2015
MAY
Lander NEWSLETTER
Chamber of Commerce
INTRODUCTION
From the Executive Director
M
ay marks my one-year anniversary joining the Lander Chamber team. Between the guidance of our board of directors, the help of our Associate Director Carol King, and the professional development of the U.S. Chamber Institute program, I feel prepared and excited looking ahead to year two. The Lander Chamber of Commerce has done a lot in this past year: developed and broadened our in-house team (Jess Rice, Rose Burke, Barb Spyer, Bark Clark, and Molly Herber) revitalized new publication and materials, and continued to bolster our member benefits and programming. One of the revised member benefits we are excited to release is Lander Bucks: a local currency program (think credit voucher that can be used at any Lander Chamber business) for spending and shopping locally. Regardless of where you stand on the buzz-term “Shop Local” most of you earn money here in Fremont County. Lander Bucks is a fun way to share and invest back into the community. We’re excited to present a creative way to keep money local and reinforce a local buying habit. (Learn more in our featured article). A few more things coming down the road: the registration forms for our Flower Barrel Program continue to come in, and there is still time to register for your cost-effective beautification of your business space. We continue the preparation for the Fremont Toyota Lander Brewfest and Lander LIVE. How do these bands sound? Lucero, Elephant Revival, Donna the Buffalo, Spirit Family Reunion, Chanman Roots Band, Sol Seed, and more to come! Go to landerbrewfest.org to pre-purchase tickets online for a discount—only six weeks left until we launch summer! Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce
LANDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 160 North 1st Street Lander, WY 82520 307-332-3892 www.landerchamber.com
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Jeff Young, President Trihydro
Lorielle Morton, Vice President McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC
Krista Lobera, Treasurer Holiday Inn Express & Suites
BOARD OF DIRECTORS John Dailey
The Hitching Rack Home Source Realty
Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center
Jenna Ackerman The Middle Fork
RaDall Borton Second Amendment Armored Shack
Margie Rowell
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director Jess Rice Verb Abuse Rose Burke Event Coordinator
L
ander Bucks is a re-launch of the former “Chamber Choice Certificates.” Now anyone can purchase (in $5/$10/$20/$25 increments) any combo
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LOCAL CURRENCY PAY TO THE ORDER OF
LANDER
BUCKS
Lander Chamber of Commerce Members
Lander Bucks Local Currency Program
denomination of MEMO Lander Bucks at the chamber and spend it locally at any Lander Chamber business. Brighten a reward-worthy employee’s day with a $5 Lander Bucks and treat them to a latte, sticky bun, or chokecherry shake. Thank your neighbor for feeding the cat and secretly using your hot tub with $20 of Lander Bucks (they may in turn use toward buying you a new bath mat). Tell your everdoting long-distance relative all you want for Christmas is a $100 in Lander Bucks (they can buy online) and—because you already have too many expedition socks from your partner—donate it to your favorite non-for-profit. “Shop Local” is more
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*For demonstration purpose only, purchase your Lander Bucks online or at the Chamber
than just warm fuzzies and good karma like eating kale smoothies for lunch: the extra $10 you spend locally doesn’t just support the primary business. This hardwon income adventures onto secondary markets supporting shipping, wholesalers, professional services, utilities, and suppliers. But wait, there’s more: each transaction from consumer to second and third markets also provides local tax revenue for convenient infrastructure such as roads, libraries, public education, municipalities, and EMS programs. So come be part of the groundswell of a new trend! Lander Bucks is the latest in
incentivizing programs to change the way we think, act, and spend... making shopping local fun, relevant, and impactful. NUTS AND BOLTS
WHO: Lander Bucks can be purchased by anyone, given to anyone, and spent at any Lander Chamber member business. An additional member benefit, Chamber businesses may affordably advertise their logo on the checkcertificate page: a gentle suggestion to the shopper where to spend!
LOCAL CURRENCY
Let ‘er Buck with “Lander Bucks”
LOCAL CURRENCY
Lander Bucks (cont.)
WHAT: Lander Bucks are actual checks, payable to “Lander Chamber of Commerce Members.” They function like currency (ummm, they are a real check) and get cashed like all-is-well-and-normal at the bank. They will be available in various multiples of $5 increments. Do not worry: no need of an iLeash to plug-in
WHEN: Initial release (in limited quantities) starting May 1st, 2015. That’s sparklecode for come and get it before we run out. WHY: Lander Bucks are guaranteed local dollars spent in our community. They make great gifts, employee bonuses, event prizes, thank-you gifts, and donations. From $5 to $5000+, you can give a meaningful gift while guaranteeing supporting the community. You’re no longer just hearing “shop local” — you are shopping local.
a FourSquare to read a scan box to get nailed with 3% in credit card and non-local fees. WHERE: Lander Bucks primarily serves the Lander area, where 93.7% of our chamber members reside and practice. Lander Bucks are also redeemable at choice Lander Chamber businesses in Riverton and Dubois. (Really, they’re LanderPLUS Bucks.)
