Nov 2015 chamber newsletter with inserts

2015

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

INTRODUCTION

From the Executive Director

J

ust recently, numbers came out of Cheyenne regarding Wyoming’s statewide economic outlook

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Lorielle Morton, President McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, PC

and recommendations for upcoming budgets.

The narrative remains gloomy in reaction to energy prices, specifically oil and gas. As statewide budgets decrease, contributions to small towns and cities also decrease. At the local level, businesses are experiencing

John Dailey, Vice President The Hitching Rack Home Source Realty

Krista Lobera, Treasurer Holiday Inn Express & Suites

a hit to their sales of goods and services; one of the main indicators of economic health. In response, the

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

City of Lander is taking proactive measures to cut back

Jeff Young, Past President

expenses, while at the Chamber we are inducing a shop

Trihydro

local movement to revitalize the economy.

Looking ahead, the economic outlook of the energy sector will remain uncertain into the foreseeable future. If you are like most citizens, you likely feel a little tense, and with good reason. However, there remains one element of control within our economy— how you and other residents affect local spending. We do this by reinjecting our hard-earned money in the same community that gives us so much.

Hands down—shopping local is the best way you

Susan Weideman Lander Vision Center

Margie Rowell Michelle Mazur Elevate Rehab

Annie Scott Fremont Frameworks

Chad Strickland Video Warehouse

Angie Flint Lander Bake Shop

can support the Lander-area! Not only do dollars spent locally cycle seven or more times through our economy (e.g. professional services, charitable and nonprofit organizations, etc.), but these dollars also feed our local governments through sales tax collection. If you want strong schools, medical facilities, roads and pathways, police and other emergency services, then spend your money in the Lander area!

PROFESSIONAL STAFF Brian Fabel Executive Director Carol King Associate Director Rose Burke Event Coordinator Barb Speyer Office assistant

Brian Fabel Executive Director Lander Chamber of Commerce

Going on since 2010, Small Business Saturday encourages people across Wyoming to support small, local businesses. On November 28, the Lander Chamber of Commerce encourages small business owners to take charge of the day! We pledge to help small business promote their businesses with free personalized ads, which will appear on our website and across all of our distribution channels.

As always, we have put together a shopping guide of deals and sales that helps shoppers know where to get best holiday gifts for friends and family.

Additionally, the Lander Chamber of Commerce is also running promotions with the Shop Small branded campaign to aid consumers in recognizing participating merchants. Committed to spending and shopping local,

COMMUNITY

Small Business Saturday

but want to influence others to do the same? Then consider our local currency gift certificate Lander Bucks, usable at any Chamber of Commerce member!

WHEN: ALL DAY, NOVEMBER 28 WHERE: ALL ACROSS THE LANDER AREA HOW TO PARTICIPATE: CONTACT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND GET INVOLVED!

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Small Business Saturday

COMMUNITY

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 A DAY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESS 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

HIGH COUNTRY HEARING: Come in and see all that we have to offer! Schedule a complimentary hearing exam and take advantage of our holiday specials 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

LANDER ELKS CLUB: Community Craft Fair, 9:30am-2pm. Vendors, to participate call Barry Scott at 307-438-0556 10:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.

HAIRAPY AVEDA SALON: Receive a FREE Aveda gift ($25 value) with every Gift Certificate purchase of $100 or more. 10% off Special Orders until Christmas (includes liters and makeup!)

10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

KASHMIR CONSIGNMENT: Up to 40% off select jewelry & shoes 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

THE GOOD PLACE: Free Remington Wildlife 2016 calendar to everyone who comes in 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

GAMBLES: $100 off any Sealy or Stearns and Foster mattress over $699

Lander

Chamber of Commerce

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

FREMONT TOYOTA: 2015 Blow Out On All Models All Day! 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

THE BIKE MILL: 20-40% off helmets; 20-50% off all apparel; 10-50% off store wide. Valid on in stock MDSE only!

1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

HEALING HANDS: Coupon Special $45 for one hour massage ($15 value) 2:00 p.m.-3 p.m.

GANNETT PEAK SPORTS: Raffle to win a weekend rental of a pair of Nordic skis 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

SHIRTS N MORE: One scoop of any flavor ice cream: Buy One Get One Free. Receive half-pound any flavor fudge with purchase over $30 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

WILD IRIS MOUNTAIN SPORTS: Double Loyalty Points (10% back towards future purchases) for existing customers, 10% OFF first purchase for new customers.

3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

TONY’S PIZZA: Dine in or take out: $5 off any large pizza until 5 pm 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

HITCHING RACK: 25% off your ticket during this hour only 10:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

IN MY WINDOW: $20 gift certificate with minimum purchase of $100. *All Day Special!

WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE LISTING THAT WILL APPEAR IN OUR MEDIA COVERAGE OF SMALL BUSINESSS SATURDAY? CALL THE CHAMBER @ 332-3892

L

ander Bucks is a re-launch of the former “Chamber Choice Certificates.”

