Lander Offers It AllLander is known for itsrecreational opportunities,

entertainment, relaxation, scenicbeauty, business opportunities andjust plain fun! Here you can enjoybreathtaking mountain vistas, cleanair and water, a low crime rate,friendly neighbors, and easyaccess to nearby nationalforests and millions of acresof pristine wildlands to explore.This remarkable quality of lifeis why more and more people arediscovering Lander as a place tolive, raise a family, start a businessand or just enjoy life.

Live &WorkWhereYouPlay

Have you everwondered how it

would be to live in oneof “America’s Top SmallTowns”? Would you liketo live and work whereyou can play? If youranswer to these questionsis yes, then you might wantto consider moving to onethe best small towns inAmerica: Lander, Wyoming.Several nationwide magazines

have recognized Lander as a greatplace to live and recreate. Checkout what they have to say in thesidebar on the right and you willquickly realize the quality of lifein Lander.

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National GeographicAdventureMagazine50 Next Great Adventure TownsLander a “Hot Bargain” where“Stetsons meet Birkenstocks.”

Sunset Magazine20 Best Small TownsLander has a sense of connectednesswhere people commute less,know their neighbors and followtheir passions.

OutsideMagazineBest Small TownsRodeo hearts and adventure souls

Fly Rod &ReelThe Best in Undiscovered FishingWhere fisherman can choose from626 lakes and reservoirs or 2,057miles of rivers and streams.

TruWest MagazineTowns To Watch in 2009Lander has no shortage ofWestern pride or tales to tell.

SnoWest Magazine#1 Snowmobile trail in the westFor the second year in a row thenumber one snowmobile trail inthe west.

CommunityLander is home to a remarkablediversity of people. Here you

will find cowboys, climbers, youngfamilies, Native Americans, collegestudents, retirees, and visitors enjoyingthemselves and the simplest pleasuresof small-town living. The communityis vibrant and growing. City Park isshaded by stately cottonwoods andhas tennis courts, ballfields and an elaborateplayground.The community is

served by a modern,full-service hospital,a well-regardedpublic schoolsystem, and accessto all the public infra-structure necessary tosupport businessstart-up, relocationand expansion.

Our BusinessesOur community takes pride insupporting small businesses as

demonstrated by our picturesqueMain Street where locally ownedshops cater to all your needs. Someof our small businesses have growninto industry leaders – the NationalOutdoor Leadership School, EagleBronze Foundry, Wyoming CatholicCollege, FremontMotors Corporation,and Automation X just to name a few.

Tax-friendlyWyoming’s tax-

friendly financialstructure is one ofthe top-ranked in thenation for delivering

the highest quality services for thelowest cost.

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Since 2003, Wyoming has ranked #1among all states for business-friendlytaxation by the Tax Foundation’s StateBusiness Tax Climate Index. The stateand the town of Lander offer a sup-portive atmosphere and tax structurefor businesses to start, build and grow.Many businesses and organizationsare recognizing the differenceWyoming incentives can make fortheir success. For example, in 2007Wyoming successfully attractedthe National Computer Centerfor Atmospheric Research Facilityto the state to build the fastestsupercomputer in North America.

Business Tax IncentiveAre you looking for business taxincentives? Compare Wyoming’s

tax rates to your state:0% Personal Income Tax!0% Corporate Income Tax!0% Grocery Tax!4% Sales Tax2% Lodging Tax

Community ResourcesThe City of Lander’s CommunityResource Department can help

with your business needs and answerlocal questions. Call 307-332-2870or email landeredc@wyoming.com.

Lander Business ParkThe Lander Business Parkwas established in 2006 with

Wyoming Business Council fundsand is located on Lander

Main Street. Currently,the park is home to theAtlantic City CreditUnion, Safeway andHoliday Inn Express.For more information

call the CommunityResource Department

307-332-2870.

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Business ResourcesWYOMING BUSINESS COUNCILOffers a wide variety of services andfunding programs for businesses:

Business Ready Community Grantand Loan Program – Provides up to$3million grants to construct publiclyowned buildings and infrastructure.

Wyoming Partnership Challenge LoanProgram – The Wyoming BusinessCouncil and local developmentorganizations partner to providelow-interest loans to local businesses.

