chamber of commerce volume 22 issue 7 july 2016...

Volume 22 Issue 7 July 2016

YOUR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE

1155 W. Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 82935

307-875-5711 FL-GORGE www.grchamber.com

Published monthly to serve members in business

and community needs

May Red Carpet Award Paul Helvik from Green River Imports Plus was nominated for May’s Red

Carpet Award. He was nomi-

nated by Jeff Coulter.

Jeff said this about Paul, “We

were broke down with 12

scouts, Paul stayed late to get

us back on the road, shared his

fresh baked cookies. Awesome

customer service.”

Paul was presented a $25 Gift

Certificate, Red Carpet Pin, as

well as other advertisement.

Pictured : Paul Helvik

accepting his award from

board member Kelli Lennon

April Red Carpet Award Julie Hoopes from Trona Valley

Credit Union was nominated for

April’s Red Carpet Award. She

was nominated by Donna Lakes.

Donna had this to say about

Julie, “As receptionist, I am in a

position to observe members

reaction to the exceptional cus-

tomer service provided by Ms.

Hooopes. They will not only

wait until she is available, if she

is unavailable they will come

back just to work with her. She

makes them feel very special.”

Julie was presented a $25 Gift

Certificate, Red Carpet Pin, as

well as other advertisement.

Chamber of Commerce

NEWSLETTER

Things to Do in July Stock Car Races:

July 2nd– 4th

Events Complex 7 pm

Americans for Freedom Charity

Run:

July 9th 9 am

38 N Center St, Green River

Painting with a Twist! July 7th, 6 pm

Expedition Island, Green River

International Day:

July 9th

Bunning Park, Rock Springs

Red Desert Roundup Rodeo: July 28th & 29th, 7 pm

Events Complex

Wyoming’s Big Show : July 31st—August 7th

Events Complex

Free Concerts in the Park:

Every Wednesday and Thursday 7 pm

Bunning Park in Rock Springs

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at 4 pm

Uinta Drive, Green River

BMX Races: Every Thursday, 6:30 pm

Events Complex

August 19th & 20th

Ribbon Cuttings James Chavez

Waddell and Reed

July 20th 5:30 pm

At Green River Chamber of Com-

merce

1155 W Flaming Gorge Way

Join us in welcoming Waddell and

Reed to the Chamber!

Pictured : Julie Hoopes accepting her award

from board member Jeremy Gibson

See inside for full itinerary of events!

~ Green River Chamber Newsletter ~ July 2016

Information Distributed STARTED

May 2016 Year to Date Relocation Packets 12 31 Vacation Packets 2 19 Convention Packets 0 600 Wyoming Pins 0 0 City of Green River Pins 0 128 Gift Certificates 1,010 2,725 Dollar Amount $27,911.30 $72,691.68 Brochure Racks 584 3,060 Chamber Kiosk 971 2,227 Walk Ins 1,558 4,938 Web Site Hits 65,446 371,745 Web Site Sessions 2,768 11,086 E-Mails 741 4,559 New Facebook Likes 24 1,654 Sales Tax Disbursements–April 2016 County $1,550,340 Green River $713,051 Rock Springs $1,339,149 Lodging Tax Sweetwater County –April 2016 County $243 Green River $8,148 Rock Springs $41,655 Labor Force Employment Sweetwater County April 2016 20,878 March 2016 21,019 April 2015 22,386 Unemployment Sweetwater County April 2016 1,428 March 2016 1,393 April 2015 1,030 Statewide Employment April 2016 281,212 March 2016 281,883 April 2015 292,465 Statewide Unemployment April 2016 17,115 March 2016 17,148 April 2015 12,609

Chamber Mission Statement: The Chamber enhances the community through advocacy and partnerships.

June Renewals 2016 Green River Insurance 7 Years

Quality Builders 26 Years Western Inn 29 Years

New Members - Welcome!

A Taste of Grace Grace Yeager

823 Uinta Drive Green River, WY 82935

(307) 871-8842

Panini Sandwiches, Soup, Salad and Homemade Sides Open Tuesday-Sunday 6am-2pm

Volunteers of America/Northern Rockies

Sandy DaRif PO Box 645

Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 672-0475

To compassionately serve and strengthen individuals by empowering them to build healthy and happy lives. The Supportive Services for Veteran Families

(SSVF) program for VOA houses homeless veterans.

Membership Benefits As a member of the Green River Chamber, you can post your HOT DEALS, JOB

OPENINGS, and EVENTS with your login through Chamber Master. You can also send them to us and we can post them for you.

If you do not have your login information please contact us at 307-875-5711 and we will give you your information.

