Moab Area Chamber of Commerce President, Phil Mueller, presented the Business of the Year plaque to Steve Hawks, accepting for Utah State University Moab Center. USU Moab was honored as the Business of the Year after considering the vitality and sustainability it brings to our community.

Enrollment is at a 15 year high with a 48% increase from the previous Fall semester. USU has partnered with Grand County School District to provide seamless educational opportunities for adults in our community. USU also offers GED and ACT testing. USU is working with Allen Memorial Hospital to bring a nursing degree program to our community and is in negotiations with the hospital to build a clinical nursing and CNA training lab in the new hospital.

In addition, discussions are underway to determine if the old Allen Memorial Hospital can serve as student housing for future USU students. With the many exciting things in the near future for Utah State University Moab Center, Moab Area Chamber of Commerce are honored to have them as our Business of the Year.

The Chamber would also like to thank the many businesses for their generous donations for our silent auction. Without you, our banquet couldn't be a success!

Canyonlands by Night - Sunset Jetboat/Dinner for 2
Times Independent - 500 Letterheads/500 Business Cards
Rick's Glass - (2) Windshield Chip Repair
Nifty Fashions - Gift Certificate
Desert Bistro - Dinner for 2
Awaken Salon - Date Night Package
Sore No More - 1 Doz. Sore No More
Best Western Canyonlands Inn 2 Night Stay in Pres. Suite
Moab Fitness Center - 3 Month Membership
MARC - - 2 MARC Memberships
MARC - - 2 Passes for Cowboy Poetry Gathering
MARC - - 2 Tickets for Mystery Dinner Theater
Arches RV Rental - 2 Night RV Rental
Canyon Color Graphics - 1000 Full Color Business Cards
Quinstar - - 1 Night Stay @ River Canyon Lodge
Quinstar - - 1 Night Stay @ Super 8
Wells Fargo Bank - (2) $25.00 Deposit for Kid's Saving Acct.
Walker's True Value - Cordless Drill
Spanish Trail Shell - Cash Donation
Canyonlands Ballooning - Gift Certificate
WabiSabi - - Gift Certificate
Frankie D's - 2 Gift Certificates
Cannonville/Bryce Valley KOA - 2 Night Stay in Kamp Lodge
Bear Lake KOA - 2 Night Stay in Kamp Lodge
Synergy - - 2 Health Packs
Times Independent - Local Subscription
Moab Happenings - 1/3 pg ad for Dec. Jan. Feb
Moab Rock Shop - Geode Crystals
High Point Hummer - 2-hr High Adventure Hummer Tour
Bowtie Beverage - Cash Donation
Allen Memorial Hospital - GC for 1 Mammogram
Zions Bank - 2 Jazz Tickets/Gift Basket
State Farm Ins. - 3 Road Atlases
Kathy McGill - 2 Framed Prints
Portal RV Resort - 3 Night Stay
City Market - 2 $25.00 gift cards
KCYN - - Advertising Package
Humane Society - Spay or Neuter @Vet of Choice
Great Lakes Airlines - 2 RT Tickets Moab to Denver
Mountain America Credit Union Kodak Pocket Video Camera
Red Cliffs Lodge - 1 Night Stay for 1-2 people
Desert West Office Supply - Personal Labeler
Wilderness River Adventure - 4 Day Cataract Canyon River Trip
Walker Drug - Food Warmer
Zax - - Gift Basket
Aarchway Inn - Gift Basket
JS Wranglers - 2 Trailrides and Mule Book
Knowles Furnishing - Clock Radio with Stereo CD Player
2 Brothers Communication - Bluetooth
Janie Tuft - Necklace/Earrings
Village Market - Scarecrows/Pumpkins
Seekhaven - 2 tickets for Putting on the Ritz
Enterprise - Free Weekend Car Rental
Moab Adventure Center - 2 Hr. Hummer Trip for 2
Moab Music Festival - Weekend Passes
Alco - - Propane Bar-b-que Grill
Moab Diner - $25.00 Gift Card
Susie Masterson - 2 Boxes Notecards
Travel Council - Gift Basket
Melinda Brimhall - Handmade Necklace/Earrings
Arches Trading Post - Metal Art
Moab Chevron - 3 Gift Cards
Gonzo Inn - Gift Basket
Youth Garden Project - Basket of Jams
Circle H Old Time Photos - Christmas Photo Package
Tom Till Gallery - 2 Prints
Canyonlands Jeep Adventures - 1 Day Jeep Rental
Karen's Canine Campground - 3 Night Stay