Business Focus 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: BUSINESS FOCUS 2023

New businesses pop up, longtimers evolve

What are local people doing to spice up their business? How is the market changing? What are people demanding in services?

Those are questions every year, and 2023 is no different. One trend I see is with self-care and spas. There's a newly renovated Grand Spa at Snow King, now the biggest in the valley. There are two salons in Victor, Idaho: Renew Spa and Salon 22. And a former surgical nurse started Grand Aesthetics, a medical spa with a more relaxation-spa feel.

And the Hygge Hut! This is a mobile sauna, and it sounds like a ton of fun in the winter.

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A community-minded bank on a mission to support individuals & businesses to achieve their financial goals

Bank of Jackson Hole

990 W. Broadway | Jackson, WY | 307-732-BOJH

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The Bank of Jackson Hole has a long history of serving not just its account holders but the Jackson community.

This year, the bank’s dedication to community service is significant. With the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Bank of Jackson Hole announces a major grant from the FHLB Des Moines Member Impact Fund that will go to support 31 regional nonprofits.

The matching grant program was introduced earlier this year to provide $15 million to eligible organizations designed to strengthen the communities through member banking partnership. BOJH submitted applications this spring to support numerous community nonprofits across the four Wyoming counties BOJH serves: Teton, Fremont, Sublette and Lincoln. The application awards will enable BOJH to direct more than $500,000 into Wyoming organizations.

“BOJH has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve,” bank President Dawn Pruett said. “With these matching grant funds from FHLB Des Moines we are truly making a focused impact in 2023 on food and affordable housing programs, and supporting children and underserved populations across our BOJH footprint in Wyoming. All of us at

BOJH are immensely proud of our institution’s commitment to philanthropy and relationship banking.”

Each year, BOJH donates to approximately 100 community organizations, and bank associates commit hundreds of hours of volunteer time to various nonprofits, serving on boards and events.

“This is one of the benefits of banking local,” Pruett said. “We take those dollars, and we maximize every single opportunity that's available to us to reinvest in our communities through various partnerships, through our donations and serving on boards. It’s one of our core tenets to invest in our community.”

Grant recipients include Alpine Food Bank, Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming, Champions for Children, Children's Learning Center, Climb Wyoming, Community Entry Services, Community Food Closet (Sublette County), Community Foundation of Jackson Hole, Community Safety Network, Coombs Outdoors, Fund for Public Education, Good Samaritan Mission, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area, Hole Food Rescue, Immigrant Hope, Jackson Hole Community Housing Trust, National Bighorn Sheep Center, One22, Rendezvous Pointe, Senior Center of Jackson Hole, Slow Food in the Tetons, Thayne Community Food Bank, Thayne Senior Center, Teton Youth & Family Services and Vertical Harvest, among others.

Compass Women's Care has relocated to 25 South Gros Ventre Street in Jackson

Compass Women's Care

Established in 1985, Turning Point Pregnancy Resource Center has provided pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds so women can better understand their current health and available next steps.

If a woman believes she is pregnant, an ultrasound is a vital medical service, as it reveals important information about a woman's wellness and how long she has been pregnant.

"Turning Point has been through many changes since our inception in 1985,” Executive Director Carolyn Warziniack said. “We want women to know we are a place they can turn to without judgment. Our center aims to help clients step outside their crisis mindset and find truth."

Turning Point Resource Center is changing its name to Compass Women's Care.

"A compass represents many aspects of the work we do daily,” Warziniack said. “To help the women we serve navigate their situation and to help them find their true north."

Since 2012, what is now Compass Women's Care has been providing medical services to help women in Jackson navigate their pregnancy journey.

Under the medical supervision of Dr. Mary Girling, patients can receive confidential pregnancy testing, limited ultrasounds and educational resources regarding what options are available moving forward. A registered nurse presents all pregnancy options, including parenting, adoption and abortion.

"If a client decides to parent, we have educational classes during the pregnancy and up to 2 years of age,” Warziniack said. “Our clients earn material support and baby items as they participate and complete classes. If a client prefers to place a baby for adoption, we have three Wyoming adoption agencies to which we refer our clients. If a client chooses abortion, we do not refer or provide abortions. Our newest medical offering is post-abortion care, which our registered nurse provides." Compass Women's Care refers clients to additional resources in the community when needed.

For over 35 years, Compass Women's Care has been serving women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy in a place of safety, compassion and hope. Compass Women's Care was designed to provide top-notch medical services for women who need support and options.

25 S. Gros Ventre | Jackson, WY | 307-733-5162 CompassWomensCare.org

Friends of the Bridger-Teton

At 3.4 million acres, the Bridger-Teton National Forest is the single largest piece of public land in the 15 million-plus-acre Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (It’s more than 1 million acres bigger than Yellowstone National Park!) and it is where most of us recreate on a daily basis. Cache Creek, Teton Pass, Munger Mountain, Snow King and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort are all on the Bridger-Teton.

“I feel lucky to ski, climb, trail run and adventure on the BTNF,” says Jackson-based professional skier and mountain athlete Madison Ostergren. “The Bridger-Teton National Forest is so vast, but so accessible.”

