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Cody Chamber E-Newsletter * January 18, 2013 | |
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Exec Bits
Give a warm welcome to our new Chamber Board President!
I am excited and honored to serve as the President of the Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors for 2013. I believe that Scott, the Chamber staff and the various Chamber committees have, and will continue to do a great job for us. They are great ambassadors and champions of the Cody community.
A little over 5 years ago I moved here with my wife Karen and our 5 month old son Emmett. We have since added a daughter Jolene, our little "local", and my mother-in-law Joyce has moved to the area. We came to a new town for a new job with a new company and didn't know a single person. The Cody community, both business & personal, welcomed us and really helped make this our home. We haven't looked back since. The initial plan was to stay here for at least 5 years. That plan changed to 35 years in a hurry. Like many of you, we love this area. Barring any unforeseen major changes in our lives, we will continue to live in and love this area as we raise our kids.
I relish this opportunity to, in some small way, give back to the community that has been so great for my family. I strongly encourage anyone and everyone to get involved and make this wonderful community even better. We all have something to add. I would suggest that we find what we are passionate about and get involved. There are plenty of civic organizations, athletic & recreational programs, children's programs, various boards, etc.... there are plenty of ways to help. In the end it is incredibly rewarding.
It is my pleasure to work with a very good, dedicated and diverse board of directors and staff. At the risk of jinxing anything, they will make my job easy. I look forward to a fun year, thanks for the opportunity.
Luke Anderson, Wyoming Financial Insurance
2013 Chamber Board President
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Business After Hours!
Mark your calendars! Our next Business After Hours will be hosted at Soaring Peak Liquor & Saloon on Thursday, February 7th. (Located at 544 Yellowstone Avenue.) Join the proprietors, Vaughn and Brenna Place, from 5pm to 7pm to enjoy appetizers and drinks. We'll see you there! |
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2013 Cody Chamber
Board of Directors
Luke Anderson
President
Wyoming Financial Insurance
*Ambassadors
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
Greg Pendley
Vice President
Cody Trolley Tours
*Cody Marketing Council
Rita Conners
Secretary
Big Horn Radio Network *Cody Marketing Council
Derek Moore
Treasurer
First Bank of Wyoming
Mike Darby
Buffalo Bill's Antler Inn
*Rendezvous Royale
*Cody Stampede
Garrett Growney
Pinnacle Bank
*Cody Marketing Council
*Outdoor Recreation Initative
Nancy Tia Brown
Mayor, City of Cody
Bob Brown
Big Horn Galleries
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
Marc Thompson
Thompson Law, LLC
*Cody Stampede
Bev Richard
Coldwell Bankers Antler Realty
*Cody Marketing Council
James Klessens
Forward Cody
Sue Diehl
Chamberlin Inn
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
Wes Allen
Sunlight Sports
Tom Wilder
Eastgate Liquors
Bruce Eldredge Buffalo Bill HIstorical Center
Scott Wagner Buffalo Jump Winery
*Committee's
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Upcoming Events
January 18
3rd Annual Jack Russell & Corgi Races, at the Cody Cattle Company, 6:30pm.
Yellowstone Quake Hockey, Riley Arena, 7:30pm.
January 19
4th Annual Winter Gathering at the Park County Library,
1-5pm.
Yellowstone Quake Hockey,
Riley Arena, 7:30pm.
January 24
Yellowstone Quake Hockey,
Riley Arena, 7:30pm.
January 25
Family Fun Day at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, 3 to 7pm.
January 26
Park County Arts Council and Missoula Children's Theater present "The Wizard of Oz." At the Wynona Thompson Auditorium. Perfomances at 3pm and 5:30pm.
January 31
Bright Futures Mentor Training, 5:30 - 8:00pm.
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Upcoming Cody Club
Presentations
2013 will bring scheduling changes, we will hold two Club lunches for the months of January - May, one lunch for the months of June - September, and back to two lunches for October - December. January 28 CYAIR update February 11 Cody Beers with WYDOT February 25 Stampede Annual Board Meeting Watch your e-mail for further Cody Club Announcements! |
Got Updates?
Chamber members - if you have changed any of your contact information, addresses, employees, email addresses, website URL's or you've added a Facebook page, and so forth, please let us know!
We try to keep our database updated with the most current information, but we need your help to do so!
Thanks! |
Office Closures.
The Chamber and PCTC offices and the Visitor Center will be closed on Monday, January 21st in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
We'll be open for our regular hours again on Tuesday, January 22nd. |
Performers Needed.
Performers for concerts in City Park this summer are needed!
Concerts will be held on Thursdays from July 11 through August 23. Applications are available online at cityofcody-wy.gov or by contacting amyq@cityofcody.com.
Deadline for applications is January 31, 2013. |
Keep up to date with us on Facebook & Twitter!
Do you have a Facebook page? Have you 'liked' us yet? We have been posting our "Member of the Day" for the past year, you may have already been featured! (We're going alphabetically, it was the easiest way to keep track!) We also include our Ambassador ribbon cuttings photos and other news tidbits on our Facebook page.
If Facebook isn't your thing and you prefer Twitter, you're in luck as we also have a Twitter account! Cody Club notices, special events, "Business of the Quarter" winners and lots of other news items are posted regularly to our Twitter page.
Get social with us today! (Links to our Facebook and Twitter pages are accessible from the icons below.) |
We're here to help you!
 
Feel free to contact us with any questions at:
307- 587- 2777
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Welcome New Members!