For a complete list of Business Councilprograms and services, go to:www.wyomingbusiness.org/, or callthe Regional Director, WyomingBusiness Council 307-857-1155

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTTRAINING FUND(www.wyomingworkforce.org/how/wdtfp.aspx) Provides training fundsfor new and existing employees

SMALL BUSINESSDEVELOPMENT CENTER(www.uwyo.edu/sbdc) Providesdevelopment, financial, and businessplan expertise to new and currentbusinesses – Fremont County officecontact is 800-969-8639.

LANDER CHAMBEROF COMMERCE(www.landerchamber.org) Provideslocal information and resources forbusinesses interested in the Landerarea 800-433-0662.

LEADER CORPORATION(www.leadercorporation.com) LeaderCorporation is Lander’s EconomicDevelopment Organization. Leaderwas established in 1983 and wasWyoming’s first private EDO. Thisorganization continues to leadLander’s economic developmentinto the future. For more infocall 307-332-2870 or emailinfo@leadercorporation.com

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Incorporated in 2003,Automation-X Corporationis a leading global supplierof automation technologyproducts for consumer, waterand wastewater, safety andsecurity, transportation,and agricultural applications.The company’s primarymarket is energy with astrong emphasis in oil andnatural gas. From itsheadquarters in Lander,Automation-X currentlyemploys 31 individuals atseven domestic offices andone international office.

According to Automation-X,Lander offers a “loyal,diverse workforce thatappreciates the benefitsof working for a successfulcompany while living in acommunity with a highquality of life.”

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Business FRIENDLY

Lander:Real. Western. Spirit.

Lander offers myriad communityevents, activities and services for

people of all interests. Additionally,our cultural history, (see page 4), parksand recreation (see page 5), andeducation system (see page 7), arewell known throughout the stateand the West.

Our ClimateLander’s geography and mildclimate offers residents full

opportunity to enjoy the four seasons:

• One of the least windiest citiesin continental U.S. (average 5.6 mph)

• Over 240 sunny days a year

• Elevation of 5,357 feet

• 13.4” in precipitation annually

• 108” of snowfall annually

• Average temperature in theJuly is 86 degrees

Safe CommunityLander’s crime rate is 15% belowthe national average. Many

families who move here indicatethey feel Lander is a safe place toraise their children.

OutdoorsThe Wind River Mountainsoutside of Lander offer

some of the best backpacking,fishing, climbing and hunting inNorth America. Nearly everyonein Lander lists outdoor recreation

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among their favorite pastimes, andmany say the mountains and desertsthat surround the town are the pri-mary reason they choose to live here.Lander is seven miles from Sinks

Canyon State Park. The canyon is bestknown for the Sinks and Rise of thePopo Agie River, where the river dis-appears into the mountainside andthenmysteriously reappears a half-miledownstream in a large pool filled withgiant brown trout. You commonlysee bighorn sheep and deer in SinksCanyon, and if you are lucky, you mayspot an elusive mountain lion.

Restaurants & LodgingLander has a wide-range of qualityrestaurants and lodging. You can

eat pad thai, burritos, or sit outside ona deck to enjoy a great American steakwith locally brewed beer or a freshgreen salad at one of the manyvenues found in town. Lander alsohas a number of quality motelsknown for their friendly ambianceand unique charm.

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Beverly and Monte Paddlefordfirst opened the foundry as afamily business in 1986 with thedream of producing world-classart and sculpture. Since thattime, Eagle Bronze Foundryhas become the world’s largestproducer of bronze monuments.Eagle Bronze Foundry hasexpanded to 45 employees,opened foundaries in Mexicoand Italy and a new Eagle BronzeGallery on Lander’s Main Street.The company is renowned forquality and delivers fine artcasting to clients throughoutthe U.S., Canada, Japan, Europeand the Middle East.

Owner Monte Paddlefordchose Lander because “weliked the access to the outdoorsand the friendliness of thepeople. Lander is one of thosespecial places where you canstill make a deal on a handshakeand you know everything isgoing to be fine. We lovethis community.”

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OF LIFE

Lander has evolved into a moderncommunity but the town retains theambience of its colorful western pastand rich cultural legacy.

