 (435) 462-1400 wasatchacademy.org
WATT’S CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
P.O. Box 129 Fairview, UT 84629 (435) 469-0468
WENDY’S
747 N. Main Street Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-4300
locations.wendys.com/united-states/ut/ephraim/747main-street
WILDFLOWER WAY
730 N. 50 East Ephraim, UT 84627 (801) 628-2098 shopwildflowerway.com
YELLOW LEAF COUNSELING
43 E. 640 South Ephraim, UT 84627 (801) 427-5436 yellow-leaf-counseling.com
ZA’S & DA’S
726 N. 50 East Ephraim, UT 84627 (435) 283-1111