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Cody Chamber E-Newsletter - February 14, 2014
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Exec Bits.
Welcome to the Valentine's Day edition of the Cody Chamber newsletter. It's a good day to say we love Cody and our members and are thankful to be living in and promoting such a great area.
We have a number of Business After Hours/Open Houses on the schedule this spring, including the following:
Tacos El Taconazo: March 6th (GRAND REOPENING at 702 Yellowstone Ave.) at 5 p.m.
Big Horn Radio Network: March 14th, 5-7 p.m. - at The Irma
Mossy Oak Properties/WY Vacation Rentals - April 11th
Wyoming Financial Insurance - May 1st, 5-7 p.m.
If you're interested in hosting a BAH, or partnering with a group of businesses to put one on, there are a number of great benefits.
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A chance to showcase a new product, service or expansion.
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The opportunity to say thank you to your customers
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The opportunity to network with new potential customers
We are looking to fill Business After Hours slots for the June-December timeframe. Contact Liz Stuard at the Chamber to reserve your date today!
Another great networking option is our c2b (Cody Business Breakfast) program. These casual meetings are held the first Friday of each month at a member restaurant. We've recently changed the format so a member can make a short presentation on their business or topic of interest to other members. If you would like to sign up to do a 10-15 minute presentation about your products or services, please contact me.
I am currently enrolled in the Class 10 of Park County Leadership Institute. It's a great program focused on developing new leaders in Cody, Powell and Meeteetse. Each class does a project and this year, our group is partnering with Northwest College to offer a Career Fair on April 17.
You'll be seeing more details on how to be a vendor for this event that will cater to both high school students who are just starting to explore career and work options in the Basin as well as adults looking to expand their work options or career track. If you would like more information please contact me here at the Chamber.
Thanks to all of our renewing members. We appreciate your support!
Scott Balyo
Executive Director
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2014 Cody Chamber
Board of Directors
Greg Pendley
President
Cody Trolley Tours
Scott Wagner
Vice President
Buffalo Jump Winery
Rita Conners
Secretary
Big Horn Radio Network
*Cody Marketing Council
Derek Moore
Treasurer
First Bank of Wyoming
Wes Allen
Sunlight Sports
Luke Anderson
Wyoming Financial Insurance
*Ambassadors
*Government Affairs
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
James Blair
Holiday Inn - Blair Hotels
Nancy Tia Brown
Mayor, City of Cody
Theresa Donley
Donley Team - Western Real Estate
Erika Quick
Quick Draw Productions
Bev Richard
Coldwell Banker Antler's Realty Inc.
*Cody Marketing Council
Justin Sanders
Big Horn Federal Savings Bank
Leslie Slater-Wilson
Traces of Light
Marc Thompson
Thompson Law, LLC
*Cody Stampede
Mark Westerling Wells Fargo Bank, NA Brett Whitlock
Whitlock Motors
Tom Wilder
Eastgate Liquors
*Committee's
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Upcoming Events
February 14
16th Annual Ice Climbing Festival (through the weekend).
Valentine's Dinner and Music at the Irma, 5pm, call 587-4221 for reservations. Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 15 16th Annual Ice Fishing Derby in Meeteetse (also on the 16th). Cody Heritage Museum fundraiser, "Double, Double Feature!" at Harvest Church, 2pm or 7pm. Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 20 Scrapbooking Techniques call, with Sandy Grey of Treasured Memories, in Powell, call 307-754-6469 for reservations. February 21 Center of the West free evening event to celebrate Buffalo Bill's 168th birthday, 5-7pm. Annual Rotary show, "Life's a Beach." Wynona Thompson Auditorium, 7pm, free admission. (also on Saturday) Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 22 Party & Bridal Fair, at the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, 10am to 4pm. Buffalo Bill's Birthday Ball, 5pm - 11pm, at the Cody Auditorium.
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Upcoming Cody Club
Presentations
We will hold two lunches per month from January - May.
February 24
Soroptimists presentation
March 10 Cody Stampede Annual Meeting March 24 Patricia Wormington, Heartland Music Therapy Services Watch your e-mail for further Cody Club Announcements!
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Our Mission:
The Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, the community's "front porch", represents the interests of its members and the entire business community, extends exceptional western hospitality and promotes an unparalleled visitor experience.
We're here to help you!
Get social with us:
 
Feel free to contact us with any questions at:
307- 587- 2777
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The Beta Coffehouse
For over 10 years The Beta has provided a much needed local hang out and great coffee. Specialties include: breakfast, lunch, coffee, assorted drinks. We support local artists, musicians and believe in the power of community. Now offering workplace delivery! They'll bring the coffee to you! Mark your calendar for every Tuesday and Friday from 8am-11am. Delivery is FREE with any order over $10. 1132 12th Street, (307) 587-7707.
