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Your chamber Quarterly
Tuesday, October 12: Rotary Luncheon Club/Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum: Mayor, Town Council - RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, October 14: Chamber Mixer: ER Office Express
Tuesday, October 19: Rotary Luncheon Club and Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum: House/Senate/Gubernatorial: Matt Mead - RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, October 21: Chamber Mixer: CLIMB Wyoming
Tuesday, October 26: Rotary Luncheon Club and Chamber of Commerce Candidate Forum: County Commissioners/Assessors/Gubernatorial: Leslie Peterson - RSVP to [email protected]
Sunday, October 31: Trick or Treat on the Square
Thursday, November 4: Business Over Breakfast at The Wort Hotel - RSVP to [email protected]
Saturday, November 6: Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration
Thursday, November 18 Chamber Mixer: Snake River Interiors
Friday, November 26 Town Square Lighting
Thursday, December 2 Business Over Breakfast at The Wort Hotel - RSVP to [email protected]
Thursday, December 9 Chamber Mixer: Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club
Inside Your Chamber Quarterly...
Page 2: letter from the President and the executive Director
Pages 4: The tax You Don’t Pay
Page 5: Get Out the Vote
Page 7: holiday Preview - town square lighting, santa on the square, and capitol christmas tree celebration
Upcoming chamber events
Our Commitment to Economy, Community, and Environment
For more information about upcoming community events, please visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/events.
MAINTAINING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.ShARING The exPeNSe.
It’s a new economy, and new solutIons are needed.
Paid for by citizens for a sustainable community.
VIsItor lodgIng tax solutIon
The Tax you don’T pay.
with the proposed lodging tax tool, our visitors can help pay for the infrastructure we all use. start Bus provides students,
working commuters, as well as visitors, with alternative transportation. It’s good for the environment, and helps relieve
traffic congestion in our community. support the 2% Visitor lodging tax, and allow visitors to support a sustainable source
of transportation for teton county. to learn more, visit www.taxyoudontPay.com
Reed armijo Jorgensen associates, Pc
start Bus Board PresidentFamily man
This is a new economy. As we all know, Jackson Hole’s economy is based on tourism, and, as a result, our community has always relied heavily on sales tax generation to provide and support essential services. Even this summer, with visitation numbers consistent with years past, our local sales tax revenue continues to decline. Moreover, we haven’t spoken to anyone who isn’t concerned about the 2,000 lost jobs since 2007. The sentiment during this summer/fall season is one of problem-solving for a down turn in the economy, while trying to find additional ways to sustain local services. The reality is that local tax dollars cannot continue to maintain visitor impact services – such as START Bus, pathways and vehicle parking and public restrooms. It is time to implement the tax we locals don’t pay to enable visitors to share in the costs of the amazing amenities that we – visitors and locals - all benefit from and enjoy as well.
The tax You Don’t Pay
Please see page 4 for more information about the tax you don’t pay.
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce thrives on the involvement of our Members; Members reap rewards from involvement in the Chamber. This general statement applies to all Member benefit programs and it is perfectly illustrated by the exciting new volunteer program that was launched this summer. During volunteer shifts at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center or at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Administrative Offices, our Members are able to take advantage of multiple incentives. •Builda stronger relationshipwithJacksonHole&GreaterYellowstoneVisitorCenterandJacksonHole Chamber of Commerce staff. • Educate visitors about your industry. • Gain a freshperspectiveonmarketingbyspeakingdirectlywithvisitors.•Takeadvantageofthenocostmarketing
opportunity and connect to the greatest sales person – the visitor. •Networkwithothervolunteers. Would your business or organization be interested in taking advantage of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Volunteer Program? Winter positions are currently available. Please contact Rick Howe, Director of Visitor Services, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x114.
The jackson hole chamber of commerce would especially like to thank the following participants: AJ Derosa’s Wooden Boat River Tours, Bear & Doe Massage, Bill Friend, Bob Hammond, Charlie Sands, Grand Teton Music Festival, Jackson Hole Book Traders, Jim Brinkerhoff, Mad River Boat Trips, Paula Cussner, The Lexington at Jackson Hole, The Wort Hotel, Wyoming Junior Miss Pageant and Zip Local. Your contributions have made a difference in Jackson Hole!
