June 2019 Newsletter Lander Chamber of Commerce

2019

JUNE

Lander NEWSLETTER

Chamber of Commerce

Photo: Kyle Duba

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

A

s I compose my 60th monthly Director’s Message to you,

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

I have a lot of mixed emotions. I am deeply grateful

Susan Weideman, President

for the opportunity to serve Lander businesses and

Lander Vision Center

the community in this role. I am also eager and excited to have accepted a new job with a company called Flood Marketing. But looking back has a way of making one feel a lot of things, and I also find myself feeling a little nostalgic as I write this message for the last time.

What an incredible five-year journey it has been! There are far too many stories to tell and people to thank in my short message here, but I would like to highlight a few defining moments that stand out for the Chamber and myself. To name a few….

Setting the Lander Live stage in place just in time for the first concert (thanks to the help of a crane from Triple L and the handy work of Trey Warren). Partnering with countless local groups to create a more robust and diverse economy, LEDA, Wind River Visitor Council, Destination Lander, and Leadership Fremont County to name a few. Joining the Lander Ambassadors in the amazing

Michelle Mazur, Vice-Pres.

Elevate Rehab

Joanne Slingerland, Treasurer Central Wyoming College

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mika Baker, Past President Central Bank and Trust

Ann Espinosa Home Source Realty Inc. Inter Mountain Builders

Dave Fehringer WH Smith & Associates, Inc.

Suzanne Norris Wyoming Life Resource Center

work they do to support the needs of our community. And finally,

Jonathan Tonkowich

watching Governor Mead cut the ribbon on the new Chamber of

Wyoming Catholic College

Commerce and Visitor Center Complex after 18-months of hard work and amazing community support.

Even though I am proud of the big accomplishments of the past five years, it is also the small moments and time shared with

Rick Bestul NAPA Auto Parts

Eric Andrews Fagnant, Lewis, Brinda P.C.

individuals that I will carry forward. Enjoying a laugh with my

Mark Schatza

incredible colleague Carol King after a hard day of work. Seeing

Black Hills Energy

a business owner reach a new sales goal or proudly hire another

James Whiting

employee. Watching an amazing group of Board members come

Whiting Law PC

together for yet another 7:00am meeting to strategize on how to best meet the needs of our business community.

I look forward to sharing a handshake, smile, and perhaps a clink of the glass when I see you around in the coming weeks and months. Or better, yet, join us at the Fremont Toyota BrewFest on June 7-8 and once you buy your ticket, the beer’s on me!

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

Kelsey Ball Operations Assistant

Brewfest DJ Cut La Whut

Zahira and the Rising Buffalo Tribe

Sol Seed

With turntable know how and

Zahira’s original music

Born of the woods, rivers and

scratching skills to match, Cut

combines elements of Soul,

waterfalls of Oregon, reggae-

la Whut is what is known as a

Pop, Reggae, Hip-Hop and

fusion group Sol Seed sports

Party Rocker.

Electronica.

diverse vocal styles, an eclectic sonic playbook and ethereal world music influences.

Lander LIVE

COMMUNITY EVENT

Summer Music Lineup!

SOUTHERN AVENUE NIKKI LANE

Thurs, July 18 Blending potent lyrics, unbridled blues guitars and vintage Sixties country-pop swagger, Lane’s new music will resonate with a variety of listeners.

THE WOOD BROTHERS

Thurs, Aug 1 Southern Avenue is an American five-piece funky blues and soul band from Memphis, Tennessee, United States.

Thurs, Aug 15 The Wood Brothers are an American folk band consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver Wood, as well as multiinstrumentalist Jano Rix.

ELIZABETH COOK

Thurs, Aug 29 Elizabeth Cook is a Nashville-based Singer Songwriter from Wildwood, Florida. A veteran SiriusXM Outlaw Country Radio DJ, and hosting her own show.

THIS YEAR, LANDER LIVE IS PARTICIPATING IN CHALLENGE FOR CHARITIES - TO RAISE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR THE BANDS, PRODUCTION AND MARKETING. PLEASE DONATE ONLINE AND DESIGNATE LANDER LIVE TO GET A MATCH OF YOUR DONATION!

EVENTS

BUSINESS AFTER June Calendar of Events EVERY MONDAY Book Sale at the Book Nook, 4-7 pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room EVERY THUESDAY Native American Son & Dance, 6-7 pm, Wind River Hotel & Casino, Riverton EVERY THURSDAY Trivia Night at Lander Bar, 7-8 pm, Coalter Loft above Gannett Grill EVERY FRIDAY Friday Night Rodeos, 7:3010pm, Dubois rodeo arena 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 JUNE EVENTS 1 Trek to the Tie Treating Plant, 9-noon, Riverton Museum 1 The Rawlins/Ft. Washakie Stage Line/ Ferris Mountains, 1-2:30pm, Lander Pioneer Museum

3 Brain Injury Support Group, 5-6 pm, Soldier’s House of Fremont County, Riverton 7 First Friday: Art & Live Music, 5-9 pm, The Middle Fork 7 Surf the Green Wave - Casper, 5:30-7:30pm, Backwards Distilling Co., Casper 7-8 Lander Brewfest, Fri. 5-9pm, Sat. 2-7pm, Lander City Park 8 Book sale at the Book Nook, 10am-4pm, Lander Library Carnegie Room and upstairs in the Bank of the West building

15 Atlantic City Cemetery Trek, 10am-2pm, Lander Pioneer Museum 18 Dubois: Ramshorn Guest Ranch Historic Tour, 10 am, Dubois Museum 19 Collective Voices: A Wyoming Nonprofit Symposium, Sheridan College 20 Boys & Girls Club Youth Contest Powwow, 7-10pm, Fort Washakie 21-23 60th Eastern Shoshone Indian Days Powwow, Rodeo & Races, www.easternshoshone.org for details