July 2016 ~ Green River Chamber Newsletter ~

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Gov’t Affairs 8

am (VC)

2

7 pm Stock Car

Race (EC)

3

7 pm Stock Car

Race (EC)

4

7 pm Stock Car

Race (EC)

Chamber Closed

5

City Council

mtg. 7 pm

6

Farmers Market,

4 pm Uinta Dr

7

SW Wyo BMX

races 6:30 pm

(EC)

Hotdoggers 7

pm (EC)

HIWG 7 pm

8 9

International

Day-Bunning

Park 8 am

All Breed Trails

Series (Farson)

10 11

Ride ‘em High

6 pm (EC)

Chamber

Finance Mtg 2

pm (VC)

12

Board meeting

7:30 am

13

Farmers Market,

4 pm Uinta Dr

14

SW Wyo BMX

races 6:30 pm

(EC)

Business Dev. &

Retention mtg

8:30 am (VC)

15 16

17 18

Ride ‘em High

6 pm (EC)

19

City Council

mtg. 7 pm

20

Lunch & Learn12

pm Hampton

Ribbon Cutting

Waddell & Reed

5:30 pm (VC)

RF Meeting 6 pm

21

SW Wyo BMX

races 6:30 pm

(EC)

22 23

24 25 26 27

Farmers Market,

4 pm Uinta Dr

28

Red Desert

Roundup Rodeo

7 pm (EC)

Active Shooter

Training GRPD

7 am

29

Red Desert

Roundup Rodeo

7 pm (EC)

30

Red Desert

Roundup Rodeo

7 pm (EC)

31

Wyoming’s Big

Show! The

Sweetwater

County fair July

31st– August 7th

July 2016


By Bruce Morse, WSBDC Region II direc-

tor

“Besides the customary liability and com-

mercial coverage on company assets, are

there other types of insurance I should con-

sider?” Larry, Riverton

I recently had some surgery on my hand,

which has made it painfully clear the diffi-

culty some small businesses would have

operating in the event the owner or key

employee was injured.

Years ago, I worked with an owner-

operator trucking company. The owner was

tarping a large load, and a gust of wind

caught the tarp and threw him off the

trailer, severely damaging his arm. Conse-

quently, he was unable to drive for a period

of time, had to hire a replacement driver

who cost him most of his profits, and this

driver did not take care of the truck like an

owner would.

This unfortunate event nearly cost him his

business. While this was most likely a per-

sonal injury coverage situation, having ad-

ditional coverage would have helped.

I recall another instance when a motel

burned down late one evening. The owner

had the property insured, of course, and

was able to rebuild the structure, but this

took considerable time to accomplish. In

the meantime, he had no revenue coming

in to live on.

These two incidents illustrate that, while

none of us likes to pay for insurance cover-

age, it serves a valuable purpose in protect-

ing a business and lifestyle. Depending on

the type of business, different coverage

options might make sense for the business

owner.

Business interruption, key man or buy/sell,

professional liability, commercial auto, and

something that has been in the news lately,

data breach or cybersecurity, are all possi-

ble needs in addition to basic commercial

property coverage.

I encourage business owners to contact

insurance agents and visit about appropri-

ate coverages for their businesses.

A local SBDC adviser, while not an insur-

ance professional, can help with possible

types of coverage needed and can suggest

questions to ask an agent.

ALL ABOUT TR LODGING ENTERPRISES

TR Lodging Enterprises helps railroads improve safety by providing a

superior rest environment for their engineers and conductors that in-

cludes extra-quiet rooms with light-proof drapes. We also help the rail-

road achieve on-time train performance by giving their employees

rooms without waiting. Our team members analyze available data to

determine the flow of incoming railroad guests, focus attention on

cleaning rooms quickly, and sell rooms that are not guaranteed or

needed by the railroad to our commercial and public guests. At Penny’s

Diner, we provide our guests with high quality, great-tasting, cooked-to

-order meals 24 hours a day in a fun, friendly, ‘50s atmosphere.

Hotel Guest Experience

We aim to exceed guest expectations for cleanliness, friendliness, qual-

ity and speed of service, as we provide a superior rest environment that

is attractive, well-maintained and secure at a fair price.

Diner Guest Experience

We aim to be the first choice for cook-to-order, 24-hour dining in our

town by exceeding guest expectations for food quality, friendliness,

cleanliness and service in a fun, ‘50s atmosphere.

Supporter Experience

Each supporter is empowered to provide excellent quality guest service

and to solve guest problems. We will do this with teamwork, training,

coaching, fairness and respect for each other.

