Monthly Networking
Monthly Meet & Eat
Building stronger business connections, one lunch at a time.
What Is The Meet & Eat?
Real Connection, Once a Month
Meet & Eat is our monthly business networking lunch designed to help entrepreneurs, local business owners, and professionals build relationships, gain visibility, and support the growth of our community.
We meet on the 4th Tuesday from 11:30 AM–1:30 PM January thru October and the 3rd Tuesday in November and December. Location changes each month, so review the calendar and registration carefully to be sure you come to the right place!
- Genuine networking among local professionals
- A sponsor who provides lunch
- A welcoming, collaborative environment
- Opportunities to share what you do and what you're working on
- A comfortable experience for all personality types — extroverts, introverts, brand-new startups, and seasoned business leaders alike
No pressure. Just 1.5 hours of meaningful connection, shared ideas, lunch, and community.
Please refrain from distributing or placing marketing materials on tables. Reserved table marketing space is provided exclusively to Chamber sponsors and the Chamber.
Free to Chamber members · $8 for non-members
Come Meet and Eat with Us!
November Meet & Eat
Tuesday, November 17 • 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Location:
Wayfarer Theater | 633 S 950 W | Payson
Lunch Served: 12:00 PM
Lunch Sponsor:
Jimmy John's
Lunch provided by: Jimmy John's
Presentation: Cameron Linfold | Assess, Strategize, Grow: Lunch & Learn with Yoked Staff, LLC
Join Cameron Linford of Yoked Staff, LLC for a highly interactive lunch presentation designed to help you identify opportunities for improvement and create a clear, actionable roadmap for growing your business. Please bring your laptop so you can participate in a live business assessment that will help pinpoint key areas of opportunity and provide a personalized roadmap with practical steps you can begin implementing right away. Come prepared to think about the areas of your business you'd most like to improve. We'll discuss the results, share real-world insights, and explore the power of taking things one step at a time to create meaningful, sustainable growth.
Let's network with a purpose! We're excited to support the 1 Million Meals Service Challenge and encourage everyone to bring a canned food item to donate. Donations are optional. Together, we can make a difference in our community!
Why Attend?
- Network with local business owners and professionals
- Share your business and learn about others in the community
- Build valuable relationships and connections
- Enjoy lunch in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere
Free for Chamber members! $8 for non-members. Please register whether you are eating or not, and feel free to bring others with you.
December Meet & Eat is cancelled!
We encourage you to sign up for our Annual Payson High School Christmas Lunch instead!
Wednesday, December 9 • 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location: Payson High School | Faculty Room - next to the main office | 1050 S. Main St. Payson
Lunch Served: 12:00 PM
Lunch provided by: The talented High School culinary students
Clothing Drive: We’ll also be collecting new or gently used winter clothing, including coats, jackets, hoodies, jeans, shoes, gloves, and hats, to help keep our community warm this winter.
Tickets are $17 per person. Seats are limited (please no children). This popular event fills quickly, so reserve your seat soon!
Why It Works
How Business Owners Benefit
Attending Meet & Eat isn't just "showing up for lunch." It's investing one and a half hours each month into meaningful connection and community.
Visibility
Attendees have opportunities to share their business, highlight current needs, and stay top-of-mind in the local network.
Warm Leads & Real Referrals
Because attendees get to know each other in person, it naturally leads to:
- Partnerships
- Vendor relationships
- New customers
- Future collaborations
Professional Growth
Speakers (at most events) share practical insights on marketing, leadership, mindset, and growth — things business owners can take and apply immediately.
Community Connection
This isn't surface-level networking. It's people genuinely rooting for each other, helping, and growing together month after month. If you're new to the area, new to business, or simply want more support and network momentum, you'll feel right at home.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Become a Meet & Eat Sponsor
Each Meet & Eat event has one sponsor who:
- Provides lunch (directly or through us)
- Is featured as the premium event partner
- Gains visibility before, during, and after the lunch
The Details
What Sponsors Receive
Marketing & Exposure
- Logo featured prominently on the official event page
- Logo included on the online event calendar
- Shout-outs in event social media promotions
- Sponsor thanked in the email newsletter
- Live recognition during the event welcome and announcements
Brand Positioning
As the sponsor, your business is positioned as a leading supporter of local entrepreneurship and community engagement. You're welcome to bring:
- Business cards
- Brochures
- Branded swag
- Coupons or promotional materials
Food Options
You can:
- Arrange catering with any restaurant of your choice, or
- Have us coordinate catering on your behalf (included)
Exposure & Reach
Sponsors consistently reach 20–60+ business owners and professionals, depending on the month — people who love supporting other local businesses.
Why Sponsor Meet & Eat?
Sponsoring is a powerful way to:
- Increase visibility and brand recognition
- Share your business story with engaged local professionals
- Build trust and goodwill in the community
- Demonstrate support for local entrepreneurship
- Get your brand in front of decision-makers and buyers
Sponsors who truly want to connect with the business community find Meet & Eat to be one of the most cost-effective and relationship-driven opportunities available.
Whether you're growing your business, looking for new connections, hoping to partner with other local leaders, or simply want to be more plugged into the business community…
Meet & Eat is your monthly space to connect, share, learn, and grow.
We'd love to have you join us. Contact Jim at president@paysonsantaquinarea.com.