Friends of the Bridger-Teton promotes and facilitates responsible recreation on this amazing landscape so that we can all enjoy the forest’s diversity and wealth of resources now and into the future.

Friends of the Bridger-Teton’s most visible and impactful work is its Ambassadors for Responsible Recreation. Through this program, dozens of dedicated USDA Forest Service volunteers and employees educate visitors and locals about recreating responsibly and how to safely and respectfully watch and photograph wildlife; staff desks at area visitor centers; monitor campgrounds; patrol popular trails and trailheads; and help recycle bear spray, among other duties.

Over the past several summers, Campground Ambassadors — stationed at popular spots such as Curtis Canyon, Shadow Mountain, and Toppings/Spread Creek — have extinguished more than 300 abandoned campfires, any of which could have become a wildfire like the human-caused Green Knoll fire that burned 4,500 acres of the Bridger-Teton south of Wilson in 2001. Campground ambassadors have also secured hundreds of attractants that could have led to human-bear conflicts.

“There is no question Ambassadors have made a significant impact in preserving the forest’s resources,” says Linda Merigliano, the Bridger-Teton's wilderness and recreation manager.

Friends of the Bridger-Teton has also made possible the installation of more than 200 steel fire rings, vault toilets and bear-proof trash canisters at popular designated and dispersed camping areas.

Although FBT was founded in 2019, it was a 2022 $1 million grant from the Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Board that allowed it to step up its work. Earlier this month, the Tourism Board showed its belief in FBT’s work by granting the nonprofit an additional $750,000. “These grants are the primary reasons that we’ve been able to help the forest as much as we have,” FBT Executive Director Scott Kosiba says.

Krista Novak, owner

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Grand Aesthetics

988 S Highway 89, Suite 1 | Jackson, WY | 307-413-0230

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After 20 years as a nurse practitioner in orthopedic surgery, Krista Novak was ready for a change. “I wanted more for myself and my family, I felt owning my own business would give me the flexibility I desired.” She also realized when looking around “that most medical spa services were offered in a medical office environment.” She wanted to provide more of a spa experience for clients seeking beauty treatments. “I want to make it easy for clients to book online, and offer a relaxing boutique experience.”

In 2020 Novak opened Grand Aesthetics with the goal of creating a relaxed environment for beauty. Her services include injectables (Botox and Jeuveau), laser treatments, including laser hair removal, tattoo removal and IPL (age spot remover). She also offers micro needling, skin care consults, and IV micronutrient therapy.

These services aim to help people feel beautiful, confident and empowered in their own skin while also feeling they are in a spa rather than a medical or hospital setting.

Novak has made it a priority to keep up to date on practices and procedures to ensure she provides the best care possible to her patients.

“Since founding Grand Aesthetics it has been my goal to further educate myself by attending conferences and trainings specifically focusing on the services I provide,” she said. “I want to always be able to confidently provide the most up to date treatments for my clients. Attending conferences also allows me to network with some of the nation's most experienced providers.”

Grand Aesthetics' most popular treatment is Botox and hair removal. “Fillers are my favorite treatment to provide, because there is an instant transformation,” she said. Becoming a business owner has been a rewarding experience for Krista Novak. What makes her most excited “is when I have built a trusting relationship with my client and they are happy with their results.”

If you are interested in services offered by Grand Aesthetics or want to book an appointment you can contact Novak on her website, www.grandaestheticsjh.com or through her email, grandaestheticsjh@yahoo.com.

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Promoting a safe place for beauty

Friends of BT and BTNF have installed more than 200 steel fire rings in campsites on the forest

Ladies' Lounge

Grand View Spa at Snow King Resort

537 Snow King Loop Road | Jackson, WY | 307-732-9393

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The newest shining jewel in Snow King Resort’s crown was unveiled in May when its 9,000-squarefoot Grand View Spa opened, making it the largest full-service resort and spa in Jackson Hole.

Reflecting the iconic environment that surrounds it, Jackson Hole’s Grand View Spa pays homage to the region, incorporating the natural elements of water, salt, stone and wood to create a personalized palette and spa experience like no other.

Open to resort guests and locals, the spa amenities include five massage treatment rooms, a couple’s suite, private men’s and women’s lounges with fireplaces, a coed infrared sauna, eucalyptus steam rooms, hot tubs and a scenic outdoor deck and hot tub with views of Snow King Mountain. Grand View Spa is the first and only resort spa in Wyoming to feature a halotherapy salt lounge known for its healing benefits for skin conditions, allergies and improving breathing. Halotherapy has long been considered an alternative treatment for lung problems, including asthma, bronchitis and cough.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved Air Beautification Filtration System by Skin Authority is featured in every treatment room, in-

cluding the lounges and public spaces. Additionally, Skin Authority retail products will be carried — the only spa in Wyoming to partner with the popular skin care brand.

“The addition of Grand View Spa will not only greatly enhance the overall guest experience at Snow King Resort, but it’s also an additional benefit for the locals and seasonal residents,” said Gregg Fracassa, general manager at Snow King Resort.

