2017
February
Lander newsletter
Chamber of Commerce
introduction
From the Executive Director
H
ave you been to the Lander Chamber Ambassadors Extravaganza? If you haven’t, you need to attend this one-of-a-kind event. First, we are bringing in
nationally recognized comedian Bryan Kellen. Second, we have the tunes of Lander’s own Low Water String Band to grace the halls of the Lander Community and Convention Center.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lorielle Morton, President Fagnant, Lewis, and Brinda PC
Krista Lobera, Vice-President Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Mika Baker, Treasurer Central Bank and Trust
Cap that with loads of games and action and it will truly be a night you won’t soon forget. Did we mention, there will be Thoroughbred races? I know what you are thinking, how do you fit horses into the Lander Community and Convention Center? Because they are miniature horses—-wait, they aren’t horses at all. Let’s just say you will have to show up to see what is running the heats of this never-forget night. Why are we doing all this? It’s the kick off to fund raising for the new Lander Visitor and Chamber Business Complex. This 3,200 square-foot building will not only be the emblematic first experience to thousands of visitors a year, it will also house a variety of business support entities, including yours truly, the Lander Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center. Construction will begin immediately following our last Lander LIVE concert, which coincides with the Great American Eclipse on August 21. Oh yeah, we are also booking our Brewfest and Lander LIVE bands. You think we couldn’t beat last year’s line up??? Just
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center
Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab
Chad Strickland Video Warehouse
Steve Liebzeit First Interstate Bank
Joanne Singerland Central Wyoming College
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director Rose Burke Event Coordinator
wait! This is going to be an all-star year that will leave your soul yearning from more dancing and signing. Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Think Lander First
Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce
SHOP LOCAL
2017
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
ambassadors
Ambassadors
Extravaganza musical act, lander’s own:
low water string band
comedian: Bryan Kellen
as seen on last comic standing
fun for a great cause:
The Lander Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center Ambassadors present the 2017 Extravaganza, a benefit
Where: Lander Community and convention center When: Saturday, Feb. 11 Time:
Doors open @ 5:00 show starts @ 6:30
Tickets: $30 per individual $400 per 8-person table
for the new Lander
an evening of entertainment
Visitor and Chamber
heavy horS d’oeuvres AND CASH BAR
Business Complex
Thoroughbred racing and games silent and live auctionS
To purchase tickets: (307) 332-3892 | Direct w/ Ambassadors
New members
BUSINESS AFTER New Member Plaques Each month we welcome new Chamber of Commerce member Businesses by presenting them with a plaque services a viable possibility in Fremont County. Contact Kyle at 509-638-2941, email kyleduba@ gmail.com and visit his website at www.kyleduba. com.
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Kyle Duba Video Productions
Schurg Financial Services
Kyle Duba is a freelance video producer
Rodney Schurg moved to Lander with
and photographer that has been based
his family in 1985. After high school, he
out of Lander since 2009. Initially
moved to Texas to attend college, where he
drawn here for NOLS and the outdoor
met his wife, Rebecca. He graduated from
recreation, Kyle has stayed because of
Texas A&I in 1996 and the two moved to
the wonderful community and people.
Lander in 2002. Schurg Financial Services
Kyle offers a comprehensive suite of
LLC opened their doors on August 8, 2016.
video production and photography
Rodney Schurg is a financial consultant
services. He is well versed in commercial
with over 16 years of experience and
work, event coverage, documentary
Rebecca is the Branch Operations
production, and more. By most often
Manager. He offers investment guidance,
operating as a “one man band� Kyle
including planning for retirement, saving
is able to keep production costs down
for education, estate planning, as well,
and make professional video and photo
as life and long term care insurance. If
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
you’re looking for a Financial Consultant
throughout Fremont & Hot Springs
who cares about you and your family’s
County of Wyoming. WRDF is a private,
financial health, stop by 153 S. 5th Street
community development, non-profit
in Lander or call 307-332-8000. Securities
501(c)3 corporation that provides financial opportunities to stimulate economic development on and near the Wind River Indian Reservation, promoting selfsufficiency, selfdetermination and an enhanced quality of life for the reservation community. WRDF is a certified Community
offered through LPL Financial, Member
Development Financial Institution
FINRA/SIPC.
