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Chamber of Commerce Volume 24 Issue 11

Things to Do in November Home and Holiday Show November 11th, 12th, 13th Events Complex Craft Fair/Gail Hill Memorial November 19 Events Complex Marine Corps Birthday Ball November 12

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NEWSLETTER

November 2016

Ribbon Cutting: Desert View Eye Care The Green River Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Desert View Eye Care’s new building on September 27, 2016! Desert View Eye Care has been providing quality eye care for the entire family since 2006. Experts in comprehensive vision care, we provide routine preventative care to help keep your eyes healthy, and assist you when ocular problems do arise. We are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about your vision or ocular health. Our office utilizes state-of-the-art technology and materials to help us keep your eyes healthy now and in the future. We stay abreast in changes in techniques and technology occurring in our field, so we can handle all of your eye health needs with accuracy and skill. Visit their website desertvieweye.com for more information on the services they provide! The business hours are Monday-Wednesday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Thursday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm,

November Lunch and Learn Join us for our November Lunch and Learn held on Wednesday the 16th at noon at the Hampton Inn in Green River. The Hampton Inn will be catering, please RSVP by Monday, November 14th by 10:00 AM. Sweetwater County Legislatures will provide a legislative update and forecast what the biggest issues will be during the 2017 Legislative session as well as answer audience questions. We do ask that you RSVP for each Luncheon to the Green River Chamber by

Volunteers of America

Monday, November 14th by 10:00 AM. You may RSVP directly from our Website at www.grchamber.com/pages/LunchLearn.

Ribbon Cutting/Open House November 11th 11:30 am

If you know by Monday, November 14th that you will not be able to attend, please let us know and you will not be invoiced. The Luncheon will be $12 for members and $15 for non-members.

79 Winston Dr Suite 136 Rock Springs, WY 82901

YOUR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ADVOCATE 1155 W. Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 82935 307-875-5711 FL-GORGE www.grchamber.com

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November 2016

Ribbon Cutting-Complete Chiropractics Information Distributed STARTED September 2016

Year to Date

Relocation Packets

3

43

Vacation Packets

6

43

120

990

Wyoming Pins

0

0

City of Green River Pins

0

158

Gift Certificates

19

3,803

Convention Packets

Dollar Amount

$415.00

$125,986.68

Brochure Racks

2,751

12,487

Chamber Kiosk

975

Walk Ins Web Site Hits Web Site Sessions

8,361

1,876

15,893

68,970

638,272

1,893

21,819

841

8,083

6

1,809

E-Mails New Facebook Likes

Sales Tax Disbursements–August 2016 County $1,826,648 Green River $841,001 Rock Springs $1,601,052

The Green River Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Complete Chiropractics on September 27, 2016! Dr. Smith has three massage therapists on his staff; he offers a variety of Chiropractic Services. Dr. Smith mentioned that he has a background different than other chiropractors in the area, he performs research based Chiropractic’s. His business hours are Monday-Friday, 8 am – 6 pm (by appointment until 8 pm) Saturdays by appointment. The new location is 170 Commerce Dr. Suite A, Green River, WY 82901. You can call them at 307-875-4325.

1. If it seems too good to be true, it is.

Lodging Tax Sweetwater County –August 2016 County $5,294 Green River $16,682 Rock Springs $83,752

2. Once the money is wired, it’s gone, there is no getting it back.

Labor Force

4. Pay attention to details

Employment Sweetwater County August 2016 20,475 July 2016 20,191 August 2015 21,486

5. You have a responsibility and are the key to stopping scams and fraud. In most cases, unless the suspect lives locally, law enforcement will not be able to investigate the crime and/or get the money back. I cannot emphasize this

Unemployment Sweetwater County August 2016 1,240 July 2016 1,367 August 2015 976 Statewide Employment August 2016 287,084 July 2016 287,250 August 2015 296,756 Statewide Unemployment August 2016 14,686 July 2016 15,626 August 2015 11,628

3. Trust your instincts. When in doubt call the police for a second opinion, we are ALWAYS on duty.

Sweetwater County Photo Contest Postcards– On sale!! We had over 75 entries in the 2016 Sweetwater County Photo Contest. we have printed the winning photos on post cards available for purchase at the Green River Chamber of Commerce. The post cards will be sold for 50 cents a piece or 5 for $2. Each post card has captured the beauty in Sweetwater County!