WindRiver IndianReservation

Lander is a proud neighbor ofthe Wind River Reservation. The

reservation was created in 1868 andis home to the Eastern Shoshone andNorthern Arapaho tribes. One ofthe area’s most famous ancestors,Sacajawea who led Lewis and Clark ontheir expedition across the continent,is buried on the reservation outsideof Fort Washakie.Both the Eastern Shoshone and

the Northern Arapaho have an activecultural life and throughout thesummer, the reservation is alive withthe sound of pounding drums andstamping feet as powwow seasonbrings dancing, horseracing, gamingand other traditional forms of enter-tainment to the Wind River Valley.

South Pass City HistoricalTrail Corridor

In the mid-to-late 1800s, hun-dreds of thousands of pioneers

traveled over South Pass enroute to California, Oregonand Utah. Miners in searchof gold followed the settlersand the towns of South PassCity and Atlantic City wereestablished to feed, house andentertain the men who followed theboom. Today, South Pass City isopen to visitors seeking to step back

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into time. Atlantic City is a great placeto stop and eat and enjoy the coolmountain air. You can also tour theHistoric Carissa Gold Mine, whichhas recently been opened for visitors.

Children’s MuseumThe Lander Children’s Museumoffers a variety of hands-on

exhibits and a friendly environmentfor children of all ages.

Art CenterThe Art Center opened in 2002with the help of local artists and a

rural development grant. The centerprovides space for exhibitions andclasses, and promotes the arts in theLander community.

City of BronzeLander is known to many as the“City of Bronze.” It’s easy to

understand why when you see themany bronze statues decorating thetown’s main thoroughfare. Landeralso offers several art galleries forvisitors to purchase quality pieces ofart from well-known local artists.

Stub FarlowWyoming’s licenseplates display arendition of a manon a bucking horse.

This man is the famousbucking-horse rodeo champion StubFarlow who lived here in Lander.

The Lander museum siteoffers visitors a multi-facetedopportunity to experienceregional history at its best.

With over 10,000 square feetof display space, the newlycompleted Fremont CountyPioneer Museum provides animpressive assortment ofregional historical artifacts ina traditional museum format.The museum is surrounded bythe Museum of the AmericanWest’s “Pioneer Village,” whichincludes a number of historic,restored buildings from thevalley’s pioneer days for visitorsto explore.

The Traveler’s Welcome Centeroffers travelers a comfortableand safe facility to relax and getoff the beaten path. Whileresting, visitors can enjoyLander’s culture and historyat its museums or take in thesmall shops and restaurantsalong Main Street.

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Lander is the gateway to the WindRiver Mountains and a remarkableplace to live for those who appreciatethe outdoors and recreation.

Outdoor OpportunitiesImagine playing in millions ofpublic acres in your backyard!

Lander offers your family unlimitedoutdoor opportunities:

• Camping with family and friends

• Rock Climbing at Sinks Canyonand Wild Iris

• Horsebackriding, hikingand backpacking– the area includeshundreds of milesof forest trails forthe enthusiastswho enjoy thesolitude of thebackcountry

• Hunting for big game – mule deer,pronghorn antelope, elk, moose,and bear

• Snowmobiling, mountain bikingand four-wheeling over 150 milesof trails.

• Cross-country skiing on groomedtrails near South Pass City and inSinks Canyon.

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In 2004, the local Mothersof PreSchoolers (MOPS) inLander had a vision to build amodern playground facility fortheir children. One year later,these determined motherscompleted their fundraisinggoal of more than $200,000.

The dream playground wasconstructed in 2005 byhundreds of communityvolunteers. Modeled afterLander’s Main Street circa1880s, the playgroundincludes one of Lander’sfirst branding slogans“Where the Rails End andthe Trails Begin.”

“When you see all the kidsenjoying this playground, youknow it makes our communitya better place,” said one of theproject leaders, Lisa Lowham.“Lander is a community thatcontinually proves anything ispossible when a communitycomes together. This truly isa very special place to live.”

Within the CityLANDER GOLF CLUB.Lander’s golf course is a summer

paradise for golfers offering 18 holesof amazing golf in one of the leastwindy cities in the country. Fees arelow, the atmosphere is relaxed andthe course challenges golfer’s of alllevels—how can you go wrong?

