Lander Chamber April 2022 Newsletter

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NEWSLETTER

Photo: Rose Vowles

Thank you, CATALYST Level Members!

POINTS TO PONDER

From the Executive Director

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pring is here, and “event season” is fast approaching. Despite rising gas prices, indications remain strong that travel and tourism in Wind River Country/Fremont County will see another record breaking season in 2022.

Celebrating Lander’s Business Community How great it was to come together again -- in person -- at our annual Community Awards Luncheon! We highlight this year’s winners on page 5, and we thank once more Dr. Brad Tyndall, President of Central Wyoming College, who updated attendees on the latest developments at CWC, including the fascinating work being done at the Alpine Science Institute just outside Sinks Canyon. Thanks are also due again to our generous sponsors for making the event possible: CB&T, St. John’s Health - Lander, the National Museum of Military Vehicles, LOR Foundation, Black Hills Energy, and Western Printing. (Be on the lookout next month for an update on our inaugural Lander Volunteer Fair.)

Events Galore! All Summer Long and into the Fall Although we’re sure to see some more of the white stuff, we’re busy supporting and promoting events old and new for summer 2022. We’ve approved more than $50,000 in Tourism Asset Development Grants (money collected through state and local lodging taxes) for more than 20 nonprofit organizations to host just shy of 30 events here in Lander this summer and fall. From newer events like the Roll & Slide Poker Ride, WYO131 Gravel Grinder bicycle race, Lander Presents summer concert series, and Wyoming Outdoor Weekend to iconic Lander classics like the Pioneer Days Rodeo, Pageant of the Old West 4th of July Parade, International Climbers Festival and, of course, our own Lander Brewfest -- #20!-- the Lander Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes nearly every annual event of note in Lander. These events draw thousands of tourists to our town each year who spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, keeping businesses thriving and driving local sales and other taxes that fund our city’s infrastructure and services. Tourism is of particular importance to Lander, and the Lander Chamber is proud to play a key role in promoting our local tourism and hospitality economy.

Thank You, Members!

You’ve likely noticed that we’ve been highlighting certain Chamber members on the front and back covers of this newsletter. These members have responded to our new focus on putting our members first by increasing their investments in our efforts. Thank you for your confidence and your support!

Owen Sweeney Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Eric Andrews President Fagnant, Lewis & Brinda P.C.

Ann Espinosa Vice President Home Source Realty, Inter Mountain Builders

Chris VonHoltum Treasurer Central Bank & Trust

Jon Tonkowich, Past President Wyoming Catholic College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Fehringer Fremont Engineering

James Whiting Whiting Law PC

Alyssa Lozier Edward Jones

Tom Davis Fremont Therapy Group

Jennifer Hamilton SageWest Healthcare

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Owen Sweeney Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Carlos Solis Membership Development Intern

Jacob Johnson Events Coordinator

Thursday, April 21 Ron’s Flooring 343 Main St., Lander May’s B.A.H. will be hosted by the Lander Golf Course.

Last one of the season!

March’s Business After Hours was hosted by Hayden Outdoors.

Business After Hours is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business, make new connections with fellow businesses, and develop new relationships with potential customers. Everyone is invited to attend!

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Business After Hours!

SPONSORSHIP

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EVERY TUESDAY Carnegie Book Nook at the Lander Library 1-5 pm

2 Volunteer Fair Lander Community Center 10am-2pm

EVERY WEDNESDAY Rotary Club noon, Oxbow Restaurant

1-16 Student Select Art Show Lander Art Center Tu-Th 10-6, Fi-Sa 10-4

20, 22 23 Evolution of U.S. Helmets National Museum of Military Vehicles, Wed. 10-noon, Fri. 6-8 pm, Sat. 10-noon

