2016
October
Lander newsletter
Chamber of Commerce
Photo: Kyle Duba
introduction
From the Executive Director
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all has arrived, and with it comes a little extra time compared to the hustle-n-bustle of summer—a
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lorielle Morton, President McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC
perfect time to focus on professional development!
This fall there are a number of professional development seminars taking place in Fremont County, so check out the events calendar and schedule your track towards better business practices.
John Dailey, Vice President The Hitching Rack Home Source Realty
Krista Lobera, Treasurer Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Next, the Chamber continues to support the work of the Transportation Alternatives Committee. This group
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
is exploring alternatives to improve bicycle and cyclist
Jeff Young, Past President
infrastructure through a $25,000 grant from Wyoming
Trihydro
Department of Transportation. In September, over 30 people showed up to a public meeting to brainstorm solutions. Stay tuned as more opportunities for public input will be coming down the pipe. Third, there is an eclipse coming in August next year, not just any eclipse, but a once-in-a-lifetime event! To help our local businesses, we are hosting an Eclipse Planning Conference on October 12 at the Lander Community and Convention Center. This is your chance to engage and see how to make the most of this unique event that plans to draw over 10,000 people to Fremont County.
Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center
Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab
Chad Strickland Video Warehouse
Steve Liebzeit First Interstate Bank
Bob Pokorney Shoshone Rose Casino
Mika Baker Central Bank and Trust
Finally, if you can’t name five chamber benefits off the
Amber Wilson
top of your head, then you have to attend the October 25
Wyoming Outdoor Council
Maximize Your Membership Luncheon. Mr. D’s Food Center
Joanne Singerland
will be serving lunch, and by the end of this 50 minute presentation, you will know all the steps to making the most of your chamber membership. RSVP to 332-3892 or info@landerchamber.org as space usually fills up fast!
Central Wyoming College
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director
Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce
Rose Burke Event Coordinator
Eclipse Planning Conference
Events
O
n August 21, 2017,
10:10-10:40 A.M. About
Network
millions of people
the Great American Eclipse
11:45-12:00 P.M Q&A with
across the United
with Suki Smaglit, Agate
speakers
States will see nature’s most
Adventures, Earth &
wondrous spectacle — a
Physical Science Education
12:00-1:00 P.M. Lunch
total eclipse of the Sun. It
Consulting
is a scene of unimaginable
10:40-11:30 A.M. Ready
beauty; the Moon completely
discussion groups
or Not, Here it Comes with
blocks the Sun, daytime
Paula McCormick, Wind
1:00-1:40 P.M. Discussion
becomes a deep twilight, and
River Visitor Council
the Sun’s corona shimmers in
11:30-11:45 A.M. Planning
the darkened sky.
The Lander Chamber of
Commerce Eclipse Planning Conference is your chance to prepare for the over 10,000
provided by Wyoming Catholic College & break out
Considerations for Small
groups report on findings, questions, solutions 1:40-2:00 P.M. - Closing
Businesses with Sarah Hamlin, Wyoming SBDC
visitors expected to descend
RSVP in advance
on our region for the Great
Who:
American Solar Eclipse. Agenda
Businesses and city leaders
Where: Lander Community & Convention Center When:
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Coffee/Tea Meet & Greet
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00-10:10 A.M. Welcome by
ticketS: Free! Space is limited, RSVP today!
Brian Fabel, Lander Chamber
info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892
9:00-9:55 A.M. Registration,
ProF Dev.
Start-Up Intensive Weekend Build a foundation for your entrepreneurial dream!
T
his collaborative partnership brings you an intensive
entrepreneurship weekend designed to help you learn and answer the essential
sPACE IS LIMITED, SIGN UP TODAY WHEN:
Friday, November 4, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Saturday, November 5, 8:30 AM-Noon
questions behind a strong
wHERE: Coalter Loft Lander, WY
business. Develop a structural
REGISTER: Central Wyoming College
framework and an action plan
to move forward.