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A Letter From the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce President and Executive Director Since the early settlers arrived in Jackson Hole, sustaining a year-round economy has been a challenge. Our summer seasons have been relatively dependable, but winter and the shoulder seasons have been unpredictable and difficult for many of our local businesses and those who depend on jobs during these times. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce has consistently worked to promote a year-round economy through many programs and events such as Old West Days and the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival. While the Fall Arts Festival boosted our economy and community at a time when it was much needed, much more work needs to be done by our whole community in order to restore stability to our economy and prevent further job loss. As our community and the rest of the nation plunged into an economic recession, our town and county elected officials met with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders to discuss and consider the available sources of revenue to pursue. With town and county budgets and funding for community services in serious decline, the lodging tax was identified as a source of revenue that would support their budgets and ability to fund community services such as START Bus and Pathways. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce also conducted meetings among representatives of the lodging community to determine their concerns and support for a lodging tax. Based on these discussions, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors voted unanimously to support a 2% lodging tax. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce contracted with a national polling organization to conduct a random, rigorous survey of our community. More than two-thirds of those surveyed support a 2% lodging tax. As a Member-based organization, we feel that it is important to act in accord to our Members’ and our
community’s opinions and needs. To that end, we are participating in a effort to educate our community on the purpose of a lodging tax and how the revenues from a lodging tax will be administered. The role of the tourism industry is integral to the health and sustainability of our economy and community. The lodging tax provides us with a tool to support this through establishing a slight assessment on our visitors to support the services they impact and we rely upon.
Please vote to support the lodging tax on november 2nd. For more information, please read pages 4 and 5 of this newsletter and go to www.taxyoudontpay.com.
PresIDentjohn rutter, Grand Teton Lodge Company
1st VIce PresIDentkevin Olson, Jackson Hole News&Guide
2nD VIce PresIDentjim waldrop, Wort Hotel
treasUrerscott anderson, 43º North
Past PresIDentDavid YoderMangy Moose Saloon & Restaurant / Calico Italian Restaurant
amanda Flosbach, Grand Teton Music Festivalanna Olson, Jackson Hole Mountain ResortPamela stockton, Pamela Stockton InteriorsPatti Green, Grand Teton Lodge Companyjulie Faupel, Jackson Hole Real Estate Associates andria clancy, Clancy Constructionscott smith, One to One Wellnessstephan abrams, The Liquor Storejeff roush, Wyoming OutfittersDiana waycott, The Lexington at Jackson Holecarrie Pennington, Jackson Hole Ski and Snowboard Clubjim webb, Lower Valley Energytim harland, Snake River Brewing Co.lisa corrigan, Wells Fargo Bank rod everett, Bank of Jackson Holebrianna Farmer, Jackson Bootleggermike halpin, Lost Creek Ranchmichael sillman, Bank of Jackson Holejoe madera, Homewood Suites by Hiltonrod everett, Bank of Jackson Hole
OFFIcers:
bOarD OF DIrectOrs:
PresidentJohn rutter
executive directortim o’donoghue
Thank you to all the Members who donated to the
2010 Wyoming Chamber ofCommerce Executives Fall
Conference!
Bank of Jackson HoleFlat Creek SaddleHines GoldsmithJackson Hole Fall Arts
Festival Jackson Hole Mountain
Resort StoreJackson Hole
Whitewater Jackson Hole Wildlife
SafarisJenny Lake Boating Co.Life Is Good StoreMangy Moose
Restaurant
Million Dollar Cowboy Bar Gift Shop
National Museum Wildlife Art
Red Velvet Swing OldTime Photos
Snake River Brewing Co. and Restaurant
Snake River RoastersTeton Mountain LodgeThe Liquor StoreThe Q RoadhouseWild Hands Yippy I O Candy Co.