“We’re thrilled to be able to add this amenity to the community for guests and residents to enjoy all year long.”

Enriching body treatments, massages and facials for men and women have been designed to inspire the spa experience at Grand View Spa.

Signature spa treatments exclusive to Grand View Spa include its Rocky Mountain High massage using various CBD oils and lotions; the Mountain Zen Scrub combining mineral-rich salts and intuitively selected aromatherapy oils; and the Forest Retreat Facial utilizing the healing properties of hydrating snow and reishi mushrooms.

Spa Club memberships will also be available that will include preferred pricing on spa treatments, food and beverage, room rates and other value-added benefits.

Sauna where ya wanna

Hygge Hut Mobile Sauna

307-284-7055

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and friendly, you could squeeze more in there.”

“You call me

want a sauna,” said Tycen Birch, who opened the business with his wife, Alise. “It could be at your rental property. It could be at your home when you have family in town. It could be at your hotel after a fresh powder run. It could be at your corporate retreat. It could be at any local event.”

Birch built the Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh) sauna himself. The interior is all cedar, stocked with firewood, and 100% off-grid.

The sauna features a changing room and LED lights. Birch drops off the sauna and hauls it away the next morning hassle-free, he said. He also offers multiple add-ons, such as a cold plunge or essential oils.

“I have friends who heard of this idea in the Midwest, where it was a big activity,” Birch said. “I thought it would be a perfect opportunity for Jackson with the cold weather we have most months of the year.”

He rents his sauna for $390 for the night. It can easily fit up to eight people, but “if you’re real close

He typically drops the sauna off about 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and picks it up about 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. the next day.

“Whenever is convenient for the client,” Birch said. “We deliver the sauna, you unwind and revive, and we pick up, leaving you a hassle-free sauna goodbye.”

Hygge Hut is not a franchise.

“It is a local business that is looking forward to growing the sauna culture here in Jackson,” Birch said. “Some renters are going to be very experienced on how to sauna, and they’re going to know what to do. If you don’t, we will go over basic sauna protocol.”

The most important thing, he said, is to drink lots of water.

Hygge Hut also offers special packages, including the Grand Package for $1,500. It’s a guided sauna experience.

“We take it to a location in the wilderness, put up string lights, have a smokeless fireplace, lounge chairs, essential oils,” Birch said.

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TAKING CARE OF EACH OTHER AND THE PLACES WE LOVE

With more users than ever enjoying and exploring public lands, recreating responsibly is more important than ever. Reducing our impact on people, animals, and the environment when we recreate will help ensure our public lands remain beautiful and accessible into the future. Friends of the Bridger-Teton is a nonprofit that works to ensure everyone can enjoy the diversity and wealth of resources on the 3.4 million acre Bridger-Teton National Forest now and into the future by promoting responsible recreation.

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Our Animal Hospital team

Jackson Animal Hospital

274 E. Broadway | Jackson, WY | 307-201-5700 JacksonAnimalHospital.com

As the last locally owned veterinary hospital in Jackson, Jackson Animal Hospital’s No. 1 focus has been and always will be its customer service. In a profession that is being overtaken by large corporations, and in an age where many services — including emergency services — are no longer available, Jackson Animal Hospital has made it a priority to be of full service to clients.

That includes wellness exams, orthopedic consults, chemotherapy, soft tissue surgeries, and laser and water treadmill rehabilitation.

It also includes after-hours emergency care — a service no longer provided by local corporate-owned practices — and that care can be the difference between life and death for a pet.

Over the last eight years the hospital has expanded to include four doctors with a cumulative experience of seven decades. Dr. Joe Wienman, one of the three owners, is on the board of the Animal Adoption Center.

Both he and Dr. Heather Carleton donate their time every spring and fall to participate in free spay and neuter clinics that are held on the Wind River Indian Reservation. They have also volunteered their time to the Teton Raptor Center since

the hospital opened in 2015 and have enjoyed collaborating with such a dedicated team of people.

In the last few years the hospital has seen a dramatic increase in the number of clients who come in for second opinions and to pursue chemotherapy for their pets. According to Dr. Carlton, “Being able to work in a community with such devoted owners is one of the most fulfilling aspects of the job and makes Jackson a very special place.”

This spring the hospital hired a new practice manager, Dawn Touchstone, with 20 years of experience and a dynamic personality.

The clinic has also been voted “Best Veterinary Hospital” in Jackson by a community poll for two years running. Dr. Carleton has been named Employer and Citizen of the Year by the community.

The down-to-earth atmosphere, plus the friendly and talented staff, is the hallmark of Jackson Animal Hospital and makes it a very unique veterinary hospital that the Jackson community is lucky to call its own.

Our valley pets and their owners appreciate the hard work and dedication of Dr. Wienman, Dr. Carleton, Dawn Touchstone and their staff.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce staff

JH Chamber of Commerce

For over seven decades the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has remained steadfast in its commitment to creating opportunities for its members. Led by current President and CEO Rick Howe, the chamber's unwavering focus extends beyond the present — it encompasses the future.

