Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Halloween with Trick or Treat on Town Square

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to host Trick or Treat on Town Square on Wednesday, October 31 from 3:00-5:30pm.

The community is invited to gather with their little princesses and superheroes to participate in the costume contest and to visit local businesses to trick or treat. The costume contest will be held on Town Square at 4:30pm. There will be great prizes for different age categories -- grown-ups are included!

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the participating Town Square merchants. For more information, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, mo@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x102. 

Business Including Lunch to Feature SPET Proposals

Please join the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for Business Including Lunch (BIL), the afternoon companion to Business Over Breakfast (BOB). BIL will be held on Thursday, October 25 from 12:00-1:30pm at Snow King Resort. The panel will focus on the SPET proposals.  

• Mayor Mark Barron with Town of Jackson will address Proposition #1: Purchase of U.S. Forest Service Property within the Town of Jackson and Roadway Extension of Mercill Avenue.   
• Brian Shilling with Jackson Hole Community Pathways will address Proposition #2: Construction of Highway 22/West Broadway Pathway. 
• Heather Overholser with Teton County Integrated Solid Waste & Recycling will discuss Proposition #3: Phase I Closure/Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring of Existing Teton County Landfill and Planning for Phase II Improved and Expanded Trash Transfer/Recycling/Composting Facility.

RSVP now to Katie Wolitarsky, Events Coordinator,  events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x103. Click here to register and pay in advance via ChamberMaster! 

If you do not RSVP, you will be counted as a walk-in. Seats cannot be guaranteed for walk-in attendees. Remember that you will be charged If you RSVP and do not attend. These policies are in place to keep the cost as low as possible for all of our Members. Lunch costs $20 for Chamber Members and $25 for future Members. Payment is accepted at the door and is preferred over invoicing.

Rotary Lunch Club and Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Election Forum Features Teton County Commission

The Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club and The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce will present an election forum on Tuesday, October 23 from 12:00-1:30pm. Please join us for lunch, presentations, and Q&A at Snow King Resort.

County Commission

Barbara Allen (R)

Claire Fuller (D)

Paul Perry (R)

Melissa Turley (D)

Each session will begin with brief introductions followed by questions from our moderators. Please email your questions in advance to Michael Sillman, msillman@bojh.com.  Lunch costs $15. Please RSVP to Katie Wolitarsky, events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x109. Check-in at the Chamber table for admission.

47th Annual Awards Announced

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the names of the community members who will be honored at the 47th Annual Awards Celebration set for Friday, October 19 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art.
 
Power of Place will be presented to Old Bill’s Fun Run (pictured), Citizen of the Year will be presented to Herb & Amy Brooks, Green-to-Green will be presented to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Rising Star will be presented to Joe Madera, and the Western Hospitality Award will be presented to the Jackson Hole Jaycees. Please see more information about each award below.

Doors will open at 5:30pm with dinner at 6:30pm and awards following. Stay for live music and dancing with the Miller Sister! The band receives diverse reviews and plays upbeat music perfect for a community celebration. Learn more about the duo at www.millersisters.net.

Tickets are still available for $55 per person and include dinner and gratuity. Sponsor tables are $1000. Dress is Jackson cocktail attire. For more information and to reserve sponsor tables, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, 307.733.3316x102 or mo@jacksonholechamber.com.

About the 47^th Annual Awards

Power of Place -- Old Bill’s Fun Run: This award is for those individuals and families with long-term demonstrated respect for the power of place we call Jackson Hole through dedicated, effective and exceptional action to ensure the vitality of our economy, community, and environment, our triple bottom line. Old Bill’s Fun Run is an outstanding example of community philanthropy. One nomination letter explained, “Fifteen years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Old Bill had an idea that changed the course of philanthropy and profoundly affected all of our lives by inspiring all of us to invest in local nonprofits to enrich the entire community. To date, Old Bill’s Fun Run has raised a staggering $82.5 million for Jackson Hole nonprofits and one out of every three households participates.” The fun run has become a not-to-be-missed annual community celebration supported by a committee comprised of 25 representatives from local nonprofits. The nomination letter commended Old Bill’s Fun Run for the idea that it “makes us strive to be the very best version of ourselves.” The nomination letter concluded, “Old Bill’s only exists because of the enthusiasm and collaboration of the entire community. We can think of no better testament to the power of place.”

Citizen of the Year -- Herb & Amy Brooks: This award is based on activities benefiting the greatest number of people in the area, a singular accomplishment of great benefit to the community, or continuing service to the community over a period of time.  Herb & Amy Brooks volunteer for a variety of organizations, including Jackson Food Cupboard, Jackson Hole Recycling Center/Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling, Jackson Hole Boy Scouts, St. John’s Outreach, and Jackson Hole Rotary Club. One nomination letter commented, “Herb and Amy are one of our community’s most selfless, quiet, and effective ‘duos for good’ – delivering outstanding support and encouragement to our youth and our neighbors in need.”  In summary of Amy’s work with the community, one nomination letter said, “Amy can make miracles happen.” Another letter extolled Herb’s contributions and said, “What a dedicated and hard-working man who always has our community in mind. We are so lucky!”

