Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Lodging Properties: Fill Your Vacancies!

Vacancy
The community of Jackson Hole will host thousands of visitors for this weekend's World Championship Snowmobile Hill Climb.

Lodging Properties
: Do you have vacancy? Contact the Chamber! Visitor Services representatives at the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce and the Jackson Hole & Greater Yellowstone Visitor Center are speaking with visitors who are looking to book a last-minute stay. Help us put them in touch with your property!

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

Monday, March 18, 2013

Howdy Pardners Recognize Mary Ann Castellano


Oly and Mary AnnThe Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce Howdy Pardners Ambassador Club recently recognized Mary Ann Castellano for her service with the club.  

Oly Olson, Chair of the Howdy Pardners, commented, "Mary Ann has been a hardworking volunteer with our club and her contributions to our community events has been greatly appreciated." Mary Ann is moving to the Denver area to be close to her grandchildren.  

For more information about the Howdy Pardner Ambassador Club and their programs, including the High Noon Chili Cook-Off during Elk Fest and Fourth of July Parade, please click here or contact Oly Olson, 307.732.7544 or olyolson@jhrea.com.

Thursday, March 14, 2013

PitchEngine CEO Jason Kintzler on Entrepreneurs in Wyoming

Monday March 18, 5:15-7pm @ The Rose
Jason will tell his story of being an entrepreneur in Wyoming and the challenges he faced during the startup process and the company's development into an international brand. He will address his reasons for keeping his headquarters in Wyoming and offer advice to fledging startups in Jackson. A Q&A session will follow and participants are encouraged to stay after the presentation for networking. View event details >>

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Feel Lucky this St. Patrick's Day Weekend - Shop Late to Win!


Lucky You!
The Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Great Until 8 Shopping Program through Monday, April 8. 

Businesses in Teton Village and the Town of Jackson are celebrating the transition from winter to spring by staying
open late - until 8!

Shoppers
: Simply visit participating businesses after 6:00pm. Drop your shopping receipt or entry slip into the Great Until 8 collection box with your name and phone number. Three lucky winners will be drawn on Wednesday, April 18. 1st Prize is $250, 2nd Prize is $150, and 3rd Prize is $100. All prizes will be awarded in Chamber Bucks Certificates so winners can keep their bucks in Jackson Hole!

Visit www.jacksonholechamber.com/retailers for a list of participating businesses.
For more information, please contact Rick Howe, Director of Visitor Services, rick@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.201.2294.  

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Rotary/Chamber 2013 Legislative Wrap-Up on Tuesday


BILThe Jackson Hole Rotary Lunch Club and the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite the community to a special legislative program on Tuesday, March 12 from 12:00-1:30pm at Snow King Resort. This program will be held in lieu of Business Including Lunch. The 2013 Wyoming legislative general session adjourned on February 27. Local legislators will participate in a panel discussion addressing the bills that passed and failed along with issues that affect Teton County. 

Local legislators scheduled to attend, include:

  • Senator Leland Christensen
  • Representative Keith Gingery
  • Representative Marti Halverson
  • Representative Ruth Ann Petroff
RSVP to Rachel Reich, Events Coordinator, events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x109. Chamber Members may click here to RSVP and prepay via ChamberMaster. Please bring questions or submit them in advance with your RSVP. Lunch costs $20.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Business Over Breakfast to Feature Discussion on Construction Scheduled for 5-Way Intersection

BOBThe Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce will present Business Over Breakfast on Thursday, March 7 from 7:30-9:00am at National Museum of Wildlife Art.  The monthly meeting for the business community is held the first Thursday of each month and open to the community.

The special program will feature a discussion on the 5-way intersection (Broadway/Pearl/Flat Creek) construction project set to begin March 21. Speakers will include Ted Wells, WYDOT District Construction Engineer, and Bob Hammond, Resident Engineer.

In addition to a special program, the event includes breakfast and time for networking and announcements. RSVP to events@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316 by Tuesday, March 5. Members can RSVP and pre-pay online via ChamberMaster. Breakfast costs $16 for Chamber Members and $25 for future Members.



If you do not RSVP, you will be counted as a walk-in. Seats cannot be guaranteed for walk-in attendees. Remember that you will be charged if you RSVP and do not attend. These policies are in place to keep the cost as low as possible for all of our Members.  

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival to Host Chamber Mixer with Center for the Arts: Tonight!



Jackson Hole Wildlife Film FestivalPlease join the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce for a Chamber Mixer with Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival and the Center for the Arts on Thursday, February 28 from 5:00-7:00pm in Center for the Arts' theater lobby, 265 South Cache Street. Chamber Mixers are casual networking events hosted by Chamber Members and open to the community. Click here for the Facebook invite!

The event will feature delicious treats from Persephone Bakery (soon to open a new retail location this spring), samples from Bon Appe Thai, and a special white wine tasting from Jackson Hole Winery. The Center for the Arts will provide select beverages.

About Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival: Now in its third decade, the Jackson Hole Wildlife Film Festival's biennial five-day conference is an unmatched international industry event drawing 650+ leaders in science, conservation, broadcasting and media. The 2013 Festival is slated for the last week in September alongside the Jackson Hole Conservation Summit: Great Apes, a partnership with the United Nations. Both events will offer remarkable community programs with premier events and screenings at the Center for the Arts. JHWFF launched TEDxJacksonHole and 12.12.12: One Day in Jackson Hole community crowd-sourced film project. For more information, please visit www.jhfestival.org.

About Center for the Arts: The Center for the Arts is a growing art center campus in downtown Jackson. The Center is currently home and host to 19 local and state not-for-profit arts and higher education organizations, in addition to the Center for the Arts administration. This facility consists of the 41,000 square foot Arts & Education Pavilion as well as the Performing Arts Pavilion which includes a 500-seat theater, a Music Center, theater rehearsal space, and additional administrative space. For more information, please visit www.jhcenterforthearts.org.

For more information about Chamber Mixers, please contact Andy Heffron, Membership Manager,  andy@jacksonholechamber.com or 307.733.3316x101.