SHIFT 20/20 Call for Entries

SHIFT and the National Museum of Wildlife Art will present "SHIFT 20/20: Me, JH & Nature" on Sunday, October 13. The evening of Pecha Kucha utilizes the Japanese form of presenting 20 images for 20 seconds each.  

Each person has the chance to enter their own images to possibly win $1,000 that will go to their choice of one of Teton County's nonprofits. The images should celebrate the role of Jackson Hole's natural capital in the lives of local conservationists, artists, hunters, architects, and entrepreneurs. Images must be submitted by Wednesday, October 4. For more information, please visit http://shiftjh.org/shift-2020-call-entries/.   

SHIFT is funded by the Teton County Lodging Tax.

More Great News from Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

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Anna Cole

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WAIT – The Party is Not Over
JHMR Announces Number 1 Free Ski Day 

(September 23, 2013), Teton Village, WY – On the heels of Number 1 Resort Award by SKI Magazine readers, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR)  announced a free ski day on Friday, November 29^th, 2013.  “We wanted to say thank you to everyone who has helped us achieve this Number 1 ranking, and free skiing seemed the perfect gift,” stated JHMR President Jerry Blann. “In the spirit of giving back to our amazing community, a suggested donation of $1 will be matched by JHMR,” Blann added.

SKI Magazine’s survey, now in its 26^th year, provides an annual snapshot of the Top 50 resorts in North America. Readers rank resorts in 20 different categories from snow and lifts, to dining and service. Jackson Hole earned the top spot this year, as well as Top 10 rankings in a wide range of areas, from Challenge and Character (both # 1’s) to Lodging (# 3) and Service (# 7).  For a mountain never known for extensive grooming until the recent “All New All Blue” initiatives, Jackson Hole ranked #19 in grooming this year. “Jackson Hole has done as good of a job as any resort in recent memory of expanding its appeal to a wider audience, now offering a remarkable experience to skiers of all talents and tastes,” Greg Ditrinco, Editor of SKI Magazine says. 

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Jackson Hole opens for the winter 2013.14 season on November 28^th, and continues to famously deliver epic powder snow, 4,139 continuous vertical feet, 2500 acres of the best beginner, intermediate and expert skiing and snowboarding in North America and a genuine “Last of the Old West” atmosphere. Neighboring the legacy National Parks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton and operating in Bridger Teton National Forest, there is no more spectacular setting for a destination resort in the world. And now Jackson Hole is one of the most easily accessed destination resorts in the West with direct flights from twelve major cities, including new non-stop flights from JFK, Houston* and Seattle in addition to San Francisco, Minneapolis and Newark last winter. For route maps, ski packages, online tickets (now with Best Price guarantee), web cams, videos and more please visit jacksonhole.com or facebook.com/jacksonhole.*Houston United flights available to book starting 9/28.

Wyoming Department of Insurance Affordable Care Act Community Presentation

What Does the ACA Mean to Employers and Individuals in Wyoming?

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the Affordable Care Act Community Presentation featuring Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Hirsig from 6:00-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 9 at the Teton County Library Auditorium.

Employers and individuals will benefit from attending the Affordable Care Act Community Presentation.  Topics covered will include the insurance reforms already in place, 2014 market reforms, the federally facilitated marketplace, Affordable Care Act mandates, individual plans, and what the Affordable Care Act means to small and large employers.

Program

• Introductions: BlueCross BlueShield of Wyoming District Manager Dan Meyers
• Opening Remarks: Blue Cross Blue Shield representative Lee Shannon and Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce CEO Jeff Golightly
• Featured Presentation: Wyoming Insurance Commissioner Tom Hirsig on Healthcare Reform Explained
• Conclusion and Update from St. John’s Medical Center: St. John’s Medical Center CEO Lou Hochheiser, M.D.
• Question & Answer

Many employers and individuals have questions about the Affordable Care Act: “Will my rates go up? What is a Marketplace? What are the ten essential health benefits and what does it mean for my current plan?” Did you know that small employers will not be subject to a penalty for not offering health insurance to employees and that large employers will pay a penalty for not providing health insurance if at least one employee receives a tax credit from the Marketplace? Attend the presentation to learn more.

RSVPs are requested but not required. Email events@jacksonholechamber.com. For more information, please contact Kate Foster, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Communications Manager, 307.201.2304 or kate@jacksonholechamber.com. 