Volunteers, Thank You for supporting the chamber!
sustaining the economy & community of jackson hole
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ecOnOmIc InDIcatOrs 2005-2010
lodging statistics
Jan 48.0% 42.0% $171.80 $159.52Feb 55.0% 54.2% $169.08 $165.77March 45% 46% $155.04 $157.81 April 15.7% 15.6% $81.79 $94.02May 36.4% 34.4% $115.39 $117.13June 70.2% 77.4% $186.44 $181.05July 83.0% 87.9% $213.37 $215.48Aug 84.3% 88.1% $212.28 $217.14Sept 77% $173.67 Oct 32.9% $112.66 Nov 15.50% $72.26 Dec 31% $160.05
2009 %Occupancy
2010 %Occupancy
average daily rates 2009
average daily rates 2010 august 2009 august 2010
Grand teton national ParkYellowstone national Parkjh Greater Yellowstone Visitor centerjackson hole airport enplanementstotal sales/Use tax, town of jacksontotal sales/Use tax teton countybuilding Permits applied For building Valuation commercial building Valuation residential
568,122752,98346,70753,7311,209,4042,512,32619478,00011,281,000
598,412797,04054,71250,5011,345,7902,797,732 141,000,00010,430,000
complete numbers are generally posted to the website during the second week of each month. would you like to receive the monthly jackson hole economic Dashboard and weekly lodging barometer? sign up for the business list serve! contact kate Foster, communications manager, [email protected].
would you like more information about the lodging barometer? contact casey stout, executive assistant, [email protected].
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{ The lodging barometer: a retrospective { Running the Lodging Barometer has been in my job description for two years now. The pleasure has been all mine to witness what only an insider can. I want to take a moment and look back on what was happening during the past two years and then more importantly take a look at what is to come. In the summer of 2009 I was able to get to know the front line of Lodging Barometer participants very well due to lower occupancy numbers. There weren’t lines of people checking in and out when I contacted them every Tuesday, which made it possible to talk about the economy, it’s affect on their business, and stories of our claim to fame of having no vacancy across the valley in summer months. The Jackson Hole Daily began running a weekly Thursday article with a summary of our results. I started getting phone calls from happy and not so happy community members wanting an explanation of our formula. The barometer is complicated, so I wasn’t surprised by the calls and always-welcome comments and questions.
casey stout
Skip to summer 2010 and I’ve had no calls from the community and my conversations with our front line are quick and to the point with their percentages and then they’re back to check-ins and check-outs. Over the phone I hear an excitement in their voice and a buzz in the background that is a joy to be a part of. It’s as if these staff members are truly meant to be on the front lines and are finally being given a chance after what feels like a long break to use their extensive knowledge and give our visitors the best possible experience. Overall, it has been an enjoyable summer and I look forward to seeing what happens next summer. Do you have questions about the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Lodging Barometer? Contact Casey Stout, Executive Assistant, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x103.
jacksOn hOle chamber OF cOmmerce, October 2010 - Page 4
This is a new economy. As we all know, Jackson Hole’s economy is based on tourism, and, as a result, our community has always relied heavily on sales tax generation to provide and support essential services. Even this summer, with visitation numbers consistent with years past, our local sales tax revenue continues to decline. Moreover, we haven’t spoken to anyone who isn’t concerned about the 2,000 lost jobs since 2007. The sentiment during this summer/fall season is one of problem-solving for a down turn in the economy, while trying to find additional ways to sustain local services. The reality is that local tax dollars cannot continue to maintain visitor impact services – such as Start Bus, Pathways and vehicle parking and public restrooms. It is time to implement the tax we locals don’t pay to enable visitors to share in the costs of the amazing amenities that we – visitors and locals – all benefit from and enjoy as well. The lodging tax is a tax that locals don’t pay. The 2% lodging tax could unburden the local taxpayer from having to pay for ALL local transportation, Pathways and visitor impact services. By assessing a small fee on visitors, we could bring millions of dollars to this community to invest in infrastructure and services. As a result of this new economy, the lodging tax has the support of our elected officials, two-thirds of local residents surveyed, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, lodging and resort leaders, and local businesses. This support exists because a lodging tax is an excellent sustainable funding opportunity for our community services impacted by our visitors and travel and tourism promotion to encourage a more stable, year round economy. We asked Diana Waycott, owner of the Lexington Inn and Suites and member of the Citizens for a Sustainable Community Committee, a few commonly asked questions:
Dw: The biggest benefit is that locals don’t pay the lodging tax, and it helps support local services. The tax is assessed on visitors’ hotel and short-term lodging. Based on current lodging occupancy averages, a Teton County lodging tax would generate $3.5 million in dollars that would be used to promote local business and mitigate visitor impacts, investing in START, pathways, and even local special events. Locals don’t pay it, and they also won’t have to pay for all the services that tourists rely on, too, if we have this tool.
