RE/MAX Obsidian Hosts Chamber Mixer

RE/MAX Obsidian, 110 East Broadway, will host a Chamber Mixer featuring Snake River Sporting Club on Thursday, July 31 from 5:00-7:00pm.

Attendees will be invited to enter the door prize drawing featuring a round of golf at the Snake River Sporting Club while enjoying refreshments and the opportunity to network. Members of the Snake River Sporting Club management and ownership team will be on hand to answer questions about the development. RE/MAX Obsidian has also recently launched its revamped website which will be on display offering unique tools to buyers and sellers in the Jackson Hole market. Join the fun — RSVP and invite your friends on Facebook!

About RE/MAX Obsidian: Locally owned and managed, RE/MAX Obsidian Real Estate is a boutique real estate brokerage specializing in the local Jackson Hole residential market. With more than 30 Realtors to its roster, RE/MAX Obsidian enjoys one of the most visible and high-traffic office locations in the valley (on the southeast corner of Town Square). The company was recently named one of the top five real estate companies in Wyoming by the Wyoming Business Report and is a member of 1% for the Tetons. RE/MAX Obsidian represents the newly completed Martin Creek Cabins and other developer real estate inventory at the newly reopened Snake River Sporting Club.

About Snake River Sporting Club: Located just south of the confluence of the Snake and Hoback rivers, the Snake River Sporting Club's stated purpose is to provide a comprehensive Jackson Hole experience within a private club setting. With just under 900 acres on property, the Club offers its members amenities that can not be found anywhere else in the country.

Chamber Mixers are informal networking opportunities that allow Chamber Members and community partners to meet, mingle, and learn about other businesses and organizations. For more information, please contact Renee Leone, Events Coordinator, events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2309

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Recertified as STEP Bronze

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has achieved the third year Sustainable Tourism Education Program’s (STEP) Bronze certification through Sustainable Travel International.

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.

Casey Stout, Executive Assistant and Program Coordinator, commented, "The Chamber is pleased to participate in programs that help build a better future through tourism." She continued, "The international resources provided by the STEP framework have coordinated nicely with local hands-on training provided by UnCommon Sense."

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/sustainability-management-systems/ or contact Casey Stout, Executive Assistant, casey@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2303.

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2014 Fall Arts Festival Posters Now Available

2014 Annual Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival commemorative posters are now available at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce.

The Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival is pleased to feature a sculpture and a painting for the 2014 Festival. Joshua Tobey's "Jackson Symphony" evokes beautiful Wyoming evenings and Nancy Dunlop Cawdrey's "Forever Jackson" evokes the stunning landscape of the Tetons. "Forever Jackson," painted with Dye on Silk, is 68" high by 52" wide.


Posters are available for the featured sculpture and painting! For more information about Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival commemorative posters, please visit http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/fall_arts_festival/. 

Grand Targhee Resort Annual Targhee Fest

 

Do you like Folk, Americana, Blues, and a touch of Rock n' Roll? Then make it down to Grand Targhee Resort for their annual three-day music festival! Most of the resort campsites have been reserved but there’s a FREE shuttle form Driggs. For more information, call 800.TARGHEE or visit http://www.grandtarghee.com/the-resort/news-events/events.php.

Thanks to Summer Intern Bridget Murdoch for sharing the dispatch from Targhee!

Tony Ligori Wins Golden Spur

We finally snapped a photo of the award-winning Tony Ligori (pictured with President/CEO Jeff Golightly at the right of the photo). This is a re-post to honor Mr. Ligori!

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee is pleased to announce that the Golden Spur was presented to Tony Ligori of JAC Transportation for showing true western hospitality to a traveler who needed assistance.

Tony was nominated by Carla, a mother from Tennessee, for taking care of her son, Brock, while he was on vacation. After falling ill while traveling with friends to Jackson Hole, Brock called a cab to take him to a medical clinic. Tony provide transportation to the clinic and returned two hours later to check on the patient. Tony then waited for Brock to fill a prescription before returning him to the hotel.

Carla said, "It really meant a lot to me and my husband that someone would be concerned and take the time to be so nice to him like that." She continued, "I wanted to write this letter and thank him and the city of Jackson Hole for being so generous."

The story even has a happy ending. After Brock received treatment, the group of friends was able to continue their vacation. Carla said, "These boys had the time of their life.  And I am sure will be back to visit you after they graduate from college." She concluded, "I would like to give him a mama’s big thank you hug!"

For more information or to make a nomination for the Golden Spur, please contact Andy Heffron, Membership Manager, andy@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2301.

About the Golden Spur: Jackson Hole is one of the top vacation destinations in the United States and thrives on the business that is brought to the valley throughout the year. The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee created the Golden Spur to recognize exceptional Jackson Hole area employees and to increase awareness of the importance of great customer service. Businesses that have a reputation for great service may increase their profits by developing loyal customers out of locals and tourists. For more information, please visit http://www.jacksonholechamber.com/initiatives/golden_spur.php.

Refresh: Explore Winter in Jackson Hole

Take a break from summertime to explore winter in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! The Jackson Hole Travel and Tourism Board, funded by the Lodging Tax, worked in partnership with Orbitz Quest to produced ten videos telling the story of Jackson Hole.

Visit the story, "The Fabled Montropolis Is Found: Jackson Hole" on Huffington Post. The videos feature discussions of arts, culture, and wildlife. Enjoy!