"We are champions of our beliefs, investing our resources in the prosperity of our businesses and community," declared Howe. "Establishing economic viability is the cornerstone of our success."

In its pursuit of excellence the chamber tackles the tough questions that challenge its businesses, such as staying ahead of industry trends, fostering innovation, engaging in practical, evidence-based solutions and maintaining the health of the business community. The chamber recently conducted a survey of its members, followed by two separate staff and board planning sessions in the survey’s wake. This was done to ensure the chamber's commitment to its members is fulfilled to its utmost potential.

One noteworthy request from members is how to best focus on the business community's needs as a whole. The chamber is exploring ways to introduce new programs, enhance existing services, and identify new areas of potential.

"We must remain relevant in the present while preparing for the future. Adaptability is key to sustaining our strength," emphasized Howe.

The chamber will soon unveil a new strategic plan that showcases its dedication to serving the community. Howe expressed, "We need to reevaluate our identity, both internally and externally, guaranteeing that our chamber programs operate at the pinnacle of excellence."

With about 900 members, the chamber has roots tracing back to its establishment in 1946 by a group of local business leaders. Initially focused on promoting Jackson Hole as a travel destination, the chamber expanded its scope to encompass a range of traditional activities, along with advocating for the local business community and residents.

While the chamber specializes in destination marketing and management it continues to "Ride for the Brand,” a testament to its unwavering commitment to organizational excellence and its relentless pursuit of a harmonious balance between business success and the quality of life for Jackson Hole residents. As the chamber propels itself toward the future, it remains steadfast in its mission to unlock a prosperous tomorrow for its members and the entire Jackson Hole community.

60 W. Broadway #A | Jackson, WY | 307-733-3316 JacksonHoleChamber.com

Paul Langevin, D.O.

Jackson Hole Osteopathy

820 W. Broadway, Suite A | Jackson, WY | 307-259-9973

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People sometimes confuse Paul Langevin for a chiropractor or massage therapist. He is neither.

His Jackson Hole Osteopathy practice focuses on Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine — manual techniques to establish more normal movement for people suffering from musculoskeletal pain. This can include back and neck pain, arthritis and degenerative issues, tendonitis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, arthritis, sports injuries, TMJ and other acute and chronic health issues. OMM also is good for ear, nose and throat conditions such as ear and sinus infections, vertigo, tinnitus and eustachian tube dysfunction. It can help newborns with colic, reflux and ear infections. Langevin also treats people suffering from concussions, traumatic brain injury and carpel tunnel syndrome.

“I’m a physician who does manual medicine. Basically, that is removing restrictions in the body to allow it to heal itself and function like it should,” Langevin said. “It does not replace modern medicine, it augments it.

Jackson Hole Osteopathy opened last November. The clinic treats people from birth to old age, helping people regain strength and lessen pain.

Langevin worked in multiple emergency depart-

ments in eastern Wyoming and recently retired from the U.S. Navy. His clinic works with patients from the valley area. In addition to his Jackson office, he also works out of Afton.

He starts with a full evaluation of a patient’s body “from their feet to their head,” he said. “I palpate and move every joint and make sure everything is moving appropriately. I mainly work on soft tissue called fascia.”

If a patient complains of knee pain, Langevin will look at the body as whole, correcting any restrictions that are contributing to the pain and dysfunction of the knee. “The treatments are very lasting,” he said. “It’s not something that has to be done constantly.” This type of medicine is what osteopaths originally practiced when it was established in the late 1800s.

Much of health care is now focused on prescribing medication, Langevin said. But osteopathic manipulative medicine is part of modern medical school training. It’s especially good for athletes, he said, and Jackson has plenty of those.

Patients typically are people who have already seen their regular doctor, a specialist or even a surgeon and need a different perspective to achieve their health and lifestyle goals, he said.

Keller Williams leadership team

Keller Williams Real Estate

155 W. Gill No. 103 | Jackson, WY | (307) 201-5231

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The fastest-growing real estate brokerage in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and its surrounding areas is also part of the largest brokerage house in the world.

Keller Williams, in less than a year, has taken its “People-First” value system and, with the foundation of the Keller Williams brand worldwide, has built an agency of over 50 brokers.

“We get kind of the best of both worlds of being locally owned and making decisions locally, yet we're tied to the biggest single real estate company, single brand in the world as well,” said Tyler Davis, associate broker.

For Davis, his local team creates the empathy clients need for home buying and selling, because at the end of the day every one of Davis’ agents is also living in the area and raising their families. This gives them a unique insight into the market and their client base.

“I think that helps with clients, that we are so locally driven,” he said. Being locally owned, rather than owned by part-time residents or a public company, also makes Keller Williams appealing.

The momentum behind Keller Williams will

expand to several new storefronts this season. New offices will be opening in Driggs, Thayne, Star Valley, the Pink Garter Square, Pearl Street and on the Town Square at their new partner’s office, Akin and Hedges.

