March newsletter

POINTS TO PONDER

Annual Community Awards Luncheon Scheduled for Friday, March 8

Our annual Community Awards Luncheon celebrates the men and women who put so much time and effort into building their businesses, creating jobs for Fremont County’s residents, supporting the community, and in general making Lander a great place to live, work, and play. Chamber members, be sure to reserve your complimentary ticket(s)!

Luncheon Speaker to Address ½% Economic Development Sales Tax

As part of the luncheon program, after we have presented the awards, we always try to have an engaging speaker address the crowd on a timely topic. This year's speaker will be Dr. Anne Alexander, Assistant Dean at the University of Wyoming’s College of Business and Director of Outreach and Engagement at the college’s Center for Business and Economic Analysis (CBEA). The CBEA has completed a study of the impact of the tax that Fremont County voters initially approved in 2020, and Dr. Anderson will be speaking on the results of the study.

Controversy over the Tax Prompts Proposed Changes

How the municipalities and the county have distributed the proceeds of the tax to individual businesses has generated much controversy across the county. To address critics, changes to how the money is awarded are being discussed by local business and government leaders, notably the Forward Fremont County PAC and the Fremont County Association of Governments (FCAG). The Lander Chamber strongly supports the tax to fund Central Wyoming Regional Airport and the Wind River Transit Authority, and we are monitoring the proposed changes under discussion.

Be an Informed Voter ~ Come Join the Q&A

Fremont County voters will decide later this year whether to renew the tax or let it sunset, so you won't want to miss this talk! A Q&A will follow Dr. Anderson’s presentation, and we encourage our members and the public alike to participate. Members of the Lander Chamber receive one complimentary ticket to the luncheon as a membership benefit. (Some memberships receive more than one. Contact Meghan Manning, the Chamber’s Program & Event Coordinator, at 332-3892 ext. 4 to confirm.) Additional tickets are $30, and guest tickets are available for $35. Visit landerchamber.org for more details and to reserve and/or purchase tickets.

We hope to see you on the 8th for a wonderful celebration and lively discussion!

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

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Adventures in the West Magazine, partners with Raised in the West Magazine, is a complimentary, quarterly publication based here in Lander! It is geared toward stories about authentic, courageous people pursuing and enjoying an adventurous lifestyle in Wyoming and Montana. Look them up on Facebook or call 406-860-9636 to learn more!

Aspen Mountain Medical Center believes in the importance of high-quality, affordable healthcare that is accessible and keeps patients near home. In a hard-working community that understands the balance of quality and value, AMMC focuses on personalized care and managing costs, so the financial burden of healthcare is not passed on to their patients. For more info, visit aspenmountainmc.com!

Hangry's Food Truck is family owned and operated, offering fun, fresh, good mood food! Hangry’s menu includes all day breakfast, bagel sandwiches, and build your own bagels. Besides offering the above, homemade condiments, and flavor-packed energy drinks, they cater events as well! Contact them today at 307-450-7165!

Lander Coffee Co, situated on the corner of Main and Baldwin Creek Rd., is a locally-owned drive-through serving all your favorite coffee drinks! They also offer acai bowls, burritos, and breads! Visit them on FaceBook or Instagram @LanderCoffeeCo to learn more, or stop by today for a tasty beverage!

The Lander Motel is a main street retro motel first built in 1941, and reimagined, remodeled, and revitalized in 2023. Whether you're passing through to one of the West's many national parks or planning a Landerbased experience featuring the Wind River Mountains, The Lander Motel is tailor-made to serve as a launch point for your Wyoming adventure!

Lander Senior Citizens’ Center

Lander Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. exists to serve as an effective and visible advocate for older individuals. Their goals to improve the lives of senior citizens include socialization, recreation, economics, nutrition, and education. Today, the center offers over fifty services, activities, and benefits to the seniors of Lander!

Serving all areas in Fremont County, Timber Ridge Realty helps both buyers and sellers meet their real estate objectives! They promise to work tirelessly on your behalf to make your next real estate purchase or home-selling experience a pleasant and successful one! Nothing makes them smile more than seeing the smiles that come with a successful real estate transaction–contact them today at 307-206-1188 for your real estate needs.

YAO Company/YAO Clinic truly brings the old world of Chinese and Asian culture and tradition into the hands of the modern day American in a most authentic and genuinely caring way. YAO presents Asian healthy living and medicine in ways that even the backcountry cowboy/rancher can accept. They strive to deliver with care and in a way that every American can approach!

COMMUNITY AWARDS 2024

Be Sure to Join Us Friday, March 8! ~ Chamber Members Receive One Complimentary Ticket!

The Lander Chamber of Commerce has been hosting our annual Community Awards Luncheon for more than two decades. A celebration of the Lander business community and the individuals within it, the luncheon is an annual opportunity to gather together in one place to recognize in a public way the efforts of the men and women who put so much time and effort into building their businesses, creating jobs for Fremont County’s residents, supporting the community, and in general making Lander a great place to live, work, and play. Visit landerchamber.org to reserve or purchase your tickets today!