Darita Enterprises, Inc.
Daryl & Carolyn LeFevre own this engineering and petroleum consulting company. They have been in business for 35 years! 6 Ginger Lane, (307) 527-7362.
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Yellowstone - Free Entry for Presidents' Day Weekend
Yellowstone National Park is joining all National Park Service (NPS) sites across the nation in waiving admission fees from February 15-17, in observance of the Presidents' Day Weekend federal holiday.
No matter how you choose to enter the park - by car, RV, bus, or on a guided snowmobile or snowcoach trip - admission to the park will be free for three days starting this Saturday.
The NPS is waiving entrance fees on five more days in 2014 as a way to encourage people to get outdoors and enjoy the remarkable landscapes and historical and cultural sites national parks have to offer.
Other fee free dates for 2014 are:
* April 19-20 for the opening weekend of National Park Week
* August 25 for the National Park Service's 98th birthday
* September 27 for National Public Lands Day
* November 11 in honor of Veterans Day
The road from the North Entrance at Gardiner, Montana, through Mammoth Hot Springs on to Cooke City, Montana, outside the park's Northeast Entrance, is open to wheeled vehicle travel all year. Access to the interior of Yellowstone and iconic locations like Old Faithful and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is restricted to guided snowmobile and snowcoach trips from the North, West, South, and East entrances during the winter months.
At Old Faithful, the Old Faithful Snow Lodge and Cabins and the dining room, the Geyser Grill, the Bear Den Gift Shop and the Old Faithful Visitor Education Center are all open for the winter season. At Mammoth Hot Springs, the hotel, dining room and gift shop are open for the winter season. The Yellowstone General Store, medical clinic, campground, post office, and the Visitor Center are open all year. Fuel is available from 24-hour gasoline pumps all year at both Mammoth Hot Springs and Tower Junction.
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Chamber Members!
If you display brochures or business cards in the Visitor Center, please make sure to drop off a large supply to us for the upcoming summer season!
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Cody Horse Sale Catalogue
The Cody Horse Sale is scheduled this year for May 10th with the Ranch Horse Competition taking place on May 9th. There will also be a Team Sorting, Sunday May 11th. If you feel the sale is a benefit for Cody we encourage you to show your support.
We will be putting together the catalogue March 1st and ask that anyone interested in supporting the Horse Sale by placing an ad in the catalogue contact Kay Clark at 307-272-8792 or email kay@saddlemule.com.
Ad Cost
Business Card $150 Motel's add $100 to highlight name in other media.
Quarter Page $250
Half Page $500
Your advertising dollars will be used to rent required cattle and advertise the Horse Sale with an effort of bringing buyers and consignors to Cody for this off season event..
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Thank you Renewing Members!
The response to our new Tier system has been very positive!
Individual & Non-Profits
Big Horn Basin Farmers Market
Bill McCormick
David Northrup
Dr. David Taylor, DDS, P.C.
Shoshone Recreation District
Wyoming Cancer Resource Services
Scout
Ballard Painting
Basin Vision Center
Big Horn Glass
C & L Storage, LLC
Cameron Boni Construction
Design Asylum
Farm Bureau Financial Services
Goodyear Printing
HBI Insurance Services
Heart Mountain Chiropractic
NAPA Auto Parts
Sam's Club
Sears
Shoshone National Forest
Wealth Strategies
Pony Express
AlphaGraphics
Green Acres Mobile Home Park
Hair Affaire & 11th Street Spa
K3 Guest Ranch
Summit Building Inspections
River Runners of Wyoming LLC
Wells Fargo Advisors
WINHealth
Wyoming River Trips
World Ambassador
Engineering Associates
Wyoming Financial Insurance Inc.
We're processing more memberships every day, if you're not listed here, rest assured you'll be in one of the next issues!
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Office closures for Presidents' Day
The Chamber and PCTC offices, and Visitor Center will be closed on Monday, February 17th for Presidents' Day. We'll be open for our regular hours again on Tuesday, from 8am to 5pm.
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Contemporary Native American Exhibit
The third annual "Contemporary Indian Awareness" Cody City Hall exhibit of art and media will be March 4-April 30. This year's educational theme focuses on today's national issues presented in the recent State of Native Nations speech (to view visit ncai.org). Submissions are being accepted by February 21st. They should be photos and prints which provide insightful images of the challenges and opportunities today for all Native Americans. For information call Su Child, 578-8439.
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