Dw: With this initiative, a high percentage of the funds generated (40%) can be used for local services, like START and Pathways, and also to mitigate visitor impacts with infrastructure investment. It enables visitors to pay a portion of the impact fee associated with visitor services, while investing in our local tourism economy. For instance, last year Teton County would have collected $1.4 million for services like Pathways or Start Bus and general fund contributions to the County. The collections can also pay for other tourism related expenses, including the investment that the town and county currently make to ensure there is a fully functioning visitors services desk at the Chamber of Commerce.
Dw: Sixty percent of the funds will be used to sustain a year-round economy and promote local tourism. Specific expenditures could include social media, development of online and video brochures describing winter or off-season travel packages, visitor services like pathway and START bus information, along with support to the Chamber to ensure a good guest experience. Forty percent of the funds will be used for local infrastructure, public and alternative transportation, and to aid local nonprofits in building programs that serve locals and visitors alike, such as the Fall Arts FestivalandtheNationalMuseumofWildlifeArt.Somecapitalimprovements are allowable, like public restrooms, museums or other attractions. The bonus is that the visitor dollars pay for these amenities, while all of us get to enjoy them. Importantly, all of the dollars collected and spent represent an investment back into the local job market.
Dw: With no lodging tax in place for the past 15 years, we witnessed the most robust period of real estate activity in our community’s history. We also live in this new economy, and we haven’t spoken to anyone who isn’t concerned about the 2,000 lost jobs since 2007. The sentiment during this season is one of problem-solving for a very down economy, while trying to find additional ways to sustain local services. The lodging tax does both of those things.
Dw: Yes. It is true that many service and entry level positions in Teton County are not high paying jobs, though many of us started our careers here in a service job. The main point is that the tourism economy is essential to protecting the small businesses
The Tax You Don’T PaY
Paid for by Citizens for a Sustainable Community.
I support the lodging tax tool because it lets visitors help pay for services that protect the character we all value.
In this new economy, we need solutions that help pay for infrastructure, pathways, and visitor services, and doesn’t
put more burden on the local guy to do it. It’s good for local small business, and it’s good for our community.
To learn more, visit www.TaxYouDontPay.com.
It makes good busIness sense.
IT’S a new eConomY, anD new SoluTIonS are neeDeD.
VISITor loDgIng Tax SoluTIon
The Tax you don’T pay.
Tim harland Snake river Brewing
Volunteer Firefighter/emSSoccer Dad
The Tarrance Group,July 2010 Countywide Survey
2/3rds of locals polled support a lodging tax
a discussion with Diana waycott, citizens for a sustainable community.we have, who employ clerks, accountants, bookkeepers, laundry services, buy newspaper ads and go to the grocery store, the dentist, the movies, and many other businesses we could name.
Dw: A joint powers board consisting of a 5-7 people will administer the 60% of collections which are marked for tourism promotion and a sustainable year round economy. They will be appointed by the Town and County elected officials, and will represent expertise from the lodging, tourism, transportation and small business community. The 40% for visitor impact services and Town/County general funds will be overseen by the Town Council and County Commission.
Dw: Well over 80% of our visitors come to Jackson in the summer and early fall. Clearly, we’re not looking to bring more folks here during peak summer months, but rather we’re hoping to sustain a more year round economy which will help stabilize existing businesses and jobs.
Dw: Clearly, after experiencing 15 years of the most expansive period of growth in the Valley with no lodging tax, the data provides clear evidence that a connection between tourism promotion and growth/development cannot be substantiated. The lodging tax serves to ensure the success of existing businesses and services. Further, this most recent down economy proves that we need diversified funding sources to support our services whether in an up or down economy.
For more information about the tax you don’t pay, please visit taxyoudontpay.com.
what is the lodging tax, and why is it relevant to me?
how is this lodging tax different than the one we had in the past?
how will the monies be used?
what has changed in the community since the last time we had a lodging tax?