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All employers are required to provide a notice to every employee by Tuesday, October 1 regardless of the size of the business and whether or not they offer health insurance. Please see links to model notices below. Thanks to Representative Ruth Ann Petroff for sharing the following resources from the Department of Labor, http://www.dol.gov/ebsa/.

 

Notice to Employees of Coverage Options

• Technical Release 2013-02 - Guidance on the notice to employees of coverage options under FLSA §18B and updated model election notice under COBRA
• Model Notice for employers who offer a health plan to some or all employees | MS Word Format | en español Printer Friendly Version | MS Word Format
• Model Notice for employers who do not offer a health plan | MS Word Format | en español Printer Friendly Format | MS Word Format

SKI Magazine Readers Vote Jackson Hole North America’s Overall #1 Resort for 2014

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SKI Magazine Readers Vote Jackson Hole
North America’s Overall #1 Resort for 2014 

(September 18, 2013), Teton Village, WY – The votes are in, and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR) is ranked #1 Overall Resort in North America by the annual SKI Magazine Reader’s Poll.  SKI Magazine’s survey, now in its 26^th year, provides an annual snapshot of the Top 50 resorts in North America. Readers rank resorts in 20 different categories that include anything from snow and lifts, to dining and service.  The SKI survey is the longest-running annual resort survey in the winter sports industry and since 2005, the #1 award has been dominated by Deer Valley, Vail Mountain and mostly recently Whistler in 2013.  Last winter JHMR was #6 overall and before that, had not been ranked inside the top ten. “This award truly reflects the combined efforts of our ownership, the dedicated JHMR staff, and the Jackson Hole community,” stated JHMR President, Jerry Blann. Jackson Hole earned the top spot this year, as well as Top 10 rankings in a wide range of areas, from Challenge and Character (both # 1’s) to Lodging (# 3) and Service (# 7).  For a mountain never known for extensive grooming until the recent “All New All Blue” initiatives, Jackson Hole ranked #19 in grooming this year. “Jackson Hole has done as good of a job as any resort in recent memory of expanding its appeal to a wider audience, now offering a remarkable experience to skiers of all talents and tastes,” Greg Ditrinco, Editor of SKI Magazine says.  

These results affirm the community’s goal to continually improve the guest experience year over year.  “The Kemmerer Family and JHMR’s Board of Directors have been dedicated to improving the infrastructure of the resort and with their focused leadership; over $135 Million in on-mountain improvements have been invested. That, combined with the hard work of JH AIR, the JH Travel & Tourism Board, Wyoming Tourism and the passionate local community, has transformed Jackson Hole into a premier winter destination,” Blann commented, and added, “This is an exciting time for JHMR and all of Jackson Hole.  Our plan is to continue on the path that has led to this #1 award - staying true to our independent spirit, our western hospitality and a truly authentic offering in the ski industry.”

“This positions Jackson Hole on a strong footing heading into this season.  Additionally, we are in good company with the Mountain Collective partnership, five of our Mountain Collective Resort partners are in the SKI Top 15, with Whistler (#6), Snowmass (#9), Aspen Mountain (#13) and Mammoth (#14).  It validates that SKI readers believe in the unique and high caliber resort experiences these mountains offer,” stated JHMR Chief Marketing Officer, Adam Sutner. 

To thank the community and share the announcement of #1, JHMR will host a party on the Jackson Town Square tomorrow, Thursday, September 19^th starting at 5pm.  There will be a short video premier, Grand Pass® giveaway, athlete signings and more. Learn more on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/501324473290388/.

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Jackson Hole opens for the winter 2013.14 season on November 28^th, and continues to famously deliver epic powder snow, 4,139 continuous vertical feet, 2500 acres of the best beginner, intermediate and expert skiing and snowboarding in North America and a genuine “Last of the Old West” atmosphere. Neighboring the legacy National Parks of Yellowstone and Grand Teton and operating in Bridger Teton National Forest, there is no more spectacular setting for a destination resort in the world. And now Jackson Hole is one of the most easily accessed destination resorts in the West with direct flights from twelve major cities, including new non-stop flights from JFK, Houston* and Seattle in addition to San Francisco, Minneapolis and Newark last winter. For route maps, ski packages, online tickets (now with Best Price guarantee), web cams, videos and more please visit jacksonhole.com or facebook.com/jacksonhole

*Houston United flights available to book starting 9/28