PARKS & RECREATIONLander is home to 11 parks, 6 baseballfields, 7 soccer fields, 6 tennis courts,an indoor swimming pool, an outdoorice-skating rink, and groomed cross-country ski trails.

LANDER AREA PATHWAY SYSTEMLander has some great biking andwalking opportunities in and aroundtown and along Lander Area PathwaySystem, which provides non-motor-ized paved paths along the Middle

Fork of the PopoAgie River.

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From playing in the sun tocruising in the snow, Landeroffers no shortage of events allyear round.

4th of JulyThe largest event inLander centers

around our 4th of JulyParade and the oldestpaid Rodeo in theworld. During this time,the population of Landertriples in size to about 20,000 people.For three days, the community enjoysan old-style rodeo complete withroping, bull riding, wild horse relaysand barrel races. Then on July 4th,the Pioneer Days Parade brings theOld West back to life. After theparade, you can enjoy the LanderRotary Club Buffalo Barbeque atCity Park, with music and fun for allages. To cap the fun, at night the skyover town lights up with fireworksdisplays from the city and privatecitizens celebrating the nation’sbirthday.

Community ConcertsLander’s Community ConcertSeries is the longest running

series in Wyoming. Professionaldancers, orchestras, bands, and manyother entertainers from around thecountry will knock your socks off!The quality of these fine arts eventswill astound you.

TheOne ShotAntelopeHunt

The One Shot is held every yearin September. Celebrities and

politicians from around the countrygather for this event, which celebratesthe heritage of hunting. Representa-tives from the Eastern Shoshone Tribebegin the event with a traditionalblessing and finish with the exciting“Legend of the Hunt” performance.

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InternationalClimber’s FestivalPack your bags, get stoked,and come to Lander forthe best climber’sfestival in the world!Every summer thisevent attracts top

superstar climbers forparties, games, slideshows,movies and, of course,some climbing up at

Sinks Canyon or Wild Iris.

Lander Brew Fest!Looking for fun in the sun inJune? You won’t be disappointed

with the Lander Brew Fest. Thisrelaxing event attracts more than 15different brewmasters to Lander CityPark to show off their wares. Thereare taste tests, competitions, live musicand great food to keep you entertained.

Heart of theWestArt Show and Sale

Top artists from around the Westconverge every October in Lander

for the Heart of the West InvitationalArt Show and Sale. Attendees canenjoy watching while an artist paintsa new piece of art, and can purchaseartwork directly from the artist.

International PedigreeStage StopDog Sled Race

The International Pedigree StageStop Dog Sled Race is the largest

sled dog race in the lower 48 states.In January, top mushers and their

bands of four-legged furryfriends competeon the Lander legof this multi-stagerace. The raceoffers spectatorsthe uniqueopportunity to

meet the mushers and dogs up close.

The National Outdoor LeadershipSchool (NOLS) is the world’spremier outdoor education organi-zation. NOLS takes students ofall ages on extended wildernessexpeditions to teach outdoor skills,develop leadership, and teachabout the natural environment.Lander was selected as the locationfor the non-profit school becauseof the community’s easy access tothe Wind River Mountains. Over thelast 45 years, NOLS has expandedto 14 wilderness classroom locationsaround the world.

In 2009, NOLS was selected forthe second year in a row as one ofOutside Magazine’s “Best Placesto Work”.

“NOLS is totally committed toLander,” says Bruce Palmer, theschool’s admission and marketingdirector. “It is an outdoorperson’smecca and an incredible commu-nity. A number of years ago weasked our staff and alumni whereour new headquarters buildingshould be located. The responsewas overwhelming: NOLS isLander and Lander is NOLS!”

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Lander offers a variety of uniqueeducation opportunities for allkinds of interests:

Fremont County SchoolDistrict #1

One of the best all-roundacademic and athletic school

districts in the state, FCSD #1 isdedicated to excellence. The goal ofthe district, according to BoardChair Bruce Palmer, is “Focus onevery child, every day, every time.”

ATHLETICSLander Valley High School has beenrecognized by the Casper Star-Tribunerepeatedly as the 3A all-class highschool, which is awarded to highschools that have the most successfulathletic programs.

LVHS BANDRecognized as one of the top bandsin the state every year.