Our Lander Biz Show is one of Fremont County’s most popular radio programs and podcasts. Take advantage of this 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!

Most Lander Chamber memberships include an annual appearance on the Lander Biz Show! Recordings are scheduled every other Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Contact us today to schedule your appearance!

Lander Chamber CEO Owen Sweeney (center) with 2023 winners l-r: Christin Allen (Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch); Eric Andrews (Summit West CPA Group); Deanna Trumble (First Stop Help Center, Wyoming Hunger Initiative); Jim Allen (Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch); Sarah Wilzbacher (Anam Cara Caregiving); Lesley and Scott Robeson (Welcome Home/Scott Robeson Custom Woodworking); Rick Fagnant (Summit West CPA Group)

MARCH CALENDAR

REPEATING

FIRST TUESDAY

Lander Wildlife on Tap Coalter Loft (Lander Bar)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

126 Main St., Lander | Free

EVERY TUESDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY

Lander Library Book Nook

Tuesdays: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Fridays: 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

200 Amoretti St., Lander (307) 332 5194

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Rotary Club

Oxbow Restaurant

12:00 p.m.

Power Punch Parkinson's Classes

Teton Therapy Lander

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Winter Wind River Farmers’ Market

3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Frank B. Wise Business Center

3 Ethete Rd., Fort Washakie

FIRST THURSDAY

Parkinson's Education & Support Group

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Lander Senior Center

205 S. 10th St.

EVERY THURSDAY

Kiwanis Club

Mamaw's Kitchen

12:00 p.m.

FIRST FRIDAY

First Fridays presented by the Lander Art District

5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

at galleries, retailers, restaurants, and nonprofits throughout Lander

EVERY SATURDAY

Lander Local Food Market

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

11 Tweed Ln., Lander

Jam Time

10:00 a m - 12:00 p m

Lander Art Center

258 Main St., Lander (307) 332 5772

ONE-TIME

1-15 (except Sat. & Sun.) Wild Horse Tours - Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8616 Hwy 287, Lander (307) 438 3838

3 Women’s Small Business Owners Tea

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Fremont County Pioneer Museum

1443 W Main St , Lander | Reservation Required (307) 332 3339

6 City of Lander Project Information Open House

3:00 - 6:00 p m

Lander Community & Convention Center

950 Buena Vista Dr., Lander

8 Lander Community Awards Luncheon

11:30 a m - 1:00 p m

Lander Community & Convention Center

950 Buena Vista Dr., Lander (307) 332 3892 ext. 4

8 Wyoming Catholic College Lecture Series: James Matthew Wilson, University of St. Thomas, Houston

7:00 p.m.

Lander Valley High School Auditorium

350 Baldwin Creek Rd (307) 332-2930

11 Wyoming Department of Education Superintendent Town Hall

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Lander Community & Convention Center

950 Buena Vista Dr , Lander linda.finnerty@wyo.gov

13 & 14 Lean Manufacturing with Cedro Toro

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

2660 Peck Ave , Riverton Central Wyoming College Intertribal Center, #116 (307) 855 2334

13 Aspen Mountain Medical Center Community Open House

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Aspen Mountain Medical Clinic

535 E. Main St., Suite B, Lander

14 History of the Wyoming Flag

6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Fremont County Pioneer Museum

1443 W Main St , Lander (307) 332 3339

16 Fremont Symphony Orchestra presents Capricious Classics Concert

7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

Lander Valley High School Auditorium

350 Baldwin Creek Rd. fremontsymphonyorchestra.org

19 Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund Q&A Session

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Online | Free (307) 777 8717

19 Bootstrap CollaborativeBusiness Taxes Workshop

6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

2255 Brunton Ct., Riverton (307) 840 6881

21 Business After Hours hosted by Maven Outdoor Equipment Company

5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

1042 Pronghorn Dr., Lander | Free & Open to the Public (800) 307-1109

25 Sinks Canyon Wild Deeper Meaning Series - Trail Management & Development in Sinks Canyon

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

The Inn at Lander, Wind River Room

260 Grandview Dr., Lander sinkswild@sinkswild.com

Photo: Scott Copeland

Photo: Wind River Country

Hampton

Lander Valley Farmers Market

P.O. Box 184, Lander

Tony

John

Oxbow

No More Fridays? The Case for a Four-Day Work Week

If you’ve ever felt trapped at your desk on a Friday, anxiously watching the clock until the weekend arrives, you’re not alone The four-day work week is like a mythical land of increased productivity, reduced burnout, and better work-life balance But what if this utopia could be a reality, not just a dream?

The movement for a shorter work week is gaining momentum, supported by a real-world experiment conducted by Four Day Week Global and supported by Harvard Business School, the University of Oxford, and the University of Pennsylvania The results provide solid evidence of the potential benefits Let’s explore how a four-day work week could reshape the traditional work structure, especially for small business owners and leaders (Read the rest at landerchamber org/blog )