October Newsletter

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THANKYOU, CATALYST

LEVEL MEMBERS!

2023

OCTOBER NEWSLETTER

Photo:RussSchnitzer

POINTS TO PONDER

A Call for Board Members and Task Force Members

Are you looking for ways to contribute your time and talent to promoting Lander and its businesses? To strengthening the regional economy? To representing the interests of the business community in front of government? Consider yourself invited to apply for membership on one of our committees or on our board of directors.

Although the Chamber employs professional staff, much of the work of a chamber of commerce is performed by volunteer committees, including its board of directors. In essence, committees or task forces are groups of chamber members engaged in the work of community leadership.

The Chamber currently has openings on our board of directors and three of our committees, which are structured around our program of work.

Our Business Retention & Workforce Development Committee works together with our Programs & Events Committee to better align our event offerings with our efforts to support and develop our members’ businesses. We want to provides tools and resources for businesses to stay, grow, and thrive in Lander.

Our Destination Lander Committee focuses on our area’s robust tourism and hospitality sector. Members work to develop Lander as a destination and administer Tourism Asset Development (TAD) funds provided by the lodging tax, including the oversight of TAD grantmaking.

Our Government Affairs Committee seeks to adopt public policy positions that speak, where feasible, with the unified voice of our business community.

If you would like to serve on our board of directors or on one of our committees, please send a letter of interest to Chamber board members Ann Espinosa at annespinosarealty@gmail.com and Chris VonHoltum at cvonholtum@centralbanktrust.com

We’re Hiring!

The Lander Chamber is looking to hire an experienced individual to join our team as our Program & Events Coordinator. See page 3 for details.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

President

Ann Espinosa

Home Source Realty

Vice President

Dave Fehringer

Fremont Engineering & Surveying Services

Treasurer

Chris VonHoltum

Central Bank & Trust

Past President

Eric Andrews

Summit West CPA Group

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Tom Davis

Fremont Therapy Group

Jennifer Hamilton

SageWest Healthcare

Jenna Ackerman

Associate Real Estate Broker

Justin Hegwer Farm Bureau Financial Services

Brian Rohrbacher Atlantic City Federal Credit Union

Joseph Susanka Wyoming Catholic College

PROFESSIONAL STAFF

CEO

Owen Sweeney

Associate Director

Carol King

Communications Intern

Caeli Sweeney

Lander
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS 2023-2024 Business After Hours Hosts Get Connected! ~ Stay Connected! OCT 19: Teton Therapy NOV. 16: Summit CPA Group DEC. 21: Westward Heights Care Ctr. JAN. 18: Wind River Outpost FEB. 15: Meridian Trust Fed. Credit Union MAR. 21: Lander Medical Clinic APR. 18: Fremont Orthopaedics MAY 16: Welcome Home at 366 Main (Scott Robeson Custom Woodworking) September Business After Hours was hosted by the Wind River Visitors Council in celebration of Lander / South Pass City’s designation as a Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Gateway Community. Learn more at https://continentaldividetrail.org/communities/lander-south-pass-city/

The Chamber is Hiring!

Do you love planning events? Do you love organizing? Are you creative and comfortable with technology? Do you love checking off to-do lists, working with spreadsheets, and plowing through projects? Would you like to serve Lander and Fremont County businesses with your enthusiasm and creativity?

The Lander Chamber is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as its PROGRAM & EVENT COORDINATOR. Compensation will be based upon experience and paid at $40,000+ annually for qualified candidates. A yearly bonus can be earned based upon performance, and the Chamber provides a monthly health care stipend to full time employees. The opportunity for professional development and certification with the Institute for Organization Management is possible for employees who demonstrate above average performance.

