23rd Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends Fundraiser Save/Move the Date
Due to the current pandemic, Jason’s Friends Foundation and El Mark-O Lanes have made the difficult decision to postpone the 23rd Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends. Since this is our ONLY fundraiser, Jason’s Friends wants to make it the best that we can despite the challenges we are all facing. COVID-19 has not stopped our Wyoming families from hearing those dreaded words, “Your child has cancer” so we cannot stop either! Please mark your calendars for the 23rd Annual Bowl for Jason’s Friends Saturday,
Stella Artois Presents Saving Our Jobs Virtual Comedy Festival Produced by Spectra Venue Management
Casper, WY (January 20, 2021) — Spectra venues all over North America are hosting the Saving Our Jobs Virtual Comedy Festival presented by Stella Artois. Professional comedians from the U.S. and Canada will participate in an all-day live virtual festival. Tickets go on sale January 25th on all participating venue websites. This will be the first of many virtual events hosted by Spectra venues in 2021. The event takes place on Valentine’s Day. The February 14th date was chosen for those looking for
5th Annual Project Homeless Connect Natrona County Planned
Casper – Casper Housing Authority CARES announces the 5th Annual Project Homeless Connect Natrona County (PHCNC) event Friday, January 29th from 9 am – 3 pm at First United Methodist Church Office. It is located at 332 E. 2nd Street. Due to COVID-19, PHCNC will be a walk-through style giveaway of bags filled with essential items for the homeless. This is a FREE event for the homeless. PHCNC is currently looking for volunteers and items to be given away during the event. Items can be dropped off at the
Second Class of BBB Ethics Scholars Finish Work on 2021 Torch Awards
On December 3, 2020, the second class of BBB Ethics Scholars interns finished their work on the 2021 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics with virtual presentations to the Torch Awards judges, a group of local business and community leaders. The presentations were the final stage of a process where the Ethics Scholar interns, made up of students from Colorado State University, the University of Northern Colorado, and the University of Wyoming, helped the candidates for the 2021 Torch Awards to prepare their
BBB Serving N. Colorado and Wyoming Scam Alert: Unemployment scam targeting area businesses and consumers
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, numerous local, state, and federal authorities have warned about a rise in scams related to unemployment benefits. Now BBB Serving Northern Colorado and Wyoming has been made aware that these scams are targeting local businesses and consumers. The scam involves criminals applying for unemployment on someone else's behalf using their personal information. The scammer then has the payment deposited in an account they control. The personal information used generally does
Member Anniversaries 1/17/21 - 1/23/21
We congratulate the following Casper Area Chamber of Commerce Members who are celebrating their Membership Anniversaries this week!!! Members Celebrating 15+ yearsPrimerica Financial ServicesMembers Celebrating 10+ yearsCentral Wyoming Counseling CenterMembers Celebrating 5+ yearsWind City ChurchMembers Celebrating 2+ yearsState Farm Insurance - Phillip Rael Kenny Electric Dryden PropertiesMembers Celebrating 1 yearKiwanis Club of Casper Cherry Creek Mortgage Co., Inc.
Renee Penton-Jones named President of Wyoming Restaurant and Lodging Association
PRESS RELEASE January 11, 2021 The Casper Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center is pleased to announce Renee Penton-Jones, the hotel’s general manager and regional director of operations for Regency Hotel Management has accepted the role of president of the Wyoming Restaurant and Lodging Association (WLRA) board. The vision of the WLRA is to be the most effective voice and to remain the strongest resource provider for hospitality and tourism in Wyoming. To serve the interests of the
Member Anniversaries 1/10/21 - 1/16/21
We congratulate the following Casper Area Chamber of Commerce Members who are celebrating their Membership Anniversaries this week!!! Members Celebrating 20+ yearsFirst Call Communications, Inc. Child Development Center of Natrona CountyMembers Celebrating 15+ yearsMichael Erickson Agency - Farmers InsuranceMembers Celebrating 10+ yearsNeighborhood Child Caring Center - Richard St. Members Celebrating 2+ yearsGalleria of Gifts Sheridan VA Health Care SystemMembers Celebrating 1 yearKalen Marketing
Lee Harden! You've Been Caught Red Handed!
When Lee found out this young man, Brandon, had his dirt bike stolen, Lee took to social media to help find his bike. After only a few days they found the bike and were able to return it to Brandon. Upon returning the bike, Lee learned that Brandon and his brother shared the bike and neither had up to date protective gear for riding. Lee decided to host a 50/50 raffle to purchase the boys a 2nd bike and when Alpine Motorsports heard, they donated helmets, goggles and gloves. This isn’t the first time Lee
Mile High Mites at the Casper Ice Arena Colorado Avalanche’s Learn-To-Play Hockey
Casper, Wyoming (January 5, 2020) – The Casper Ice Arena is partnering with the Colorado Avalanche’s Mile High Mites program to introduce youth athletes to ice hockey. The learn-to-play hockey program will meet each Saturday morning from March 6 to April 10 at the Casper Ice Arena. Registration is now open through the Colorado Avalanche’s youth hockey webpage and accessible through the Casper Ice Arena at www.casperwy.gov. Each Saturday morning from 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., the 4-10 year old players
Governor Gordon Announces County-Led Community Charitable Relief Program
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has unveiled the Community Charitable Relief Program, which provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations that have provided public assistance or seen a decline in donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Governor has allocated more than $12.1 million in CARES Act funding to Wyoming counties and tribal governments for the program. All decisions on funding will be made at the local level, with county commissioners and tribal governments placed in charge of
Wyoming Companies Face Rising Fees
Hello everybody. We are proud to have become members of Casper, Wyoming’s Chamber of Commerce. We are excited to begin working together and to support the business community. It is our goal to promote Wyoming businesses and believe joining the Chamber is an important part. Our first e-news letter was going to focus on our upcoming estate planning and wealth management seminars. Unfortunately, however, we have heard some unsettling news from the Wyoming Secretary of State that we thought we should bring to