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

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The Green River Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center will be closed on Friday, November 11th for Veterans Day as well as Thursday November 24th and Friday November 25th for Thanksgiving!

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Adopt A Tree on sale

Roller Derby Practice 5 pm EC

HIWG 7 pm

Horsemanship Horsemanship and Barrell Rac- and Barrell Racing Clinic EC ing Clinic EC

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Horsemanship and Barrell Racing Clinic EC

Roller Derby Practice 5 pm EC

Board mtg 7:30 am VC

Business Dev & Ret mtg 8:30 am VC

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High Altitude Arena Cross series EC

Stassinos Strong GR City Council Fundraiser 4 pm 7 pm EC

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VOA Ribbon Cutting 11:30 am

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Southwest Wyoming 6 pm BMX EC

Business Showcase 11 am GR Pavilion

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Chamber Closed

Up In Arms Gunshow 3 pm EC

Up In Arms Gunshow 9 am EC

Lunch &Learn 12 pm Hampton Inn Active Shooter

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Southwest Wyoming 9 pm BMX EC

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Adopt-A– Tree

November 2016

580 E Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 307-875-2246 hitchingpostgr.com

Saloon Hours M–Sat 6am - 2am

It’s that time of year again. Christmas is almost here! The trees along Uinta Drive are ready to be adopted and decorated for the holidays starting Tuesday, November 1st. Trees cost $35 each and we will accept cash, check, or credit card. There will be a 5% fee on all credit card transactions. There are a limited number of trees, so adopt one fast! All trees are on a firstcome, first-serve basis.

Trees on Uinta Drive need to be decorated with small lights only. You may also have a 24”X24” sign next to the tree. NO ornaments, ribbon, garland, or other decorations are allowed. You may start decorating your tree between November 14th & December 5th. A traveling trophy and cash will be presented to the best decorated tree. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the 2nd and 3rd place trees. Each tree will have a stake with a corresponding number to help you pick your favorite one.

Support Your Own– The Chamber of Commerce offers “Chamber Gift Certificates” in any denomination for a small fee of 50 cents each. Gift certificates are redeemable at any business in Sweetwater County and can be used just like cash! Stop by the Green River Chamber at 1155 W Flaming Gorge Way or call 307-875-5711 ahead of time and we will have them ready for you!!

FULL MENU available in bar WEEKLY SPECIALS Wed Night: Jokers Wild, Drawing @ 7pm Thurs Night: Ladies Night 7pm– close Friday: Black & Green Night, don’t forget the discount on your Wolves Card Saturday: Wyoming Day– wear WYO gear to get $1 off WYO made liquor orders. All WYO We are so proud of Maverik for their beautification efforts!!! Transforming the corner of Uinta and Second South brings pride to Green River! This ribbon cutting and beautification celebration was September 29th! If you haven't visited them lately, go check out their remodel! They have new pumps to service RV's and Trucks, a dumping station for RV's and they have renovated the interior of their business. We love the beautiful new grass and their new sign!! This is a wonderful sight on the corner of two of the busiest streets in Green River! Congratulations and thank you Maverik!!

Beautification Celebration—Maverik

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Red Carpet Award

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Active Shooter Presentation Sponsored by Castle Rock Realty Inc. WWCC-Green River John Wesley Powell Room (Theater Room) November 16th, 6-9 pm Guest Speaker– Officer Barry Tippy

Topics Discussed:

Pictured : Mark Clark accepting his award from board president Tom Arnold Mark Clark won September’s Red Carpet Award. He was nominated by Mary Shamer Mary had this to say about Mark, “I recently went in to get an oil change and ended up getting a migraine while I was waiting. Mark offered to drive me home, and bring my car to me when my oil change was finished. “ Mark Clark was presented a $25 Gift Certificate, Red Carpet Pin, as well as other advertisement.

