2016
JANUARY
Lander NEWSLETTER
Chamber of Commerce
INTRODUCTION
From the Executive Director As 2016 arrives, so does the chance to make a difference to our business community. January will mark the beginning of the 2016 Wyoming Legislative session—and this session is going to be an important one for our great state. In the midst of a major economic challenge in response to energy markets, our legislators will look towards creative solutions to deliver a balanced budget. As members of the Chamber and our business community, it is our duty to follow what happens in Cheyenne and stay abreast of legislative issues that affect your business environment. To help, we are hosting the Meet Your Legislators Day on January 14, a day where constituents of business issues are able to engage with Legislators. Please contact us if you are interested in participating, but realize that space is limited. Additionally , we will provide you with bill-tracking information on the issues that matter. Expect regular updates from us as the session progresses, as well as what you can do to influence legislation. Finally, we invite you to submit nominations for our 2016 community awards. This annual tradition recognizes business leaders and innovative best practices within our community. This year’s categories are:
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lorielle Morton, President McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC
John Dailey, Vice President The Hitching Rack Home Source Realty
Krista Lobera, Treasurer Holiday Inn Express & Suites
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jeff Young, Past President Trihydro
Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center
Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab
Annie Scott Fremont Frameworks
Chad Strickland Video Warehouse
Angie Flint Lander Bake Shop
ANCHOR AWARD Survived the challenge of time BEAUTIFICATION Outstanding storefront appearance ROOKIE OF THE YEAR Innovation, enthusiasm, and creativity SPIRIT OF LANDER Ignites enthusiasm with their participation LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION Long-standing community commitment
We hope you had a happy new year celebration—we look forward to great things in 2016!
Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director Rose Burke Event Coordinator Barb Speyer Office assistant
O
ver 30 businesses participated in the Storefront
Competition. The judged competition wrapped up mid-December and awarded 1st pace to Global Arts, 2nd place to Gannett Peak Sports, and 3rd place to Alchemy: An Artists’ Cooperative. At the time of printing the Peoples’ Choice had not yet concluded, so hang on, results for that will be in the February newsletter!
Thank you to all
the businesses which participated and the City of Lander; collectively you made Lander’s Main Street
Old Town Coffee
beautiful this 2015 Holiday Season!
The Storefront Competition challenges Lander businesses to usher in the holiday, that they may be a beacon to the community, a light, as we all push through the darkness. Feike van Dijk Owner, Global Arts
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1ST PLACE JUDGED GLOBAL ARTS
1ST PLACE PRIZE HONOURABLE MENTIONS $200 CHAMBER CHOICE CHISHOLM’S JEWELRY
CERTIFICATE, LOCAL PRIZES CITY PLUMBING & HEATING AND ART. 2ND AND 3RD PLACE HELLO THE HOUSE PRIZES AS WELL!
WHAT WOULD YOUR WINTER WONDERLAND BE? SNOW CO TREES, ICE SKATING, GLISTEN LIGHTS, & CHILDREN BUILDIN SNOWMEN? SHOW US YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AND ENT STOREFRONT COMPETITION! WHERE
2ND PLACE JUDGED THE LANDER AREA GANNETT PEAK SPORTS
WHEN
DECEMBER 16, 2014
IN MY WINDOW
THEME WINTER WONDERLAND, SUGGE 3RD PLACE JUDGED AND WHITE TO MATCH MAINST ALCHEMY: AN ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE
LANDER BAR
TO ENTER
CALL / EMAIL THE CHAMBER BY
WHO
ANY BUSINESS W/ PHYSICAL SP
WHY
TO INSPIRE HOLIDAY SPIRIT & P BEAUTIFUL SHOPPING EXPERIEN
JUDGING CRITERIA
CREATIVITY, UNIQUENESS MEETING THE THEME, & AESTH
JUDGING PROCESS
LANDER VISION CENTER
THE BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE WILL JUDGE RHOADS’ JEWELRY ENTRIES STARTING 4:00 VIDEO WAREHOUSE & ARCADE/HOLLYPM ON DEC 16. WINNERS WOOD TANNING ANNOUNCED BY DEC 18. WILD IRIS MOUNTAIN SPORTS AWARDS PRESENTED THE WEEK OF CHRISTMAS! LANDER JOURNAL
The Tourism Asset Development (TAD) program is now accepting applications! Eligible organizations are able to apply for up to $1,500. The award decisions are based on meeting the criteria of the application and the applicant pool is generally competitive.
The deadline for
applications is February 19, 2016. Applications will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate that their programming has a direct benefit to the tourism industry, specifically in the Lander area.
Priority will be given for
multi-day events, programs that highlight the unique nature of Lander’s tourism assets, and those that bring outside primary tourism dollars into our community.
See our insert in the back
pages of this edition of the newsletter.