You will be responsible for coordinating, planning, marketing, and executing the Chamber’s programs and annual and monthly events, including, but not limited to:

Lander Biz Show Radio Show and Podcast

Tourism Asset Development Grant Program

Community Awards Luncheon (annually in late winter)

Lander Brewfest (annually on the 2nd weekend of June)

Meet the Candidates Social (October during election years)

Legislative Session Preview Luncheon (annually in December or January)

Business After Hours (monthly September through May)

Lander Young Professionals (5-6x per year)

Travel & Relocation Guide (assist Associate Director annually beginning in October)

THE FIVE NON-NEGOTIABLES OF THIS ROLE ARE:

You can manage a project from conception to completion. A large part of this role is creating and adhering to work plans and deadlines, drafting budgets, and moving simultaneous projects forward to completion.

You can write and speak well. You’ll be creating social media ads and posts, announcements, ads, news stories, and blog posts across various media. You’ll be appearing on local radio and podcasts. You’ll be executing contracts with vendors, suppliers, and musical performers. Clear and concise communication skills are an absolute must, and we will expect to see samples of your previous work. You’re tech-savvy. You must be comfortable with technology and able to learn quickly how to use new tools and technologies. While we don’t expect you to be familiar with all of the tools we use, we do expect you to be comfortable with them and able to pick up the concepts. You don’t need a babysitter. Often, it will be your job to determine what needs to happen, when, and how. While your questions seeking clarification are expected and encouraged, the attitude of continually starting things on your own is very important. You play well with others. There is no place here for know-it-alls. Your attitude will play a large role in whether you are hired and whether you are retained.

Email your résumé and cover letter in pdf format to director@landerchamber.org. Your letter should explain why you want to work for the Lander Chamber of Commerce and what interests you about this particular role. Apply by FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2023.

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Electricity Rate Increase

Rocky Mountain Power is applyingtotheWyomingPublic Service Commission for authority to increase its electricity rates by a total of 29.2%. This increase would be devastating to businesses and residents alike, and we are encouraging our members to make known their opinions to the Commission by submitting publiccomments.

Thefirstapplication,DocketNo.

20000-633-ER-23 (Record No. 17252), would raise rates by 21.6%. The second, Docket No. 20000-642-EM-23(RecordNo.

17279),by7.6%.WeencourageyoutosubmitpubliccommentstothePublicServiceCommissionbyemailing them to wpsc_comments@wyo.gov. Be sure to reference the appropriate Docket No./Record No. for each application.

Four public hearings on these proposed rate increases have been held to date, including onein Riverton on September18.Youcanaccessallinformationrelatedtotheseapplicationsandlistentotheaudiorecordings of those meetings at https://psc.wyo.gov/home/hot-topics. The remaining meeting is scheduled for October 12.Informationonhowtowatchandparticipateinthishearingisavailablebyclickingonthepreviouslink.

Promote your business on the award-winning Lander Biz Show!

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 Countyresidentslearnaboutyourbusiness!

MOSTCHAMBERMEMBERSHIPSINCLUDEONEAPPEARANCEAYEAR

If you are a member of the Lander Chamber at the Cultivator Level or above, your benefits include an annual appearance on the Lander Biz Show! (A discounted fee is available for our Classic Level members.) Recordings are scheduled every other Wednesday between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00p.m.Contactustodaytoscheduleyourappearance!

Last year, the Lander Chamber of Commerce struck out into new territory by starting its own radio show and podcast -- the Lander Biz Show -- for you, our members!

REPEATING

EVERY MONDAY

Fremont Area Road Tour

Group Ride

Gannett Peak Sports

5:45 p.m.

371 Main St.

FIRST TUESDAY

Lander Wildlife on Tap Coalter Loft (Lander Bar)

7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

126 Main St.

EVERY TUESDAY St. Stephen’s Wind River

Farmers Market St. Stephen's School bus

parking lot 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

128 Mission Rd.

EVERY TUESDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY

Carnegie Book Nook

Lander Library

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

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

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

EVERY OTHER TUESDAY

3, 17, 31 Lander Open Poetry

Lander Art Center

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

258 Main St.

10, 24 Lander Slam Poetry

Lander Art Center

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

258 Main St.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

Rotary Club

Oxbow Restaurant

12:00 p.m.