Now anyone can purchase (in $5/$10/$15/$20 increments) any combo

DATE

LOCAL CURRENCY PAY TO THE ORDER OF

LANDER

BUCKS

Lander Chamber of Commerce Members

Lander Bucks Local Currency Program

denomination of MEMO Lander Bucks at the chamber and spend it locally at any Lander Chamber business.

Brighten a reward-worthy employee’s day with a $5 Lander Bucks and treat them to a latte, sticky bun, or chokecherry shake. Thank your neighbor for feeding the cat and secretly using your hot tub with $20 of Lander Bucks (they may in turn use toward buying you a new bath mat). Tell your everdoting long-distance relative all you want for Christmas is a $100 in Lander Bucks (they can buy online) and—because you already have too many expedition socks from your partner—donate it to your favorite non-for-profit.

“Shop Local” is more

May 2, 2015

$20.00

Lander Chamber of Commerce SIGNATURE

*For demonstration purpose only, purchase your Lander Bucks online or at the Chamber

than just warm fuzzies and good karma like eating kale smoothies for lunch: the extra $10 you spend locally doesn’t just support the primary business. This hardwon income adventures onto secondary markets supporting shipping, wholesalers, professional services, utilities, and suppliers. But wait, there’s more: each transaction from consumer to second and third markets also provides local tax revenue for convenient infrastructure such as roads, libraries, public education, municipalities, and EMS programs.

So come be part of the groundswell of a new trend!

Lander Bucks is the latest in

incentivizing programs to change the way we think, act, and spend... making shopping local fun, relevant, and impactful.

NUTS AND BOLTS

WHO: Lander Bucks can be purchased by anyone, given to anyone, and spent at any Lander Chamber member business. An additional member benefit, Chamber businesses may affordably advertise their logo on the checkcertificate page: a gentle suggestion to the shopper where to spend!

WHAT: Lander Bucks are actual checks,

LOCAL CURRENCY

Let ‘er Buck with “Lander Bucks”

LOCAL CURRENCY

Lander Bucks (cont.)

WHEN: Until supplies run out... get them while they are hot!!!

WHY: Lander Bucks are guaranteed local dollars spent in our community.

They make great gifts, employee bonuses, event prizes, thank-you gifts, and donations. From $5 to $5000+, you can give a meaningful gift while guaranteeing supporting the community. You’re no longer just hearing “shop local” — you are shopping local.

HOW: Stop by the chamber or go online to place unlimited custom orders.

payable to “Lander Chamber of Commerce Members.”

They function like currency (ummm, they are a real check) and get cashed like all-is-well-and-normal at the bank. They will be available in $5, $10, $15, and $20 increments. Do not worry.

You don’t need your iLeash to plug in to a FourSquare to read a scan box to get nailed

with 3% in credit card and nonlocal fees.

WHERE: Lander Bucks primarily serves the Lander area, where 93.7% of our chamber members reside and practice. Lander Bucks are also redeemable at choice Lander Chamber businesses in Riverton and Dubois. (Really, they’re LanderPLUS Bucks.)

Calendar of Events 6-7 The 36th Annual Lander Community Craft Fair will be held on Friday, November 6th and Saturday, November 7th in the Bob Carey Field House at the Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek. 332-6006.

6 Women’s Expo, 8th Annual at the Headwaters Art & Conference Center, 20 Stalnaker St., Dubois. Over 30 artists and vendors will be presenting their newest works in this years Expo. Light refreshments and cash bar.

Free admission. Open 4-7pm.

455-2764, 455-2763, 7 Monte Carlo Affair 2015, 6-10 pm at the Inn at Lander.

Enjoy casino-style games, live & silent auctions, full bar, heavy appetizers served.

Tickets available at the Lander Chamber of Commerce or the Lander Children’s Museum.

This event is the annual Lander Children’s Museum fundraiser.

9 Lander UW’s Helios Trio in concert. A classical music performance on piano, cello, and violin. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin Creek Rd. 7pm, Tickets $20 adult/$10 student. 332-2509, 332-6824, montyhettich@hotmail.com, landerconcerts.org 19 Lander Art Center: Native American “Around Town” Art

Exhibition. Free. Open Tues. Thurs. from 10am-6pm, and Fri.- Sat. from 10-4pm. 224 Main St. 332-5772, landerartcenter. com 14 Guns, Boots & Brands, doors open 6 pm, silent & live auction, live music & dancing.

Tickets available at the Lander Chamber of Commerce or from any Kiwanis member.

