Heber Valley Chamber to operate independently beginning in 2027

The change will give local business leaders direct oversight of Chamber operations while tourism and economic development efforts continue separately.

HEBER VALLEY, Utah — The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce will separate from Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development on Jan. 1, 2027, transitioning to an independently governed organization led by local business leaders.

The change will place oversight of Chamber operations, membership services, and programs under an Executive Chamber Board, allowing Heber Valley Tourism and Economic Development to focus separately on destination promotion and economic development throughout Wasatch County.

According to an Oct. 6 announcement, the Chamber’s existing advisory board will become its governing board and assume responsibility for the organization’s priorities, programs, and future growth.

Dallin Koecher, executive director of Heber Valley Chamber, Tourism and Economic Development, said the separation will allow both organizations to direct more resources toward their respective responsibilities.

“An independently governed Chamber gives local business leaders greater ownership in shaping the Chamber based on the needs of our business community,” Koecher said in the announcement. “It also allows our Tourism and Economic Development office to focus its resources on advancing Heber Valley as a destination and supporting the long-term economic vitality of Wasatch County.”

The Chamber will continue providing networking opportunities, business resources, community events and advocacy for businesses across Wasatch County.

Kathy Carr, chair of the Chamber’s advisory board and board chair of the Wasatch Community Foundation, will help guide the transition alongside other local business representatives.

“Our board is committed to providing a strong foundation for the Chamber as we move into this next chapter,” Carr said in the announcement.

As part of the restructuring, the Chamber Board plans to hire a full-time staff member to oversee day-to-day operations, membership services, programs, and business engagement.

Additional details about Chamber leadership, membership, and operations are expected to be announced as the Jan. 1 transition approaches. Updates are available at hebervalleychamber.com.