In the short 11 months since the team formed locally, Davis is not surprised at all by the fast clip at which it is moving. The business is constantly expanding its client base.

“We're the fastest growing for a reason,” he said. “We have a lot of great people, a great culture, a great financial model, and we have grown to No. 3 in size in the area in less than a year.”

Keller Williams tailors its communication to its clients' personal needs, trying to make sure the process stays intuitive versus overwhelming, whether the client is the buyer or the seller.

In a complicated real estate market like Jackson and the surrounding areas, the Keller Williams team does their best in earnest to make sure that each of their clients not only finds the home best suited to their individual and family needs but also feels at ease through the process from start to finish when buying or selling their homes.

Urgent Care

at Teton Village

Urgent Care at Teton Village

When accidents or illnesses strike, you need medical care that’s prompt, convenient, and trustworthy. That’s where St. John’s Health’s Urgent Care at Teton Village comes in! We’re here to provide the quality care you need, when you need it the most.

When accidents or illnesses strike, you need medical care that's prompt, convenient, and trustworthy. That's where St. John's Health's Urgent Care at Teton Village comes in! We're here to provide the quality care you need, when you need it the most.

Compassionate behavioral healthcare for our community

Mental Health & Recovery Services of JH

640 E. Broadway | Jackson, WY | 307-733-2046 jhccc.org

The merger between Jackson Hole Community Counseling and the Curran-Seeley Foundation to create Mental Health & Recovery Service of Jackson Hole is nearly complete and is designed to give community members the best and most targeted help.

For nearly 50 years, people in the Teton region have been trusting the Community Counseling Center and Curran-Seeley to provide comprehensive mental and behavioral health services to those in need.

The Community Counseling Center and the Curran-Seeley Foundation, a respected partner in alcohol and drug counseling, treatment and prevention services, joined forces a year ago to form a more interconnected program of behavioral health care and are excited about their new organization. The merger provides a spectrum of integrated services focused on mental health and substance use treatment. By integrating these services under one umbrella, the new collective is able to offer best-inclass care for the whole person within one, streamlined organization.

Executive Director Deidre Ashley, who has served as the executive director of the Community Counseling Center since 2011, said that with the

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merger, best practices internally and externally are being upgraded.

“We are treating the whole person,” she said. “There is a good amount of overlap with mental health and substance abuse issues. Treating mental health and substance abuse separately is more of an outdated approach.”

Mental Health & Recovery Services is backed by many long-term and qualified staff providing full coverage, from peer specialists to case managers and therapists.

“Everyone is extremely dedicated and here because they are passionate about behavioral health,” Ashley said. “I feel like that's really one of our strengths: that we have a blend of people that have a lot of longevity within our organization.”

Ashley said that with the merger, they also have some “great and fresh perspectives” in their four pillars of programming. This includes the substance use program, Mountain House drop-in center (intensive services), the general outpatient mental health program and then last, but certainly no less important, 24/7 crisis services.

“We always have a therapist on call,” Ashley said. “If someone wants help, we are available.”

Expanded and remodeled NAPA storefront

NAPA Auto Parts of JH

990 US-89 | Jackson, WY | 307-733-2716

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Timing was everything for Jed Fawaz, owner of NAPA Auto Parts of Jackson Hole. He stopped into the store in 2015 to look for a part for his RV. “I thought I was going to have to drive to Idaho Falls,” he said.

After chatting about the business, Fawaz left his name and number for the owner, and two weeks later he called. “It was a handshake deal,” Fawaz said.

“The biggest part of the business is supporting businesses in town from repair shops to the emergency services — police and fire,” Fawaz said. “We supply auto parts to pretty much everyone in town.”

RV supplies are important for tourists and for residents. His purchase of the entire building allowed him to double the size of the store’s retail area to 5,000 square feet by taking down some walls.

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Fawaz is the fourth owner of the store, which opened in 1965. He bought it in 2016. It’s been locally owned for more than 50 years. “My dad and I owned one in the ’70s in Southern California,” Fawaz said. Nostalgia hit hard when he walked into Jackson’s store. “It smelled the same,” he said.

The NAPA store — also known as Aspen Automotive and Industrial Supply — now offers twice the retail square footage as it once did. Fawaz had the opportunity to buy the entire building, including Jackson Hole Cycle & Saw’s former home, and he expanded his store to offer more parts for more types of vehicles. A larger inventory than what he encountered in 2015 now awaits customers, including parts for RVs, farm and agricultural machinery, and marine. Customers can also find trailer and towing supplies, custom hydraulic hoses, dealer-only and heavy-duty parts, as well as welding supplies.

“We sell parts for anything with a motor,” he said. “We also expanded small engine parts.”

The store also is a distributor for Airgas. "A big benefit of the NAPA system is we get a dedicated delivery truck every night, Tuesday through Saturday, from the distribution center in SLC, so if we don’t have the part you need we can usually have it here the next morning without a delivery charge."

Since there are only a handful of new car dealers in Jackson, the store has cultivated relationships with dealerships throughout Utah, which allows it to provide next-day delivery of dealer-only parts at little or no extra charge.