Fundraiser for Lander Kiwanis Club, 100% of proceeds goes to fund local children’s programs 14 Lander Fremont County Symphony Orchestra Fall Concert, 7-10 pm, Lander Valley High School Auditorium, 350 Baldwin Creek. Tickets are $10 at the door, and $20 for families. tomduncan@bresnan.net

11:45 am 4:00 pm

7:00 pm

Lander Art Guild Book Nook @ The Carnegie VFW Bingo

Tuesdays 6:00 pm City Council 7:30 pm American Legion 3rd Tuesday 2:00 pm City/School Joint

Powers Board Wednesdays 7:00 am LEADER 8:00 am MLS, Realtors Noon Rotary 6:00 pm Open Studio, Art

Center

CALENDAR

NOVEMBER

1st Wednesday 7:00 pm Popo Agie Anglers 1st & 3rd Wednesday 6:30 pm Lander Lion’s @

The Oxbow 3rd Wednesday 10:30am Fre Co Suicide

Prevention

Coalition 349-4495 Thursdays Noon Kiwanis 1:15pm Stroke Support, LRH 7:30pm Marine Corps League

23 Lander Community Concert Assoc. presents Crosswinds Trio - a unique chamber music concert. Hear performances 1st Thursday of innovative arrangements 6:00 pm Lander Library Friends sprinkled with humor. Lander Valley High School, 350 Baldwin 2nd and 4th Thursday 7:00 pm Elks Lander Lodge Creek Rd. 7pm, Tickets $20

#2317 adult/$10 student. 332- 2509, 3rd Friday 332-6824, montyhettich@ 11:00 am Fre Co Suicide hotmail.com,

Prevention (Photo : Julli Anna photography) landerconcerts.org

349-4495 7:00 pm Senior Center Dance

REPEATING EVENTS 2nd Sunday 1:00 pm Fre. Co. Historical Society Mondays 9:00 am County Commission

Saturdays 10:00 am Book Nook on Main

Location & Carnegie Room

5:00 pm Wind River 4x4 Assoc.

MEMBER PROFILE

Healing Hands: Lori Ann Helgeland

L

ori Ann Helgeland,

Types of massages

owner/operator of

available are:

Healing Hands, has

been a nationally certified

Therapeutic Massage:

massage therapist since

hot/cold therapy,

2007. Her training and

specialized lotions/oils,

certification was obtained in

infrared treatments

Madison, WI. From working

Deep Tissue

in top-rated spas, gyms and working with other health care professionals, she is able

Swedish Massage: relaxation

to bring a wide variety of

Sports Massage

experience.

Cupping

Every massage is specialized to meet individual needs, whether it’s for relaxation, muscle tension/soreness, or body connection as a whole.

Reiki Aromatherapy Massage Memberships are available to to help save money.

For that special person, Gift Certificates are also available.

Another service for the workplace, special event or

CONTACT: 307-349-8573 or email helgelandl@yahoo.com

holiday party is

WEBSITE: www.loriann.

Chair Massages,

massagetherapy.com.

which are offered on a per-minute basis.

ADDRESS: 550 Main St., Suite 4, Lander, WY 82520

UPCOMING BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

OCTOBER BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

IN MY WINDOW 258 MAIN ST. LANDER, WY 82520 NOVEMBER 19, 5:30-7:30PM

NETWORKING

BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Business After Hours

Anne Austin Design, 12 Timberline Trail, Lander Gary & Kathy Blackwelder, 61 Red Canyon Road, Lander Central Wyoming College Foundation, Becky Ruthenbach, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton Charter Business/Residential, 617 Main St., Lander Comtronix, 163 N. 2nd St., Lander

Fremont Chevrolet Buick GMC, S hane Mathill, 1401 N Federal Blvd, Riverton Fremont Therapy Group, 8168 Hwy 789, Lander Fremont Toyota, John New, Manager, 103 Fremont Way, Lander Frontier Home Health & Hospice, Shelley Gonzales, 230 N. 1st St., Lander Goetz Custom Leather, Scott Goetz, PO Box 805, Lander Holiday Lodge, Coco Huang, 210 McFarlane Dr., Lander Kristy Cardinal Photography, 460 Fremont St., Lander

Labyrinth Productions, Chris Amend, 514 Northbridge Dr., Riverton Lowham Walsh LLC, Andrew Strike, 205 S. 3rd St., Lander Museum of the American West, Jim Corbett, 1445 W. Main St., Lander State Farm Insurance, Brady Bower, 990 W. Main St., Lander Subway, Rob Clark, 960 W. Main St., Lander UW West Central Region Office, Amy McClure, 2660 Peck Ave., Riverton Whiting Law, P.C., James Whiting, 315 Main St., Suite 1, Lander Wyoming State Winter Fair, PO Box 1013, Lander

David A. Pope, CPA, Carmen Milbury, 609 E. Washington, Riverton

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

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Chamber of Commerce

This issue of the chamber newsletter is printed by Western Printing

RENEWING MEMBERS

Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch, Jim & Mary Allen, PO Box 243, Lander

Devon Energy, Bill Skelton, 45 Beaver Creek Road, Riverton

RENEWING MEMBERS

All Weather Rain Gutters, Reid Shell, PO Box 1092, Lander