2018
OCTOBER Lander NEWSLETTER
Chamber of Commerce
INTRODUCTION
From the Executive Director
A
lot is going on in Lander. By the time this newsletter hits your mailbox, over 1,100 soccer players will come through our town for the Lander Strikers Soccer tournament. It’s been some time since an event of this size has been organized in Lander; what a great thing! Next, great news on economic development fronts! Since early Spring 2018 LEDA, along with City and Chamber representatives, has been working with an established climbing product company to move their operation from a neighboring state to Lander, Wyoming. The company is scheduled to move one-two positions immediately, followed by hiring three-four local positions, with additional management staff relocating to Lander as operations allow. The company is in the final process of securing the real estate for their new facility, after which a formal announcement will be made. The Fremont County Business Competition is off and running! There are 12 local business entrepreneurs participating in the program. After participants complete a four-week, step-by-step training to develop their business concept, they will see how they stack up in a business plan competition for the chance to win $8,000-$10,000 in capital prize (along with a variety of pro bono services). Great work to Sarah Hamlin with the SBDC for coordinating many different local organizations to make this incredible event happen! Another exciting announcement, the Wyoming Economic Development Association recognized Lander businessman Cade Maestas with a special award at the Wyoming Working Together conference. The event, held by the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce and Wyoming Economic Development Association, was held in Evanston from Sept. 19-21. Maestas, a co-founder of Maven Outdoor Equipment and the current president of the Lander City Council, received the Linda Hewitt Memorial Community Development Award, given annually to recognize contributions to economic development and community improvement. He played an important role in negotiations to bring reliable air service to Fremont County, high speed broadband service to Lander, and lease agreements for the formation of Enterprise Industrial Park. Please join me in congratulating Cade for his dedicated work to making Lander a better place for all of us! Finally, if you can’t name five Chamber benefits off the top of your head, then you have to attend the October 16 Maximize Your Membership Luncheon. RSVP to 332-3892 or info@landerchamber. org as space usually fills up fast!
Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Susan Weideman, President Lander Vision Center
Michelle Mazur, Vice-Pres Elevate Rehab
Joanne Slingerland, Treasurer Central Wyoming College
Mika Baker, Past President Central Bank and Trust
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders
Dave Fehringer WH Smith & Associates, Inc.
Suzanne Norris Wyoming Life Resource Center
Jonathan Tonkowich Wyoming Catholic College
Rick Bestul NAPA Auto Parts
Eric Andrews Fagnant, Lewis, Brinda P.C.
Mark Schatza Black Hills Energy
James Whiting Whiting Law PC
PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director
Carol King Associate Director
AUDREY JANSEN, MARKET RESEARCHER WYOMING SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CENTER NETWORK Marketing your business is hard work: it’s overwhelming, it usually isn’t an entrepreneur’s most refined skill and there’s always something new to learn or do. Marketing is a “put your best foot forward” type of situation though, and doing just that will speak volumes to your potential customers and stakeholders (investors or collaboration partners, for instance). So if you want to be as successful as you can possibly be, you’re going to have to tackle your marketing as if you were bigger. The bare minimum might sustain your business, but it doesn’t make a statement as to how serious you are about doing your best
in every aspect of entrepreneurship (the bare minimum is also risky when you have competitors with top notch marketing). You’ve got this—and good news, entrepreneur—you can ask for help. In addition to resources like the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network (we analyze websites and social media accounts, review marketing materials, help you get to know who your customers are, etc.) there are countless others. You have local resources and you have the entire internet at your disposal. Read blogs (Seth Godin’s blog is popular among entrepreneurs), listen to podcasts (“How I Built This” is useful for inspiration
from big brands) read books, the list goes on. Find what’s out there and use it to help you market yourself as if you were bigger, because hopefully one day you will be.
ONGOING EDUCATION
MARKETING AS IF YOU WERE BIGGER
EACH MONTH WE WELCOME NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER BUSINESSES BY PRESENTING THEM WITH A PLAQUE CLASSIC AIR MEDICAL
is proud to announce the new
continue with fixed wing
Distance, weather and
helicopter base in Lander. The
service in Riverton. Classic
geography in Wyoming can
base is staffed 24/7 by a team
also has medical helicopters
mean the difference between
of a highly experienced pilot,
nearby in Rawlins and
life and death. Classic
a critical care medic, and a
Pocatello, and numerous
Air Medical, the first air
critical care nurse.
