by Lander Chamber | Apr 26, 2024 | Advocacy, Chamber Blog, Government Relations, Member Support
SUMMARY In April 2024, the FTC banned non-compete agreements, allowing employees more freedom to move between jobs without restrictions on disclosing trade secrets Non-compete agreements, meant to protect company interests, had been criticized for trapping low-wage...
by Lander Chamber | Mar 12, 2024 | Advocacy, Chamber Blog, Government Relations, Member Support
New federal rules that went into effect in January and require more than 32 million businesses to report the personal information of business owners to a new federal database have been struck down, though the Department of Justice is insisting that the rule is still...
by Owen Sweeney | Oct 27, 2022 | Advocacy, Chamber Blog, Government Relations
Fremont County voters will be asked on their November 8 general election ballot whether they wish to renew the 2% county lodging tax for another two years. Here are a few reasons why I’ll be voting “For.” Tourism is Critical to Fremont County’s Economy Tourism is the...
by Owen Sweeney | Oct 12, 2022 | Advocacy, Chamber Blog, Chamber News, Government Relations, Member Support
It’s well known that many businesses, government agencies, and local organizations in Lander face great difficulty recruiting and retaining workforce due to a lack of housing supply, both to rent and to own. In 2020, guided by the City’s Master Plan, the Lander City...
by Owen Sweeney | Aug 2, 2022 | Advocacy, Chamber Blog, Chamber News, Government Relations, Member Support
The shortage of available and affordable housing here in Lander is not just a local problem. Towns and cities all across Wyoming and, indeed, all across the country, are experiencing the same housing troubles as we are here in Fremont County. At a recent meeting of...