Profit Experience

We meet profit expectations by accommodating every possible railroad

guest and selling all of the remaining available rooms to commercial

guests. We take action to build sales and control costs without sacrific-

ing quality.TR Lodging Enterprises Inc., corporately located in Wichita,

Kansas, began as Lodging Enterprises, Inc. in 1986. Today we own

and manage 45 hotels in 22 states. We manage lodging facilities for the

Union Pacific, Burlington Northern Santa Fe, CSX and Canadian Pa-

cific Railroads, which includes our own independent Oak Tree Inns and

ever-popular Penny’s Diners. Most of our hotels house contract guests

as well as the commercial traveler. Our largest customer is UP, fol-

lowed closely by BNSF. Under the able leadership of our president,

Bill Burgess, whom has retired this past February, the company has

grown from a single property, the Days Inn of Muskogee, Oklahoma; to

the major company we are today. We are one of the largest manage-

ment companies in the United States. Our dedication to quality, value,

and employee empowerment has allowed us to be financially stable and

well respected in the industry.

The company employs approximately 20 people in the Corporate Of-

fice—and more than 900 people nationwide. Our supporters are re-

spected and given the opportunity to grow to their fullest potential, and

we’re proud to be able to offer an excellent training program and many

fine incentive plans.

The ONE Promise

“To make our Guests feel welcome, to provide the highest quality ex-

perience, and to respond to our Clients and Guests every need in a pro-

fessional and authentic manner.”

Talent Management Goal

“To make our team members feel welcome and valued, to provide the

highest quality workplace experience, and to respond to team members

needs in a professional and authentic manner.”

Business Profile—Oak Tree Inn Wyoming Business Tips


Resigning from the Board– Misty Springer On June 14, 2016 Misty Springer was recognized for her service as a Green River Chamber

Board member for the past two years! Misty is leaving the board to pursue a graduate degree

at the University of Wyoming. Misty Springer was 1st Vice President of the board in 2016.

During her tenure, she served on several committees such as: Beautification Committee,

Digital Sign Committee, River Festival Committee, and Governmental Affairs Committee –

Chair Person. Misty is currently the Public Affairs and Grants Administrator for the City of

Green River where she has secured millions of dollars in grant funding. We appreciate eve-

rything Misty has done and continues to do for the Green River Chamber of Commerce and

the City of Green River. She dedicated many hours of her time to the Chamber and played an

instrumental role in the success of the Digital Sign and the beautification of Green River!

The Green River Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for the new exercise equipment at the Green River Recreation Center in Green River on June 13th, 2016. The new exercise equipment is located on the Barbara Car-roll Walking path, outside the Green River Recreation Center. They are open: Monday – Friday 5 AM - 9 PM, Saturday (Oct.-April) 8 AM - 5 PM, Saturday

(May - Sept.) 10 AM - 4 PM, Sunday: 12 PM - 4 PM. The Recreation Center is located at 1775 Hitching Post Dr Green River, WY 82935.

Call them today at (307) 872-0511.

Ribbon Cutting—Recreation Center

Pictured (L-R): Mike Shutran, Katie Duncombe, Mayor Pete Rust, Brad Raney, Katie Blood, Kevin Sadler, Beckie Iwen, Ted

Barney, Mark Peterson, Angela Shutran

Misty Springer


Red Carpet Award Nominations - “Promoting the Community”

Name: Paul Helvik Business: Green River Imports Plus Why: We were broke down with 12 scouts, Paul stayed late to get us

back on the road, shared his fresh baked cookies. Awesome customer service.

Nominated by: Jeff Coulter Name: Jody Pine Business: Green River Taco Time Why: Jody was super helpful and nice bringing our order to our table,

she was also polite to our Down syndrome kid. Nominated by: Zach Parr Name: Rachel Boren Business: Pink Sink Luxuries Why: Wonderful addition to our community. Love the product and

most of all the great service. Nominated by: Coree Bybee Name: Jeffrey Stout Business: Hitching Post restaurant Why: I received the best service I have ever gotten at the Hitching

Post or any Green River restaurant. Nominated by: Miranda Barrett Name: Zella Mares Business: Zella’s Daycare Why: She’s been doing daycare since she was 14 yrs old, now she

is 66 years old and still doing what she loves. Nominated by: Micki Thomas

If you would like to nominate someone who works for any business in Green River, please visit our website at

www.grchamber.com/pages/RedCarpetAward and fill out the entry form or contact

the Chamber for any questions at 307-875-5711.

“Red Desert Adventure” by

Joanne Zotti, 2015 Grand Prize

Winner

2016 Photo Contest

Theme: “Wild Color”

Eligibility: Open to anyone either Amateur

or Professional Photographers

Entrants per person: 3

Format: Color or Black & White, 8X10 mat-

ted

(no larger than 2 1/2 inch border). Land-

scape ONLY. No signature on photo.

Deadline: To Chamber office by July 29th,

to Events Complex by July 30th & 31st.