other bases throughout the
ambulance in Fremont County,
Classic Air Medical will
Rocky Mountains and Desert Southwest. Classic Air Medical ensures a highly trained medical crew will be available to the entire region 24/7/365. Our Family, Serving your Family
NEW MEMBERS
New Members Welcome INJURY PREVENTION
relevance of roadway safety
senior citizens. IPR is able
RESOURCES Injury
dangers to the youngest
to reach all ages in order to
Prevention Resources began
and eldest members of
place proper emphasis on
in 1991 as a traffic safety
our communities. Services
the importance of roadway
records collection agency.
range from car seat and seat
safety. Our 5 main issues we
Through our programs,
belt education for toddlers
work toward: increasing seat
we are able to depict the
to driving information for
belt use and driver awareness of pedestrians, decreasing impaired driving, decreasing distracted driving and promoting the use of child car seats.
THE ORCHARDS CHURCH
Our goal is to bring God’s hope
relationship with God, each
The Orchards Church is
to the people of Lander in
other and sharing our story
a new church growing
relaxed relational atmosphere
with the people around us. So
in Lander, WY. Our first
with a focused vision of
come join us at The Orchards
gathering took place just
growing together in our
Church this Sunday at 4:30pm.
last month (Sept. 2018). We currently meet at 4:30pm in the conference rooms of the Lander Community & Convention Center and look forward to moving to 183 Main Street (next to Loaf and Jug) the first Sunday of November.
OCT 18, 5:30-7:30PM ELEVATE REHAB 388 MAIN ST, LANDER
SEPTEMBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ TUMBLEWEED GALLERY
NETWORKING
BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours
BUSINESS AFTER Oct Calendar of Events
CALENDER
EVERY MONDAY Book Sale at the Book Nook, Carnegie Room Lander Library, 4-7 pm EVERY SATURDAY Saturday Jam Sessions, Lander Bake Shop, noon-2 pm
5 Fall Festival, Lander Children’s Museum, 10am-2pm 5 Ghost Stories, Urban Myths and Legends, Riverton Museum, 3 pm 5 Gear and Beer fundraiser, Wild Iris Mountain Sports, 5-8 pm
Lander Valley Farmers Market, thru Oct. 13, Lander City Park, 9-11:30 am MONTH OF OCT 4 Teton Therapy Riverton Business After Hours, 5-7 pm
13 4th annual Fall Fest for Kids, Riverton Museum, 10amnoon 18 Business After Hours, Elevate Rehab, 5:30-7:30 pm
20 Halloween Crafts and Games, Dubois Museum, 3-5 pm 26-27 Halloween Night at the Museum, Pioneer Museum, 6-9 pm 26 Haunted Downtown Walking Tour, Riverton Museum, 6:30 pm 27 Lander Kiwanis Guns, Boots and Brands Gala, Lander Community and Convention Center, 6 pm 28 Lander Community Concert “Rice Brothers”, LVHS auditorium, 3-5 pm
5 First Friday: Art & Live Music, The Middle Fork, 5-9
What Your Tipping Habits Say About You Tipping in restaurants has long been the norm here in the United States, but despite the fact that it’s a common (and expected) practice, how much you tip, when, and where, remains a personal and often highly controversial choice. A recent survey by CreditCards.com shed some light into the differences between tipping habits not only across the country, by between different age groups, genders, and even political affiliations. According to the survey, America’s most generous tippers include men, baby boomers, and people who hail from the Northeast - these respondents all
reported leaving an average 20 percent tip when dining out, as did Republicans and those who use a credit or debit card to tip. By contrast, Southerners and Democrats alike reported tipping an average of 15 percent of the total bill, and women tended to tip about 16 percent. Collectively, about 80 percent of the survey’s 1,002 respondents reported always tipping in restaurants, with the median tip rate being 18 percent, and people earning over $75,000 annually top the charts in terms of the average size of their tips. Tipping isn’t limited to restaurants - nearly one-third of those surveyed tip both the baristas in coffee shops and housekeepers in hotels, while
two-thirds also tip their stylist or barber. Whether or not you tip when getting your hair done often depends on your age - the older you are, the less likely you are to tip outside of restaurants. In fact, tipping isn’t the norm across the world - in many countries tips aren’t expected, while leaving a tip in some regions is considered to be an insult. In Japan, leaving a tip can lead to confusion, while China is also a no-tipping country. Switzerland’s labor laws mean that restaurant staff are already wellcompensated through their salary, and therefore, servers do not rely on tips to make up part of their wages.