COMMUNITY
Tourism Asset Development
NETWORKING
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business After Hours LANDER BODY WORKS 605 MAIN ST, LANDER JANUARY 21, 5:30-7:30PM
DECEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ PIONEER MUSEUM
Calendar of Events 31 Friends of the Fremont County Fair presents New Year’s Night Out at the Fremont Center, 1010 Fairground Road, Riverton. 7:30 pm, the band “Crosley Hot Shots” starts at 8 pm. 21 or older. Champagne at midnight, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, cash bar, coffee bar, candy bar, and games with head lamps (please bring head lamps, Rides, 856-6611 for reservations. 31 New Year’s Eve Formal for Riverton Splash Pad 8 pm-2 am, at the Riverton Holiday Inn. 18 and up to attend. Live auction featuring Richard Venzor, photo booth, dancing, cash bar, DJ, and a countdown to New Years! $25 per person, $45 per couple, $125 per table. VIP tables are available. Tickets at Global Arts, 360 Main St., Lander. 843-368-5744. 16 Stuffed Tater Fest, Faith Lutheran Church celebrates its Jubilee (50-year) anniversary. Baked potato meal, a salad, beverage, and dessert. Suggested donation, for those able, is $5 per meal. 21 Business After Hours at Lander Bodyworks, 605 Main St., on 5:30-7:30 pm. Enjoy good conversation and refreshments with fellow business owners, friends and neighbors. 332-3892
23 Lander Community Concerts Association: BYU Young Ambassadors, 7 pm, The Young Ambassadors perform Heartsongs: Melodies of Love, a stage production celebrating favorites from some of America’s best-loved musical scores like Singing in the Rain, Thoroughly Modern Millie and the Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella. The Young Ambassadors combine professional sound and staging with captivating choreography. 30 Cabin Fever Craft Show & Expo, 9 am-4 pm, at the Lander Community Center, 950 Buena Vista Drive. (This is the same great show formerly known as the Chili Cook -Off Craft Show.) Amazing Vendor and Craftsmen, call Deb at 307 217-2174 or email childersdc@ gmail.com for an application, and/or at Lander Chamber of Commerce, 160 N. 1st St..
4:00 pm Book Nook @ The Carnegie 7:00 pm VFW Bingo Tuesdays 6:00 pm City Council 7:30 pm American Legion 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm City/School Joint Powers Board Wednesdays 7:00 am LEADER 8:00 am MLS, Realtors Noon Rotary 6:00 pm Open Studio, Art Center
CALENDAR
JANUARY
1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Popo Agie Anglers 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Lander Lion’s @ The Oxbow 3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide Prevention Coalition 349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 7:30pm Marine Corps League 1st Thursday 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends
2nd and 4th Thursday 30 Fremont Symphony fundraiser concert, 3 pm at the 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge #2317 Presbyterian Church in Lander. Solos and ensembles from the 3rd Friday 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide Fremont Symphony musicians. Prevention Open to the public – Donations 349-4495 (Photo : Julli Anna photography) for the Orchestra appreciated 7:00 pm Senior Center Dance
REPEATING EVENTS 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am County Commission 11:45 am Lander Art Guild
Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main Location & Carnegie Room
5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Assoc.
Tweed Lane Storage, Kim & Beth Johnson, 100 Tweed Lane, Lander
Baker Heating & Air Conditioning, Kevin & Mika Baker, 2076 N. 2nd St., Lander
Porter’s Mountain View Supply, Lennie Kosirog, 750 E. Sunset Dr., Riverton
Western Printing, Don & Tracy Davison, 8117 Hwy 789, Lander
Rainmaker Marketing Solutions, Amanda Henry, 118 Valley Circle, Riverton
Wyoming Community Gas, 315 W. 27th St., Cheyenne
Central Wyoming College Lander Center, Ken Colovich, 120 Leedy Blvd., Lander Fremont County Cattleman’s Association, Jim Hellyer, 550 Lyons Valley, Lander
Rodney’s Collision & Custom Center, Rodney & Leona Rohn, 330 Mortimore Lane, Lander
Good Place, Marla Lemm, 155 Main St., Lander
Shopko Hometown Store, Dustin Platt, 1255 Main St., Lander
Kusel’s Furniture & Appliance, Larry Kusel, 326 E. Main St., Riverton
Silver Spur Lanes, Bugs & Marlee Robinson, 1290 Main St., Lander
Lander Valley Chiropractic, Dr. Dean Lehmkuhler, 160 S. 4th St., Lander
Soot & Ashes Chimney Sweep, Tim Cardenas, 805 Cindy Circle, Riverton
Wyoming Windows & Cabinets, Chris & Karlene Moore, 3011 Hwy 287, Lander
PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
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RENEWING MEMBERS
Outlaw Cabins, Beverly Wunder, 2415 Squaw Creek Road, Lander
RENEWING MEMBERS
AAA Stowaway Storage, Kim & Beth Johnson, 183 Sunflower, Lander