Annual Awards Celebration Honors the Spirit of Jackson Hole: Submit a Nomination Today

Each year, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor Jackson Hole citizens for significant contributions. There are many people in our community who work to make a difference. Do you know someone who should be recognized? Submit a nomination!

Nominations are currently being accepted for the following awards: Citizen of the Year, Power of Place, Rising Star, G2G: Green to Green, and Business of the Year (new for 2013).

In order to submit a nomination, simply write a letter naming the individual you would like to celebrate and share details about the efforts that have benefited our community. Submit the letter via email to Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, mo@jacksonholechamber.com, or deliver the letter to the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Administrative Offices at 112 Center Street. Download the official pdf form. Click here.

For more information about the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Celebration, please contact Maureen Murphy, Events Manager, mo@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2302. Visit http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/initiatives/annual_awards.php for more details. 

Jackson Hole Featured in New James Blunt Video

 

James Blunt released the brand new video for Bonfire Heart yesterday and it features an amazing tour with highlights like the Grand Teton Range and concludes with a celebration at the Stagecoach Bar in Jackson Hole. The Coach is a favorite for local residents and visitors alike with a rich and amazing history (check out thestagecoachbarfilm.com). The wedding party at the end wasn't staged! Blunt told the story on vh1.com: "What we didn’t know was that in the bar, a wedding was taking place, and when they saw us arrive, the entire wedding piled out and joined us. I played them all “You’re Beautiful” in the car park on my guitar, with the bride and groom pushed to the front by the 80-strong crowd, and then we lit fires and sparklers, put on “Bonfire Heart,” and the bride and groom had their first dance to it, which we filmed, and which is now the climax of the video. So if you think the girl looks happy at the end, you’ll know, she’s not acting." See you at the Coach! 

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Recertified as STEP Bronze

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has achieved the second year Sustainable Tourism Education Program’s (STEP) Bronze certification through Sustainable Travel International.  Robert Chappell, Senior Director, Standards & Certification, said that the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is an excellent example of how an organization implements the STEP standard into business operations.

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce was the first Chamber or Destination Marketing Organization in the world to become STEP-certified in 2012. This program recognizes the Chamber and others businesses for a commitment to sustainability and for demonstrating responsibility through  best practices that address environmental, economic, and social impacts guided by the philosophy of the triple bottom line: people, planet, profit.

Individual businesses and organizations complete the STEP certification process in order to become more sustainable, to enjoy the related economic benefits of sustainable operations, and to demonstrate a verifiable commitment to responsible practices to visitors and staff. STEP is among the first global standards to be officially recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

For more information, please visit http://sustainabletravel.org/programs/sustainable-tourism-education-program/.

Three Weeks Left to Vote: Jackson, Wy

Three weeks left to vote for Jackson Hole! The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce would like to encourage members and the entire community to vote for Rand McNally’s Best of the Road 2013. Visit www.bestoftheroad.com today! The contest concludes Tuesday, September 3. Votes can be placed once each day. The Wyoming Business Council is promoting the six Wyoming communities that have been nominated: Centennial, Cody, Jackson, Laramie, Lovell, and Sheridan. One vote each day can be submitted!

Rand McNally’s Best of the Road winners are acknowledged at travel and trade shows across the country and the 2012 Best of the Road Awards were presented at the 98^thannual DMAI conference in Seattle. DMAI, a popular organization for DMOs, draws more than 1,000 attendees.  Kent Elliott, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Destination Sales Manager, represents Jackson Hole on behalf of the Chamber and Jackson Hole Travel & Tourism Joint Powers Board. He commented, “Destinations recognized by Best of the Road receive an incredible amount of exposure at some of the biggest travel and tradeshows in the country. Industry professionals and consumers take note. I’d encourage everyone to take the time to vote for Jackson, Wyoming!”

Visit www.bestoftheroad.com and search for Jackson, Wyoming. It’s easy to create an account and photos and comments can be added to augment the listing.

5th Annual Global Economic Forum

The Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club and Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce present the 5^th Annual Global Economic Forum that will take a global perspective on the local economy on Tuesday, August 20 from 12:00-1:30pm at Snow King Resort.  The featured panelists have world-class experience and the entire community is encouraged to take part in this very special event. Chamber members may RSVP and prepay via ChamberMaster to speed through check-in!

Scheduled Panelists:

• Debra A. Cafaro is Chairman and CEO of Ventas, Inc. (NYSE: VTR), an S&P 500 company with an enterprise value of $30 billion. Ventas is the nation’s leading healthcare real estate investment trust (REIT) and the largest owner of seniors housing and medical office buildings in the U.S, with a diversified portfolio of over 1,400 assets located throughout North America.
• Mark Gordon serves as Wyoming Treasurer. He has served with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the Wyoming Wildlife and Natural Resource Trust Board, and the board of the Nature Conservancy of Wyoming.  He is a member of Rotary and Elks.
• Robert Grady is Managing Director Cheyenne Capital Fund and serves as Chairman of the New Jersey State Investment Council, which oversees the state's $75 billion pension system. He was a partner and member of the Management Committee at The Carlyle Group, and served in the White House from 1989-1993 as Deputy Assistant to President George H.W. Bush and as the #2 official at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
• Ken Lay is Senior Managing Director for The Rock Creek Group in Washington with responsibility for emerging markets investment. He formerly served as World Bank Treasurer.
• Wes Lucas is SIRVA chief executive officer and board member. He holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School and has worked with Fortune 500 corporations and private companies, including Sun Chemical, Kodak Polychrome.
• Paul O’Brien is Head, Fixed Income Strategy for the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, a sovereign wealth fund of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.  Previously, he has been an Economist and Section Chief on the staff of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, Head of European Economics for JP Morgan, and a fixed income portfolio manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management.

Lunch costs $20. RSVP by Thursday, August 15 to Rachel Eden Reich, events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2309. Rotary Lunch Club Members and their guests should check-in at the Rotary table. All others should check-in with the Chamber.

Internet Service is Vital to Business in Jackson Hole: Raise Your Voice

Jackson Hole has the opportunity to influence decisions concerning the future of internet service for our community.  Raise your voice! 

Earlier this summer we shared information about the Link Wyoming Broadband Survey that will verify geographic areas underserved by the availability, adoption, and application of broadband in Wyoming. It will also guide efforts to increase broadband availability, adoption, and application in Wyoming businesses, and assess current usage, quality and affordability of broadband services. We need your help! If you haven't already done so, please take five minutes to respond. 

Click here http://wyomingdashboard.org/surveys/demand/business. Respond by Friday, August 16.

JAC: Arrive Two Hours Early!

 

The Jackson Hole Airport is a wonderfully convenient way to visit Jackson Hole. In order to make your trip as easy as possible, JAC recommends that all passengers arrive at the airport at least two hours prior to departure. Due to the popularity of the area in the busy summer season, the airport is extremely busy and the lobby fills up quickly. The airport wants their guests to have ample time to check-in, return rental cars, get through security, and find their gates. For more information, please visit www.jacksonholeairport.com.