MODERN MERCHANT
The Chamber celebrated the opening of the new location at 409 Coffeen Ave. for Sheridan retailer, Modern Merchant, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024. Modern Merchant is a boutique specializing in apparel and home, as well as offering interior design services. Stefanie Wilkerson is the owner. For more information about Modern Merchant, call (307) 655-5517 or visit their Facebook page, ModernMerchantWy.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Amy Blumenstock, Judy Ford and Ginny Rieger; Claudia and Mike Wilkerson, Denell Solberg, Stefanie and Kevin Wilkerson, Sharon and Henry Wilkerson, Kathy and Mark Wilkerson, Nicole Joyce and David Carlisle, Modern Merchant; and Chamber Ambassadors Jim Schellinger, Stephanie Ellis and Jaidyn Hale.
CLEARMONT HISTORICAL GROUP
The Chamber welcomed new member, Clearmont Historical Group, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The group operates the Clearmont Historical Center, located along U.S. Highway 14/16 in Clearmont. The center has displays depicting the area’s rich history, which dates back to prehistoric times, and includes Indian migration, farming and ranching and the coming of the railroad, which brought commerce and trade. Along with displays and occasional tours, the center offers a mercantile where various books written by members of the group are for sale. The Clearmont Historical Center also serves as a depository for local history records available for research. Robert Prusak is the group’s president. For more information about the Clearmont Historical Group, call (307) 758-4685 or visit clearmonthistoricalgroup.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassador Gail Symons; Leland Sanders, Fran Felz, Meshelle Cooper, Carol Struck and Sandy Hirz, Clearmont Historical Group; Center guest; Robert Prusak, Clearmont Historical Group; Center guests; and Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel.
THE CHOCOLATE TREE
The Chamber welcomed the new owner of The Chocolate Tree, Kimberly Lanners, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, June 20, 2024. The Chocolate Tree, located at 29 E. Loucks St. in Sheridan, offers fresh chocolate, a variety of sweets and a wide array of gifts and decor. Lanners took over as owner of the business in February 2024 following the retirement of longtime owner Judy Bishop. For more information about the Chocolate Tree, call (307) 672-6160 or visit them online at thechocolatetreewy.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Amy Blumenstock, Judy Ford, Jim Schellinger, Brianne Martin, Jaidyn Hale, Scott Brooke, Stella Montano and Jack Wood; Courtney Gieselman, Mary McBride, Corrie Lanners and Kimberly Lanners, The Chocolate Tree; Chamber Ambassador Stacie Wells; Kandy Detavernier, and Beckett, Bethany and Parker Gieselman, The Chocolate Tree; and Chamber Ambassadors Thomas Snooks, Nick Cordingly, Johnna Rogers, Gail Symons and Yvonne Swanson.
O3 LLC
The Chamber welcomed new member, O3 LLC, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 28, 2024. O3 is a consulting service that helps small businesses implement and learn how to use artificial intelligence and innovations in technology to better market their business. Dalton Gregory is the owner. For more information about O3, call (307) 752-2892 or visit https://o-3.io/.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Ginny Rieger and Amy Blumenstock; Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel; Dalton Gregory, O3 LLC; and Chamber Ambassadors Larson Patty, Rose Leonard and Gail Symons.
CITY OF SHERIDAN
The Chamber celebrated the addition of new public restrooms in the City of Sheridan with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. The five deluxe portable restrooms are temporary for the summer season and are located on Grinnell Plaza between Verdello and the City Hall building. Two of the restrooms are designated for men, two for women and one is a family restroom with a changing table. The restrooms include toilet paper, paper towels and soap and are fully functioning with water, sewer and electricity. For more information about the public restrooms, call the City of Sheridan at (307) 674-6483.
Pictured are (left to right) Sheridan Mayor Richard Bridger and Megan Paxiano, City of Sheridan; Chamber Ambassador Gail Symons; Erik Jacobson and Councilor Terry Weitzel, City of Sheridan; Chamber Ambassador Jim Schellinger; Shane Shepardson, Stuart McRae, Nora Mercer, Dan Bruno, Hanns Mercer, Jessie Koltiska, Earl Smith, Ashley Garcia, Tucker Jordan and Trai Bryant, City of Sheridan; Chamber Ambassador Jack Wood; David Ford and Kelly Schroeder, City of Sheridan; and Chamber Ambassador Amy Blumenstock.