*All photos must be taken in Sweetwater

County

Wyoming’s Big Show Tuesday, August 2nd

Josh Turner, 8:30 pm Wednesday, August 3rd

A Thousand Horses, 8:30 pm Thursday, August 4th

The Used, 8:30 pm Friday, August 5th

All That Remains, 8:30 pm Saturday, August 6th Chris Jansen, 8:30 pm

Wyoming’s Big Show tickets are avail-able online through their Online Store

at www.sweetwaterevents.com. And at the Chamber of Commerce. Tickets available are: Carnival Ride Pass $20; Fair Admission Booklet—Adult $40; Fair Admission Booklet—

Child/Senior $25; Horse Stall $5; Live-stock Fee $5; RV Space $75.


Chamber Board of

Directors

and Staff

River Festival 2016 Bands

Friday,

August 19th

5:30-10:30 PM

The B #’s

Saturday,

August 20th

12:00 - 4:00 PM

Eef and the

Blues Express

Shrimp Boil Tickets on sale now!!

River Festival 2016 Tentative Schedule

Friday, August 19th Micro Brew Garden 3 p.m. Signups, packet pick up and orientation 4 p.m. Cajun Shrimp Boil-serving from 5:00-7 p.m. $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for children/senior Spaghetti Dinner (by the Knights of Columbus) 5:00 – 7p.m. $10.00 for Adults, children 6 and under $5 Band – The B #’s 5:30– 10:30p.m. Great Duck Race Chamber Fundraiser 7:30 p.m. Fireworks At dark Saturday, August 20th Marathon 6:30 a.m. Green Belt Bike Poker Run 9 a.m. River Event (Trout Unlimited) 9 a.m. Dog fetching competition– Rs Humane Society 11 a.m. Car and Bike Show – Evers Park 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Band – Eef and the Blues Express Noon – 4 p.m. Micro Brew Garden 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dog Show - RS Humane Society 1 p.m.

Board of Directors: Tom Arnold Arnold Family Chiropractic Center ~ Presi-dent & Hole in the Wall Gang President Angela Shutran US Bank ~ Vice President Jeremy Gibson Trona Valley FCU ~ Treasurer Joanna Nara-Kloepper BLM ~ Secretary Jason Bartlett Solvay Curg Murray Gorge Rock Products Kelli Lennon Green River Import Plus, Hitching Post Res-taurant & Saloon Allan Wilson City Council Liaison Tammy Vaught Radio Network Linda Martin SWC School District #2 Amber Zmolek Farm Bureau Financial Services Dan Perusich WWCC Ken Johnson White Mountain Lumber

Staff: Rebecca Eusek Chamber CEO Lisa Herrera Finance and Membership Manager Kyla Magrath Public Relations and Marketing Specialist

~Green River Chamber Newsletter~ July 2016

Tickets for Sale

Boys and Girls Club of Sweetwater

County 5th annual benefit Concert

Sawyer Brown-Friday September 9th,

2016. Gates open at 6, concert starts at 7.

Sweetwater Events Complex. $40 before

the event, $45 at the gate. They are

accepting Cash, Check and credit cards.

River Festival Shrimp Boil Tickets

August 19, 2016. 5 pm or 6:30 serving

time. Adult tickets $25, Child/Senior

$15. Expedition Island. Accepting Cash,

Check and Credit Cards.

River Festival Duck Race Tickets

August 19, 2016, Expedition Island,

Green River, WY. 7:30 pm. 1 for $5, 5

for $20. 1st place wins $250, 2nd place

wins $100, 3rd place wins $50.Accept-

ing Cash, Check and Credit Cards.

Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Tickets

July 28, 29, 30. Gates open at 6 pm

Adults $16, Children $8 (ages 5-12),

Children 4 and under free. Accepting

Cash, check and Credit Cards.

Wyoming’s Big Show Tickets

July 31st—August 7th

Adults $11, Children (6-12) $7, Seniors

$7. Children 6 and under are free.

Accepting cash, check and Credit cards.

July Lunch and Learn Join us for our July Luncheon held on Wednesday the 20th at noon at the

Hampton Inn in Green River. The Hampton Inn will be catering, please RSVP by Monday, July 18th by 10:00 AM. We will hear from Dena Douchant with Sweetwater Technologies

and Devon Brubaker with the Rock Springs Sweetwater County Airport.

We do ask that you RSVP for each Luncheon to the Green River Chamber at 307-875-

5711 or email [email protected] or [email protected] by Monday, July 18th by 10:00 AM. You may also RSVP directly from our Website at www.grchamber.com/pages/

LunchLearn. If you know by Tuesday, July 19th that you will not be able to attend, please let us know and you will not be invoiced. Lunch will be $12 for members and $15 for non-

members.

We would like to thank everyone who attended our June Lunch & Learn!

Kandi Pendleton and Lena Warren

from The Sweetwater Events Complex Tina Price and Bernadine Craft from the

Sweetwater Concert Association

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