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POINTS TO PONDER

Kick Off Summer 2024 at Lander Brewfest ~ Presented by Fremont Toyota!

Now in its third decade, Lander Brewfest has earned a reputation as one of the premier craft brew festivals in the Rocky Mountain West

More than 30 Brewers -- and 6 Distillers!

Once more, we will be joined by more than 30 brewers serving upwards of 100 different styles of beer and cider. And -- for the first time ever -- six Wyoming distillers will be on hand serving whiskey, gin, vodka, tequila, and other spirits! Beer or spirits, pick your pleasure: there will be plenty of finely crafted drinks to sample!

Delicious Food from Popular Wyoming Food Trucks!

We make a point of seeking out excellent vendors who will serve up food worthy of excellent beer and spirits. Riverton’s Bunk’s BBQ and Gary’s Rojo o Verde will be back, as well Mima’s Texas Style Brisket Tacos from Saratoga Lander Brewfest newcomer Hangry’s Food Truck will be down from Dubois serving up their handmade bagel sandwiches, and the Lander Kiwanis will be cooking good ol’ hot dogs and hamburgers

Live Music! Americana/Folk and Afro-Latin Salsa Funk!

Playing Friday will be The Two Tracks from Sheridan. American Songwriter magazine writes that the band “avoids many of the cliches and gimmicks that have grown common in the Americana world while still championing a natural, Earth-grown sound. To hear an acoustic quartet reach a level of dynamic and thematic intensity like The Two Tracks does is an immeasurably rewarding experience. It’s pure musicianship, it’s pure excellence, it’s pure Americana.”

Hailing from Billings, Montana, and playing on Saturday, John Roberts y Pan Blanco brings many years of national and international touring, recording, and performing experiences with Funk, Soul, Salsa, Orchestral, West African, and Jazz ensembles This group melds high-energy Funk, African, and Latin grooves with soulful instrumental solos, aimed at sharing musical and cultural diversity with the audience Bring your dancing shoes!

THANK YOU, Sponsors!

Simply said, Lander Brewfest’s ever-growing reputation as “The Best Little Brewfest in the West” would not be without the enthusiastic and generous support of our sponsors; they’re all listed on the next page. Please thank them with your patronage!

Owen Sweeney CEO

Lander Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

Chris VonHoltum

Central Bank & Trust

Vice President Tom Davis Fremont Therapy Group

Treasurer

Jennifer Hamilton

SageWest Healthcare

Past President

Eric Andrews

Summit West CPA Group

DIRECTORS

Jenna Ackerman

Associate Real Estate Broker

Brian Rohrbacher

Atlantic City Federal Credit Union

Joseph Susanka Wyoming Catholic College

Ryan Preston

Hampton Inn & Suites ~ Riverton

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

CEO

Owen Sweeney

Associate Director

Carol King

Program & Event Coord. Meghan Manning

Graphic Design & Social Media

Caeli Sweeney

Burning Presses

Burning Presses is a western and Wyoming inspired clothing and transfer business Owner Anedra Selley has been creating and designing apparel for 16 years, the past 3 years going at it full time and undergoing a rebranding. Burning Presses helps to bring all your ideas to life with custom designs. From logo wear on your work apparel to making your sports team shine, , they have you covered. They are fully licensed for the University of Wyoming as well and offer many exclusive designs. Many more services will be added in the near future. Check out their website www.burningpresses.com, or email them at burningpresses@gmail.com.

BMO’s Purpose – to Boldly Grow the Good in business and life – connects what we do every day to something bigger. Driven by that Purpose, BMO is committed to making progress for a thriving economy, a sustainable future, and a more inclusive society.

Harmony MindShift offers two modalities, PSYCH-K® and Bio-Tuning®, that can transform the mind and regulate the nervous system enhancing a person's health and well-being. PSYCH-K® is a unique and direct way to change subconscious beliefs that perpetuate old habits of thinking and behaving that a person would like to change. Bio-Tuning® is a patented stress reduction technique that uses specific brainwave entrainment soundtracks, physioacoustic chair, and advanced monitoring equipment to bring your mind and body into synchronicity Harmony Mindshift is excited to serve the community with innovative options to mitigate stress and achieve wellness

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER 17: CMBC Building &

NOVEMBER 21: Lander Golf

DECEMBER

JANUARY

FEBRUARY 20: Open - contact to host

MARCH 20: The Lander Motel

APRIL 17: High Country Hearing Centers

MAY 15: Wyoming Outdoor Council

POLICIES THAT IMPACT YOU

Here are summaries from a few of the latest posts from our blog. Be sure to visit landerchamber.org/blog for these and other topics touching on public policy economic development, networking and business education opportunities, upcoming events, and success stories from our community.

