Business Over Breakfast to be Held at Grand View Lodge

Please join the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for Business Over Breakfast on Thursday, February 2 from 7:30-9:00am at Snow King Resort's Grand View Lodge.

The Grand View Lodge is easy to access. Drive to Snow King Resort and take the driveway to the left -- around the parking lots and tennis courts.

Business Over Breakfast is a monthly meeting for the business community. Topics will include February's featured events.

RSVP for Business Over Breakfast by noon on Tuesday, January 31 to Katie Wolitarsky, Events Coordinator, events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x109. Breakfast costs $16 for Chamber Members and $25 for future Members.

New Video Captures the Spirit of Winter in Jackson Hole: Everything is Better with Snow!

Jackson Hole received more than five feet of snow in the past week and more is on the way! From skiing to snowmobiling and from shopping to dancing, everything is better with snow! Please share this video with your friends (if you're a JH local it will make the out-of-towers super-jealous!). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJjL36XgxUs.

2nd Annual WinterFest Announced

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2nd Annual Jackson Hole WinterFest will be held Friday, February 10 through Monday, February 20. Jackson Hole is truly a winter wonderland with many opportunities for enjoying the snowy days and long nights.

WinterFest is an eleven-day festival that brings these opportunities together from the Shriner's All American Cutter Races to a special winter performance from Grand Teton Music Festival. Many community organizations have joined to present a series of events that will delight winter enthusiasts as well as those who may prefer to hibernate until the sun returns to the face of Snow King!

Please visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/events to see a schedule of events. Note that details are subject to change. For more information, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, mo@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x102.

17th Annual Sled Dog Race Mushes Into Town January 27

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is excited to work with the International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR).

Founded in 1996 by Frank Teasley to make sled dog racing more accessible to the public, the race is now celebrating its 17th year.

The 2012 event will be held January 27-February 4 with the opening night celebration to take place on Jackson's Town Square. Town Square will be bustling with activity as teams prepare to race down Broadway! Get a close look at the dogs and the team leaders while enjoying the festive atmosphere!

The IPSSSDR has been called the Super Bowl of mushing. For more information, including musher bios, race updates, and event details, please visit www.wyomingstagestop.org.

Schedule (Thanks to Jackson Hole Radio for posting!)

Timeline race start at Town Square Friday, January 27, 2012:

• 4:30 pm Live remote-5:30 on Jackson Hole Radio
• 5:00 pm Music on the sound system, food and booths
• 5:00 pm Storm Show’s 2011 ski/ride film “Action Jackson” playing on the jumboTron’
• 6:00 pm Frank Welcome
• 6:30 pm IPSSSDR Team number 1—RACE START
• 7-9 pm Pedigree Party at Snow King
• 8 pm Torchlight Parade
• 8:30 pm Fireworks

From the Desk Of Kevin Olson

Does an outlook of "more of the same" mean we just do more of the same? No.

As you'll read about in the upcoming issue of "Your Chamber Quarterly," valley businesses continued adapting to the changing economy last year and have drafted plans to press forward in 2012.

Similarly, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is planning and executing different approaches as it unites and advocates for the Teton County business community.

Please find out more in the upcoming issue of "Your Chamber Quarterly" that will be published in the Jackson Hole News&Guide on Wednesday, January 18 or click here to download a pdf copy of Your Chamber Quarterly.

Kevin Olson is Chair of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.