Ballard Painting
Ballard Painting can take care of all your interior and exterior painting jobs. They can brush, roll or spray, depending on the surface being finished. They also do faux finishing, wallpaper and drywall work. Call them at 307-587-6873.
Dawn's Dogs, Etc.
Owner Dawn Day provides several pet services. She offers pet boarding, pet sitting and knows about animal care. If you're going out of town, she can watch Fido for you and will ensure he's happy and healthy while you're away. Give her a call today to discuss your options, 307-899-3852.
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Member to Member discounts...we need your offers!
As you renew your memberships this year, along with your plaque postcard, you will also be receiving one or two plastic, credit card sized discount cards. These cards will be valid for the year and are good for all sorts of discounts to your fellow Cody Country Chamber Member merchants.
(Front of the official discount card.)
But, we need hear from our membership businesses about what sort of specials they would like to offer their fellow Chamber members! For example, if you own a restaurant you could offer a free drink or appetizer to cardholders. If you own a retail store you could offer "buy one get one free" on an item of some sort. Or depending on your business you could offer a percentage off of a purchase or a service you provide.
Your "Member to Member" discount can be whatever you are comfortable with. Please know this is strictly voluntary per each business, some will participate and some will not! You can also change your offer whenever you want, so you could have one offer for 6 months and then change it for the rest of the year.
We have a page set up on our website that will list the current offers. If you wish to participate with a discount offer, please email Liz Stuard at admin@codychamber.org today with your details. Once we have offers on hand, they will be posted on this link on our website.
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An opportunity to expand small business sales.
Knowing where to turn for information, resources, and tools while starting and maintaining a business can be overwhelming. You have researched, studied, invested... but what now?
Government contracting is an innovative way to get your business off the ground or to simply expand your business' sales opportunities. Whether you're new to the field or a seasoned veteran, mark your calendars for the 2013 Government Resources and Opportunities for Business (GRO-Biz) Conference and Idea Expo, held in Cody at the Holiday Inn from February 19-21.
The GRO-Biz conference is a great way to learn how to market and sell your services and products in a multi-billion dollar federal government market. You will have the opportunity to attend workshops and network with more than 50 federal and state government agency representatives. As government budgets are set to experience cuts, agencies are looking for ways to save money. Wyoming businesses have a history of doing more with less so this conference may just be for you if you are looking to expand into government contracting.
Meeting one-on-one with government representatives will allow you to learn about what kind of services and products they are looking for, as well as any special requirements necessary to fulfill a contract. Representatives from the Defense Supply Center, Department of Homeland Security, Veteran's Administration, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are just a few of those who regularly attend this conference. More than 150 businesses annually attend the GRO-Biz Conference and Idea Expo, and past conferences have led to a number of successful business partnerships.
If you are interested in learning more about the GRO-Biz conference, please call 866-253-3300 or email ptac@uwyo.edu. You can also register at www.regonline.com/2013grobizidea, simply click on the "Register Now" button and follow the instructions. I look forward to seeing you there!
U.S. Senator Mike Enzi
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Ambassadors Recent Ribbon Cuttings.
"Hands of a Potter" Children's Store celebrated their grand opening recently. They offer a large variety of girls, boys and teens clothing (gently used and new). Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am to 6pm. Located at 2706 Big Horn Avenue, Suite 2.
Despite the snowy weather, the McDonald's crew came together to celebrate their new remodel. Mayor Nancy Tia Brown also lent a hand to the festivities. McDonald's will be featuring a variety of special offers through the months of January and February to celebrate, so stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
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Thank You to our Renewing Members!
Oasis Motel & RV Park
Stockhill & Richard Tax Service and Accounting
Wyoming Touring Adventures
Sunlight Federal Credit Union
Crisis Intervention Services
Reno Collision Center
Riley Arena & Community Events Center
Stine, Buss, Wolff & Wilson Associates, P.C.
Northern Wyoming Surgical Center
First Presbyterian Church
Schrader Metal & Design, Inc.
Simpson, Kepler & Edwards, LLC
Prudential Brokerage West, Inc.
Holiday Inn
Buffalo Bill Village Cabins
Comfort Inn
Estes Woodworks
Peter's Cafe & Bakery
Holm, Blough & Company
The Collier Group
Shoshone Title
Sleeping Giant Ski Area/Yellowstone Recreation Foundation
Cody Rotary Club
Big Horn Basin Bone & Joint, LLC
Dale R. Myers, M.D, P.C.
Pinnacle Bank
Beartooth Nature Center
Hair Affaire & 11th Street Spa
Fremont Motor Cody, Inc.
Rocky Mountain Windshield
Traces of Light
Parkway RV Campground & Trailer Village
Credit Service Company, Inc.
Cody Country Bed & Breakfast Association
Sletten Construction of Wyoming
Willow Fence Tea Room
Yellowstone National Parks Lodges/Xanterra Parks & Resorts
Eagle of Cody Printing
Cody Super 8 Motel
Sunrise Motor Inn
Cody Tree Surgery
L3 Creative
Beehive Homes of Cody - Elder Care, Inc.
Choice Aviation
Cody Murals Visitor Center
Park County Library
Double E Ranch
Cody Paint & Body
Open Range Images
Pawnee Irrigation Evergreen Landscapes
The Mayor's Inn
Kathy Singer Photography
Plan One / Architects
Rogers Marvel Architects, PLLC
Hank Coe
Webster Motors, Inc.
Ron's Exxon
Artcraft Printers
Wind River Casino
Juniper Wine & Spirits
Soroptimist International of Cody
Children's Resource Center
Cody Motor Lodge
Whitlock Motors
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