Orem Chamber of Commerce
Dates
- Existence: 1924 - 1985
Administrative History
The Orem Chamber of Commerce (1924-1985) was a commercial advocacy organization in Orem, Utah.
The Orem Chamber of Commerce was established in 1924 when the Provo Bench Commercial Club was renamed. The Chamber was to encourage business growth and promote activity within the business community. The Orem Chamber of Commerce joined with the Provo Chamber of Commerce in 1985 to form the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce.
Citation:
Its Orem city street map, 1970?Phone call to Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce, Feb. 8, 2002 (Provo Chamber of Commerce and Orem Chamber of Commerce merged to become the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce 18 years ago in about 1985 or 6)
It Happened in Orem, 1978: p. 55 (chamber established in 1924; Provo Bench Commercial Club renamed; encouraged business activity)
Deseret news, Nov. 14, 1985: p. 2B (Provo and Orem Chambers merged)
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Orem Chamber of Commerce papers
The items talk about Gappmayer's life and about his receiving the first Arthur V. Watkins Outstanding Citizen Award.
Orem Chamber of Commerce photographs
Collection includes 469 photographs of Orem and Utah Valley, Utah, taken by various photographers between around 1900 and 1940. Includes images of the Salt Lake and Utah Railroad, local industry, and early businessmen.
Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce historical collection
Contains agendas, meeting minutes, financial statements, awards, newspapers, photographs, and correspondence related to the activities and members of the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. These materials also include brochures associated with Utah businesses and documents related to planning for the future of the Provo and Orem communities. Dated approximately 1890-2008.