HOW: Stop by the chamber or go online to place unlimited custom orders. Or check under the park bench. We’re going to hide $200 throughout the community to get this party started. More about that through the grapevine. Stay tuned to let ‘er Lander buck.
T
he A.D. Martin Lumber Company celebrates a one-year anniversary with the Lander Chamber and sixty-one years in business, with two locations in Riverton and Dubois. Standing out as one of a handful of local, true manufacturing industry businesses in our area, John Martin, (a fourth-generation business owner) renewed his Lander chamber membership because “A.D. Martin Lumber does a lot of business in the Lander area and we have long standing familial ties in Fremont County. Our membership is an investment and contribution to our partnership within this community.” In addition to supplying lumber, building materials, and millwork, A.D. Martin Lumber Co. is known distinctly for the signature A.D. Martin Truss. The truss team has been designing, engineering, and building self-branded trusses since 1984. (For those of you who do not already own a tool belt and have a garage filled with dreamy power tools, the advantages of building with
engineered trusses are quick assembly and consistency, allowing builders to dry-in a structure in a shorter time frame.) Designer / engineer Vern Meredith was born and raised in Lander, graduating LVHS in 1975. He has been with A.D. Martin since 1993, as the lead engineering truss designer. “We have an extensive understanding of local building codes, snow and wind-loading, and we engineer specifically for the needs and climate of Fremont County. Because of our experience and expertise in this area, we design and engineer products that provide qualityaffordable results.” Original ties to Lander: The business founder and namesake, A.D. Martin, moved to Lander from Missouri in 1920 and sold horsedrawn farm equipment. He eventually moved
MEMBER PROFILE
A.D. Martin Lumber Co.
to Riverton to work for the Riverton Lumber Company, becoming coowner and retiring in 1953. Martin partnered with his two sons, Davis and Jack, to purchase the Noble Lumber company in 1954, forming the presentday A.D. Martin Lumber Company. In 1986 Davis and Jack’s two sons Mike and Joe purchased the company. Mike Martin and his son John now operate the company and a second location in Dubois was permanently established in its current main street location in 2006.
EVENTS
Calendar of Events MAY 1 & 2 Wind River Casino Two-
Day Native American Day Dance Competition Up to 10K in prizes. 851-5394
1-16 Members Show Free. Open Tues. - Thurs. 10-6pm, and Fri. & Sat. 10-4pm. 224 Main Street. 332-5772 landerartcenter.com
2 Dancing with the Stars Fundraiser 5:30-9pm, Lander Community and Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista. Tickets $50. 332-0454
7 Start Your Own Business Seminar Free. Presented by Small Business Development Center, 6:30-8:00pm, Lander Library. 851-2029
9 Help for Health Annual Hospice 5K Walk/Run 8:00am-noon, $15.00, Lander City Park. 856-1206
9 Ultimate Miniature Bullriding 1663 Rodeo Drive, Lander. 349-6400 howlrodeobulls.com
9 7th Annual Shoshoni Days Festival Stick horse races, 4-wheeler poker run, gymkhana, softball tournament, treasure hunt, garage sales, and lots of homemade food and goodies. 8762777 or 851-1421
21 Business After Hours Free. 5:307:30 Acu-Health Acupuncture
22 Wyoming Art Party Free. 6-8pm. Refreshments served. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com
23 Ft. Washakie Annual Moccasin Lake Challenge Race Run or walk 18-21 mile route. New: youngster’s 5-mile route. 8am start. $20 includes T-shirt – finishers get a hoodie. 3497089. 9 North Fork Rd.
23 Adventure Trek Baldwin Creek Trading Post, hosted by the Fremont County Pioneer Museum. 10-noon. 332-3339, 1443 Main St. fremontcountymuseums.com
