Provo Chamber of Commerce (Provo, Utah)
Dates
- Existence: 1887 - 1985
Administrative History
The Provo Chamber of Commerce (1887-1985) was a commercial promotion organization in Provo, Utah.
The Provo Chamber of Commerce was established in September 1887 by prominent members of the community. The purpose of establishing a Chamber of Commerce was to make the world aware of the advantages and resources available in Provo. In 1985 the Provo Chamber of Commerce joined with the Orem Chamber of Commerce to form the Provo/Orem Chamber of Commerce.
Citation:
Utah Valley future development potentials and recommended action program, 1965: t.p. (Provo Chamber of Commerce)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)
Deseret news, Sept. 28, 1887: p. 14 (Provo Chamber of Commerce established in 1887; helped make world aware of advantages and resources available in Provo)
Deseret news, Nov. 14, 1985: p. 2B (Provo and Orem Chambers merged)
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Lloyd L. Cullimore scrapbook
The collection contains material relating to the social, economic, and political interests of Lloyd L. Cullimore. It includes the accomplishments and goals of the Provo Chamber of Commerce, of which Lloyd L. Cullimore was twice president. Newspaper clippings pasted in this scrapbook detail the Chamber of Commerce's development and political endeavors. Other newpaper clippings describe the social and economic events of Provo, Utah, and of Brigham Young University. Dated circa 1965-1967.