Business Focus

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome 123 new members! Learn more about the Chamber and other new and updated businesses and organizations in the Jackson Hole News&Guide special section: http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/special/business_focus/.

Brand USA MegaFAM a Success

Submitted by Rachel Smith, Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Destination Sales Coordinator

On May 16-18, the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce welcomed a group of 15 Travel Agents from the United Kingdom as part of a MegaFAM through Brand USA. 

As the UK’s premier destination marketing organization for the United States,  Brand USA delivers “programs and platforms that increase awareness and enhance the image of the United States among worldwide travelers in order to influence intent to travel to the United States.” Learn more at http://www.thebrandusa.com/About-Brand-USA. 

Through an incentive campaign based on their sales, about 100 travel agents were chosen to participate in seven different tours across the US. At the end of the trips the groups rendezvoused in Philadelphia where they put on a show-and-tell event to share first-hand accounts about their itineraries and the unique experiences available in Jackson Hole and across the US. 

While in Jackson, the agents experienced Elk Fest, Mountain Man Rendezvous, the National Museum of Wildlife Art, a scenic float with Mad River Boat Trips, a ride on the Jenny Lake Shuttle and hike to Hidden Falls, a wildlife tour with Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, and an Historical Walking Tour. The group stayed at Spring Creek Ranch, and enjoyed meals at the Granary, the Rising Sage Café, Snake River Brewing, Café Genevieve, and e.Leaven Food Company.

Several Chamber partners were invited to join the group for dinner and a mini trade show at the Granary and Snake River Brewing.  Representatives from Mad River Boat Trips, Jackson Hole Wildlife Safaris, the Hampton Inn, Rusty Parrot, Four Seasons Resort, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort Lodging, Spring Creek Ranch, Hotel Terra, and Teton Mountain Lodge were able to attend.

Clara Browning, of The Travel Club, said upon her return to the UK, “I’ve just put three fabulous itineraries together for our new Journey Range and am now working with our HO and product team to get them turned into a reality!  All of it is based on what we did and the extra recommendations I picked up along the way from talking to people.”

Sincere thanks go out to all our partners who participated in this FAM.  This event was supported by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, with assistance from the Lodging Tax.  If you are interested in being involved in future FAM tours, please contact Rachel Smith, Destination Sales Coordinator, sales@jacksonholechamber.com.

 

Cheers to Snake River Brewing Company!

Snake River Brewing Company  served as center stage for Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack as he announced plans for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Energy for America Program. The Jackson Hole brewery will receive one of the REAP grants, $13,000 will go toward solar panels which are expected to save the business $2,000 per year.

Brew Master Chris Erickson ad Secretary Vilsack toured the property located just a few blocks from Town Square.


Learn more via the Jackson Hole News&Guide (click here) and via Wyoming Public Media (click here).

This isn't the first time Snake River Brewing Company has been recognized for their sustainable businesses practices! SRB is a recipient of the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Green-to-Green Award. Learn more at www.snakeriverbrewing.com.


Thanks to Snake River Brewery Marketing and Events Gal Krissy Zinski Albert for supplying the photos!

Valerie Peterson Awarded Golden Spur

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Valerie Peterson, Jackson Hole Lodge Assistant General Manager, was awarded the Golden Spur at Business Over Breakfast on Thursday, June 4.

Frank Lane, Jackson Hole Lodge General Manager, nominated Valerie for the Golden Spur after she showed authentic western hospitality by helping a guest who had been in the hospital.

The resident of neighboring Alpine, Wyoming was released from the hospital and Valerie went above and beyond by personally transporting the guest from the hospital to the lodge. After helping the guest get settled, Valerie went shopping for food and medical supplies. Frank said, “I believe this to be outstanding service and a true testament to the authentic western hospitality that Jackson and the Jackson Hole Lodge are famous for.”

Valerie has a reputation for providing outstanding customer service and the difficult night was emblematic of her daily efforts. Frank continued, “This is not the first time that Valerie has gone above and beyond to make one of our guests feel safe, welcome and comfortable.”

For more information about Jackson Hole Lodge, please visit http://www.jacksonholelodge.com/. 

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Membership Committee is pleased to recognize exceptional Jackson Hole area employees and to increase awareness of the importance of great customer service. The official sponsors of the Golden Spur are Jackson Bootlegger, Judge Roy Bean's Old Time Photos, Silver Dollar Bar & Grill, Lexington Jackson Hole, Homewood Suites by Hilton.

Do you know someone who should be recognized for outstanding customer service? Click here to access the easy online form! For more information please contact Andy Heffron, Membership Manager, andy@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2301.

Pictured: Chamber President/CEO Jeff Golightly with Valerie and Frank

Visitor Services Team Certified as Destination Marketing Specialists by WOT

The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Visitor Services Agents Kathy Erickson, Jill Hiatt, and Justin Walters have been certified through the Wyoming Office of Tourism Destination Marketing Specialist Program.

Rick Howe, IOM, Director of Visitor Services, commented, "Our amazing Visitor Services team gained expertise and increased their capabilities to assist visitors with their travel planning in Jackson Hole and throughout the state of Wyoming."

The Wyoming Office of Tourism offers the Destination Marketing Specialist Program for individuals and businesses who work with the traveling public. The purpose of the program is to acknowledge front line personnel as certified travel professionals, develop a trained and knowledgeable workforce for the travel and tourism industry, and create a more visitor friendly Wyoming. For information about the program, please visit http://www.wyomingofficeoftourism.gov/programs/strategic-partnerships/visitor-engagement/.

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.

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

Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Members

 The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce was pleased to welcome the following new members in May 2015.

• 21st Century Heroes: http://jacksonholechamber.chambermaster.com/list/member/21st-century-heroes-8798
• Booking.com: http://www.booking.com
• Catalyst Solutions: http://www.catalyst22.com
• Dr. RV, LLC: http://jacksonholechamber.chambermaster.com/list/member/dr-rv-llc-8808
• Jackson Hole Food Tours: http://www.jhfoodtours.com
• Log Cabin Motel: http://www.thelogcabinmotel.com
• Willow Creek Horseback Rides: http://www.fishjacksonwyo.com

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. Would you like to join the Chamber? Are you a member who has questions about benefits? Contact Andy Heffron, Membership Manager, andy@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2301. Visit www.jacksonholechamber.com.