Do tourism jobs really pay?
how will the program be administered?
why do we need a lodging tax when we’re at full occupancy?
now that we’ve experienced both an up and down economy, what conclusions can we draw between tourism promotion and growth/development?
jacksOn hOle chamber OF cOmmerce, October 2010 - Page 5
The Tarrance Group,July 2010 Countywide Survey
Do you know where the candidates stand on business in jackson hole? the General electIOn Is nOVember 2
lodging tax: If a 2-cent lodging tax were passed in teton county it would raise approximately $3.5 million annually. This money would be split 60% for promotions of the valley, 30% for visitor impacts like start bus and Pathways, and 10% for administrative costs. Do you support or oppose a 2-cent lodging tax? why?
• Ray Elser: I would support a lodging tax, if that portion spent on visitor impacts is focused on START and Pathways. Though, I am concerned about growing programs that are dependent on a source of funds that sunsets every 4 years. What happens to those programs if the Lodging Tax is voted down?
• Bob Lenz:IvotedinfavorofputtingtheLodgingTaxontheNovember2010balletso citizens of the county may decide the issue.
• Michael Pruett: Yes, I support a lodging tax if the money would be used as a permanent funding source to support local transportation programs like START to provide more frequent stops and free ridership. This is an opportunity to have added revenue that would not impact on our local citizens.
• Melissa Turley: I voted to support placing a 2-cent lodging tax on the ballot in NovemberbecauseIthinkitisresponsibleleadershiptoaskcommunitymembershowthey want to pay for services. The Town has done an excellent job of tightening our belts in response to our recent budget shortfalls, but we cannot reduce our spending furtherwithoutcuttingservices.PuttingthelodgingtaxontheballotinNovemberisa way for us to ask people if they want to take advantage of this new revenue stream or if they would rather see reduced service levels.
teton county commission
jackson town council
taxes: Do you support or oppose property tax reform? why? • Leland Christenson: Today we use a “comparable” system, limiting our options. We should examine and weigh a “fair market” model, just reduce property tax, or exempt a portion of primary residence home tax and other reasonable models. In my years as a County Commissioner I continually challenged our budget and successfully encouraged my fellow commissioners resist raising the overall mill levy, all the while keeping in focus government’s core responsibilities. • Tom Frisbie: The Joint Revenue Interim Committee is not considering any changes in our Property Tax Structure at the present time. Until our property values stabilize, I would not advocate any reform. I would like to revisit the idea of Teton County having the ability to vote on a Real Estate Transfer Tax.
taxes : Do you support or oppose Property tax reform? why?
• Len Carlman: I support property tax reform. As property values recover from the current recession, the already tight vise on family budgets will squeeze even harder. I want our State to examine property tax reform with these features: 1. Hold annual tax amounts at the amount due either on the enactment date of property tax reform legislation or, if a person buys new property on a later date, then on the date of purchase; 2. Continue to determine and compute regular property valuations; 3. Accrue the amount of increased or decreased tax due and display that sum on each semi-annual property tax statement; 4. Collect (or refund) the net sum of accrued taxes due at the time of the next sale of the subject property to a third party buyer. • Ruth Ann Petroff: As our assessed property values continue to decrease in this economy, so does our state property tax income, which is the primary funding mechanism for our schools. If there was a legitimate proposal for property tax reform that had a way to replace this lost income and continue strong education funding, I would look at any options to help property owners. I am not willing to do that at the peril of school funding.
taxes: Do you support or oppose property tax reform? why? • Jim Roscoe: I support property tax reform. The current tax system does not work well for a boom and bust economy like Wyoming’s. • Bill Winney: Support. First, our seniors can be pushed out of a home they’ve lived in for decades because of taxes. They then go into a state run elder care facility and cost the state more than was gained in taxes. This should be changed. Second I believe it is important to ensure a family home is affordable. Instituting a “homestead exemption” would be a step in this direction.
lodging tax: If a 2-cent lodging tax were passed in teton county it would raise approximately $3.5 million annually. This money would be split 60% for promotions of the valley, 30% for visitor impacts like start bus and Pathways, and 10% for administrative costs. Do you support or oppose a 2-cent lodging tax? why?