307-332-3394 landercenter@cwc.edu
You will: Create your living vision and core values
about the instructOR Sandy Hessler serves as
Develop your concept and
director and lead facilitator
understand your audience
of the Start-Up Intensive
Assess your competition
in Jackson, Wyoming, a 10
and the industry you’re
week program for today’s
playing in
leading entrepreneurs.
Develop an effective
Sandy spent 7 years in brand management
pricing model
at the marketing icon Proctor & Gamble. She
Work on your elevator pitch
co-founded the successful start up Imagitas,
Put assumptions into your financial model
which was sold to Pitney Bowes in 2005. She developed and instructed an Entrepreneurial Training Program in Boston for several years
Create your critical path
prior to serving as an Assistant Dean at
and commit to next steps
Harvard University.
Partners:
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Each month we welcome new Chamber of Commerce member Businesses by presenting them with a plaque Wahl Electric Wahl Electric is owned and operated by Scott and Amy Wahl. After purchasing the business from Wells Electric, Scott’s goal was to provide prompt, quality electrical service to Fremont County and surrounding
Bluebird Building Christian Gauderer first came to Lander to take a NOLS course in 2000. After he met his wife Lindsey, they both spent many years areas. Wahl Electric is a fully licensed and
coming to Lander as NOLS instructors until
bonded electrical contracting company that
finally moving here in early 2015. Now Lindsey
performs residential and commercial work
is a nurse practitioner at Indian Health Serv-
including new construction, whole house
ices in Fort Washakie and Christian is running
rewires, service upgrades, everyday service
his small construction and renovation com-
calls and inspections. Scott, a master electri-
pany, Bluebird Building. Christian is excited
cian, has been in the electrical industry for
about contributing to the local community by
over 12 years, starting as an apprentice for
creating beautiful and functional structures.
Boyle Electric. Amy is the financial manager
Christian has seven years experience as a
and also works part time for The Nature
craftsman as well as a certificate in sustaina-
Conservancy. They have 8-year-old twin
ble building and design from the Boston Archi-
girls, Sam and Alli. Tim Walker, journeyman
tectural College.
with over 16 years electrical experience, is the company’s sole employee. Call 349-9505 with your electrical needs.
New members
BUSINESS AFTER New Member Plaques
AFTER HOURS October CalendarBUSINESS of Events
Calender
4 Grab ‘N Go Farmers Market, 5-7 pm, Centennial Park, 200 block of Main Street 1, 8, 15 Farmers Market, 9am-noon, City Park. Live music, freshest produce 8 Annual Fall Festival 10am-2pm, games, activities, and our 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off between our Board of Directors. Lander Children’s Museum, 465 Lincoln 12 Aging Well: an informative discussion for the older adult male, 10:30 am, Lander Senior Center 13 Social Media Strategies for Your Business Workshop, Central Wyoming College ProTech Innovation Lab, Riverton, 3-5 pm, 307-8552190. 13 Discovery Speaker Series “Whispers in the Wind”, 7 pm, Lander Pioneer Museum, 1443 Main St. 20 Overtime Changes: How They Affect Your Business, by McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC, 10am-noon, Central Wyoming College, Lander, 120 Leedy Blvd. 20 Business After Hours at
Teton Therapy, by the Lander Chamber 5:30-7:30 pm, 425 Lincoln St., Lander 20 Get Your Business Found Online, Central Wyoming College ProTech Innovation Lab, Riverton, 6-8 pm, 307-855-2190 22 Trigger, a Wyoming Catholic College event, 5:30 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center 25 Lander Chamber of Commerce Maximize Your Membership Luncheon 12-1 pm, @ 160 N. 1st St, Lander. Lunch sponsored by Mr. D’s Food Center, free, RSVP required 3323892 24 Lander Community Concert - Kat Trio, 7 pm, LVHS auditorium 28 Fremont Symphony Orchestra sponsors the Piatigorsky foundation tour, 7 pm, Lander Library 29 Guns, Boots & Brands Gala, fundraising event for children of Lander by the Kiwanis Club of Lander. 6 pm, Lander Community & Convention Center 332-3892
Repeating Events
2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am 11:45 am 4:00 pm 7:00 pm
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
Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main Location & Carnegie Room
5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Assoc.