BALLARD’S FINE ART GALLERY
The Chamber celebrated the opening of the new location for new member, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 23 S. Main St. in Sheridan. Ballard’s is a fine art gallery representing more than 40 artists featuring all original paintings and bronze work from all over the United States and more. Kim Lassiter is the owner. A grand opening celebration for the gallery will be held Friday, July 5, from 4 to 8 p.m. All are welcome. For more information about Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery, call (307) 763-7681 or visit www.ballardsfineart.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Amy Blumenstock and Christine Dieterich; Debbie Simmons, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery; Chamber Ambassadors Judy Ford and Amity Almond; Nalin Fletcher, Cutter Fletcher, Kim Lassiter and Jon Seidel, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery; Chamber Ambassadors Jaidyn Hale, Jim Schellinger, Thomas Snooks, Ginny Rieger and Johnna Rogers; and Danette Harfst, Ballard’s Fine Art Gallery.
PHORGE
The Chamber celebrated the grand opening of the new location for Phorge, Inc., at 1205 Broadway in Sheridan with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. Phorge is a makerspace where people with shared interests gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment and knowledge. Phorge provides equipment for 3D printing, CAD/CAM (3D Design), Coding, Laser Cutting, Vinyl Cutting, Electronics and more as well as numerous classes. Susan Grant is the executive director. For more information about Phorge, Inc., call (307) 699-0593 or visit their website at https://phorge.co/?fbclid=IwAR0qXnm4FTkcJQxjzok10VYnSkUP4T6Xy5GsWYXEcXAX-3t6MRkadld5pEo.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Gail Symons, Nick Cordingly and Amy Blumenstock; Jake Seidel, Tim Urbanik, Jake Mahar, Susan Grant and Clint Stucci, Phorge, Inc.; and Chamber Ambassadors Jim Schellinger, Jaidyn Hale, Ginny Rieger and Scott Brooke.
EVERETT’S TUNNEL INN
The Chamber welcomed the new owner of the Tunnel Inn, now called Everett’s Tunnel Inn, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 13, 2024. Shenella Craig of Craig Properties purchased the Story restaurant and bar last year. They currently provide lunch and dinner Wednesday through Sunday. For more information about Everett’s Tunnel Inn, call (307) 683-3297, stop by their location at 402 State Highway 193 or visit their Facebook page.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Gail Symons, Jim Schellinger and Yvonne Swanson; Chrissie Moore Sparks, Matthew Craig and Shenella Craig, Everett’s Tunnel Inn; Nan Miller, Security State Bank; and Chamber Ambassadors Jaidyn Hale, Ginny Rieger, Rose Leonard and Stacie Wells.
WESTON VILLAGE, HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE EASTERN BIGHORNS
The Chamber celebrated the groundbreaking for the new attainable housing development in Sheridan, Weston Village, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 14, 2024. The development, just north of the North Sheridan interchange on the West side of Decker Road, is a project of the Sheridan Housing Land Trust with Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns’ housing trust as manager. Once completed, it is expected to provide 30 homes that will be sold at a discounted rate to qualified buyers. The goal of the project is to increase affordable housing for Sheridan’s skilled workforce. For more information about Weston Village, call Habitat for Humanity at (307) 672-3848.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Stacie Wells and Gail Symons; Jonny Law, Jamie Rivera, Christine Dieterich and Dan Alsup, Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns; Chamber Ambassador Jim Schellinger; Jordan Haws, Habitat for Humanity of the Eastern Bighorns; and Chamber Ambassador Jaidyn Hale.
BLACK FERN FENCING LLC
The Chamber welcomed new member, Black Fern Fencing LLC, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Black Fern Fencing is a family-owned and operated modern agriculture and commercial fence specialist based in Kaycee, Wyoming. Owned by Braden Anderson, the business also provides service to hard-to-reach areas. For more information about Black Fern Fencing, call (307) 621-7792 or visit www.blackfernfencing.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Christine Dieterich, Stacie Wells, Jim Schellinger and Thomas Snooks; Corran, Kelsey and Carver Anderson, Black Fern Fencing; Chamber Ambassador Amy Blumenstock; Darcy Anderson, Black Fern Fencing; Chamber Ambassador Jaidyn Hale; Braden Anderson, Black Fern Fencing; Chamber Ambassadors Larson Patty and Scott Brooke; and Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel.
SERVALL UNIFORM AND LINEN SUPPLY
The Chamber welcomed new member, Servall Uniform and Linen Supply, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Servall offers products and services to help businesses look their best while upholding comfort and safety at the same time. They provide uniform rentals, direct purchase, linen services, janitorial supplies and dust control products. Spencer Garcia is the regional manager. For more information about Servall Uniform and Linen Supply, call (605) 343-0680 or visit www.servall.net.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Membership Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel; Chamber Ambassadors Stacie Wells, Jim Schellinger, Amy Blumenstock, Christine Dieterich and Thomas Snooks; Spencer Garcia, Servall Uniform and Linen Supply; and Chamber Ambassadors Larson Patty, Jaidyn Hale and Scott Brooke.
