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Cody Chamber E-Newsletter - January 29, 2016
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Exec Bits!
The Spring Into Yellowstone Committee has been hard at work and want to thank you for your interest, support, and partnership. Our goal is to lay the foundation for a premier festival that will be sustainable for generations. We can not envision that goal without you, so we want to thank you!
Last year Spring into Yellowstone battled inclement weather and still brought in more than 100 people from 13 states to participate in this unique festival. While we can't ever control the weather, 2016 has arrived with plans of growth underway, and the future of this event is bright. We want to provide you with the updated registrations for 2016 for Tour Experiences and for Sponsorship options. Registrations are due by Feb. 1, 2016. This will allow us time to get all of that information entered on the website so we may begin event registration in late February. If you know other interested parties, please feel free to pass the information far and wide! We are currently in the hiring process here at the Chamber, so for the time being, I am the contact for this event and am truly excited to meet all of you and to experience Spring Into Yellowstone together! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Tina Hoebelheinrich
Executive Director
exec@codychamber.org
Direct Line: 307.586.1571
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We're hiring....
Cody Country Chamber of Commerce - Visitor Services Manager job opening.
The Visitor Center Manager is a full-time, year-round position that is responsible for creating an exemplary customer experience for visitors and potential visitors to the Cody area; focus on overall satisfaction and need fulfillment.
Duties include but are not limited to overseeing the daily operations of the Visitor Center, Visitor Services, and the coordination of Visitor Events. The Visitor Services Manager is also responsible for the hiring, training and managing of the seasonal staff of the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. This position also requires attention to detail to ensure that every visitor inquiry is handled to 100% satisfaction.
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2016 Cody Chamber
Board of Directors
James Blair
President
Holiday Inn - Blair Hotels
Mark Westerling
Vice President
Wells Fargo Bank, NA
Theresa Donley
Secretary
Donley Team - Western Real Estate
Leslie Slater-Wilson
Treasurer
Traces of Light
Krystal Baum
Rand Creek Ranch
Paul Brock
Cody Firearms Experience
*Buffalo Bill Art Show
Nancy Tia Brown
Mayor, City of Cody
Keven Buss
SBW & Associates, P.C.
Mike Darby
Buffalo Bill Antler's Inn
*Cody Stampede
Jordan Jolley
Sports HQ
James Klessens
Forward Cody
Ashley McCarten
Pinnacle Bank
Jennifer Rosencranse Roger's Sports Center
Ashley Trudo
West Park Hospital
*Ambassadors
Scott Wagner
Past President
Buffalo Jump Winery
Brett Whitlock
Whitlock Motors
Tom Wilder
Eastgate Liquors
*Committee's
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Upcoming Events
January 30
Understanding the GMO debate, Park Co. Library, 12:45pm-4:30pm.
Missoula Children's Theatre presents "Sleeping Beauty," 3pm & 5pm performances. Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 9
West Park Hospital - Lunch & Learn "Radon," Z Bar T room at WPH, Noon. February 11
Spaghetti feed benefit, West Park Hospital, 11am - 1:30pm. February 12
18th annual Cody Ice Climbing festival, runs through Sunday the 14th. Bar J Wranglers concert - fundraiser for Heritage Museum. Tickets are $20 and available at Pinnacle Bank or Wayne's Boots here in Cody. 5pm. February 18
Winter Senior Olympics, various venues, runs through Sunday the 21st. Live After 5 - Nick Allen Photography, Powell, WY, 5pm. February 19
Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 26
Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm. February 27
Knights of Columbus Buffalo Bill Birthday Ball, 5pm.
Yellowstone Quake Hockey, at the Riley Arena, 7:30pm.
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Upcoming Cody Club
Presentations
February 22 Annual Stampede Board meeting March 7 TBA April 4 Ambassadors annual Non-Store Front ribbon cutting Watch your e-mail for further Cody Club Announcements!
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Is it snowing? Is it busy or quiet? See it all on the Webcam!