(CDFI). A CDFI provides financial and
Wind River Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Development Fund The Wind River
Development Fund (WRDF) provides local entrepreneurs and businesses with technical assistance, training, professional capacity and support in retaining, expanding and developing enterprises
New members
New Member Plaques (cont.) development services that are often
is a multi-generational group established
unavailable from mainstream financial
to educate students and audiences in
institutions. Cy Lee, Executive Director
symphonic music. It is rare to find a
3 Ethete Road,Fort Washakie WY, 82514
symphony orchestra of this quality in a
307-335-7330
small community. The FSO provides the
Fremont Symphony Orchestra
Lander
culture usually found in urban areas.
Chamber of Commerce
The Fremont Symphony Orchestra (FSO), with 50 musicians, continues to provide
New members
outstanding and uplifting performances
Hacking, CPA, Bruce Hacking,
featuring great pieces of music,
115 Valley View Dr., Lander (307) 332-932
professional performers and always
The Mill House, Jill Hunter,
musical surprises for the audience.
125 Main St., Lander (307) 349-9254
FSO imports musicians from around Wyoming and Denver to contribute to the needs of the full symphony. The FSO
Wind River Climbing Guides, Rebecca Wallingford, PO Box 2031, Lander (606) 584-3765
Refine Medical Laser & Aesthetics 8185 Hwy 789 | Lander, WY Feb 16, 5:30-7:30pm
Jan Business After Hours @ Alchemy Artist Coopertive
Networking
BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours
Calender
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS February Calendar of Events 9 Innovation Engineering learn how to lead growth & innovation, CWC Intertribal Center, 307-332-3394 11-12 Wilderness First Aid Course for Fremont County and Wind River Reservation Residents, all day, 866-8319001 11 Daddy Daughter Date Night, 4-6 pm, Evangelical Free Church Fellowship, 332-6000 11 Lander Chamber Ambassador’s Extravaganza, 5-10 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista Drive, 332-3892 13-18 National AdoptA-Pet Weekend, Lander Library, 451 N. 2nd St., 3321600 14 Foot Care Clinic, 8 am, Lander Senior Center, 205 S. 10th St., 332-2746 16 Business After Hours, 5:30-7:30 pm, Refine Medical Laser & Aesthetics, 8185 Hwy 789, Lander 20 Lander Community Concert – Artrageous, 7 pm,
Lander Valley High School Auditorium, tickets available at the door
1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Lander Lion’s @ The Oxbow
25 A Paper Moon Affair, 6-9 pm, Lander Art Center, 224 Main St., 332-5772
3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Coalition 349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 7:30pm Marine Corps League
Repeating Events 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am County Commission 11:45 am Lander Art Guild 4:00 pm Book Nook @ The Carnegie 7:00 pm VFW Bingo Tuesdays 6:00 pm 7:30 pm
City Council American Legion
1st Thursday 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge #2317
3rd Friday 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide 3rd Tuesday Prevention 2:00 pm City/School Joint 7:00 pm Senior Center Powers Board Dance Wednesdays 7:00 am LEADER Saturdays 8:00 am MLS, Realtors 10:00 am Book Nook on Noon Rotary Main & Carnegie Room 6:00 pm Open Studio, Art 5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Center 1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Popo Agie Anglers
Member Benefits Promotion (what you get) • Business Directory Relocation & Travel Guide • Hot deal, promotion announcements, event listing, and job opening advertising • Brochures and business cards on display • Vacation, relocation and convention packets • Business Referrals, with reporting
Service (what you can use)
I was very pleased with the Lander Chamber’s Maximize Your Membership luncheon. The staff covered numerous benefits of being a Chamber member, as well as how to drive more consumers to our businesses. Brian Rohrbacher President | CEO, Atlantic City Federal Credit Union
• Bulk mail permit for savings of up to 30% • Mailing List and Monthly newsletter • Workforce Development Training Fund grant consultation services • Notary Public Service • Participation in Flower Barrel Program • Lander Bucks Local Currency program
Sign up for February Luncheon Learn how take full advantage of your member benefits (how to post deals, events, job posting, and track your results).
