Chamber February Newsletter

2019

FEBRUARY

Lander NEWSLETTER

Chamber of Commerce

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

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ell, even though it’s just February, the Community Awards Luncheon is just around the corner, so there are two things you must do! First, submit your

nominations for local businesses and individuals who are doing a great job! Next, mark your calendar and RSVP for the awards ceremony itself, taking place on Tuesday, March 12, 12-1 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!

Next, the Tourism Asset Development grant program is now open, we are accepting applications until February 15. If you have a program or project that directly benefits the tourism industry in the Lander area, you may apply for up to $1,000 in support to keep our visitor industry thriving. Priority will be given to projects that develop Lander’s tourism assets and bring outside primary tourism dollars into our community.

Have you been to the Lander Ambassadors Extravaganza? If you haven’t, you need to attend this one-of-a-kind event on March 2 at the Community and Convention Center. First, we are bringing in nationally recognized boot-stomping music of Chancey Williams

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

and the Younger Brother Band. Cap that with loads of games and

Jonathan Tonkowich

action and it will truly be a night you won’t soon forget. It’s all for

Wyoming Catholic College

a good cause, as proceeds will being going to Water for Wildlife

Rick Bestul

Foundation and the new Visitor and Chamber Business Complex.

NAPA Auto Parts

As mentioned before, we invite you to submit nominations for

Eric Andrews

our 2018 community awards ceremony, taking place on Tuesday,

Fagnant, Lewis, Brinda P.C.

March 12, 12-1 p.m. As tradition holds, the categories are:

Mark Schatza Black Hills Energy

ANCHOR AWARD: Survived the challenge of time BEAUTIFICATION: Outstanding storefront appearance ROOKIE OF THE YEAR: Innovation, enthusiasm, and creativity SPIRIT OF LANDER: Ignites enthusiasm with their participation EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Extraordinary performance VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR: Outstanding support of the

Chamber’s mission LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION: Long-standing community

commitment

James Whiting Whiting Law PC

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Kelsey Ball Operations Assistant

COMMUNITY

BUSINESS AFTER Past Lander Chamber Community Awards Recipients

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ach year we recognize businesses and individuals that are doing extraodinary things for our community and economy. Make sure to submit your nominations by Febuary 15 for the 2019 Lander Chamber community awards ceremony! Below are a listing of past recipients.

ANCHOR AWARD Reed’s Moghaun Office Supply, ‘18 Lander Journal, ‘17 Clark Landscaping, ‘16 Mr D’ s Food Center, ‘15 Artery Construction, ‘14 Wild Iris Mnt. Sports, 13

BEAUTIFICATION Bhava Shala , ‘18

Hello...The House, ‘17

Trey Warren, ‘16 Lander Bake Shop, ‘15 Paul & Carrie Guschewsky, ‘14

Cowfish, ‘13

CHAMBER VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR Ariel Bernath, ‘18 Jeff Stanbury, ‘17

SPIRIT OF LANDER Western Printing, ‘18 Gambles, ‘17 Rio Rose, ‘16 Cade Masteas, ‘15 Rocky Mtn. Premix, ‘14 Lander Comm. Fndn, ‘13

ROOKIE OF THE YEAR

The Mill House, ‘18

Alchemy, ‘17 Lander Valley Aviation, ‘16 LIFETIME CONTRIBUTION Wind River Wireless, ‘15 Joe Kenney, ‘18 Ameritech, ‘14 Marlene Young, ‘17 County 10, ‘13 Mick Wolf, ‘16

Chuck Faulkner, ‘15

Don Reynolds, ‘14

RESERVE OR PURCHASE TICKETS IN ADVANCE:

info@landerchamber.org | (307) 332-3892

EVENTS

BUSINESS AFTER February Calendar of Events EVERY MONDAY Book Sale at the Book Nook, 4-7 pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room

1 First Friday Art and Music, 5-9 pm, Middle Fork Restaurant

9 Coffee and Truffle Pairing, 9-11 am, Wind Iris Mountain Sports

EVERY THURSDAY Trivia Night at Lander Bar, 7-8 pm, Coalter Loft above Gannett Grill

2 Carmen - Metropolitan Opera Live in HD, 11am2:30pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room

9 Book sale at the Book Nook, 10-4, Lander Library Carnegie Room and upstairs in Bank of the West building

EVERY FRIDAY No Re-Buy Friday Poker Tournament, 5-8:30 pm, Wind River Hotel & Casino

4 & 6 Introduction to Photography, 6-8 pm, CWC Lander

11 & 13 Fundamentals of Excel II, 6:30-9:30 pm, CWC Lander

4 & 6 Fundamentals of Excel I, 6:30-9:30 pm, CWC Lander

16-28 For the Love of Water, Then and Now, Lander Pioneer Museum

7 Bats in the Wind River Range, 7 pm, Dubois Museum

21 Business After Hours!

5:30-7:30 pm, Lander Dental Group

7 “ICCE Archaeology with Todd Guenther”, 6:30-8pm, Riverton Museum

22-23 52nd Annual Wyoming State Winter Fair Trade Show, Lander Community Center

EVERY SATURDAY Saturday Jam Sessions, noon-2pm, Lander Bake Shop Winter Farmers Market, 1-3pm, Lander VFW EVERY SUNDAY Swing Dancing at Lander Bar, 6-9 pm, Coalter Loft above Gannett Grill EVERY DAY 1 Ice Skating at City Park, Mon.-Fri. 10-5, Sat.-Sun. 125, Wed. 7-9pm, Sat. 7-10pm FEBRUARY EVENTS 1 First Friday Yoga, 5:307pm, Bhava Shala 1-23 Virgin Land: Myths and Narrative, check for times, Lander Art Center

8 Dance with Don the Danceman - Country Swing, 5:30-6:50 pm, CWC Lander 8 “What are Those White Lights in the Winter Sky”, 6-8 pm, Dubois Museum 8 Cirque Zuma Zuma, Lander Community Concert Assoc., 7-9 pm, LVHS 8 Dawn Wall Showing in Lander, 7-9 pm, Coalter Loft

26 Fremont County Employment Expo, 9am3pm, CWC Peck Art Center Gallery, Riverton

2019

AMBASSADORS

EXTRAVAGANZA

CHANCEY WILLIAMS

AND THE YOUNGER BROTHERS BAND FUN FOR A GREAT CAUSE:

Proceeds to benefit:

WHERE: LANDER COMMUNITY AND CONVENTION CENTER WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 2, 2019 TIME: DOORS OPEN @ 5:30 P.M.