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Get social with us:
 
Feel free to contact us
with any questions at:
307- 587- 2777
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!
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New members to welcome!
Our council is characterized by fellowship, spiritual growth, and service to the parish and community. As our membership has grown, the activities which we sponsor have also grown. 1333 Monument Street, 527-5626.
Beartooth Floral and Gifts Beartooth Floral and Gifts has a legacy here in Cody Wyoming of a premium floral shop and gift store. Under the new ownership of Frank Kraut and Karisa Hanson, we hope to continue the legacy by providing top of the line florals and plants along with a unique gift and antique line. We personally select interesting and rare fresh/preserved flowers, and indoor/outdoor plants. We strive to stay on the cutting edge while still honoring old traditions. We guarantee our product 100% and will replace anything no questions asked. We invite you to check out our inventory as we always have a cooler full of arrangements for purchase. We also love to do custom orders and would love to work with you to achieve your full satisfaction. 1316 Beck Avenue, (307) 587-4987
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Thank you for your renewals!
Renewals are flooding in and we thank you all for your continued memberships with us!
This year, per the membership survey results, we have decided to do something a little different, instead of membership postcards to insert into your plaques, we are mailing out membership stickers. These can be affixed to your business windows or doors. Should you require, or prefer a postcard for your plaque, please let us know, we can print those as requested, but please note there may be additional wait time.
We will be mailing out these stickers over the course of the next couple weeks as renewals come in, so keep your eyes open for yours!
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Wyoming Senior Olympics.
Cody is excited to be hosting the Wyoming Senior Olympic Winter Games for the second year! The games will take place February 18 through 21. Through the spirit of competition, Wyoming Senior Olympics promotes a healthful and fun experience in a variety of athletic events.
If you are age 50 and over, consider signing up for one or more of these events!
Last year there were just over 100 participants, with half of those coming from outside Park County. They are anticipating 200 participants for the upcoming games. This gives us a chance to showcase our remarkable town, our unique winter landscape and local recreation opportunities. This also gives you the opportunity to promote your business.
Participants will receive a welcome bag upon registration. The Winter Games committee would like to provide local merchants the opportunity to have something included in that welcome bag. The item could be a coupon or discount offer or a 'souvenir' item such as a keychain or water bottle, etc. There is no fee to have your item or coupon included in the bags. If you choose not to include something in the bag you can simply offer an "athlete special." Your athlete special will be printed in the program that all participants will receive.
If you are interested, please contact Amy Quick before the February 5th deadline at 307-527-3490, email amyq@cityofcody.com.
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Morrison-Maierle acquires Holm Blough and Company.
"Pictured from left to right are Roy Holm, Theresa Gunn, Paul Blough, and Frank Page."
Morrison-Maierle is pleased to announce that it has acquired Holm Blough and Company of Cody, WY.
In business for more than 34 years in Cody, Holm Blough and Company (HBC) has become part of Morrison-Maierle, which is headquartered in Helena, Montana, and has been in business for more than 70 years. HBC founders Roy Holm and Paul Blough, along with their staff, have joined Theresa Gunn and Frank Page of Morrison-Maierle in Cody. The business will remain at the HBC location at 1402 Stampede Avenue.
"Holm Blough and Morrison-Maierle are both built on the same principles of integrity, respect, commitment, and excellence," said Robert Morrison, president and CEO of Morrison-Maierle. "We share a very similar culture and are committed to our clients and the communities we serve. Because of our common values and a culture of excellence, both firms have been in business for quite a long time. We're very excited to work hand-in-hand with this group of talented individuals and grow our operation in the northwest Wyoming region."
Morrison-Maierle brings a broad range of engineering, planning, science and surveying capabilities, which Gunn, Cody Regional Office Manager, says will only build on the strong business that HBC has developed throughout the Big Horn Basin area.
"When you walk through the doors of Morrison-Maierle and Holm Blough, you will see the same faces, only now we can offer you the expertise of nearly 150 engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists in nine different market groups," said Gunn.