SWIMMING TEAMLVHS Boys Swimming Team has won13 state championships in a row.

CONTINUING EDUCATIONLVHS students attend prestigiousuniversities around the country onathletic and academic scholarships.LVHS graduates National MeritScholar Finalists nearlyevery year.

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WyomingCatholic College“Wisdom in God’s Country” -Wyoming Catholic College is

a liberal arts college that is the onlyprivate four-year college in the state.The curriculum is dedicated toteaching the physical, intellectual,and spiritual dimensions of knowl-edge, and immerses students in thebeauty of the outdoors.

National OutdoorLeadership School

Learn from the leader inwilderness education - NASA’s

astronauts do! NOLS is the premiereoutdoor education school in theworld. You'll have a blast while youlearn the skills to comfortably andresponsibly enjoy the wildernessbackcountry.

Central Wyoming CollegeCentral Wyoming College is alocal community college centered

in Riverton with a branch in Lander.This junior college’s services reachfar beyond providing educationalprograms. The college is also thecultural center for the region. Thecollege is best known for its WyomingPBS station, outstanding computerscience and nursing programs.

Lander ChristianAcademy

Lander Christian Academy isan elementary school that

incorporates Christian values intoits daily educational activities.

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Established in Lander in 2007,Wyoming Catholic College providesa four-year, liberal arts educationdevoted to the formation of thewhole person through the spiritual,physical and intellectual dimensions.

To accomplish this, the collegeimmerses students in the beautyof the outdoors, introducesthem to the wisdom of Westerntradition and thought as foundin the Great Books, and includesthe best of the Catholic spiritualheritage as part of students’ dailylives. Students graduate with thedegree of Bachelor of Arts.

Wyoming Catholic College believesLander is small enough to offer aunique western experience, butlarge enough to provide all servicesexpected in the modern world.

Former Bishop of Cheyenne,David Ricken once stated “Thecampus site and the town ofLander are so perfect for ourneeds that you have to believeit’s providential that we foundthem both together.”

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Water TreatmentCITY OF LANDER307-332-2870Source: Popo Agie RiverCapacity: 8 million gallons per dayAverage Consumption: 4 milliongallons per dayWater Storage Capacity: 7 milliongallons

Sewage TreatmentCITY OF LANDER307-332-2870Type of Treatment: Lagoon systemCapacity: 4 million gallons per dayAverage Demand: 2.2 milliongallons per day

SolidWasteFREMONT COUNTY SOLIDWASTE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT307-332-7040Lander Landfill Site: 2 milesnortheast of Lander

AirportsGENERAL AVIATION307-332-5390Hunt Field at Lander: Most basedaircraft of any GA airport in Wyoming

COMMERCIAL307-856-1307Riverton Regional Airport: 24 milesnorth, flights serviced by Great LakesAirlines to DIA

Fire DepartmentLANDER VOLUNTEER FIREDEPARTMENTVolunteers: 40Fire Insurance Rating: 5

The Lander Business Parkwas constructed in 2006along Lander’s Main Streetwith funding provided by theWyoming Business Council.The site was chosen for abusiness park after theformer Lander Valley HighSchool was demolished.

The business park is managedby the Tiger Joint PowersBoard, a joint venture betweenFremont County SchoolDistrict #1 and the City ofLander. While several lotshave been sold, ½ acre – 1½acre lots are still available atthe Lander Business Park.

The purpose of the LanderBusiness Park is to providebusiness ready lots and to createjobs that pay sustainable wages.

For information about thebusiness park, call the Cityof Lander at 307-332-2870.

Police Department19 full-time officers

HospitalLANDER REGIONAL HOSPITAL307-332-4420Bed facility: 81Physicians: 40

CommunicationTechnologyThe technology infrastructure inLander meets the communicationneeds of modern industries andincludes fiber optic connectivity.

Convention FacilitiesLANDER COMMUNITY CENTER307-332-2870Accomodates: 800

INN AT LANDER307-332-2847Accomodates: 450

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS800-315-2621Accomodates: 80

PRONGHORN LODGE307-332-3940Accomodates: 200

LanderMotelsMotels: 11Rooms available: 412For more information about specific

motels, please call the LanderChamber of Commerce

307-332-3892

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