8 Brewfest After Party, 8-11 pm, Lander Bar

26 Eagle Spirit Dancers, 7-8:30 pm, Museum of the American West

8-9 24th Don Layton Memorial Antique & Engine Show, Shoshoni

27 Meadow Wildflower with Frances Clark, 7-8 pm, Dubois Museum

12-15 2nd annual Northern Arapaho Tour Rodeo, Riverton Fairgrounds

29 Shoshoni Cemetery Trek, 9-noon, Riverton Museum

13 Kettle & Crackers: Oil Refineries in Wyoming, 6:30-8pm, Riverton Museum 13 Carol Deering: Havoc & Solace: Poems from the Inland West, 7-8 pm, Lander Pioneer Museum

29 Permaculture: Creating Orchard Guilds Hands-on Workshop, 9am-1pm, CWC Sinks Canyon Center

MAY BUSINESS AFTER HOURS @ SCHURG FINANCIAL SERVICES

NETWORKING

BUSINESS AFTER Business After Hours

COMMUNITY EVENT

Brewfest: Mark Your Calendars!

around the corner!

R

guests which will get you

Tickets are now on sale to

And it’s becoming a

up, dancing and moving. On

join the Wyoming.com Golf

tradition to start it off with

Friday, DJ Cut La Whut will

with Brewers golf scramble

the Fremont Toyota Lander

bring turntable know how and

which takes place at 9.m at

Brewfest! Now in its 17th

scratching skills to match and

the Lander Golf Club. The

year, the event will be June

then on Saturday you’ll be

Fremont Area Road Tour will

7 and 8, back in Lander City

treated to reggae with Zaharia

help riders cover up to 50

Park.

and the Buffalo Tribe and Sol

miles around the town - help

Over 25 breweries will be

Seed! Each band promises to

you develop quite the thirst!

represented (and the list

bring energy and excitement to

keeps growing), pouring

the stage for your listening and

different types of beers

dancing pleasure.

over the two-day event. Be

Early bird tickets are

sure to bring your appetite,

on sale now at www.

as there will be plenty of

landerbrewfest.com or

food vendors. You’ll find

at the Lander Chamber

WHEN:

something for everyone’s

Office.

tastes.

If you want to pack

WHERE: LANDER CITY PARK

In addition, Fremont

in a full day/weekend,

Toyota Lander Brewfest is

combine these events

eally, summer is just proud to present three musical

golf or biking to your day!

ABOUT BREWFEST JUNE 7 5-9PM JUNE 8 2-7PM

TICKETS: LANDERBREWFEST.COM

EARLY BIRD RATES

THROUGH JUNE 1

with Brewfest: add

WANT TO EXCHANGE A FEW HOURS FOR A FREE BREWFEST TICKET? WE NEED YOUR HELP AND YOU GET A FREE TICKET! SIGN UP TO HELP AT LANDERBREWFEST.COM/VOLUNTEER

LANDER HOMECOMING GRANT

Photo: Brad Christensen

ABOUT

TALENT RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

GRANT AWARD DETAILS: Up to $6,000 in reimbursed student debt, moving expenses or other approved expenses. Payable over 4 years, up to $1,500 per year.

is a strategic priority of the Lander Chamber

TIMELINE: Rolling application with first review period in early summer. Other review periods to be determined as funds are available.

NEW ROGRAM

INTRODUCING OUR NEW

of Commerce! We recognize that our area has educated many qualified individuals who have furthered their education. We also have many high-quality jobs available. We want to offer and encourage college graduates to look at making the Lander area their home. This grant is one more recruitment tool to get talent back to the Lander area.

TO APPLY: Pick up an application at the Lander Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center.

APPLICANT CRITERIA: 1. Has attended at least three years of school in Fremont County at any level.

2. Has or will in 2017, 2018 or 2019: Graduated from a two or four-year college, -OR-

Satisfactorily completed a term of military service

3. Has accepted a job offer for a position from an active Lander Chamber member in the Lander area.

Cornerstone Christian School, 80 Mortimore Lane, Lander

Mountain Dental, PC, 345 Garfield St., Lander

Farm Bureau Financial Services, Cori Slingerland and Jake Huhnke, 1630 Main St., Lander

Mountain Vista Retirement Center, Darcy Engler, 180 Chase Dr., Lander

Tegeler & Associates, Tim Robeson, Agent/Branch Manager, 194 N. 7th St., Lander Tipton, Robert A., 1436 Hillcrest Dr., LanderCenter of Hope - Volunteers of America, Ron Woodward, Program Director, 223 West Adams, Riverton

Goetz Custom Leather, Scott

Mountain West Business Solutions, Randy & Janet Barker, 118 Federal Blvd.,

Wind River Power Sports, Greg Scott, Manager, 194 N.

Goetz, PO Box 805, Lander

Riverton

7th St., Lander

Guschewsky, Alice, 636 Fremont St., Lander

National Bighorn Sheep Center, Sara Domek, Executive Director, 10 Bighorn Lane, Dubois

Wyoming Custom Meats, Inc., Jared Hamilton, 9049 Hwy 789, Hudson

Home Source Realty, George Piplica, 1632 Main St., Lander Huhnke, Carl, 315 Wyoming St., Lander

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

RENEWING MEMBERS

Lander Bake Shop, Matt & Angie Flint, 259 Main St., Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

Bloedorn Lumber, Blake Herbst, Manager, 116 Washakie, Lander

Wyoming Windows & Cabinets, Chris & Karlene Moore, 3011 Highway 287 N, Lander

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

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