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Past and current incidents involving active shooter events.

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Future trends and acts of terrorism

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Run, hide, fight tactics

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Law enforcement reaction to active shooting

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Response to workplace violence

PARTICIPANTS SHOULD BE FOREWARNED THAT PORTIONS OF THIS PRESENTATION CAN BE GRAPHIC IN NATURE DUE TO MATTER BEING DISCUSSED.

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Red Carpet Award Nominations -

Name: Mark Clark Business: Green River Tire Why: I recently went in to get an oil change and ended up getting a migraine while I was waiting. Mark offered to drive me home, and bring my car to me when my oil change was finished. Nominated by: Mary Shamer

Name: Johnna Ogden Business: Hitching Post Why: The lady Johnna makes it so welcoming to be here while she works. Has a beautiful personality and so warming and welcoming always busy and helping out. Nominated by: John Boutie

Name: Tim Business: White Mountain Lumber Why: He helped me with my deck and was patient and helpful through the whole process. Couldn’t have done it without his expertise! Nominated by: Terri Thomas

Name: Thea Kalivas Business: US Bank Why: She is always smiling very friendly. Treats people with respect Nominated by: Nikole Shmidt

Name: Staci Martin Business: Staci Anne’s Cafe Why: We traveled through 2 weeks ago found this place by pure luck!! Service, food, atmosphere absolutely “The Best!” we have been on road since May 1st and have eaten many places. This staff was superb; food was fresh, hot & great. We couldn’t wait to stop back in, we actually changed our route to come back. Staci was very pleasant checking on her guests and running around helping her staff. She was very knowledgeable about Wyoming and the area answering questions and giving travel ideas not only to us but others as well. A+ for this place, 4 star services. Nominated by: Mary Marlow 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.

November 2016

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Sweetwater County School District Grant Funding Sweetwater County School District #2 receives $300,000 in grant funding The Tesoro Foundation Board of Directors approved a $300,000 grant for Monroe Intermediate Middle School to support the STEM enrichment program. Tesoro and Tesoro Foundation are committed to collaborating with their stakeholders to create cleaner, safer, well-educated communities where they operate. They said they are proud to support Monroe Intermediate School and its mission to promote learning for all.

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Chamber Board of Directors Board of Directors: Tom Arnold Arnold Family Chiropractic Center ~ President & 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 Kelli Lennon Hitching Post Restaurant & Saloon Allan Wilson City Council Liaison Tammy Vaught Radio Network Linda Martin SWC School District #2 Amber Zmolek Summit Title 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

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November 2016

Tickets for Sale 241st Marine Corps. Birthday Ball Saturday, November 12 - Expedition Island $35 each or $60 per couple They are accepting cash and check.

October 2016 New Members Roof Pros Storm Division Inc. 507 Mitchelson St. Rock Springs, WY 82901 Phone: 1-888-844-4245 Website: www.roofprosstormdivision.com

Roof Pros Storm Division Inc. is a family-owned business specializing in home improvement and roof repair & replacement.

The Emporium on Bridger John Partain

Homemade Desserts Full Bar Nightly Specials: Wed- BBQ Ribs

Restaurant Open Daily 6am to 9pm

513 Bridger Ave. Rock Springs, WY 82901 Phone: 1-307-382-0990

The newest gift shop in Sweetwater County. One stop shopping for: Fine Art, Wedding Gifts, Custom Baby Clothes, Wyoming Photography, Antiques, Pottery, Jewelry & The “Artist Attic” for Art Classes. Always Free Gift Wrapping. Open 11am-5pm Monday thru Saturday.

580 E Flaming Gorge Way Green River, WY 307-875-2246 hitchingpostgr.com