Power Punch Parkinson's Classes

Teton Therapy Lander

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

FIRST THURSDAY

Parkinson's Education & Support Group

Lander Senior Center

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

OCTOBER CALENDAR

EVERY THURSDAY

Fort Washakie Wind River

Farmers Market

Frank B. Wise Business Center 4:00 - 6:30 p.m.

3 Ethete Rd.

Shoshoni Farmers Market

Shoshoni Community Plaza Park 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

E.2nd & Main St.

Kiwanis Club

Mamaw's Kitchen @ Inn at Lander 12:00 pm

EVERY SATURDAY

7, 14 Lander Valley Farmers Market

3rd & Main St.

9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Lander Local Food Market

11 Tweed Ln.

1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Riverton Saturday Farmers Market

Little Wind Center at Fremont County Fairgrounds

9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

1010 Fairground Rd.

Jam Time

Lander Art Center

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

258 Main St.

ONE-TIME

Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 Fremont Toyota Shootout Soccer

Tournament hosted by Lander Strikers Soccer Club

Games at Lander Valley High School, Lander Middle School/North Park, and Popo Agie Park (Starrett) landerstrikerssoccer@gmail.c om

4 Riverton Fremont Haunts by Alma Law Riverton Museum

6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

700 E. Park Ave. Free and open to the public

4, 20 Friends of the Riverton Branch Library Book Sale

Riverton Library Mezzanine Wed. 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Fri. 11 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

1330 W. Park Ave.

6 Dubois, Lander, Riverton Fremont County Museums: First Friday

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. First Friday of every month is free admission with at least one paying adult. fremontcountymuseums.com

7 Riverton Fremont Therapy Group's 3rd Annual Glow Run 5K

Fremont Therapy

2002 W. Sunset Dr.

6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Glow Party after the 5K

12 Dubois National Bighorn Sheep Center Presents: Wild Sheep Webinar Series

6:00 p.m. on Zoom bighorn.org

13 Wyoming Catholic College Annual Lecture Series Lecture 2 - On Natural Rights and the American Founding Lander Valley High School Auditorium

7:00 p.m. Free and open to the public

13–14 Lander Pioneer Museum’s Halloween Night at the Museum

6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

1443 W. Main St.

$5 per person

14 Lander Annular Eclipse Viewing Party at Sinks Canyon State Park

Sinks Canyon Visitors Center

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

3018 Sinks Canyon Rd. Free

14 Riverton Pumpkin Trail Riverton Museum

5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

700 E. Park Ave. Free

14 Riverton Haunted Downtown Walking Trek Riverton Museum

700 E Park Ave.

5:30 p.m.

$10 per person Call 307-856-2665

14 Lander Night Sky Photography Class in Sinks Canyon State Park

6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

$75

Register at https://wyoparks.info/AstroA tSinks

28 Riverton 9th Annual Fall Fun Fest Riverton Museum

700 E. Park Ave.

2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Call 307-856-2665

28 Dubois Museum’s Halloween at the Museum 909 W. Ramshorn St. 3:00 p.m. Free

28 Lander Pre-Halloween Party

Shoshone Rose Casino 5690 Hwy. 287 7:00 p.m. $30

28 Lander “What’s the Buzzz?” Fremont Symphony Orchestra

7:00 p.m.

Lander Valley High School Tickets available at www.FremontSymphonyOrc hestra.org

31 Lander Main Street Trickor-Treat Lander Main St.

3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

RENEWING MEMBERS

Thank you, Renewing Members!

3 Spear Ranch, LLC

901 Little Warm Springs Rd., Dubois

Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch

P.O. Box 243, Lander

Basecamp 307 P.O. Box 1092, Lander

Bomgaars

275 Grandview, Dr., Lander

Boyle Electric

707 Garfield St., Lander

Brodie Law, LLC

550 Main St., Suite 5, Lander

Burns Insurance Agency

440 Lincoln St., Lander

City of Lander

240 Lincoln St., Lander

Clark‘s Landscaping

P.O. Box 1204, Lander

Edward Jones - Alyssa Johnson

911 Main St., Lander

First American Title Insurance Co.

