10% Home: Keeping Our Community Strong

A special initiative of Be Local Buy Local: Keep Your Bucks in Jackson Hole, 10% Home encourages local shoppers to make a small investment in Jackson's economy.

The next time you make a shopping list and before you search online or plan a drive out of town, make the effort to keep 10% more home. Your job and future in this valley are certain to benefit from the effort. The following statistics and possibilities are based on last year's sales tax and revenue numbers.

10% Home Could Provide:

• $2,400,000: At the minimum, this would be the direct annual economic benefit that would stay right here at home.
• 54 Year Round Jobs for Residents: These would be jobs that could be maintained at a pay rate of $45,000 per year.
• Direct Positive Economic Impact: This is proactive approach to an uncertain economic climate. All we have to do is focus 10% more of our spending at home.

10% Home encourages local residents to begin adjusting their shopping habits by taking advantage of the holiday shopping initiative, SPLURGE. Visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/splurge for the latest promotions!

Check out the ads in today's Jackson Hole News&Guide!

For more information, please contact Rick Howe, Director of Visitor Services, rick@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x114.

Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Joint Powers Board: Special Event Fundraising

The Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Joint Powers Board is now accepting applications for special event fundraising.

For its 2012 funding, the JHTTB will only accept proposals that meet the following requirements. The event has been offered at least once in the recent past. The event will occur during the shoulder or winter seasons of 2012. The event will not occur between June 21 and September 21, 2012. Grants will range from $1,000 to $20,000.

Key Deadlines: Event producers should submit the required information electronically in PDF format to the JHTB not later than 5:00pm on January 9, 2012. Applicants will be expected to make a brief presentation to the Community Events sub-committee on January 17, 2012. Grants will be awarded on January 23, 2012.

Grant applications may be found on the town and county websites, www.ci.jackson.wy.us or www.tetonwyo.org.

Change the Way You Lead Your Business

Manufacturing-Works has partnered with Eureka! Ranch to bring an intensive management program that will change the way you lead your business. Innovation engineering gives business, government, and nonprofit leaders the tools and confidence to lead the creation, communication, and commercialization of meaningfully unique ideas. The program will be held February 8-10 in Powell. For more information, please visit www.manufacturing-works.com/ie .

If you have any questions about Innovation Engineering or how M-W can help your business, please contact Matt Melinkovich, Certified Growth Coach, 307.567.8171 or mmelink1@uwyo.edu.

Town Square Lighting: Friday, November 25

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the annual Town Square Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 25 from 5:00-7:00pm on Jackson's Town Square. This favorite holiday event features a visit from Santa Claus along with holiday music and Christmas carols from the Jackson Hole Community Band and Jackson Hole Chorale. Albertson's and McDonald's will provide cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee.

Thousands of LED bulbs have been wrapped around the famous elk antler arches and strung around the stately trees (see the included photo taken last week). The lighting of the Town Square is a breathtaking moment as the bulbs sparkle to life. Children and families delight at the arrival of Santa Claus who enters with a team of sled dogs from Jackson Hole Iditarod. This year, a special group of princesses from Dancers' Workshop's Snow White will be assisting Santa and the children hoping to visit with him.

Calling Volunteers! Would you like to join the Princesses from Snow White and participate in this community tradition? The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help with refreshments and to help children with the steps to Santa's chair. Volunteering is a great opportunity to network and work with your fellow Chamber Members. For more information about Town Square Lighting and the volunteer opportunities, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, mo@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x102.

SPLURGE In Jackson Hole

Annual Shopping Initiative Draws Regional Visitors to Jackson Hole

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce will present SPLURGE, the 5th annual winter shopping initiative designed to attract regional shoppers to visit Jackson Hole from Friday, November 25 through Saturday, December 24. The regional campaign includes discounts on lodging, dining, activities, and retail!

SPLURGE works hand-in-hand with Rendezvous Jackson Hole, an initiative supported by Jackson Hole Mountain Resort and Jackson Hole Central Reservations that includes packages to Jackson Hole with air and lift tickets.

Visitors attracted by the national outreach will find that Jackson Hole is a destination with affordable opportunities and amazing conditions during the opening weekend at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort!

For more information about SPLURGE, please visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/splurge or contact Heather Falk, Tourism Manager, 307.733.3316x101 or heather@jacksonholechamber.com.

A special note for Jackson Hole residents: SPLURGE is a great way to kick off 10% Home! Visit www.keepyourbucksinjakcsonhole.com for more information!