History, High Mountains & The High Life

The Lander Area Chamber of Commerce does all the things one business cannot do or afford to do individually. It provides the organizational structure to more effectively build a better Lander and improve the opportunities for business in our community.

The Chamber PROMOTES your business:

• Your brochures and business cards are displayed in the Chamber lobby.
• Your information is included in vacation, relocation and convention packets provided directly to customers.
• Your business is listed in our Business Directory Relocation & Travel Guide and on our website.
• Your business' website is automatically hotlinked from the Chamber website.
• Chamber members are given preference for business referrals.
• Monthly Chamber socials provide a networking opportunity for business owners.
• Chamber Choice Certificates encourage shopping in member businesses.
• You can place an insert in the monthly newsletter for a nominal fee and reach 400+ business minded readers.

The Chamber SERVES your business:

• Our bulk mailing permit is available to our members for savings of up to 30%.
• Our check alert system provides timely warnings of potential local fraud.
• Our monthly newsletter keeps you informed of local business activities.
• Our quarterly luncheons provide speakers on topics helpful to your business.
• Our Workforce Development Training Fund grant consultation services allow you and your employees to receive valuable training.
• We provide Notary Public service free of charge to our members.

The Chamber serves the COMMUNITY:

• As a Visitor Information Center to thousands of visitors annually.
• By publishing a Community Events Calendar monthly.
• By providing a toll-free business and information hotline.
• By promoting the Lander Area in national and international publications and tradeshows.
• As an information source for Lander's Annual Festivals and Events.
• By supporting Lander area beautifcation projects.

Staff:

Executive Director, Scott Goetz This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Associate Director, Carol King This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The Board of Directors 2008-2009:

President, Dean Lehmkuhler, Lander Valley Chiropractic
Vice-President, Greg Martinsen, Fremont Realty
Treasurer, Sarah Sweeney, Wyoming Catholic College

Past-President, Rick Hunter, United States Post Office

Linda Barton, City of Lander liason
Donna Connell, Nails by Donna (at Salon Spa)
Anjie McConnell, Lander Valley CattleWomen
Lynn McRann, City Plumbing & Heating
Dan Davis, Central Bank and Trust
Lorre Hoffman, Wind River Tribal College
Scott Ross, Fremont Toyota
Tara Skiba, Skiba Construction

Active Chamber Committees:

Beautifcation
Membership
Community Pride & Image
Special Events
Marketing

Annual Chamber Community Awards:

Anchor Award - A business tha thas survived the challenge of time with endurance and persevernece.

2009 Winner- McKee, Marburger & Fagnant, P.C.

Beautification - A business with an oustanding storefont appearance.

2009 Winner- Pioneer Museum

Rookie of the Year - A business or individual that has shown innovation, enthusiasm, and creativity in a new endeavor, which enhances the community.

2009 Winner - Cooking Crow

Spirit of Lander- An individual or organization that promotes Lander in a positive way, has given time and energy to the community, who ignites enthusiasm with their paricipation, or who creates a special gift for Lander year after year.

2009 Winner - Tony and Connie McRae

Lifetime Contribution-A business or individual that has shown long-standing commitment to the community in the form of business leadership, philanthopic donations and/or volunteer service.

2009 Winner - John Myers