902 11th St., Lander

Fresh Prince of Steaks

3008 Belknap Ct., Cody

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

1002 11th, St., Lander

Hudson‘s Funeral Home

680 Mount Hope Dr., Lander

Hyde Out Guest Cabin & Snowbound Studio

15 N. Dexter Ave., Atlantic City

Kusel‘s Furniture & Appliances

326 Main St., Riverton

Lander Valley Animal Hospital

1185 Hwy 287, Lander

Mountain Vista Retirement Residence

180 Chase Dr., Lander

New York Life Insurance

592 Main St., Suite B, Lander

Pirate Propane Inc. 608 Main St., Lander

ReMax All-Star, Realtors 938 W. Main St., Riverton

Summit West CPA Group, P.C. 945 Lincoln St., Lander

Sweetwater Fishing Expeditions P.O. Box 524, Lander

Twin Pines RV Park & Campground 7345 Hwy 789, Lander

Western Printing

546 Main St., Lander

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS!

Apex Plumbing and Heating, Alexander Watkins

233 Washakie St., Lander

Wyoming Wildlife Federation, Jose Spence

669 Main St., Lander

Book your next meeting at the Chamber!

FULL ZOOM ROOM FUNCTIONALITY

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Our two DTEN video conferencing boards provide our members with a simplified professional meeting experience. The dual setup provides a multi-touch video display alongside a digital whiteboard that allows live on-screen annotation of documents and content sharing.

CONTACT US TO RESERVE YOUR MEETING TODAY!

You don’t need a Zoom account to take advantage of this benefit. Chamber members without their own Zoom license can use ours to host meetings with unlimited minutes for up to 100 participants. Member-only rental pricing makes this an affordable benefit for your business, and conference room is included in some memberships. Contact us today to schedule your meeting!

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October REPEATINGEVENTS

Oct1-20LanderArtCenter"CodeoftheWest."

October SINGLE EVENTS

Oct.3LanderWildlifeOnTapattheCoalterLoft.

Tues.toThurs.10a.m.to6p.m.,andFri.toSat. Sharingtheworkimpactingwildcreaturesand 10a.m.to4p.m.258MainSt habitats.Free.7to8:30 p.m.126MainSt.

Oct1-31LanderLibrary's BookNook.Tuesdays

1to5p.m., Fridays 12to4 p.m.andSaturdays 10:30a.m.to2:30p.m.200AmorettiSt.

Oct2,9,16,23,30LanderFremontAreaRoad

Oct4RivertonFremontHauntsbyAlmaLaw. Localeducatorandcollectorofghoststories,Alma Law,presentseeriestoriesandurbanlegends fromaroundRiverton.6to8p.m.700E.ParkAve.

For moreinformation, orto request avacation packet, visit windriver.orgor call(307)332-5546.

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(307) 332-3892

wyriverton.com

(800) 325-2732 • (307) 856-4801

duboiswychamber.org

(307)455-3134

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(307)876-2777

Oct.14RivertonHauntedDowntownWalking Trek.AlmaLawguidesparticipantsinRivertonand showswherehisfavoriteghoststoriesoccurred. Returntothemuseum(700E.ParkAve.)toenjoy cookiesandhotcocoa.Dresswarm.$10.5:30p.m.

Oct14SinksCanyonStatePali(NightSky PhotographyClass.Experiencethenightsky throughthelensofyourcamerainSinksCanyon Stake.LedbySamCouch.$75.6:30to9:30p.m. Spaceislimited.httpsJ!wyoparks.infdAstroAtSinks.

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Oct6Dubois,Lander,RivertonFremontCounty MainSt.)at5:45p.m.Groupridestartsat6p.m. Museums:FirstFridayKidsgetinfreeattheDubois,

Oct.3,10,17,24,31St.Stephens Wind River FarmersMarket.TuesdaysintheStStephen's Schoolparkinglot4to6:30p.m.128 MissionRd.