Community (what we do) • Visitor Information Center to all • Community Events Calendar • Toll-free business and information hotline
Where: Lander Chamber of Commerce When: Tuesday, Feb 21, from 12-1pm What: to bring: An open mind!
• Promote the Lander Area as the destination • Beautification (Christmas Lights on Main St.)
RSVP by calling 332-3892
• Shop Local Program
Events (how to get involved) • Free ticket to Community Awards Luncheon • Winter Storefront Competition • Small Business Saturday • Business After Hours, and ability to host • Annual Legislative Forum
Thank you to our Lunch Sponsor for our aug Maximize your membership Luncheon
mEMBER benefits
Maximize Your Membership
Benefit Administrators, Lynn Johnson, 732 W. Collins Dr., Casper
Lander Valley Aviation, Steve Osborn, Site 26 Hunt Field, Lander Lawn In Order, Julianna Aycock, 463 Jefferson, Lander
Dog Daze Grooming LLC, Laice Deyo, Francies Lewis, 596 Garfield, Lander
Meadowlark Books, Ann Hicks & Darlene Werrington, 406 E. Main St., Riverton
Elemental Performance & Fitness, Steve & Ellen Bechtel, 134 Lincoln St., Lander
The Middle Fork, Jenna Ackerman, 351 Main St., Lander
Fremont County Cattleman’s Association, Jim Hellyer, 550 Lyons Valley, Lander
Mountain Dental, Dr. Todd Sutton, Dr. Sarah Whipp, 345 Garfield St., Lander
Fremont County Prevention, 625 E. Madison, Riverton Fremont Frameworks, Anne & Jared Scott, 205 Lincoln St., Lander Kenny Hewitt, 246 Meandering Way, Lander
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Think Lander First
SHOP LOCAL
Porter’s Mountain View Supply, Lenny Korsirog, 750 E. Sunset Dr., Riverton Reed’s Moghaun Office Supplies, Don & Sonia Reed, 155 So. 5th St., Lander Refine Medical Laser & Aesthetics, Dr. Pamela Mondorf, 8185 Hwy 789, Lander Rodney’s Collision & Custom Center, Rodney & Leona Rohn, 330 Mortimore Lane, Lander Sagewind Health, Wendy Gebhart, 164 So. 10th St., Lander Wyoming Inc., Joanna Kail, 315 Main Street, #10, Lander
Renewing Members
Baker Heating & Air Conditioning, Kevin & Mika Baker, 2076 N. 2nd St., Lander
Holiday Lodge, Coco Huang, 210 McFarlane Dr., Lander
Renewing Members
AcuHealth Acupuncture, Paul & Carrie Guschewsky, 295 Garfield St., Lander
New York Life Insurance, Beau Wendling, 201 Main St., Lander Pizza Hut, Joy Fink, 670 E. Main St., Lander
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78
This issue of the chamber newsletter is printed by Western Printing
REGISTRATION FORM
Business Name ________________________________ Participant’s Name ________________________________ Address _______________________________ City ______________________ State _____ Zip ___________
Phone ______________________ Fax ______________________ Email ______________________________
Housing Provided Job Description Approx. Wage Hours/ Weeks Age # of Restriction Openings Position Available
# of people working booth (Lunch Ticket): ___ No No I wish to promote my business: Yes I am seeking employees: Yes
2017
March 23, 2017; 9am-3pm
Central Wyoming College (Arts Center Gallery), Riverton
Early registration fee is $25/table, $35/table after March 9. Lunch for employers will be provided. Registration is payable to Central Wyoming College - Employment Expo. Send payment to Riverton Workforce Center, 422 East Fremont, Riverton, WY 82501. For more info, call (307) 856-9231 or email terri.hays@wyo.gov. To pay by credit card, call Central Wyoming College Lander at (307) 332-3394.
Resume critique will be available throughout the day. You may set up as early as 7 AM. Please do not tear down until 3 PM.
