The Power of Place Presented to Manuel Lopez

The Power of Place award was presented to Manuel Lopez, an elemental citizen of Jackson Hole. Serving under many titles, including Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, Manuel has been a visionary in the business world and has spent his career working to make Jackson Hole a world-class alpine destination.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Chair Anna Olson commented, "The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is honored to have the opportunity to recognize the decades of hard work and contributions to our community given by Manuel Lopez. His dedication to business opportunity, community outreach and innovative thinking will leave a lasting legacy. We know Manual as an amazing father, husband, and friend who deserves this public recognition for his tireless giving and we want him to know how much we value him."

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Past Chair Scott Anderson commented, "The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is honored to have the opportunity to recognize to the contributions of Manuel Lopez. His work in the community will leave a lasting legacy."

The Power of Place award is presented to 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. This award is traditionally presented at the Annual Awards Celebration but special arrangements have been for this award.

For more information, please contact Maureen Murphy, Director of Special Events, mo@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316.

Thanks to Planet Jackson Hole and Adam J. Howard for sharing the story! For more photos, please visit http://planetjh.com/2014/08/18/snapped-in-jh-power-of-place-awarded-to-manuel-lopez/.