Maximize Your Membership
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 October 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, oct 25, 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
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Olsen Orthodontics, Dr. Marc Olsen, 799 S. 2nd St. Suite B, Lander
Alchemy: an artists’ cooperative, 320 Main St, Lander
First Interstate Bank, Julie Cox, 8118 Hwy 789, Lander
State Farm Insurance, Brady Bower, 990 Main St, Lander
Allen’s Diamond Four Ranch Inc., Jim & Mary Allen, Box 243, Lander
Furry Friends Boarding & Doggy Day Care, EJ & Melissa Sullivan, 116 Chittim Road, Lander
Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, George Hunker, Box 524, Lander
Huff Sanitation, Richard Huff, 540 Wind River Ave., Lander
Western Printing, Don & Tracy Davison, 8117 Hwy 789, Lander
Calkins, Kent & Leslie, 233 Vista Circle, Lander
Lander Care & Share Food Bank, Audrey Eaton, 281 Garfield St., Lander
Westward Heights Care Center, Natalie Korel, 150 Caring Way, Lander
Central Bank & Trust, Dan Davis, President, 285 Main St., Lander
Lander Children’s Museum, Jody Shaw, 465 Lincoln St., Lander
Wyoming State Winter Fair, PO Box 1013, Lander
Auto Medic, Shane Hart, 61 Washakie St., Lander Brace, Marty, 28 Pinto Lane, Lander
Covenant Presbyterian Church, Scott MacNaughton, Paston, 875 Fremont St., Lander Deb’s Salsa & Pepper Jelly, Deb Childers, 1030 Spriggs, Lander
Lander
Lander Lions Club, Tom Jones, PO Box 247, Lander McCormick Marketing, Paula McCormick, 263 N. 8th St, Lander
Wyoming Windows & Cabinets, Chris & Karlene Moore, 3011 Hwy 287, Lander
Renewing Members
First American Title Insurance Company, Margaret Pugh, 902 11th St., Lander
Renewing Members
Ace Hardware, Bill Bregar, 485 Main St., Lander
X-Pert Automotive Inc., Brant Walper, 402 Main St., Lander
New York Life, Beau Wendling, 201 Main St., Lander
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Lander Chamber of Commerce | 160 N. 1st., Lander, WY 82520 | (307) 332-3892 | info@landerchamber.org
eclipse
Planning conference
Plan now for the over 10,000 visitors expected to descend on our region for the great american solar eclipse Lunch by:
August 2017 is coming fast, Plan today for this once-in-a-lifetime event! Hear from speakers about the eclipse, potential business opportunities, and get answers on how to maximize your opportunities. During and after lunch meet with colleagues in your sector to brainstorm ideas and develop solutions.
Where: Lander Community & convention center Who:
businesses, city leaders, and infrastructure managers
When:
Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Time:
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
ticketS: Free! Space is limited, RSVP today!