INVENTORS, MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR OCTOBER 13 BY U.S. SENATOR MIKE ENZI In 1867, a man named Anson Mills found the standard ammunition cartridge belt too bulky and difficult to adjust. So he decided to do something about it. He fashioned a new belt with a lighter, pliable band he made of leather or a material with similar thickness and improved upon the existing belt so much he got a patent for “improvements in cartridge belts.” With this invention, Mills became Wyoming’s first patented inventor. Folks in Wyoming continue to have big ideas, and that is why I host a conference for inventors each year. I held my first Inventors Conference in 2004 as a way to help Wyoming’s small business owners and inventors succeed in today’s marketplace. The conference helps guide entrepreneurs by providing information about the patent process, business planning, funding options and marketing. This year, the Inventors Conference will be at Casper College on Oct. 13. You will hear from people who have turned their dreams into realities and learn about the resources available in Wyoming to help you do the same. You’ll be able to network with fellow attendees who have ideas and experiences you can learn from. Inventing isn’t easy. Inventors constantly have to learn the latest in patent law or find financing for their inven-
tions. The experts at this conference are there to help with those problems. This year’s keynote speaker is Nate Storey, who is the co-founder and chief science officer of an indoor vertical farming company called Plenty. As a doctoral student at the University of Wyoming, Storey started experimenting with vertical farming and patented a growing tower that would pack the plants more densely than other designs. His startup business with 43 employees in Laramie grew to a company with more than $200 million in investments and a goal to build indoor farms outside of every major city in the world. We will have additional speakers at the conference. Tiffany Bishop and Victoria Bryant from the University of Wyoming Research Products Center will discuss patent searching. Toni Tease, an attorney, will discuss intellectual property education. Molly Kocialski is the director of the Rocky Mountain US Patent and Trademark office and will discuss the business case for intellectual property. There will also be three panels that discuss getting an idea off the ground, alternative methods to funding and marketing your product. The Inventors Conference is free and open to the public. Doors open Oct. 13 at 7:30 a.m. at Casper College and events start at 8:30
PROFESSIONAL DEV
CALLING ALL INVENTORS
a.m. Pre-registration is available now by contacting my state director, Karen McCreery, at (307) 527-9444 or Karen_McCreery@enzi.senate.gov. If you’re unable to pre-register, registration will also be available the morning of the conference. Whether you are a seasoned entrepreneur, a small business owner or recently came up with an idea you’d like to pursue further, everyone is welcome to attend and learn how to build on ideas. I highly encourage anyone interested to register and take advantage of the knowledge and opportunities this conference provides. I hope to see you there.
Spencer-Hockett Architecture LLC, Pamela Spencer-Hockett, 15 N. Dexter Ave., Atlantic City
Allen’s Diamond four Ranch, Inc., Jim, Mary and Jessie Allen, PO Box 243, Lander
Fremont Therapy Group, LLC, 8168 Highway 789, Lander
Sprout’s Greenhouse, Grif Sprout, 8591 Hwy 789, Lander
Auto Medic, Inc., Shane Hart, 61 Washakie, Lander Blackwelder, Gary, 61 Red Canyon Road, Lander Calkins, Leslie and Kent, 233 Vista Circle, Lander Country Cottage Quilt Shoppe, Judy Slinker, 710 E. Washington, Riverton David A Pope, CPA, LLC, Carmen Milbury, 320 S. Federal Blvd., Riverton Farm Bureau Financial Services, 1630 Main St., Lander
Lander
Chamber of Commerce
Fremont Toyota, Matt Reid, 103 Fremont Way, Lander Kellogg, Dave and Carol, PO Box 1027, Lander Maven Outdoor Equipment Company, 160 S. 4th St., Lander Museum of the American West, 1445 Main St., Lander New York Life Insurance, Beau Wendling, 592 Main St., Suite B, Lander
SweetWater Wellness, Jerry and Sandy Bath, 628 Main St., Lander Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions, LLC, George Hunker, PO Box 1201, Lander Valley Lumber, Mike, Jason, Justin Yardas, 290 N. 2nd St., Lander
RENEWING MEMBERS
First American Title Insurance Company, Margaret Pugh, 902 11th St., Lander
RENEWING MEMBERS
AcuHealth Acupuncture Clinic, Paul and Carrie Guschewsky, 150 Chase Dr., Lander
RE/MAX All-Star, Realtors, Skye Wiess, 938 W. Main, Riverton
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Your Home Health & Hospice Connection across Fremont County
Bringing Quality Healthcare Home Frontier Home Health & Hospice | Issue 10.2018
Frontier Home Health & Hospice is committed to providing quality home health and hospice care to our patient and their families by focusing on their unique needs and goals. We are honored to be a trusted part of their care when quality of life matters most. October represents Physical Therapy Month, Physician Assistant (PA) Week (October 6-12), Case Management Week (October 7-13), Spiritual Care Week (October 21-27), and Medical Assistants (MA) Week (October 22-26). Each have an important role in healthcare.
