May Newsletter

2022

MAY

NEWSLETTER

Photo: Rose Vowles

Thank you, CATALYST Level Members!

POINTS TO PONDER

From the Executive Director

W

orkforce retention continues to be a challenge for many American businesses, and the situation is no different here in Fremont County. The Lander Chamber is responding to this challenge with two new initiatives aimed at making Lander a more attractive place to put down roots.

Lander Young Professionals These days Lander is known primarily for its abundant wealth of outdoor adventure opportunities, but just because Lander is an outdoor recreation mecca doesn’t mean that everyone who takes a job here is eager to get on a fat bike or strap on a climbing harness. Business owners have shared with us that new arrivals to Lander can often feel overwhelmed by the town’s outdoorsy vibe, sometimes alienating new professionals who feel like they just don’t fit in. This has resulted in more than a few leaving Lander not all that long after they arrived. Enter the Lander Young Professionals.

Last year, we were approached by two young ladies from Chamber member Fagnant, Lewis & Brinda about starting a group to help young professionals meet each other, develop relationships, and get connected to the community. Joined by two young men from fellow Chamber members Central Bank & Trust and Strike Consulting Group, Lander Young Professionals (LYP) was born. With several events under its belt and a generous grant from the LOR Foundation, Lander Young Professionals is succeeding in helping our young workforce foster professional relationships, promote local businesses, and give back to the community. Want to learn more? You can connect with LYP on social media @LanderYoungProfessionals.

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 Inaugural Lander Volunteer Fair Another way the Chamber is working to retain Fremont County’s workforce is by making people aware of the many volunteer opportunities available here in Wind River Country.

A cooperative effort between the Lander Chamber and the Lander Community Foundation, the purpose of the Lander Volunteer Fair is to bring together the business and non-profit communities so each can help meet the needs of the other: businesses to provide non-profits with volunteers and non-profits to provide businesses with engaged employees connected to the people and issues that matter to them. Lander will become “stickier” and harder to leave when new employees are connected to more than just their jobs.

Edward Jones

Tom Davis Fremont Therapy Group

Jennifer Hamilton SageWest Healthcare

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Owen Sweeney Executive Director

Carol King Associate Director

The inaugural fair was held on Saturday, April 2, (see page 3) and we expect it to become an annual event.

Owen Sweeney Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

Carlos Solis Membership Services Intern

Jacob Johnson Events Coordinator

Thursday, May 19 1 Golf Course Drive April’s Business After Hours was hosted by Ron’s Flooring

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!

VOLUNTEER FAIR

Hosted by the Lander Chamber in cooperation with the Lander Community Foundation, the inaugural Lander Volunteer Fair was held on Saturday, April 2. The event connected eager volunteers to more than 20 nonprofit and charitable organizations serving Lander and beyond. Participating organizations gained many -- and much needed -- new helpers, and volunteers found ways to place their time, talents, and treasure at the service of issues important to them. We gratefully thank our sponsors -- Rocky Mountain Power, Westward Heights Care Center, and Fremont Therapy Group -- for making possible what we expect will become an annual event!

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

3 Small Business Resources for Veterans 11-noon, online webinar

12 Back to the Future: prepare for climate conditions 7 pm, Dubois Museum

EVERY WEDNESDAY Rotary Club noon, Oxbow Restaurant

4 SBDC Start Your Own Business 6-7 pm Natrona County Library

14 Historic Walking Tour 2-4 Riverton Museum

Sip ‘n Shop 10-5, Red White Buffalo

5 Lander Young Professionals Cinco de Mayo 7:30 The Crux Coffee Shop

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

6 First Friday any Fremont County Museum, 9-5

Kiwanis Club, noon, Mamaw’s 7 MET Opera at Lander Library Kitchen @ Inn at Lander 10:55 am (formerly Summit) 7 Mom’s Night Out 6-8 pm THIRD THURSDAY Messenger Girls Foot Care Clinic, 8-noon, Lander Senior Center 7 Dancing With The Stars 5:30 Lander Community Center EVERY FRIDAY Carnegie Book Nook at the 7 Star Party 9pm Sinks Canyon Lander Library noon-4 pm State Park

14 Petroglyph Preservation & Stewardship Workshop 10-3 Dubois Museum 18, 20, 21 A Look at Anti-Tank Weapons National Museum of Military Vehicles, Wed. 10-noon; Fri. 6-8 pm; Sat. 10-noon 19 Business After Hours at the Lander Golf Course 5:30-7 pm 19 Lander 100 Years Ago 7-8:30pm Pioneer Museum 20-21 Wyoming Outdoor Weekend & Expo www. wyomingoutdoorweekend.com

EVERY SATURDAY Improv Acoustic Music Jams Lander Art Center 10 am-noon 1-31 Member’s Art Show Lander Art Center

10 Kiwanis After Hours 5:306:30, Mamaw’s Kitchen Lounge

21 Historic Walking Tour 10am Pioneer Museum (meet at Lander Chamber of Commerce)

12 SBDC webinar Marketing is Everything 10-11, online

21 MET Opera at Lander Library 10:55 am

2-7 Teacher Appreciation Week Messenger Girls

12 Social Emotional Learning online cdsfc.org

28 Grand Opening National Museum of Military Vehicles, Dubois

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CALENDAR

May Events

NEW MEMBERS

A board-certified OB GYN and Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ken Holt proudly opened Aspenglow Obstetrics and Gynecology in September 2020. Currently the only specialty clinic in Lander and all of Fremont County, Aspenglow provides obstetric and gynecologic care to women of all ages.