One unique feature Fawaz’s store offers is loaner tools. It loans out, for no charge, specialty tools that would be expensive for the average person who only needs them for a one-time job.

Renew Salon & Spa

10 S. Main St., Suite 101 | Victor, ID | 208-313-8832 Booking.Mangomint.com/RenewSalonAndSpa

When clients walk into Renew Salon & Spa and say they feel like they’re in Los Angeles, Catherine Carson knows she made the right decision to dream big.

The salon and spa opened in October in Victor, Idaho. Carson was part owner of a “tiny little salon called Wispy Gypsy.” Once she needed a new space, the only place she could find was in Victor. This was perfect, since she wanted to start a salon and spa in her own community.

Timing worked out well, she said.

“A lot of really good service providers were getting done with school, so it all came together at the same time,” Carson said. Twelve people work at Renew: stylists, aestheticians, nail technicians and massage therapists. Soon there will be a lounge with an infrared sauna.

Carson and her staff keep tweaking things as they go along. “It's been a work in progress,” she said. “We’re still building walls and adding things. We’re evolving and getting better and better.”

Carson has been in the business for 30 years and is a 30-year resident of Victor.

She enjoys being able to provide services local-

ly so people don’t have to go to Idaho Falls or other places that offer spa services.

Hair services include cuts, coloring, blowouts, deep conditioning, scalp treatments and perms. Color services include all-over color, bayalage, root touchups, highlights and gloss. Extensions also are available.

Manicures and pedicures are on the service menu as well. Eyelash extensions and waxing, including Brazilian waxes, are offered.

Massages are available in 60-, 75- and 90-minute time increments. Aestheticians offer facials and dermaplaning.

The salon and spa also provides consultations so people can look their best.

Carson has worked at several places in the valley over the years and enjoys being able to give people in the industry a chance to work at a spa.

“It's pretty exciting that we offer everything in one place,” she said. “We’ve had such good feedback. People are saying, ‘We’ve needed something like this.’ They say it feels like LA, and I love that.”

Catherine Carson & her team

Ripley's Vacuum & Home Care

1030 S. Park Loop Road | Jackson, WY | 307-733-9325 RipleysVacuum.com

Ripley's Vacuum & Home Care is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year — in a new location, and with new owners who know a lot about keeping things clean.

Brice and Jessica Dunn, owners/operators of both White Glove Cleaning Service and Mastercare Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning, purchased the business in 2021 in the wake of its popular founder's untimely passing in 2020.

"Kurt Ripley is someone that a lot of people in this town knew and loved," said Jessica Dunn. After his death, the fate of the shop hung in the balance until the Dunns stepped in.

"White Glove Cleaning used Ripley's for vacuum repair all the time, so it only made sense," she said.

After the shop moved just a short distance away, it seemed some people in the community thought the business had closed.

"People don't realize that we moved locations," Dunn said. "We've heard some people say they thought we closed down when we moved last October."

Instead, the shop is now open at 1030 S. Park Loop Road , just around the corner from the old space. Ripley's still offers a selection of the best vacuum cleaners and home cleaning products. Importantly, they also

service what they sell.

Among their lineup of vacuums are such top-rated brands like Miele, SEBO, Riccar, Sanitaire, Raven and Lindhouse.

"We are really in the business of educating our customers," Dunn said. "Our motto is, 'We save good people from bad vacuums.' There are some very bad vacuums out there that will destroy your floors, put dust in the air and all kinds of things. So we really try to educate our customers about that."

In addition to vacuum sales and service, Ripley's offers an extensive line of home cleaning products for every application: glass, stone, wood, stainless steel, even dishes and laundry. Emphasis has been placed on stocking environmentally conscious versions of these products wherever possible.

"All of our products are eco-friendly," said Dunn. "Good for you and good for the environment."

Ripley's can even help clean and sweeten the air inside your house with a selection of air purifiers and scented products.

"We also have nice home products that make your house smell good," Dunn said. "And we have home air purifiers. So those are really nice for summer smoke season, or allergies any time of year."

Christie & Shaun Schuster

Salon 22

Maybe it’s a throwback to an era bygone to enjoy your time at the beauty parlor, but at Teton Valley’s newest salon, Salon 22, the act of self-care is not an errand. It’s a reprieve from the day-to-day hustle, to repair, renew and, most importantly, according to owner Christie Schuster, “to feel good about yourself.”

Schuster is a Jackson native who moved to Boise, Idaho, to pursue her love for cosmetology, where she met her husband, Shaun. The couple moved back to the Tetons with their two young children, immediately seeing a need for residents and visitors alike to get a salon appointment.

“We are taking new customers, and when you book an appointment it’s your appointment,” she said. “We are not going to double-book someone to get their color and have another client in another chair for a blowout. When you come to Salon 22 it’s all about you.”

Reintroducing parlor culture also comes with rose petal foot baths and the exclusive R and Co. hair product line.

“I love this line,” Schuster said. “The award-winning line was created by stylists for all the different needs a client has. All the formulas are color safe,

focus on scalp health, have no harmful ingredients, and it’s exactly what you need each time.”