• Mark Barron: I support it because visitor services, such as Pathways and START, and the Town & County general funds can use this revenue stream. It’s smart business. • Franz Camenzind: I support the immediate adoption of the proposed 2-cent lodging tax. It is the appropriate revenue source for Jackson because we, a community of about 20,000 residents, have to provide the infrastructure for an additional 20 to 30 thousand visitors during our busiest season. These extra costs should be borne in part by our visitors. A recent report from the Wyoming Legislative Service Office estimates that a 2% tax on lodging will generate about $3.5 million annually. I also believe that a 2% tax will not discourage anyone from visiting our wonderful valley.
lodging tax: If a 2-cent lodging tax were passed in teton county it would raise approximately $3.5 million annually. This money would be split 60% for promotions of the valley, 30% for visitor impacts like start bus and Pathways, and 10% for administrative costs. Do you support or oppose a 2-cent lodging tax? why?
• Scott Anderson: Yes, I believe it is the best way for local government to fund things like Pathways and to allow the community to promote its winter and off-season tourism.
• Ben Ellis: I support a 2-cent lodging tax. The tax would help pay for public infrastructure and services to accommodate visitors, such as START, public restrooms, and Chamber visitor services. Currently, most of these public services are funded through town and county property and sales tax. By using the lodging tax, the burden would shift away from general revenue and visitors would take on some of the burden the infrastructure that residents currently shoulder.
• Peter Moyer: I support submitting the lodging tax as ballot measure to the voters. I would much rather see broader (or unlimited) purposes, particularly since (a) our local government bodies are really hurting financially and (b) most taxes are not so limited in purpose. But, adoption of this new tax is supported by the applicable Chamber Members, and its enactment should be up to the voters not me.
• Hank Phibbs: I support the presentation of a lodging tax proposal to our local voters for their action. If approved it will be a source of revenue paid by visitors and not local residents, which will provide funds for visitor impact services such as START and pathways which also benefit locals.
• Paul Vogelheim: I support the 2-cent lodging tax and letting the voters decide the fate this improved local lodging tax. With the introduction of Teton County Lodging Tax, 40% will be controlled by local government and this tax can be used to cover costs for visitors’ services. It provides fiscal accountability—tourists contribute to their services, local governments no longer contribute to the Chamber of Commerce and the tax sunsets in four years if the voters don’t like it.
mayor, town of jackson
house District 16
house District 22
senate District 17
where do the candidates stand on issues that are important to businesses in jackson hole? The jackson hole chamber of commerce recently sent questionnaires to all of the candidates running for office. The following is an excerpt from their responses. Please visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/about/get_out_the_vote.php for complete information. { {
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Reasons Join 101 Networking Opportunities - Business Over
Breakfast, Chamber Mixers, Business Seminars
3Sponsor / Participate in Chamber events to support the Jackson Hole economy and business community.
8 Obtain global recognition and prestige as a Chamber of Commerce Member.
2 Utilize business prospect leads from chamber inquiries.
10Stay apprised of Chamber and com-munity news through the Chamber’s weekly e-newsletter, The Lowdown.
7Advocacy at local, state, regional, and national governmental,community, and legislative affairs.
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Advertise on the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce website, one of the top websites in the community.
Display your business brochures at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center.
Highlight your business to travelwriters and familiarization tours.
Represent your business at trade shows.
11Network and connect with otherMembers through the Business List Serve.
5 Publication in the Chamber’s Online Business Directory
4Join other business leaders to support the Chamber and community through membership investment.
9Receive reliable, timely information for business planning.
6Publication in the
Membership Directory of the Jackson Hole Explorer Magazine
tothe Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
WE COULDN’T STOP AT JUST TEN! Learn more about the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce
and pick your “Top 10” reasons for Membership!
Contact Mary Haworth, Membership Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316 x106. 112 Center Street | www.jacksonholechamber.com | 307.733.3316
thank You, Fall arts Festival Volunteers!Maureen Murphy, Events Manager, and the entire Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce would like to thank everyone who helped to make the 26th Annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival presented by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce such a success!