Although a relatively new resident of Wyoming, Dr. Holt has vacationed in Lander and Wyoming many times in his life, and he and his soon-to-be new wife, Jamie, are delighted to call Lander their new home.

Conveniently located at 125 Wyoming Street near the hospital and in the same building as Community Health Pediatrics, Dr. Holt and Jamie are accepting new patients and invite you to stop by to meet them and to see the facilities. You can find them on the web at aspenglowobgyn.com, on Facebook at “Aspenglow Obstetrics and Gynecology,” as well as a recent feature on County 10.

Aspenglow’s motto is “We deliver what you’re expecting,” and this holds true whether you’re expecting a new addition or personal medical care. Jamie and Dr. Holt are proud to care for their friends and neighbors in the community The Rock Church thanks Lander and Fremont County residents for their support over the years. They know that many of you have poured into this facility and continue to help support it as well.

A native of Douglas, Pastor Jeff Courtier is excited to be back in Wyoming after many years in Western Nebraska. He has a huge heart for community and loves to coach kids. The Rock Church has been giving to local organizations over the last year and looks to give even more.

Located at 150 Baldwin Creek Road, The Rock Church is open to the public on Tuesdays and Thursdays 10 am – 5:30 pm. The popular climbing wall is open on Thursdays after school at 4pm (all gear provided!) and plans are to keep the wall open though the summer.

Birthday parties are available for scheduling on Friday night and Sunday afternoons. Please call a few weeks in advance for birthdays.

They are also open for group gatherings. On the other days of the week, they have been open to other programs in our community using the facility for youth and young adults.

The Rock Church is operating on a donation basis only, and Pastor Jeff reports that the community’s generosity and consistency have been overwhelming. For more details, Jeff invites you to call him at 307-332-2636 or send him an email at jeff@rockchurchwy.com.

Adam E. Phillips, Attorney at Law High Country Hearing Centers 260 Lincoln St., Lander Craig & Annette Burkey 1460 W Main, Lander The Bike Mill Rio Rose Homestead Properties 109 Main St., Lander Lauri Griffin 288 Cascade, Lander Bomgaar’s 275 Grand View Dr., Lander HUB International Mountain States Central Wyoming Climbers’ Jacob McGarvin Alliance 503 W Main St, Riverton PO Box 1304, Lander Inn at Lander Clark’s Landscaping Cale Case, George Case Brian Clark 260 Grand View Dr., Lander PO Box 1204, Lander Labyrinth Productions Family Chiropractic Chris Amend Vince Irene 514 Northridge Dr., Riverton 8135 Hwy 789, Lander Lander Economic Development Fremont County Fair Association (LEDA) 1010 Fairgrounds Dr., Riverton 160 S. 4th St., Lander Hayden Outdoors Bill Vacek 206 Main St., Lander HDR Engineering Dave Myers 325 Main St., Lander

Maz’s House & Mobile Home Movers & Brentlee Homes Martin & Vic Mazurie 1994 Baldwin Creek Road, Lander Maralyne Middour 8365 Highway 789, Lander

NAPA Auto Parts of Lander Rick Bestul, 391 Main St., Lander Rodney’s Collision & Custom Center Rodney & Leona Rohn 330 Mortimore Lane, Lander Sweetwater Food & Beverage Ron Hansen 8116 Hwy 789, Lander Twin Pines RV Park & Campground Inc., Verna Worthey 7345 Hwy 789, Lander Whiting Law James Whiting 277 Main St, Suite 3, Lander Wyoming.com 937 W Main St., Riverton NEW MEMBER Apple City Studios Laura Koch 374 Shoshone St., Lander

RENEWING MEMBERS

Thank You, Renewing Members!

High Country Hearing Centers have been serving western Wyoming’s hearing healthcare needs since 1979 when Mike Alley opened his audiology office on Main Street in Lander.

Craig Burkey worked with Mike for 15 years and has shared his kindness, knowledge, and expertise.

Craig and Annette Burkey have started a new journey and purchased the existing business from Intermountain Audiology in May 2021. To better serve western Wyoming, there are offices in Lander, 1460 W. Main St., and Rock Springs, 514 Broadway St. High Country Hearing provides comprehensive audiology care with hearing assessments, auditory counseling, hearing aids, and personalized aftercare and repairs. The patient care staff are friendly and service-oriented with emphasis on patient care and improving the quality of life for clients with hearing loss and tinnitus. To help your brain hear more naturally, we can improve clarity in speech recognition and treat progressive hearing loss to reduce the effects of Dementia and Alzheimer’s using the best Bluetooth technology.

Also offered are diagnostic hearing evaluations, free consultations, personalized follow-up and support, hearing loss counseling, hearing aids and fittings, and also in-office cleaning of hearing instruments and repairs.

NEWSLETTER SPONSORS

RENEWING MEMBERS

Convener Investors

__________________________________________ Collaborator Investors

Lonnie Bull

100 N 1st Street Lander, WY 82520

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