RSVP in advance Call or email: info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892
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2016
Fremont County Events October, November, December
OCTOBER OCTOBER REPEATING EVENTS: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts, artwork, language lessons and storytelling. Call for presentation times: 851-5394. Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789. windriverhotelcasino.com Lander Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary Tours by reservation only. See wild mustangs, learn Native American horse culture and history. By appointment: 438-3838, 8616 Hwy. 287, wrwhs10@gmail.com, windriverwildhorses.com Lander Sunday afternoon tee off specials at Lander Golf Course. Family and Adult Specials, 9 or 18 holes, at 3pm. 332-4653, 1 Golf Course Dr. Reservations: landergolfcourse.com Lander Thursday Trivia at the Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes, 7-9pm. 332-8228, 126 Main, ben_lester@nols.edu Lander Weekday Eagle Bronze Foundry guided tours by appt. $5 for adults. 3325436, 130 Poppy St., windriverwahoo@gmail.com Lander Saturday Farmers Markets. Fresh grown organic produce, local crafters, and musicians. 9-noon at City Park, 405 Fremont St. lindseywash@gmail.com
OCTOBER SINGLE EVENTS: 1 - 13 Lander Art Center: CARAVAN. Art from 13 countries. Free. Tues.-Thurs. 106pm, and Fri.-Sat. 10am-4pm. 224 Main St. 332-5772, landerartcenter.com 1 Lander Film screening: "What Was Ours” – a Wyoming PBS Native American documentary film. 2pm. Grand Theater. 250 Main St. Free. Whatwasoursfilm.com 1 Lander Fremont County Libraries annual fun run/walk 5K and children's 1mile run. Registration: 9am, race at 10am. 332-5194, fclsonline.org, 1 Dubois The Dubois Museum Adventure Trek: Cemetery Tour. $6. 11am-1pm. Register at 455-2284, 909 W. Ramshorn St., duboismuseum@gmail.com, fremontcountymuseums.com 7 – 9 Riverton Rustler Roundup Rodeo. Fri. 6pm, Sat. 2:30pm, & Sun. 10am. $5, 850-6564, 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. 8 Lander The Children’s Museum Fall Festival. Games, activities, and the 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off. 10am-2pm. Tickets: $3, 332-1341, 465 Lincoln St., landerchildrensmuseum.org 15 Lander Craft Show & Expo, Lander Community Center, 950 Buena Vista, 9am-4pm, 349-8343 15 Riverton The Riverton Museum Speaker’s Series: Experiences in
Fremont County - Wild West Paranormal. Free goosebumps 67:30pm. Call to register: 856-2665, 700 E. Park Ave., fremontcountymuseums.com 22 Lander Pioneer Museum Kids: “Halloween Night at the Museum” Stories, costumes, and activities! $3. 69pm. 332-3339, 1443 Main St., fremontcountymuseums.com 24 Lander Kat Trio in concert. Unique Russian arrangements of timeless melodies. 7pm. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek. $10-$20. landerconcerts.org, thekatrio.net 29 Ft. Washakie 2nd Annual Halloween and Day of the Dead Party! Watch scary movies, make popcorn balls and masks. 11am-2pm. 335-3848, 3 Ethete Road across from Hines Store. makerspace307.org 29 Lander Guns-Boots-& Brands Gala. Western Affair & Auction. Western attire suggested. Silent and live auctions of guns and artwork. Dinner 6pm. Live music at 9pm. For tickets: 332-3892, Lander Community & Convention Center, 950 Buena Vista Dr. info@landerchamber.org
NOVEMBER NOVEMBER REPEATING EVENTS: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts, artwork, language lessons and storytelling. Call
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2016 October, November, December Events for presentation times: 851-5394. Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789. windriverhotelcasino.com
home-made craft for Christmas from 10am-3pm. Free. 857-1613, Holiday Inn, 900 E. Sunset Dr.
