From the Director –

Become a new Cody Country Chamber member and receive immediate exposure for your company with $200 in advertising with Big Horn Radio Network.

We are pleased to report the Chamber website statistics reflected over 700 hits in the business directory category for the last 7 days.

The Chamber is a great opportunity to get your business information to key people in the community. 

We look forward to meeting new members and to continue to better serve our existing businesses.

July brought us 5 new members including; B-B Chuckwagon Dinners, the Passage Resort, Eastgate Liquors, Big Horn Basin Bone & Joint, and the Rustic Cabin.

13th Annual Wild West Balloon Fest BALLOON GLOW

Friday, August 1, Balloon pilots fire up their propane tanks and inflate their hot air balloons, keeping the balloons tied to the ground.  This colorful, glowing event delights the young and old.  Kids love it!  Bring your cameras!  Be at Mentock Park about at dusk to enjoy the event!

Saturday, August 2, the Hot air balloons lift off as soon after sunrise as possible, from Mentock Park, weather permitting.

CRAZY DAYS in Cody –

August 1, Friday and August 2, Saturday the merchants of Cody will be offering CRAZY bargains about town!  Be sure to make the rounds and enjoy the awesome deals!

Meeteetse Museum Annual Kirwin Trip on Saturday August 16.

The Meeteetse Museum is pleased to announce our annual road trip to the ghost town of Kirwin Wyoming on Saturday, August 16.   The trip consists of driving about forty miles into the Absaroka Mountains, with interpretive stops at the Double-D Ranch and the abandoned mining town of Kirwin on the North Fork of the Wood River, before returning to Meeteetse.  The Kirwin area is where famed aviatrix Amelia Earhart was building a retirement cabin before disappearing in the Pacific on her historic around-the-world flight in 1937.  The trip will be guided by former residents Jim and Rick Dunrud, sons of Carl Dunrud, a former Double-D owner. 

The group will meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Bank Museum (1033 Park Avenue) in Meeteetse, and the trip will take a full day.  Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes or boots, dress appropriately for mountain weather (warm, layered clothing is recommended), bring food and beverages for the whole day, and plan to pack out all trash.  Transportation is limited to four-wheel-drive vehicles with good clearance and vehicle pooling is highly recommended – we will try to place participants needing transportation with those who have space in their four-wheel-drive vehicles.  Cameras and binoculars are encouraged, and having a good supply of water to drink at the higher elevation is recommended.

Advance registration is strongly recommended for this popular event.  There is no charge for the trip, and the Meeteetse Museum will provide information packets about the town and the trip for a $3.00 donation.  Please call the Meeteetse Museum at (307) 868-2423, or email at mmuseum@tctwest.net to register or to obtain further information.
This event is sponsored by the Meeteetse Museum District.  

911 Emergency Services NEEDS YOU!

Monte McClain, the Communications Supervisor for 911 with the Park County Sheriff's Office and all emergency services in the county, requests that all businesses notify the communications center of updated emergency information. The Park County Sheriff's Office maintains a database of all businesses in Park County. This is used strictly for emergency contact information during the event of a problem “after hours” with a local business. Please contact the Sheriff's office to make sure that the business information is on file and is current and accurate. If there is a fire at three A.M., who will we need to contact? Who has keys to turn off alarm systems if they have an alarm?

Send the following information to:

Business name
Address
Phone

Owner, Owner address and home phone,
Key holder information for after hour’s emergencies.

Monte McClain
Communications Supervisor
E-911/CAD Administrator
Park County Sheriffs Office
1402 River View Dr.
Cody, WY 82414
Phone: (307) 527-8700
Fax: (307) 527-8708
mmcclain@ParkCountySheriff.net

Welcome New Member – Big Horn Basin Bone & Joint, LLC

For all your orthopedic needs look to Big Horn Basin Bone & Joint, located at 720 Lindsay Lane, Ste. C, in Cody Dr. Frank Schmidt and his expert medical staff can fix things up so you “back in the saddle, again”.  Dr. Frank Schmidt is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and is a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Having practiced in the Big Horn Basin since 1988, he is aware of the needs of our community and continues to treat a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, with special emphasis in joint reconstruction, sports injury, and disorders of the hand.  Dr. Frank Schmidt can be reached at 578.1955 in Cody or at his Powell clinic at 639 West Coulter Ave. and the number there is 754.9262 and the toll free number of 866.414.1955.  Welcome Big Horn Basin Bone & Joint to the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce!

Welcome New Member – The Rustic Cabin

Donna Kenney and her new shop the Rustic Cabin are the newest members to the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce.  She is located at 2706 Big Horn Ave, Ste C, in Cody and can be contacted at 213.4288.  The store offers antiques and a wide arrangement of gift items, convenient hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Be sure to stop by and greet Donna, peruse her attractive shop and welcome her to the Cody business community.  Welcome to the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, Donna and the Rustic Cabin!  

Ribbon Cutting at the Technical Cowboy -

The Cody Ambassadors welcomed Charles Cloud and his experienced crew of mechanics on July 24 at his shop, the Technical Cowboy, located at 901 16th St, Cody. Charles is an AAIA (Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association) World Class Technician, so you can feel confident your vehicle is getting expert care when you leave it at the Technical Cowboy.  

Sturgis Rally –

As we all hear the increased rumbling of motorcycles in Cody, it is just a small prelude to the upcoming 68th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.  So, as you are out and about be aware of the visiting bikers and local bikers and enjoy the variety of amazing bikes parked on Sheridan.  More visitors to fill our shops, restaurants and hotels!  Be Safe - Bikers!

The SportChassis Rally -

The 2008 SportChassis Rally will be held in Cody, August 25-30. A parade is scheduled for Tuesday, August 26 at 7:00 p.m. Sport Chassis trucks will drive from the Vietnam Memorial, travel through downtown Cody, to Stampede Park to attend the Cody Nite Rodeo. The trucks will be on display at the rodeo grounds. Everyone is encouraged to get out and watch the procession!

Wyoming Suppliers:

Wyoming Travel and Tourism is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Hay Days hosted by the Sno-Barons snowmobile club.  This event will take place in Columbus, MN, September 6-7, 2008 and attendance of 30,000 plus is expected.  I invite you to visit their website for further information.  http://www.snobarons.com/
Wyoming Travel and Tourism as well as Wyoming State Trails will be taking promotional materials to distribute throughout the two day show.  I encourage those of you that are interested to send your winter promotional materials to the Wyoming Travel and Tourism Office before August 25th to be taken to the show and distributed.
Wyoming Tourism office and Wyoming State Trails are working diligently to raise awareness of the wonderful winter product that Wyoming has to offer.  We are planning a drawing at the completion of the event to build our current contacts for winter product.  Please notify me if you are interested in offereing a prize for the give-away.  We are looking for any winter related activities, for example: snowmobile rentals, lodging, meals or something of that nature.
Your support is greatly appreciated. 
   
James Scoon
Travel Trade Program Manager
Wyoming Travel & Tourism
1520 Etchepare Circle (please note new address)
307-777-2852
307-777-2877 (fax)
james.scoon@visitwyo.gov