2017 March 23, 2017; 9am-3pm Central Wyoming College (Arts Center Gallery), Riverton Resume critique will be available throughout the day.
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VIEW SUMMER 2017 Courses Today!
Summer 2017 registration opens
March 1 @ 9 AM View summer courses now at:
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Next Up:
Fall 2017 registration opens
fall 2017 course preview
March 29
Opens March 10.
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contact me today! University of Wyoming
Amy Schmidt Academic Coordinator for Wyoming’s West Central Region
uwyo.edu
Riverton 2660 Peck Avenue Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 856-8651 • aschmid8@uwyo.edu
GO FOR GOLD
Remember Your Valentine! Tuesday, February 14 Beautiful Roses and Mixed Bouquets Gourmet Chocolates and Scented Lotions Gifts and Greeting Cards
654 Main Street Lander 332-5480 Monday –Friday, 9:00—5:00 Saturday, 10:00—3:00
$5.00 delivery special on Feb 14!
Vaccines: Myths & Misconceptions
Three of our physicians will give a presentation about vaccines answering the many questions floating around such as, "How do vaccines work?" and "Are they safe?" while leaving ample time for Q&A.
Join Dr. Forbis, Dr. Walker, and Dr. Firth, at the Lander Library Tuesday, February 7th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm.
This month's topic on Vaccines is part of a "Community Talks" series, hosted by Lander Medical Clinic and Western Family Care.
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WITH A PROPANE MODEL, YOU’LL USE LESS ENERGY, SAVE MONEY, AND REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT COMPARED WITH ELECTRIC UNITS – ALL WHILE ENJOYING CONSISTENT, COMFORTABLE HOT WATER.
NEW WATER HEATER REGULATIONS In April 2015, the Department of Energy raised the bar for water heaters. As the regulations go into effect, new water heaters will be required to meet a higher efficiency rating. To learn more and see if it’s time to pull the plug on your water heater, take the quiz at KnowYourWaterHeater.com. Propane Education & Research Council
PULL THE PLUG ON ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS If you are considering purchasing a new water heater…
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FREE Water heater conversion (Up to an $85 value)
Call today to see if you qualify!
Offer Valid: 2/1/17 – 2/28/17 RIVERTON OFFICE: 719 E. Main Street (307) 857-0800 Must be a Western States Propane client in order to qualify. Must mention this ad to receive discount.
MEET OUR PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM
in Action!
cing Introdu
Heather N., PT Team member since Dec 2016
Kathi S., PT
Team member since 2015
Tammy B., PT Team member since 2011
Melissa G., PTA Team member since 2006
WE ARE LOCAL. Bringing Quality Healthcare Home to Fremont Co. & Residents Since 1973 Partnering with Providers across Fremont County to deliver
Comprehensive Healthcare at Home Lander: 307-332-2922 Riverton: 307-856-4127
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February is Heart & Low Vision Awareness Month Heart Failure Personal Action Plan Steps for managing your heart failure:
Take my MEDICATIONS as ordered by my doctor Exercise and stay ACTIVE
Check my WEIGHT daily and take action right away if my weigh increases Decrease the amount of sodium and fluids in my DIET and avoid alcohol Monitor myself for SYMPTOMS and take action right away when they occur See my DOCTOR regularly Other:________________________________________________________________ Ask my doctor how home healthcare may help manage my heart failure My next Doctor Appointment is: ________________________________________________
Common LOW VISION Courtesies & Considerations: Announce yourself whenever you enter or leave the room, especially when you are holding a conversation.
Speak directly to the person using a normal tone of voice. To avoid confusion, call the person by name and/or touch them lightly on the arm.
Always explain what you are going to do before you begin. Proceed in an orderly sequential manner.
Request permission if you need to touch the person to provide guidance or assistance i.e. when guiding their hand to illustrate a technique. Be specific in directions, i.e. "Your magnifier is on the left side of the lamp." If in doubt about how to help, just ask the person. Allow them to voice their needs.
Do not arrange or rearrange the space of a person with visual impairment. Avoid safety hazards for people with low vision. For example: Keep doors fully open or closed; Push in chairs; Don't leave objects in the hallways.