Sip ‘n Shop 10-5, Red White Buffalo

1 First Friday any Fremont County Museum, 9-5

21 Business After Hours Ron’s Flooring, 5:30-7 pm

EVERY THURSDAY Parkinson’s Support Group, Lander Senior Center 2-3 pm

6 A Reflection in Time Riverton Museum, 6-7:30 pm

22-30 Member’s Art Show Lander Art Center, Tu-Th 10-6, Fr-Sa 10-4

7-28 41st Art & Photography Kiwanis Club, noon, Mamaw’s Student Art Show Robert A. Kitchen @ Inn at Lander Peck Art Center Gallery, CWC (formerly Summit) Riverton THIRD THURSDAY Foot Care Clinic, 8-noon, Lander Senior Center EVERY FRIDAY Carnegie Book Nook at the Lander Library noon-4 pm EVERY SATURDAY Improv Acoustic Music Jams Lander Art Center 10 am-noon

12 Member’s Show Opening Reception Lander Art Center, 6-8 pm

14 Social Emotional Learning https://www.cdsfc.org/ for info

30 Sheep Shearing Day Pioneer Museum, 1-3 pm 30 Arts & Music Day Riverton Museum, 2-4 pm 30 Live music by Bryan Bielanski Lander Bar 9 pm

13 Lander Kiwanis After Hours Committee Learn about the work of the Lander Kiwanis Club, 5:30-6:30 pm, Mamaw’s Kitchen Bar

Book Your Next Meeting at the Chamber!

Looking for a brighter, roomier, more professional and technologically advanced place to host a meeting? The Chamber’s got you covered!

Full Zoom Room Functionality 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 onscreen 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!

CALENDAR

April Events

Community Awards Winners!

Anchor The Good Place Marla Lemm

Ambassador of the Year Chuck Guschewsky presented to Paul Guschewsky Photos by Brad Christenson

Lifetime Contribution Paula McCormick

Spirit of Lander Tammy Green

Rookie of the Year Messenger Girls Tasha & Tanya Messenger (and Ireland)

Chamber Past President Jon Tonkowich Wyoming Catholic College

Beautification Lincoln Street Bakery Justin Iskra Stephanie Peterson Chamber Exec. Dir. Owen Sweeney

Keynote speaker CWC President Brad Tyndall

Andy Gramlich 920 Mountain View Court, Lander

Lander Community Foundation MJ Greene, executive director PO Box 1131, Lander

Bailey Tire & Auto Mike Bailey 811 S Federal Blvd., Riverton Lander Cycling Club PO Box 1433, Lander Bernard Plumbing Ryan Bernard Lander Valley Animal PO Box 545, Lander Hospital 1185 Highway 287 N, Lander Blakemore’s Powder Coating & Laser Engraving Lander Valley Farmers Jay & Cindy Blakemore Market 267 Main St., Lander PO Box 184, Lander First American Title Insurance Company Margaret Pugh, manager 902 11th St., Lander Fremont Orthopaedics 815 E Main St., Lander J&S Enterprises LLC Sky & Jan Phifer PO Box 1333, Lander

New York Life Insurance Beau Wendling 592 Main St., Suite B, Lander Pingora Consulting LLC Stephanie Weaver PO Box 1716, Lander

Porter’s Mountain View Supply, Inc. Leo Kosirog 750 E. Sunset Dr., Riverton Rainmaker Marketing Solutions LLC Sally Davenport, Amanda Henry 118 Valley Circle, Riverton Water for Wildlife Vickie Hutchinson-Renkert, executive director 545 Main St., Lander Wind River Aviation, Inc. Gary Loose PO Box 1331, Lander WELCOME NEW MEMBER Alzheimer’s Association-WY Chapter Kelly Wright 2232 Dell Range Blvd., Suite 101, Cheyenne

RENEWING MEMBERS

Thank You, Renewing Members!

Flower Barrel Program We invite everyone to beautify Lander this summer!

See the insert in this month’s newsletter for details.

Sign up today! Call 332-3892 for details.

Collaborator Investors

Collaborator Investors

Paul McCown Advisory Services Lonnie Bull Special thanks to Western Printing for printing the monthly newsletter.

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