KILLY’S SMOKEHOUSE AND IRISH PUB
The Chamber celebrated the new ownership of Killy’s Smokehouse and Irish Pub with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. Nick and Luis Cordingly became the new owners in March 2024. Killy’s originally opened as a warehouse market in 1968 by Pat and Tom Killworth. Members of the Killworth family ran the business until passing the torch to the Cordinglys. Located at 1062 E. Brundage Lane in Sheridan, Killy’s offers a smokehouse deli, restaurant and Irish pub, and the Cordinglys have added some Portuguese dishes to the menu. For more information about Killy’s Smokehouse and Irish Pub, call (307) 674-2104 or visit www.killys.net.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Thomas Snooks, Christine Dieterich, Corey Jones, Brianne Martin, Rosemary Garber, Jaidyn Hale, Scott Brooke, Kearstyn Shaffer, Stephanie Ellis and Anthony Fairbanks; Luis Cordingly, Killy’s Smokehouse and Irish Pub; Chamber Ambassador Debi Isakson; Nick Cordingly, Killy’s Smokehouse and Irish Pub; Chamber Ambassadors Ty Fauber, Jim Schellinger, Jack Wood, Ginny Rieger, Stacie Wells, Gail Symons, Larson Patty and Judy Ford; and Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel.
ZONTA CLUB OF WYOMING BIGHORNS
The Chamber welcomed new member, Zonta Club of Wyoming Bighorns, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls. Rachel Ramsey is the club president. For more information about Zonta Club, call (307) 217-0906 or visit www.zonta.org.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel; Chamber Ambassador Jaidyn Hale; Cassie Sundberg, Barbara Chase, Alicea Jones, Rachel Ramsey and Celia Lannan, Zonta Club of the Bighorns; and Chamber Ambassadors Gail Symons and Debi Isakson.
CRAFT BROS MUSIC
The Chamber welcomed new member and Sheridan business, Craft Bros Music, with an Ambassadors’ Ribbon Cutting on Saturday, June 1, 2024. Craft Bros Music, owned by Mitch Craft, Dave Craft, JT Craft, and Elizabeth Craft, offer new and used instruments, rentals, repairs, accessories, lessons and more. The business is located at 1273 Coffeen Ave. For more information about Craft Bros Music, call (307) 672-0227 or visit www.craftbrosmusic.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Jim Schellinger and Gail Symons; Dave Craft, James Craft, Gus Craft, Mitch Craft, Emmett Craft, Colin Stroup, Javi Craft, Henry Craft, Jules Craft, Elizabeth Craft and JT Craft, Craft Bros Music; and Chamber Ambassador Ginny Rieger.
EAST SLOPE R&R, LLC
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce welcomed new member, East Slope R&R, LLC, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, May 30, 2024. East Slope R&R delivers reassurance and reliability in short-term vacation rental property management from interior design and staging to housekeeping and hospitality, guest reservations and marketing. Ellen Martin is the owner. The company is based out of East Slope R&R’s vacation rental property at 119 N. Main St. in Sheridan. For more information, call (312) 437-2769.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Kimberly Lanners, Gail Symons and Blake Mortensen; Kelly Drell and Lacey Dabbs, East Slope R&R; Chamber Ambassador Nick Cordingly; Evelyn, Ellen (Martin), Livie and Trey Davis, East Slope R&R; and Chamber Ambassadors Stella Montano and Judy Ford. Absent from photo were Tabitha, Jasmine and Dylan Schultz, Christin and Erik Aguirre and Alesha Brannigan, all with East Slope R&R.
WENDTLAND MACHINE WORKS
The Chamber welcomed new member, Wendtland Machine Works, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Monday, May 20, 2024. Located at 910 Remington Court in Sheridan, Wendtland Machine Works is a machine shop using CNC mills to manufacture complex parts out of various materials for products and other manufacturing businesses. Taylor Wendtland is the co-founder and machinist. For more information about Wendtland Machine Works, call (307) 752-5990 or visit www.wendtlandmw.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Gail Symons and Larson Patty; Taylor, Gabbie, Theodore and Tony Wendtland, Wendtland Machine Works; and Chamber Ambassadors Ginny Rieger and Jaidyn Hale.
WYOMING ASPHALT REPAIR
The Chamber welcomed new member, Wyoming Asphalt Repair, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Monday, May 13, 2024. Owner John Bublich and his team provide asphalt crack repair, seal coating, parking lot striping and pothole repairs for all needs large and small. For more information about Wyoming Asphalt Repair, call (307) 461-1949 or visit wyomingasphaltrepair.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Stacie Wells, Gail Symons, Scott Brooke and Ginny Rieger; Ethan Hoffman, Atticus Bublich, John Bublich and Sam Jenkins, Wyoming Asphalt Repair; and Chamber Ambassadors Jack Wood, Stella Montano, Kathleen Wood and Larson Patty.