Oct3,17,31LanderArtCenter:OpenPoetry. 6to8p.m.(307) 349-0204.258 MainSt.

PioneerorRivertonMuseums.9a.m.to5p.m.

Oct7RivertonFremontTherapyGroup's3rd AnnualGlowRun5K.Wear80s/glowattire.Walk, run,bringyourkiddosandfurryfriends.GlowParty afterthe5K.6:30to9p.m.2002W.SunsetDr.

Oct12DuboisNationalBighornSheepCenter:

Oct.4,20Riverton Branch LibraryBookSale. WildSheepWebinar.6p.m.Zoom.bighom.org WednesdayandFriday11a.m.1330W.ParkAve.

Oct.7,14LanderValley Farmers Market.Every Saturdayon3rdStreetinLander.9to11:30a.m.

Oct7,14,21,28LanderLocalFoodMarket

EverySaturdayafternoon.1to3p.m.11TweedLn.

Oct.7,14,21,28RivertonSaturdayFarmers MarketintheLittleWindCenter.9to11a.m.

1010 FairgroundRd.

Oct.7,14,21,28LanderArtCenter:JamTime. 10 a.m.to 12 p.m.258 MainSt.

Oct.10,24LanderArtCenter:SlamPoetry.6to 8p.m.(307) 349-0204.258MainSt.

Oct13-14LanderPioneerMuseum'sHalloween NightattheMuseum.Frighteninglycooldecorations, costume,spookystories,crafts,hayrides,cocoa, treatsandmore.$5.6to9p.m.1443W.MainSt

Oct14SinksCanyonStatePali(AnnularEclipse ViewingParty.Thiseclipsewillbetwohours and 45min,peakingaround 10:30a.m.Thefirst50 spectators willreceiveeclipseviewingglasses. 9a.m.to12p.m.3018SinksCanyonRd.

Oct14RivertonPumpkinTrail.TourtheRiverton Museumandenjoycarved pumpkinsfromlocal businesses.Cocoaandpopcornprovidedwith donation.5to8p.m.700E.ParkAve.

Oct27-28ShoshoniRecreationDistrict#24 HauntedHouse.Kidsunder12mustbewith anadult.$5,or$3withacannedfooddonation. FridayandSaturday6to9p.m.214E.2ndSt

Oct28RivertonMuseum's9thAnnualFallFun Fest. Makeharvest/Halloweencraftsandsnacks, andplaygames.Free.2to4p.m.700E.ParkAve.

Oct28DuboisMuseum'sHalloweenatthe Museum.Wearcostumesandenjoygames,stories, treatsandfun.Free.3p.m.909W.RamshomSt.

Oct28LanderPre-HalloweenPartyatthe ShoshoneRoseCasino&Hotel.Anelectrifying nightofspookyfun,featuringmusicbySten Joddi,theIndigenoushiphopartistandactorfrom ReservationDogs.$30.7p.m.5690Hwy287

Oct28Lander'What'stheBuzzz?'performance bytheFremont SymphonyOrchestraatthe LVHSAuditorium.7p.m.350 BaldwinCreekRd. www.FremontSymphonyOrchestra.org.

Oct31LanderMainStreetTrick-or-Treat. CelebrateHalloweenalongtheentiretyofMainSt Businesseshandoutcandybetween3and6p.m.

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Regular screening mammography, starting at age 40 years, is recommended by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

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With Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner, it's the perfect time to remind every woman to prioritize their health. Early detection is your best defense against breast cancer, and you can complete your exam in as little as thirtyminutes - then be on with your day.

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MEDICAREWELLNESS

If you are on Medicare, you can come in every 12 months for a Medicare Wellness Visit!

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CHRONICCAREMANAGEMENT

Lander Medical Clinic & Western Family Care provide Chronic Care Management and Remote Patient Monitoring for patients who are on Medicare andliving withtwoormorechronic illnesses.

