SCREENCYCLE CELL PHONE AND DEVICE REPAIR
The Chamber welcomed new member, ScreenCycle Cell Phone and Device Repair, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. Located at 1230 N. Main St., Ste. 1, in Sheridan, ScreenCycle performs certified repairs on cellphones, tablets and computers and has the only Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) in the state of Wyoming. Cody Cook and Patrick McFarland are the owners. For more information about ScreenCycle Cell Phone and Device Repair, call (307) 337-3777 or visit their website at www.screencyclewyoming.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassador Nick Cordingly; Patrick McFarland and Cody Cook, ScreenCycle Cell Phone and Device Repair; and Chamber Ambassadors Christine Dieterich and Gail Symons.
RAMADA PLAZA
The Chamber welcomed the new owners of the Ramada Plaza in Sheridan with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Tara and Shinyoung Gautam purchased the Ramada earlier this year. Since that time, the couple has been making improvements and remodeling the 14,000 square foot hotel and convention center that includes several meeting and event spaces to accommodate a variety of needs. They also plan to reopen the hotel’s restaurant. For more information about the Ramada Plaza, call (307) 672-8931.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel; Chamber Ambassadors Amy Blumenstock, Jim Schellinger, Yvonne Swanson, Larson Patty and Debi Kaul; Tara and Shinyoung Gautam, Ramada Plaza; and Chamber Ambassadors Judy Ford, Jack Wood, Nick Cordingly, Kathleen Wood and Stacie Wells.
MOUNTAIN MATTRESS COMPANY
The Chamber celebrated the opening of the new location for Mountain Mattress Company at 226 N. Main St. in Sheridan with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Mountain Mattress Company is a family-owned and operated Beautyrest and Serta mattress retailer. The company, owned by Greg and Meaghan Simonich, also carries Helix Sleep, The Plank, My Pillow pillows and Big Barker dog beds. For more information about Mountain Mattress Company, call (307) 655-5596 or visit www.mtnmattress.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Ginny Rieger and Stacie Wells; Meaghan, Malcolm and Greg Simonich, Mountain Mattress Company; and Chamber Ambassadors Yvonne Swanson, Jim Schellinger and Gail Symons.
MC2 ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION, MC2 REAL ESTATE + LAND
The Chamber celebrated the new office location for MC2 Engineering and Construction, P.C., and MC2 Real Estate + Land with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 850 N. Main St. MC2 Engineering and Construction connects businesses to the engineering resources needed, including natural resources development, land planning services, environmental engineering, land development and construction management. MC2 Real Estate + Land provides real estate services including residential, commercial, lots, farm and ranch, lake properties, businesses and subdivisions. Megan and Chris Crow are the owners. For more information about the businesses, call (307) 673-7350 or visit www.mc2engineering.com and mc2land.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Debi Kaul, Gail Symons and Scott Brooke; Theresa Bonnet-Nelson, MC2; Isaiah Maes, MC2; Chamber Ambassador Ty Fauber; Taylor Enger, Lisa Smith, Michelle Drago, Stacey Staben, Lisa Mueller, Lisa Hansen, Kyla Allen, Kelly Blea, Becky Sanders, Megan Crow, Michelle Keller, Christopher Wenn, Candace Bart and Brooke Welch, MC2; and Chamber Ambassadors Johnna Rogers and Stella Montano.
J HOME DESIGN
The Chamber welcomed new Chamber member and Sheridan business, J Home Design, with an Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Friday, July 19, 2024. Located at 841 Broadway St. in Sheridan, J Home Design is a lifestyle brand offering fine furnishings and design for commercial and residential spaces. Jennifer Scott is the owner and both Scott and Jaeger Stander are the company’s principal designers. For more information about J Home Design, call (307) 690-9115 or visit their website at jhomedesigns.com.
Pictured are (left to right) Chamber Ambassadors Gail Symons and Jaidyn Hale; Harper Grace and Holland Scott, J Home Design; Chamber Ambassador Jack Wood; Jennifer Scott and Jeff Hendrickson, J Home Design; Chamber Ambassador Kathleen Wood; Jaeger Stander, J Home Design; and Chamber Ambassadors Stacie Wells, Rose Leonard and Scott Brooke.
MAIN STREET REOPENING
The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Sheridan Association celebrated the reopening of Sheridan’s Main Street with a special ceremony and Ambassadors’ ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at the intersection of South Main Street and Works Street.
The celebration signals the completion of the Sheridan Main Street Resurfacing and Utility Upgrade Project that began in April 2023.
Speakers at the ceremony included Sheridan Mayor Rich Bridger; Laura Dalles, senior public relations specialist for Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) District 4; Scott Taylor, district engineer for WYDOT District 4; Zoila Perry, executive director of the Downtown Sheridan Association; and Teresa Detimore, program development director for the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce.
Each expressed their appreciation to the community and the Main Street businesses for their patience and support throughout the project, as well as to Oftedal Construction for completing the project ahead of schedule.
Main Street business owners and representatives joined the Ambassadors and city and WYDOT officials for the ribbon cutting.
Each week throughout the project, the Chamber Ambassadors have been out rewarding community members who are “caught supporting” the businesses within the project zone. Each week, one person “caught” received $100 in Chamber Bucks, provided by the City of Sheridan. Every week in June and July this year, First Federal Bank & Trust added an additional $400 in Chamber Bucks, allowing the Ambassadors to reward five people each week. The campaign will conclude July 31.
“Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday to celebrate the reopening of Main Street,” said Detimore. “We are grateful to the community and businesses for their patience and understanding throughout this process, and to the City, WYDOT, and Oftedal Construction for completing the project ahead of schedule. Special recognition goes to the City, First Federal Bank and Trust and the Chamber Ambassadors for making the ‘Get Your Paws on Some Chamber Bucks’ campaign so successful and for their continuous efforts to support our local businesses.”
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.
