Chamber Named Top Team in Commuter Choice Challenge

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce was named top team for logging the most miles for the second year running in the Commuter Choice Challenge presented by Friends of Pathways.

The Chamber would like to recognize Membership Manager Andy Heffron and Visitor Services Agent Kathy Erickson for their commitment to utilizing the START Bus for their daily commutes. The Chamber began participating in the Commuter Choice Challenge as a tool to support work in UnCommon Sense, the two-year sustainable operations and business leadership program. The Chamber graduated from the program this fall and expects to continue promoting smart commuting options.

Andy commented, "I appreciate Friends of Pathways for the awareness they bring to the importance of alternative transportation in helping to ease the growing traffic concerns here in the valley. The Commuter Choice Challenge is a great way to bring that awareness with fun, friendly competition between area businesses."

According to Friends of Pathways, there were 194 Teton County participants who logged 74,979 miles in 4,034 trips. Participants biked, walked, rode the START Bus, and carpooled. For more information, please visit the Friends of Pathways webpage at www.friendsofpathways.org.

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Welcomes Li Wang

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Li Wang as the newest member of the Chamber team serving as Visitor Services Agent. Li will work in the Chamber Administrative Offices, 112 Center Street, and at the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center, 532 North Cache.

Many in the community are already be familiar with Li who was named October’s Citizen of the Month by the Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club. Li was recognized for helping St. John’s Medical Center staff communicate with Chinese tourists who were injured in a bus accident. Li, originally from China, has lived in Jackson for more than two years.

Director of Visitor Services, Rick Howe, IOM, stated: “Li brings a highly qualified skill set to our team that will help increase our Visitor Services capabilities and allow us to better connect our businesses with the Asian and international markets. We are delighted to have her join our organization.”

The Mission of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is to champion the interests of local businesses, enhance their prosperity, and strengthen the economic climate of Teton County. The Visitor Services Department is integral to accomplishing the Chamber’s mission by connecting visitors with the resources they need via email, phone, and in-person assistance.

For more information, please contact Director of Visitor Services, Rick Howe, IOM, rick@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2294.