THE EVANS-DAHL MUSEUM

TICKETS: $40 PER INDIVIDUAL

$450 PER 8-PERSON TABLE

AN EVENING OF ENTERTAINMENT

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VISITOR AND CHAMBER BUSINESS COMPLEX

HEAVY HORS D’OEUVRES AND CASH BAR THOROUGHBRED RACING AND GAMES SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: (307) 332-3892 | Direct w/ Ambassadors

BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours FEB 21, 5:30-7:30PM LANDER DENTAL GROUP 799 S. 2ND ST., SUITE B, LANDER

JAN BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ WATER FOR WILDLIFE

Which business stage are you in?

ROB CONDIE, SOUTHWEST REGIONAL DIRECTOR, WYOMING SBDC NETWORK When it comes to smallbusiness goals for 2019, bookkeeping may not be at the top of that list for most business owners, especially the tedious task of reconciling. But if you’re the type of business owner who hasn’t reconciled your accounts in ages, then not only will you be dealing with a very frustrated CPA this tax season, you’re putting your business at risk. The good news is that it’s never too late to change.

Committing to reconciling your accounts on a regular basis will help in the long run because it can help your business prepare for new expenses; afford bonuses or raises for your workers; or give you clean numbers to give a bank for a loan to help grow your business. All it takes is committing to a plan and taking small steps in that direction.

The first thing I tell clients, if they haven’t already, is to invest in good accounting software. Some clients swear by spreadsheet programs like Excel, but those programs lack audit trails and don’t track income streams. I suggest programs like QuickBooks, which handles your accounting data effectively and securely.

Once the software is in place, it’s a good habit to start reconciling at the beginning

and end of every month. Not sticking to a reconciling schedule can lead to bigger issues down the road, especially for some business owners who put it off month after month.

Imagine how hard it is to remember a purchase you made three months ago.

Now, imagine going back three years. If you reconcile as you go, it keeps you on top of what is going on in your business and can help you spot potential problems like high expenses, low revenues and accounting errors.

Another good bookkeeping habit is learning your accounting software and using it to the best of its ability. As a QuickBooks trainer, I can show clients how to use QuickBooks’ invoice function, along with other functions like how to receive payments against invoices; how to track expenses; and how to record all deposits.

Knowing how to properly use your accounting software makes it easier to see your current numbers and gives your CPA accurate numbers when it comes to filing your taxes.

There will be times throughout the year where you’ll get busy and not stick to your reconciling schedule. Don’t look at these as failures. Instead, see them as natural steps in the learning

process.

You don’t have to go it alone either. The Wyoming SBDC Network offers no-cost, confidential assistance with bookkeeping and accounting software to help your business get on the path to financial health.

Creating new bookkeeping habits doesn’t happen overnight but, with patience and determination, you’ll be on track to achieving your business goals by this time next year.

The Wyoming SBDC Network offers business expertise to help Wyoming residents think about, launch, grow, reinvent or exit their business. The Wyoming SBDC Network is hosted by UW with state funds from the Wyoming Business Council and funded, in part, through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Broom Service Custom Cleaning, Belinda Huemer, 960 Amoretti St., Lander Elks Lodge BPOE 2317, 492 Lincoln St., Lander Family Chiropractic, Vince Irene, 8135 Hwy 789, Lander Fremont Communications, Doug Thompson, 925 Lincoln St., Lander Fremont County Cattlemen’s Association, PO Box 338, Dubois

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Plains Tire Co., 1175 N. Federal Blvd., Riverton

LEADER Corporation, 185 S. 5th St., Lander

Trinity Episcopal Church, Rev.s Walt and Janet Seeley, 860 S. 3rd St., Lander

Middle Fork, Jenna Ackerman, 351 Main St., Lander NAPA Auto Parts, Rick Bestul, 391 Main St., Lander New, John and Retha, 28 Madison Rd., Lander New York Life Insurance, Beau Wendling, 592 Main St., Suite B, Lander Oxbow Restaurant, Yvonne Patterson, 150 E. Main St., Lander Rainmaker Marketing Solutions, Amanda Henry, Sally Davenport, 118 Valley Circle, Riverton

WCS Corporation, Bill Sniffin, PO Box 900, Lander Wind River Hotel and Casino, 10269 Hwy 789, Riverton Wyoming Catholic College, 306 Main St., Lander Wyoming Family Sonography, LLC, Faith Hamilton, PO Box 1827, Lander Wyoming Life Resource Center, Jeremy Forbis, Facility Administrator, 8204 N. Hwy 789, Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

Atnip Well & Pump Service, Inc., Terry and Robyn Atnip, PO Box 1520, Lander

Ice House, Dick Tann, 671 Lincoln, Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

ALCHEMY: an artists’ cooperative, 320 Main St., Lander

Wyoming PBS Foundation, Joanna Kail, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton

PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. Postage Paid LANDER, WY PERMIT NO. 78

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