Rick Howe, Anne Schuler, Amanda Flosbach, Team Clancy, Gay Houchens, Lisa Corrigan, Kathy & Dave McCann, Laura Coe, Hannah Wristen, April Hankey, Jim Augé, Stephan Abrams, Heather & Garrett Falk, Andi Caruso, Patti Green, Rick Hollingsworth, Pamela Stockton, Sheila McCann, John Rutter, Pam Flores, MarshaNeese,MaryHaworth,CarolRodriguez,Kate&AaronFoster,TimO’Donoghue,MikeSillman,JuleeGoslin,DermerieNorthrop,KellyBass,LinoreWallace,TriciaFreeman,MaryAnnCastellano,KathyErickson,Rebecca & Bart Reimers, Linda Griffith, Jenny May, Karen Brennan, Janet Sandvik, Carrie Pennington, Robin Befeld, Abigale, Amanda & Polly Arnott, Paula Currie, Stacey Breidenstein, Diana Waycott, Frank Pope, Clair Carlson, Kevin Olson, David Yoder, Pat & Jerry DeFrance.
Would you like information about how you or your business could help to support special events like Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival and Old West Days? Contact Maureen Murphy, Events Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x102.
a special thanks to the following:
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jacksOn hOle chamber OF cOmmerce, October 2010 - Page 7
It’s October and as the yellow leaves fall on the valley floor, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to a festive and profitable winter season! Town Square Lighting will take place the day after Thanksgiving on Friday, November26.BusinessesshouldtakeadvantageoftheextravisitorsaroundTownSquare on this evening. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce expect hundreds of people to brave the chill to take part in this community tradition. Afterhisinitialvisit,SantaClauswillreturntotheNorthPoletogettowork on the childrens’ wish lists and will be back in Jackson Hole on Wednesday, December 15. He will take time to visit with the children of Jackson Hole each evening until Christmas Eve in the Stage Stop Building on Town Square. In 2008, Santa Claus was awarded with the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Western Hospitality Award. Santa is pictured with Mayor Mark Barron (left) and Tim O’Donoghue, Executive Director of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Barron noted that, although the Western Hospitality Award is generally presented to a local employee who has shown great kindness, Santa personifies the spirit of the Western Hospitality Award by bringing joy to Jackson Hole! Please join the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for these festive community events. Would you like to help us make the events extra-special? Volunteer! For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Maureen Murphy, Events Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x102.
jackson hole chamber of commerce Presents town square lighting & santa on the square
jackson hole holiday Preview
Please join the Town of Jackson and Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce along with our community partners on Saturday,November6fortheCapitolChristmasTreePartyonTownSquare! This family-friendly community event will feature a parade for the Capitol Christmas Tree. The tree will be harvested fromBridger-TetonNationalForestandcarefullytransportedtoJackson’sTownSquare.Jacksonhasthedistincthonorof being the only town in Wyoming that will have the opportunity to display the tree. From Town Square, Frank Teasley and his team of sled dogs will escort the tree to the Teton County Fairgrounds where it will be packaged for its long journey across the nation. The celebration will feature local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Rodeo Queen royalty, the Jackson Hole Community Band, and students from Jackson Elementary who will perform a Christmas carol they helped to compose. The Eastern Shoshone Tribe will perform a traditional tree blessing. The Jackson Hole High School Culinary students will prepare refreshments and hot chocolate will be served. Local dignitaries, including the Governor of Wyoming and the Regional Director of the Forest Service are expected to be in attendance. TheBridger-TetonNationalForest,attherequestofSenatorJohnBarrasso,isleadingtheStateofWyominginthedelivery of the Capitol Christmas Tree for 2010. The Superintendent of the Capitol Grounds selected the perfect 65-foottreethissummerintheBridger-TetonNationalForest. The Capitol Christmas Tree will grace the west front lawn of the U.S. Capitol in December. Through the holiday season, the tree will be lit at dusk, where people from across world will enjoy it. The theme of Wyoming’s tree is “Wyoming- Forever West.”
There are still opportunities for our Members to get involved. Please visit www.capitolchristmastree2010.org. For more information, please contact Maureen Murphy, Events Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x102.