A personal care management team works directly with the providers of eligible patients. Once enrolled, a patient will get personalized attention from a Medical Assistant that works with their Primary Care Provider. They will ensure enrolled patients have a direct line of communication, get assistance with scheduling appointments, and create a tailored, personalizedcare plan for theirchronicconditionsandmedical history.

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LanderLivability Survey Results

OVERVIEW

Inaddition toproviding fundingfor community-driven ideas, theLOR Foundationworks toshareknowledge about important topics inthecommunity. To dothat, LORcreatedand facilitated asurvey to better understand thequalityoflifeissues that matter to LanderandFremont County residents.

METHODS

Thesurveywasadministered in personby LORstaffat Lander's 2023 Community PigRoast,andonlineduringthemonthofJuly.

RESPONDENTS

198 residents of Landeror Fremont County responded to the survey. Seventy-two percent livedwithin the City of Lander, while theother28 percent lived "just outsideoftown'' orin anotherpart ofFremontCounty.Fifty-sevenpercenthavelived inthe area for10 yearsormore. Intermsof employment status, 50 percent of respondentswereemployed full-time, 11 percentwere employed part-time,eight percent were not employed, and 31 percent wereretired.

RESULTS

Respondentswereasked, Over thepastyear,wouldyousay the qualityoflife in Landerhasimproved,stayed thesame, or declined?Asthe chartbelowshows, about fourin10 respondents think that quality oflife has "stayed aboutthe same;' whileaslightlylargerportion ofindividualsbelieveit has declinedcomparedwith thosewhothink ithas improved.

Response

Improved a great deal

Somewhat improved

Stayed about the same

Somewhat declined

Declined a great deal

Respondentswere asked, Which ofthefol!owing qualityof life issues needs the most attention in Lander? (They could chooseuptothree.)As illustrated inthefollowingchart, housing, healthcare, and the local economy were the threemost commonly selected issues.

Lander 2023 Livability Survey Results

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THEMATIC ANALYSIS: RESIDENT NARRATIVES

Thesurveyaskedrespondentstodescribethespecific qualityof lifeissuesthatneedattention.Nearlyninein10 surveyparticipants responded tothis question;the following section summarizes their thoughts about the most pressing issuesin Lander.

Housing. Many residents shared their personal challenges infinding housingthat fit theirbudget and family needsand discussed howthestress offinding and maintaining affordable housingimpacted theirlives. Other respondentsnoted how their neighbors struggle tofind appropriate housing, particularly low-incomeresidentsand young families.

Healthcare. The lack of local, quality, and consistent healthcare optionswasanother prevalentthemein theresident narratives. Manynotedtheirfrustrationwiththelackofaccesstospecialists and specialized clinics in Lander.They notedthe need totravel to major cities, suchas Casper, Salt Lake, Denver, or Billings, to receivevitalmedical services. Understandably, thecost of travel andlodgingand the impact of lost wagesassociated with this travel wererelated concerns. Understaffing inhealthcaresettingswasanother theme, withrespondents discussing thechallenge ofnothaving consistentaccesstomedical professionals. Manysaid attracting healthcare professionals to Lander and creatingincentives toencourage themtostay wasessential.

The local economy. Themost commonthemerelated tothe localeconomyfocused on the need toincreasethenumberof livingwagejobsacross allsectorsof theeconomy.Respondents also expressed adesire for workforcedevelopmentprograms that wouldprepare Lander'syouth for these jobs.Another themefocusedon built infrastructure, specifically thepoor quality of Lander'sroads.Additionally, while Lander'sMain Streetwasdescribed asa community asset, someresidents wereconcernedabout itsvacantstorefronts anddeclining overall appeal. Respondentsalsodiscussedhow the business community mustgrow tomeetresident demand. Forexample, many sharedhowthey had totraveltoRiverton(orfurther) to purchase essential items, while others discussed the lack of diversity in Lander's retail andrestaurant options.

Percent 20% 38%8%
Housing Healthcare The local economy Education 22% Communityengagement 21% Transportation 16% Theenvironrnenl 10% Clean drinking water 5% 61% 52% 46%

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