Holm agrees that this was the right decision for HBC.
"Paul and I are 100 percent committed to this new plan for our business. This is the right thing to do for our clients, partners, and most of all, our employees. We are ready for the next steps, and know that Morrison-Maierle is the best partner for us."
"Morrison-Maierle is a good fit for us and is a good partner for Cody and our clients throughout Wyoming. This was a natural progression for Roy and me. We will still be able to serve our clients as we always have with a personal touch, but now we can also offer them many more areas of expertise," said Blough.
Morrison-Maierle has offices in Cody and Gillette, Wyoming; Montana; Arizona; and Washington. It is ranked in Engineering News Record's "Top 500 Design Firms" in the United States, has been named to The Zweig Group's "Best Places to Work" list, and recently awarded a Premier Award for Client Satisfaction from PSMJ Resources, a management consulting firm for the architecture, engineering, and construction industries.
For more information or questions, contact
Sheila Habeck, Senior Corporate Communications Specialist
Morrison-Maierle
406-495-3485 or shabeck@m-m.net
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Thanks for your help!
We would like to thank Leslie Slater-Wilson, Ruby Lee, Ada Inbody and David Skinner (of the Buffalo Bill Dam Visitor Center) for their help in getting out the first huge batch of visitor guides for 2016!
Kami Crump delivered them to the post office and they're now winging their way to potential visitors for this year & beyond.
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State Park passes - We have them!
Yes, we are selling the WY State Park passes! We're open 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday, so stop by and get yours. Be sure to have your vehicle registration & driver's license to confirm your in-state residency. "Early Bird" discount for annual daily use permit (available Jan. 1st to Feb. 15th of each year) for residents $27.00 (regular rate $33).
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Business Resources - Webinar
TAX CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
3-Part Webinar Series Sponsored by Wyoming Entrepreneur SBDC
Feb. 4, 11 and 17 from 2-3:00 PM
Get the tax help you need this year. The National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE) tax expert Keith Hall, CPA will be presenting three hour-long webinars to help with your 2015 taxes. Mr. Hall will walk you through recent tax changes and tips, and answer questions. This 3-part webinar series will be presented on Feb. 4, 11 and 17 from 2-3:00 pm.
The Feb. 4th webinar will cover "Critical Tax Questions for the Self-employed." For those new to being self-employed, we will cover business entity formation, estimated taxes, and automobile and travel deductions. On Feb. 11th, you will learn how to "Audit-proof Your Tax Return." The final webinar on Feb. 17th will provide attendees with tips on how to maximize tax savings by hiring your children, taking the home office deduction, using retirement contributions, and more.
Registration fee for this series of three webinars is $15. To register by credit card, go to http://wyen.biz and click on "Classes." If you have questions or need to pay with an alternative method, contact Peggy Baker at (307) 382-0947.
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Newsletter Advertising
Advertise in our newsletter for only $75 per ad per issue. Reach over 700 email addresses! Only Chamber Members can publish ads in our newsletter.
Newsletters are published bi-weekly on Fridays (with rare exceptions due to holidays). Ads need to be submitted no later than three days prior to publication. For example, the newsletter comes out on Friday the 20th, submissions need to be in by Tuesday the 17th. Ads may be placed in either the first or second issue of the month at the Editor's discretion due to space, unless specified as to which issue you want the ad placed.
If you want to place a graphic based ad, please design your ad as follows: Main column ads should be no larger than 500 pixels wide x 600 pixels long. Side column ads should be no larger than 300 pixels wide by 800 pixels long. Be sure they're web ready, ie at 72 dpi resolution and in jpeg format.
If you want to place a text based ad, just email the exact ad details of what you want to advertise. If you have a logo or small photo you want placed with a text ad, be sure to send that along too. Logos/photos must be no wider than 500 pixels, 72 dpi resolution, jpeg format. Email questions or ads to admin@codychamber.org
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