We would like to share with you about the role of the home health physical therapist and hospice chaplain. In addition, we would like to recognize and thank the PTs, PTAs, PAs, case managers, chaplains, and MAs serving our communities.
THE ROLE OF THE HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST Physical therapists (PT) and physical therapy assistants (PTA) play an important role in the home health plan of care. Physical Therapists are experts in diagnosing and treating movement dysfunction, ergonomics, and managing pain to optimize quality of life and function for the patient and caregivers. We often think about fall prevention and home exercise programs; however, here are a few other areas where research has shown physical therapy improves patient outcomes: Acute Pain: Associated with oncology treatments, surgery or disease Balance and Vestibular issues: Associated with disruptions of the vestibular (inner ear) system Diabetes Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Heart Failure (CHF) Neurological Disorders: Parkinson's, Multiple sclerosis (MS) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), Traumatic brain injury (TBI), CVA, SCI, stroke Post Operative recovery: Associated with lumbar surgery, hip fracture (secondary to falls), total knee, total hip
Call 332-2922 or 856-4127 to request a physical therapy evaluation or to learn more about the benefits or home health and in-home physical therapy.
MEET OUR PHYSICAL THERAPY TEAM
Tammy B. PT-C NDT
Melissa G. PTA
Trent C. PT
Stephanie G. PTA
PHYSICAL THERAPY & HOSPICE
We are proud of the quality care our physical therapists and physical therapist assistants provide our home health and hospice patients.
Individuals facing life-threatening or terminal illnesses frequently experience decreases in strength and functional capacity, and encounter symptom management and pain control issues that can impair quality of life. In addition, their caregivers are completing physical tasks that may put them at risk of injury, if not properly trained.
We appreciate your dedication and expertise!
Our physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, as part of the hospice care team, are available to meet the needs of our hospice patients and their caregivers, maximizing their quality of life.
Thank you!
Lander: 307-332-2922 | Riverton: 307-856-4127 www.frontierhhh.com/fremontcounty
Role of Hospice Chaplain | Save Recognition Your Pink On
THE ROLE OF HOSPICE CHAPLAIN Hospice chaplains are highly trained and experienced professionals with advanced training in cultural and religious diversity, as well as perspectives on health, disease, death and dying. As part of the hospice care team, chaplains plan, assess, and care for a patient and family's spiritual needs throughout the end-of-life process. Spiritual care is offered through: Supportive listening Discussing life events and their meaning Exploring end-of-life issues and feeling Identifying spiritual resources Providing support and education to the patient's faith community
Offering religious practices, such as inspirational reading, prayers, administering sacraments, and other meaningful rituals Assisting with funeral planning and officiating at funerals and memorial services
To learn more about spiritual care and hospice services, contact us at 332-2922 or 856-4127.
MEET OUR CHAPLAINS
Robin S. Feike V. Chaplain Chaplain Our non-denominational chaplains design and deliver a spiritual care plan uniquely tailored to the needs and beliefs of our patients and their families. We appreciate the important role they play in our hospice plan of care.
Thank you! Dear Trent PT traveler
DID YOU KNOW? Spiritual care can help relieve some of the non-physical pain suffering brought on by a life-threatening or terminal illnesses.
Save the Date!
GET YOUR PINK ON
Join us for our annual Breast Cancer awareness benefit event. Enjoy dinner, inspirational speeches, drawings and much more.
OCTOBER 26, 2018 @ 5:30pm
Monarch Room, 150 E. Main Street, Lander
To learn more, Call Maria at 332-2922. Hosted by Frontier Home Health & Hospice, Wyoming Cancer Resource Services & other community members.
We want to thank you for your help for the past 7 month. We wish you all the best as you join your family in Utah and continue to pursue your home health therapy endeavors! From all of us at Frontier Home Health and Hospice
ls We are Loca Partnering with Providers across Fremont County to deliver
Comprehensive Healthcare to our Patient's Home
We are here for you.
Call us to learn more about the benefits and eligibility requirements for transitional/custodial , home health and hospice services.
DID YOU KNOW: Frontier supports the efforts of two not-for-profit organizations,Fremont In-Home Services and Friends of Hospice, to provide transitional/ custodial and hospice services to Fremont Co.
Lander: 307-332-2922 | Riverton: 307-856-4127 www.frontierhhh.com/fremontcounty