U.S. House and Senate Introduce Legislation to Repeal Onerous Small Business Data Reporting Rule

This past January, beneficial ownership reporting requirements went into effect as part of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), impacting more than 32 million small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) (of which the Landre Chamber is a member) supports legislation introduced by U.S. Representative Warren Davidson (OH-08) and U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (AL) to repeal the CTA. The CTA requires corporations, LLCs, or similar entities with 20 or fewer employees and $5 million or less in gross receipts or sales, as reflected in the previous year’s federal tax return, to report their beneficial ownership information to a new federal database maintained by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) “It [the CTA] also allows state, federal, and international law enforcement nearly unfettered access to a database containing the private and sometimes confidential information of millions of small business owners,” explained Jeff Brabant, NFIB Vice President of Federal Government Relations. “The Corporate Transparency Act is beyond repair, and NFIB applauds Sen. Tuberville and Rep. Davidson for introducing legislation to repeal it.”

Federal Government’s Credit Card Late Fees Rule Put on Pause

Americans benefit from a wide variety of credit cards from numerous financial services providers that let them find one that best suits their needs. However, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) concerning new rule would alter credit card late fee regulations, resulting in higher costs for existing credit card users who pay their bills on time and fewer options for those looking for a new credit card. The CFPB’s rule changes would punish responsible consumers who pay their credit card bills on time by forcing them to subsidize the costs of those who don’t. If the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to protect consumers, it shouldn’t raise costs for responsible consumers who pay on time. The rule is harmful and misguided, and the agency should withdraw it at once.

New U.S. Department of Labor Overtime Rule Hurts Small Businesses

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a new overtime rule that will raise the salary threshold for overtime pay eligibility eginning July 1, salaried workers making less than $43,888 will become eligible for overtime pay, and on Jan. 1, 2025, eligibility extends to those making less than $58,656. Employees earning salaries below these thresholds will be paid at least time-and-a-half for working beyond 40 hours in a single workweek. Part of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the new rule is a 65% increase from the current threshold of $35,568. The rule further states the eligibility threshold is subject to change every three years. NFIB opposed this rule and plans to join a legal challenge against it

RENEWING MEMBERS

We serve Fremont County and beyond!

Apple City Studio 374 Shoshone St., Lander

Atnip Well & Pump Service PO Box 1520, Lander

Bernard Plumbing PO Box 545, Lander

Bloedorn Lumber 116 Washakie St., Lander

Central Wyoming College Foundation 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton

Alice Guschewsky 636 Fremont St., Lander

Home Source Realty 1632 Main St., Lander

Soldiers House of Fremont County 202 N. Broadway Ave., Riverton

Tegeler & Associates

194 N., 7th St., Lander

Twin Pines RV Park & Campground 7345 Hwy 789, Lander

Western Wyoming Medical 535 E. Main St., Suite C, Lander

Westward Heights Care Center 150 Caring Way, Lander

Wind River Climbing Guides PO Box 2031, Lander

Wind River Power Sports 192 Main St., Lander

WyoGlass 905 Main St., Lander

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

BMO Bank, Jordan Johnson 303 Main St., Lander

Burning Presses, Anedra Selley 174 Tweed Ln., Lander

Fabel’s Furniture, Brian Fabel 133 C i l d

Promote Your Business on The Lander Biz Show!

The 2x award-winning Lander Biz Show is one of Fremont County’s most popular. Take advantage of this exclusive member-only benefit to promote your business across Fremont County and beyond!

Chamber CEO Owen Sweeney and County 10’s Charene Herrera interview a Lander Chamber member every week. The interviews air on KOVE radio and are distributed as a podcast on County 10’s and the Chamber’s websites and social media channels to make sure thousands of Fremont County residents learn about your business!

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