Saturdays
30 Red Desert 2nd Annual Run the Red 10:00 am Book Nook on Main Desert Trail Half Marathon 8am-noon, 332-7031x16.
REPEATING EVENTS 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am 11:45 am 5:00 pm 7:00 pm
Location & Carnegie Room
5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Assoc. 2nd Saturday 6:00 pm Scotch tasting, Miners Delight Inn, Atlantic City
COMMUNITY DIGEST County Commission Lander Art Guild Book Nook @ The Carnegie 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 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 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge #2317 3rd Friday 11:00 am 7:00 pm
Fre Co Suicide Prevention 349-4495 Senior Center Dance
Let ‘er Buck Lander Bucks May 2015 Who: Sponsored by Lander Chamber of Commerce What: We hide Lander Bucks Where: Delightfully weird places throughout town. Why: Free money. You tell all your friends and post on your Twitterest account How: Find Lander Bucks. Go spend it. Send us a picture. We make you famous longtime. Dancing with the Stars May 2, 5:30-9pm Who:
Chamber Executive Director Brian Fabel, local professional and hopeful dance artists
What: Where pole dancing and Irish clogging compete Where: Lander Community & Convention Center Why: Fundraiser for Community Entry Services How:
Vote online and pre-purchase tix at www.dancingwiththe starslander.com
2015 Lander Brew Fest June 12&13 Who: Anyone who is awesome What: 40+ Rocky Mountain breweries and 2000+ visitors Where: Lander City Park Why: Because it is Lander Brew Fest and it means summer How: Pre-purchase tickets online at landerbrewfest.org
UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SCHEDULE
May 21
ACU-HEALTH ACUPUNCTURE
NETWORKING
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business After Hours
BENEFITS
Utilizing Your Member Benefits
W
ant to get the word out about your job openings, deals/ promotions, and events? We have a few new resources that make sharing your message easier than ever.
STEP 1) Go to the member benefits page at landerchamber.org to review membership benefits and the four short-and-sweet educational videos. (See screenshot below.)
EXPLANATION OF TERMS: Deals and Promotions: These can be sales, promotions, announcements, community information, or any relevant information that you want to get the word out. Job Postings: A place to post job openings.
STEP 2) Log in to your personal chamber page by mousing over “membership” and select “member login.” If you do not have your log-in and password, call/email the chamber office and we will provide them. STEP 3) Once you are in the system, you will see hot deals, job postings and events. It is also a great idea to update your member profile with any updates. (See image below... again.)
Events: Fundraisers, festivals, parties, concerts, open houses, etc.... Not to be confused with sales and promotions (see Hot Deals). Have a question? Get in touch with us at the office at 307332-3892 or info@ landerchamber.org
Start Your Own Business
Entrepreneur SBDC is a business consulting group consisting of the Wyoming Small Business Development Center, Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center, and the Wyoming Market Research Center. Our mission is to help Wyoming entrepreneurs succeed. Consulting and most market research
EDUCATION
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hinking of starting your own business? The Wyoming Entrepreneur Small Business Development Center, Small Business Administration, and Lander Chamber of Commerce are partnering to bring you a basic overview for starting a small business in Wyoming. The program covers the stages of business startup: defining your business concept, testing the feasibility of your business concept, the business plan, financing realities, and prelaunch requirements. This is designed to be an interactive program, so bring your questions. Contact the WSBDC at (307) 851-2029 to register or with question. Wyoming
Brought to you by:
With Support From:
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
services are free of charge to Wyoming residents. The SBDC is funded in part through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration. Additional support is provided by the Wyoming Business Council, and the University of Wyoming. For further information, visit our website at www.WyEn.biz.
When: Thursday, May 7 6:30-8:00 pm Where: Lander Library (Little Theater) To Register: www.WyEnbiz/events or (307) 851-2029
Photo: Brad Christensen
Bill’s Quality Auto Glass Bill & Sarah Dike 4 North Fork Rd, Lander
One Shot Antelope Hunt Foundation/Water For Wildlife 545 W. Main St., Lander
Blue Cross Blue Shield Teresa David, Agent 325 W. Main St., Riverton
Phat Foam Insulation, LLC Jason Redman 191 Tweed Lane, Lander
Blue Ridge Apartments 1024 E. Main St., Lander
Premier Bone & Joint Centers Jay Carson 8160 Hwy 789, Lander
High Country Hearing Center Mike Alley, M.S. 125 Main St., Lander The Ice House Dick Tann 671 Lincoln St., Lander
Frank R. Wheeler, M.D. 830 Lincoln St., Lander Wyoming.com Steve Mossbrook 937 W. Main, Riverton
RENEWING MEMBERS
New York Life Insurance Beau Wendling 906 Main St., Lander
RENEWING MEMBERS
B&B Inc. Dick Parker 692 Main St., Lander
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Lander
Chamber of Commerce
This issue of the chamber newsletter is printed by Western Printing
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
Visit, network, enjoy the company of fellow business owners, friends & neighbours.
WHERE: 295 GARFIELD STREET WHEN: THURSDAY, MAY 21 TIME: 5:30-7:30 P.M.
UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS SCHEDULE HAVE A GREAT SUMMER, SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!
info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892 | landerchamber.org
BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE
FLOWER CONTAINER PROGRAM
The Lander Beautification Committee is pleased to offer the flower container program again this year to interested businesses and organizations. We would like to invite everyone to be involved with this program, which began in 1991 with the participation of Sprout’s Greenhouse. This year we are once again offering to refill flower containers. The price includes the flowers, the container, delivery, pick up in the fall and storage of the container. It is your responsibility to water the flowers. Delivery is the 1st week of June, when weather permits. Flowers this year will be yellow butterfly daisy and burgandy and deep purple petunias. To sign up complete the form below and return to the Lander Chamber of Commerce. Payment and registration must be received by May 15 and before your container is delivered.
NAME: ____________________ ____________________________ BILLING ADDRESS: ____________________________ ADDRESS FOR FLOWERS: ____________________________ PAST PARTICIPANTS: $45 BARREL Total Number:________________ NEW PARTICIPANTS: $80 BARREL Total Number:________________ Please send this letter and your payment to: Lander Beautification Committee 160 N. 1st St., Lander, WY 82520 Payment must be received before your flowers are delivered.
info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892 | landerchamber.org
Fremont County 2015 MAY EVENTS
Daily: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Northern Arapaho Experience Room - Arapaho artifacts and artwork on display. Call in advance for a schedule of Arapaho Elders who share Arapaho language lessons and traditional story telling. Wind River Casino, 10269 Highway 789. Call for times: 851-5394. windriverhotelcasino.com
May 1-16 The Lander Art Center presents the "Members Show." Free. This eclectic art show has a wide variety of media and styles. Open Tues. Thurs. 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. 104pm. 224 Main Street. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com May 2 Riverton Wind River Hotel &Casino Native American Team Dance Contest. Performances attract professional dance teams from around the country. $10,000 in prizes for the best footwork. Dancing starts at 4 pm. Free. Call Herb or Brittney at 349 9656 or 349 6534. 10269 Hwy. 789, windriverhotelcasino.com May 2 Lander Dancing with the Stars Fundraiser, 5:30-9pm, Lander Community & Convention Center, 950
Buena Vista. Tickets $50. Proceeds benefit Community Entry Services. 3320454, dancingwiththestarslander.com May 2 Riverton United Tribes Spring Powwow: See colorful regalia, artisans, Native American drummers and dancers. Gourd dancing begins at 6pm with the Grand entry 7pm. Enjoy jingle and traditional dance, women's and men's fancy dancing, and men's grass dance. CWC gym in the Student Center. Hear multiple drum groups and see native craft vendors. Closes at 11pm. 2660 Peck Ave., 855-2285 or 349-8264, smaldona@cwc.edu, cwc.edu/powwow May 9 Lander Ultimate Miniature Bullriding, 1663 Rodeo Drive. 349-6400, howlrodeobulls.com May 9 Shoshoni 7th Annual Shoshoni Days Festival with events going on all over the quaint western town of Shoshoni. Enjoy outdoor events all weekend long including stick horse races, 4-wheeler poker run, gymkhana, softball tournament, treasure hunt, garage sales, and lots of homemade food and goodies. 876-2777, 851-1421, thacker_d@outlook.com May 9 Atlantic City "Second Saturday Scotch Sipping at Six" at 7,600 Feet in
Wyoming’s Wind River Range. The tastings begin at 6-9pm. At the historic Miner's Delight Inn Bed and Breakfast "Two-Bit Cowboy Saloon." Tickets $25. 332-0248, bandb@minersdelightinn.com, minersdelightinn.com May 15-16, Riverton Wild Horse Adoption – see wild mustang horses in training. On May 15, 1-3:30pm, clinic for the general public. May 16, open 7:30am with bidding at 10:30am. Riverton Honor Farm minimumsecurity corrections facility, 40 Honor Farm Rd. Inmates work one-on-one with these wild horses. 352-0302. Free. Public is welcome. Review admission details: blm.gov/wy/st/en/programs/Wild_Horses/ho norfarm.html May 15 Riverton McDonald’s Kids Exploration Series: Play American Indian and Pioneer Games! 10-11:30am. Riverton Museum, 707 East Park. 856-2665, jacksoncrawford@wyoming.com May 16 Dubois Museum presents: WY Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: The POW Camp, by Cheryl O'Brien. 7pm. 909 W. Ramshorn, 455-2284, duboismuseum@gmail.com, duboismuseum.org May 16 Lander McDonald’s Kids
For a complete list of events in Wyoming’s Wind River Country go to windriver.org ALL LISTINGS USE AREA CODE 307. Please confirm the location and all details in advance.