Let the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce help you bounce back from these turbulent economic times by getting back to the basics! Get your business out in front of potential visitors to Jackson Hole at consumer and trade shows or by participating in one of the many programs the Chamber has created to help us help you! Did you know that our Visitor Services staff has attended International Sportsman Expo (ISE) for five years in Salt Lake City, Utah and three years in Denver, Colorado? These are two great feeder markets for Jackson Hole! Let us take 500 copies of your brochure/flier/coupon to each show for distribution to the many thousands of folks who want to visit Jackson Hole this year! At the ISE shows, we have a drawing for two great trips. In Denver, we’ll offer a chance to win a summer trip for two to Jackson Hole and in Salt Lake City, we’ll offer a chance to win a winter trip for two to Jackson Hole. Consider donating a room, meal, or activity to further capitalize on
Get Your business In Front of customers - bounce back!promoting your business in these markets! Newthisyear,theJacksonHoleChamberof Commerce will highlight five members at two trade shows – Go West Summit and Rocky Mountain International Round Up. At these shows, the Chamber has appointments with tour operators as well as receptive and wholesale companies who are interested in learning what’s new in Jackson Hole. This is the perfect opportunity for the Chamber to assist in refreshing and expanding existing itineraries or creating new itineraries all together! What is new with you? Have you remodeled a portion of the property, added a new tour to your list of offerings, or are you willing to give a group discount at your restaurant? Knowing our Membership makes the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce the perfect one-stop-shop for tour operators and organizers. So won’t you help us help you?
These shows are truly effective and affordable ways to get your business in front of thousands of visitors planning their own vacation and the professional planners creating tours to Jackson Hole. For more information, please contact Heather Falk, Tourism Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x101.
Contact Us:
welcOme new members!
cody & beyond www.codyandbeyond.com
crooked creek resortwww.crookedcreek-gr.com
Dialogue business strategy Inc.www.dialogsales.com
Dubois main street Inc.www.duboiswyoming.org
elk antler Outfitterswww.elkantlerltd.com
emerg+a+carewww.emergacare.com
environmental health trust www.environmentalhealthtrust.org
Field & mcclure cPas, Pcwww.field-cpas.com
Floral artwww.thefloralartist.com
Pamela Flores
Giovanni’s Italian restaurantwww.jhgiovannis.com
Great harvest bread co.www.greatharvestjacksonhole.com
307.733.3316 [email protected] center street wwww.jacksonholechamber.com
headwall recycle sportswww.headwallsports.com
Ignight loungewww.ignightjacksonhole.com
jade’s heating & Plumbingwww.jadesheatingandplumbing.com
jh Organicswww.jhorganics.com
kendall Davenport Fine art studiowww.kendalldavenport.com
new York life Insurance co.
raindance Gallerywww.raindance.net
raindance Indian artswww.raindanceindianarts.com
scott mckinley Productionswww.scottmckinleyproductions.com
state Farm Insurance www.garybennettinsurance.com
Vertical Peaks Fine artwww.verticalpeaksfineart.com
wyoming business reportwww.wyomingbusinessreport.com
Executive Directortim O’[email protected]
Accountingchristie [email protected]
Communications Managerkate [email protected]
Director of Visitor Services rick [email protected]
Events Managermaureen [email protected]
Executive Assistant casey stout [email protected]
Lead Visitor Services Agentkathy [email protected]
Membership Managermary [email protected]
Tourism Managerheather [email protected]
Visitor Services Agentssandra bockmancarolyn hawxhurstjim brinkerhoff (Volunteer)bill Friend (Volunteer)
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Staff:
bUsIness rOUnDUP FOr chamber membersThe jackson hole chamber of commerce is pleased to announce a program aimed specifically to new members. The business roundup 2010 will include presentations and working groups.
RBRBBusiness Roundup
For more information about jackson hole chamber of commerce members, please visit www.jacksonholechamber.com and click on
“View the entire chamber business Directory.”
• Grow Your Business• Learn How Other Businesses Utilize Membership• Meet Chamber Directors and Staff•Leave with Practical Action Items
The 2010 Business Roundup will be held on Wednesday, October 13 from 12:00-1:30pm at the historic Wort Hotel. The program fee is $20, including lunch. Would you like to attend a program like this but you’re not a new Member? We would love to have you! Please contact Mary Haworth, Membership Manager, [email protected] or 307.733.3316x106.