Having clients leave satisfied is one thing but Schuster wants them to leave feeling better than when they walked in.

“I will not let you leave the salon until you’re happy,” Schuster joked, but it’s true. Once they've made an appointment, Schuster says, clients become family in her salon. Pick the music, share the Bluetooth and talk about looks you can experiment with.

“We don’t need to rush anything,” she said. “We do what each individual needs that day.” Of course, when she sees bridal parties and girls’ nights out — sometimes those needs are served with mimosas in the second-floor well-lit space overlooking the Big Holes.

What’s more, her late father, Wayne Williams, helped her set up the shop in Victor, one of the last projects before he died last year. This makes the salon a special place for Schuster, and she translates that joyful spirit to her clients.

Kathy Harrington

Sargent Steam

307-690-6100

WitchyClean15@gmail.com

The new representative of Sargent Steam Sales and Service fell into the good time by accident.

“In the year 2000 a friend of mine suggested I attend a ‘Steamer Party,’” Harrington said, referring to the namesake of the business. “She thought it would be a good fit in my cleaning business. I poopooed it, said ‘Heck no!’ This is probably something, like the Hula-Hoop, that will be popular this year and fade away.”

As fate would have it, Harrington wound up going to the party her friend suggested and ended up falling in love with the steamer. She never looked back.

“You won’t find a single person who has purchased one or used one who is not thrilled,” she said.

The Sargent Steamer cleans everything from floors, ceilings, toilet seats, refrigerators, grooves in crevasses like doors and trim, fingerprints on stainless steel, dirty kitchen counters, fireplaces and more.

The steamer is easy to use, lightweight and comes with hands-on instructions in two languages.

Its cleaning strategy is the most effective.

The water heats to 300 degrees and comes out of a very small hole nozzle at 52 pounds of pressure. Users control how much heat and pressure is applied through distance of the wand to object being cleaned.

In addition, the Sargent Steamer is environmentally friendly. Using steam to clean minimizes chemical use, which allows for greener cleaning and safer results for the customer and their home or business.

“I am the only cleaning company that I am aware of that uses this steamer in the valley,” Harrington said.

“There are lots of steamers for sale out there. Choose a company that provides service, free education and helpful support to get you through the learning curve. Owning a Sargent Steamer gives you the freedom to tackle every dirty job easier, faster, healthier and greener.”

SilverLight Fiber Network

The future of internet is coming to Jackson — and you can get it delivered to your door for free.

Silver Star Communications is rolling out a whole new infrastructure called the SilverLight Fiber Network, with construction imminent.

"We're pretty excited about it," said SilverLight CFO Jeff England. "In the simplest terms, our plan is to bring fiber to every location within the city limits of Jackson, to everyone who would like to receive it."

Fiber-optic cable is able to transfer massive loads of data with little to no signal degradation over long physical distances — unlike traditional lines. SilverLight's service expects to reliably deliver connections at up to 10 gigabits per second, at least 10 times the maximum speed of cable-based internet service.

SilverLight's offer to route a brand-new fiber “drop” to your house comes with only one catch: You will have to sign up for internet service to use it. The company, however, does not insist that you sign up with it specifically.

"It's kind of a one-dig plan," explained England. "We are building a fiber-optic network, and it will

be open to other internet service providers to basically lease that fiber so that they can service their customers, and they don't have to do new construction. Right now we have five internet service providers that have already expressed an interest in participating in the network."

Though the task of laying a network of new fiber to potentially every house in Jackson is daunting, SilverLight will be taking it on without asking for public funding.

"This type of an open-access network, where there's some consumer choice, is becoming more popular now," England said. "But in every case I'm aware of, it's an investment that a city or a county would make using public funds. And it usually has some kind of bonding or tax consequences to the residents. What we are super proud about, to our knowledge we're one of the few, if not the only, where it is a 100% privately funded project. So basically all of the residents of the city of Jackson get the benefit of a network without any tax or use of public funds to complete the project."

To sign up for a free fiber drop to your home, visit www.silverlight-fiber.com.

will make high-speed fiber-optic internet access available to every home in Jackson

Snake River Roasting Co.

It's been one year since Snake River Roasting Co. opened its cafe in the former Jackson Hole Roasters coffee shop location at 50 W. Broadway. According to Executive Director Meaghan Moylan, there's never been a better time to come in and see what they have to offer.

"We opened just last summer and are forever grateful to the support we’ve received from the community,” Moylan said. “We took a coffee shop that had been running before us, and leased the building and redid it.

"We remodeled and revamped the entire interior. I think it's a great space to stop in for morning coffee, a lunch break or family outing."

The cafe's coffee comes from Snake River Roasting Co.'s own roasting facility just a stone's throw away.

"We love where we live (and work), and we’re proud to serve the coffee of Jackson Hole to locals and visitors alike," said Moylan. "Our coffee is small batched, locally roasted and brought over twice a week to the cafe. We sell it retail at the cafe and in stores as well. The idea behind it is for people to feel like they can have a piece of Jackson Hole with them wherever they are.”