Green-to-Green -- Jackson Hole Mountain Resort: This award is for the business that has shown a commitment to the environment by prescribing to innovative and effective environmentally conscious business practices. Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) has set a high environmental standard for ski resorts of any size in North America by developing an ISO 14001 registered Environmental Management System (EMS) and maintaining the program under external review by KPMG for more than six years. One nomination letter stated that JHMR has “been an extremely valuable ally” when it comes to educating other groups on “meaningful ways to reduce petroleum and emissions footprints.” The letter commended the “commitment to ‘greening’ their operations” along with the “creativity and enthusiasm” in their approach to sustainability efforts. 

Rising Star -- Joe Madera: This award is for the individual, under the age of 40, who is blazing the streets of Jackson with their innovation and service – both professionally and personally. Joe Madera has been recognized for professional excellence in his role as the General Manager of Homewood Suites by Hilton Jackson Hole while also exemplifying a spirit of volunteerism that makes a difference every day in Jackson Hole. One nomination letter stated, “It is important to note Joe does not just participate, he leads grassroots efforts.” Joe volunteers for a variety of organizations, including the Rotary Lunch Club and Rotary Wine Fest, Wyoming Lodging & Restaurant Association’s Educational Foundation Board and Executive Committee, Central Wyoming College Advisory Board, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Marketing  Committee, Jackson Hole Elk’s Club, and more. The nomination letter stressed that “Joe does not just pitch in; he contributes with extreme professionalism and commitment.”

Howdy Pardners Western Hospitality Award -- Jackson Hole Jaycees:  This award is for an individual or business who has repeatedly shown the visiting public what Jackson hospitality is all about. The Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club is pleased to recognize the Jackson Hole Jaycees, the young professionals group that works with events and projects to promote community service, social activities, and personal development. The Jaycees help to make Jackson Hole a festive destination throughout the year. In the winter they work with local businesses and organizations to hang seasonal garlands and in the summer they present the “Fire in the Hole” fireworks show. The nomination noted that the group has done “such a spectacular job over the last few years with their world-class fireworks show, an attraction that consistently draws visitors to Jackson Hole.” Although fire danger was deemed too high for the 2012 show, the club plans to continue the tradition in 2013.

The 47th Annual Awards Celebration Features the Miller Sisters!

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 47th Annual Awards Celebration will be held Friday, October 19 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art! Please make plans to join us!

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with cocktails. The awards will be presented at 6:00pm. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm followed by live music and dancing with the Miller Sisters! The band receives diverse reviews and plays upbeat music perfect for a community celebration. Learn more about the duo at http://www.millersisters.net/.

Tickets are $55 per person and include dinner and gratuity. Sponsor tables are available for $1000. A great opportunity to reach out to a local audience, each sponsor table seats ten people. Dress is Jackson cocktail attire.

There are many people in our community who work to make a difference and this is our opportunity to say thank you! The 2012 awards will be announced at the celebration!

For more information and to reserve sponsor tables, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, 307.733.3316x102 or mo@jacksonholechamber.com. Click here to download a handy pdf with more details.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Fall Clean-Up

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Annual Fall Clean-Up Day will be held from 9:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012.

Twice each year, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce takes the opportunity to hit the streets and promote community service. This is your opportunity to help keep Jackson Hole beautiful while networking with fellow Chamber Members, Board of Directors, and Staff. Friends and families are welcome to participate. Please join us!

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Casey Stout, Executive Assistant, casey@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x103.

Rocky Mountain Hardware Hosts Chamber Mixer

Rocky Mountain Hardware will host a Chamber Mixer on Thursday, October 11 from 5:00-7:00pm. Check out the Facebook invite here.
 
Drop by the Mixer! See some of their new items while enjoying light refreshments. Beer, wine, and soft-drinks will be served along with light hors d' oeuvres prepared and served by Chippy's Kitchen. 

As an American manufacturer of bronze, architectural door hardware, cabinet hardware, sinks, faucets, lighting, tile, and home accessories, Rocky Mountain Hardware also sells dozens of other brands of hardware and accessories. At the Mixer, they will be showcasing the latest addition to their broad line of products: the Mack collection. They will also unveil their newest finish: Silicon Bronze, Dark Lustre.  

Rocky Mountain Hardware is located off Broadway at the five-way intersection. If parking is not available in front of the building, attendees may wish to park on the east side of the building or near Sports Authority.

Chamber Mixers are great opportunities to show off your business and network with your fellow Chamber Members. Would you be interested in hosting a Chamber Mixer? Contact Katie Wolitarsky, Events Coordinator,  events@jacksonholechamber.com.

Celebrate Togwotee Trail!

The community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting celebration of the reconstructed U.S. 26-287 west of Dubois, The Togwotee Trail to Yellowstone! Festivities will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, October 16 at the Togwotee Overlook (milepost 16.5). Click here for more details! 

47th Annual Awards Celebration

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 47th Annual Awards Celebration will be held Friday, October 19 at the National Museum of Wildlife Art! Please make plans to join us!

The evening will begin at 5:30pm with cocktails. The awards will be presented at 6:00pm. Dinner will begin at 7:00pm followed by live music. Tickets are $55 per person and include dinner and gratuity. Sponsor tables are now available for $1000. Each sponsor table seats ten people.  

There are many people in our community who work to make a difference and this is our opportunity to say thank you!  Dress is Jackson cocktail attire.

For more information and to reserve sponsor tables, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, 307.733.3316x102 or mo@jacksonholechamber.com. Click here to download a handy pdf with more details or visit the Annual Awards webpage.