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2015 MAY Events Continued Exploration Series: Native American Arts Day. 1-4pm. Pioneer Museum, 1443 Main St. 332-3339. randywisepioneermuseum@gmail.com May 22-May 31 Lander Art Center presents the "Wyoming Art Party." Artist reception May 22, 6-8pm. Refreshments served. Free. This eclectic art show runs thru July 4. Open Tues.-Thurs. 10-6pm, and Fri. and Sat. 10-4pm. 224 Main Street. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com May 22 Ethete Wind River Tribal College Powwow. Grand Entry is 6pm. Ends 11pm. Free. Blue Sky Hall, 506 Ethete Road, 335-8243 May 22-25 Riverton Wind River Muzzle Loaders Memorial Shoot (at the end of Monroe Road). Adult and kids black powder shooting competitions, tomahawk throwing & historical activities. 921-1483, zstetler@yahoo.com, wyomingmuzzleloaders.com, facebook.com/windrivermuzzleloaders association May 23 Dubois Museum presents: WY Community Bank Discovery Speakers Series: Teton Archaeological Project: Matt Stirn and Rebecca Sgouros. 7pm. 909 W. Ramshorn, 455-2284, duboismuseum@gmail.com May 23 Pavillion Ultimate Miniature Bullriding. Outdoor arena is at 424 S. Main. 349-6400, howlrodeobulls.com May 23 Ft. Washakie Annual Moccasin Lake Challenge Race, Run or Walk, with incredible views on the 18-21 mile route. New: youngster's 5mile route. 8am start (registration 7am). Bring plenty of water and sunscreen. $20 includes a souvenir t-
shirt – finishers get a hoodie. 349-7089. 9 North Fork Rd., mcbuck2th@hotmail.com May 22-25 Riverton will host the 2015 Wind River Casino 41st Saltwater Classic Pro Am Golf Tournament, which attracts top professionals each year. Riverton Country Club. Entry fees start at $225. 4275 Country Club Drive. 856-6771, 856-4779, rccgolf@wyoming.com, rivertoncountryclub.net May 23 Lander Wind River Visitors Council Adventure Trek: Baldwin Creek Trading Post, hosted by the Fremont County Pioneer Museum. It’s the oldest building still standing and served as an Indian trading post. 10-noon. 332-3339, 1443 Main St., randywisepioneermuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com May 29-30-31 Ethete Yellow Calf Memorial Powwow. Enjoy colorful dancing while sampling traditional food and indian arts and crafts. Start time 7pm each night. Free. Blue Sky Hall, 506 Ethete Road, 332-5286
May 30 Dubois Special Fire Benefit Rodeo, at the Clarence Allison Memorial Arena, just south of town at 5649 Hwy. 287/26. A favorite family friendly event of real western rodeo action geared for all ages: bullriding, bronc riding on bucking horses, team roping, barrel racing, and calf roping just to name a few. Plus mutton bustin’ where kids practice their riding skills on sheep. Tickets $10 adult, kids age 6-12 $5, under age 6 free. 7:30pm. 851-0951, facebook.com/DuboisWYRodeo May 30 Lander The Cowboy State Stock Horse Association Working Cow Horse Summer Series Show. Held at the Lander Old Timers Rodeo Indoor Arena, 1663 Rodeo Drive. Starts 9am. 851-1126. May 30 Red Desert 2nd Annual Run the Red Desert Trail Half Marathon. Race offers 13 and 23 miles of spectacular routes. Meet at White Mountain Petroglyphs parking lot - north of Rock Springs. 8am-noon, 332-7031x16, amy@wyomingoutdoorcouncil.org
May 30 Dubois McDonald’s Kid Exploration Series: Flint knapping demonstrations by Tom Lucas. Dubois Museum. 1-3pm, 909 W. Ramshorn, 455-2284, duboismuseum@gmail.com, duboismuseum.org May 30 Riverton Open Mic Night at Mammoth Music. 10-minute slots are available on the last Saturday of each month to musicians, bands, and other stage performers for this family friendly evening. Free admission. 7-8:30pm. 856-0258, 318 East Main St. May 30 Shoshoni Fremont County Youth Rodeo, Art Shanley Memorial Arena, 1st Street and Maple St. 349-6400, howlrodeobulls.com
This exciting events calendar is provided by the WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL … Fremont County Lodging Tax Dollars at Work! *Don’t forget to use our hashtag to post your Wind River Country memories at: #windrivercountry
For a complete list of events in Wyoming’s Wind River Country go to windriver.org ALL LISTINGS USE AREA CODE 307. Please confirm the location and all details in advance.
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