That’s why Moylan encourages people to take a retail bag home with them so they can brew wherever they are, as a way to take a memory of Jackson with them.

A major focus of Snake River Roasting Co.'s cafe is consistent speed of service. The busy shop boasts not one but two top-end La Marzocco espresso machines and a full-service kitchen.

"There really wasn’t a place that you could go during a really busy time in the summer and get something good on the coffee side or food side quickly," Moylan said. "Everything had a really long line. Or if it didn't, it wasn't very good. We are able to do things super efficiently but at the highest quality. So if people are tired and busy during the summer they can come in really quick for a breakfast burrito and a cup of coffee to go."

Snake River Roasting Co.'s food menu also includes traditional egg breakfasts, lunch sandwiches, soups, doughnuts, cookies, muffins and more. Throughout the summer there will be rotating specials and promotions, and there is a loyalty program for repeat customers as well as a locals list.

Urgent Care at Teton Village is open for the season

St. John's Health Urgent Care

Access to urgent medical care returns to the West Bank this summer with the reopening of the Teton Village Clinic, inside Cody House at the base of the Bridger Gondola.

"The Teton Village Clinic has traditionally been open in the winters as a ski clinic for people who are injured on the mountain," said Dr. Jim Little Jr. "We did open it for two years during the summer, and then, because of COVID and staffing issues, it was actually not open last summer."

The clinic reopened June 10, the same day Jackson Hole Mountain Resort opened its bike park for the season. Both are set to close again on Sept. 10. The clinic is staffed by a doctor, a nurse and a patient registrar, with hours from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.

"It will be set up and staffed to basically take care of minor injuries and illnesses," Dr. Little said. "People who are injured hiking or biking on the mountain bike trails, other medical issues."

The lack of access to health care in remote and mountainous locations is an ongoing problem, which is only exacerbated by the seasonal influx

of tourists. Area road construction projects also contribute to traffic congestion and slow travel times. Dr. Little said that the reopening of the Teton Village Clinic brings the number of St. John's Urgent Care locations in the area up to three, at least during the busiest times of year.

"For us, the biggest thing is trying to give people options and points of access," said Dr. Little. "People can access care where they are instead of having to come to St. John's Hospital in Jackson. That's why we're making sure that we have an access point in the park, at Grand Teton Medical Clinic at the Jackson Lake Lodge. And also now out at Teton Village. We have our clinic in the Smith's Plaza, which has been open for the last 15 years, and that's seven days a week throughout the year.”

The Teton Village Clinic at the base of the Bridger Gondola will be seasonal, open during peak summer and winter seasons. The Grand Teton Medical Clinic is a summer-only clinic, due to the fact that the national park is more or less shut down in the winter, Little said.

3345 W. Cody Lane | Teton Village, WY | 307-739-7346 StJohns.Health/TetonVillage

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Teton County Pet Partners

307-690-8532

TCPetPartners.org

It’s true that man’s best friend can improve any day, and Teton County Pet Partners finds a way to bring that joy and camaraderie to those who need it most.

Working with St. John’s Health, C Bar V Ranch, TCSD, Teton Literacy Center, Jackson Hole Airport and many other local agencies, Teton County Pet Partners match dog and handler teams with clients to bring some joy for people with everything from difficult diagnoses to loneliness to general stress.

“We just did a couple of visits to the local high schools, where it's more like, you're taking a break between finals and need a pick-me-up or just a reset to destress a little bit,” Kelly Chadwick, Director of the Teton County Pet Partners chapter, said. Chadwick’s demand for canine cohorts definitely outnumbers her capacity of local teams. Since Covid she is still struggling to boost the number of teams available to make visits on the organization’s roster.

“We’re a local chapter of the national organization, which does have rules and an application process to be a part of the therapy program,” she said. The first step for any prospective handler is to take the Online Handler’s Course, which provides a thorough background on the responsibilities and necessary considerations of being a successful volunteer team. “It’s

more of a course that helps people understand how a visit should work. Once you complete that, we hold an evaluation to see if the team is sound.”

Most of what the program is looking for is a well-behaved dog who has a strong connection with his or her handler. Participants as young as 10-16 years old can be a handler, as long as a guardian is present at all times to provide supervision during visits. Currently there are 3 handlers under the age of 18 participating in the program in Teton County. “It's really rewarding to see youth out volunteering in their own community,’ said Chadwick.

Chadwick said the next team evaluation date is Tuesday, Aug. 8 for interested dog and human duos who want to go out and do some good in the world.

“The best way to learn whether Pet Partners would be a good fit is to get involved. Observing an evaluation is a great way for people to determine if this program is right for them.” If you are interested in attending the upcoming evaluation (as a volunteer, spectator or potential team), Kelly would love to help you get involved, and can be reached at info@tcpetpartners. org. “The joy that dogs bring people is immeasurable,” she said. “People wind up talking about pets they’ve loved, memories they have, or just feel connected with a friendly, soft face and gentle eyes."