Lander Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary Tours by reservation only. See wild mustangs, learn Native American horse culture and history. By appointment: 438-3838, 8616 Hwy. 287, wrwhs10@gmail.com, windriverwildhorses.com
14 Lander Victoria Banks in Concert. 7pm, Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek. $10-$20. Landerconcerts.org, victoriabanks.net
Lander Thursday Trivia at the Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes, 7-9pm. 332-8228, 126 Main,
ben_lester@nols.edu Lander Weekday Eagle Bronze Foundry guided tours by appt. $5 for adults. 332-5436, 130 Poppy St., windriverwahoo@gmail.com NOVEMBER SINGLE EVENTS: 4-30 Lander The Lander Art Center: Native American Art Show Around Town at the Lander Art Center, Lander Bake Shop and Middle Fork Café. Opening Nov. 4, 6-8pm. Free. 3325772, Open Tues. - Thurs. 10am-6pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-4pm. 224 Main St. landerartcenter.com 5 Riverton The Riverton Museum Kid’s Series: Make your own paper dolls and dress them in period fashions. 1011am. $3. Ages: 8-13. Register at: 8562665. 700 E. Park Ave. fremontcountymuseums.com 5 Lander Monte Carlo Affair! Featuring casino-style games, live and silent auctions, bar/heavy appetizers. $35. Inn at Lander, 250 Grandview. 6-10pm. 332-1341, landerchildrensmusuem.org 12 Riverton The Riverton Museum Speakers Series: Restoration at the Carissa Gold Mine Mill. Jon Lane. 34pm. 856-2665, 700 E. Park Ave. $6. fremontcountymuseums.com 12 Riverton Fall Craft Fair. Enjoy
18 - 19 Riverton WY State Championship Poker-win $100k! 851-5394. Wind River Casino, 10269 Highway 789. windriverhotelcasino.com 18 - 19 Lander 37th Community Craft Fair. 9am-3pm. Free. 332-6006, LV High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 19 Riverton Fall Craft Fair. Enjoy homemade craft for Christmas 9am-3pm. Free. 857-1613, Holiday Inn, 900 E. Sunset Dr.
DECEMBER DECEMBER REPEATING EVENTS: Riverton Northern Arapaho Cultural Insights: Arapaho artifacts, artwork, language lessons and storytelling. Call for presentation times: 851-5394. Wind River Casino, 10269 Hwy. 789. windriverhotelcasino.com Lander Wind River Wild Horse Sanctuary Tours by reservation only. See wild mustangs, learn Native American horse culture and history. By appointment: 438-3838, 8616 Hwy. 287, wrwhs10@gmail.com, windriverwildhorses.com Lander Thursday Trivia at the Coalter Loft, hilarious fun with prizes, 7-9pm. 332-8228, 126 Main, ben_lester@nols.edu Lander Eagle Bronze Foundry guided weekday tours by appt. $5 for adults. 332-5436, 130 Poppy St., windriverwahoo@gmail.com DECEMBER SINGLE EVENTS: 1 - 19 Lander The Lander Art Center: Native American Art Show Around Town
at the Lander Art Center, Lander Bakeshop and Middle Fork Café. Free. 332-5772, Open Tues. - Thurs. 10am6pm, Fri. & Sat. 10am-4pm. 224 Main St. landerartcenter.com 3 Dubois The Dubois Museum/Friends of the Library Christmas Concert, 7-8:30pm, Headwaters Community Arts Center, 20 Stalnaker. 455-2284, fremontcountymuseums.com/dubois/ 4 Lander The Nutcracker. 7pm. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek. $10-$20. landerconcerts.org, eugeneballet.org 10 Dubois The Dubois Museum’s Christmas Open House from 11am-3pm. 909 W. Ramshorn St. 455-2284, fremontcountymuseums.com/dubois/ 10 Riverton Fall Craft Fair. Enjoy homemade crafts for Christmas from 9am-3pm. Free. 857-1613, Heritage Hall, Riverton Fair Grounds, 1010 Fairgrounds Dr. 10 Lander Pioneer Museum Kids: An Old Time Pioneer Christmas with music, storytelling, crafts and treats. Free. 78:30pm, 1443 Main St., 332-3339, fremontcountymuseums.com 10 Riverton The Riverton Museum: Make A Christmas Stocking! 10am. Ages: 8-13. $4. Register: 856-2665, 700 E. Park Ave., fremontcountymuseums.com 17 Lander Santa’s Workshop. Meet Santa and play awesome games. $3.10am-2pm, 332-1341, 465 Lincoln St. 17 - 18 Dubois Old-fashioned western regional Chariot Horse Races. 12-3pm. McKinley Drive. $4. 455-3675, 455-2556, duboiswyomingchamber.org, duboiswyoming.org This exciting events calendar is provided by the WIND RIVER VISITORS COUNCIL. Use our hashtag: #windrivercountry
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