Mammoth Lakes Chamber Connection Newsletter – May 22, 2023
This Week
Monday, May 22
Joint Restaurant & Lodging Meeting
3:30pm-4:30pm
ABC’s of Social Media
Sierra Light Gallery
Open Mic Monday
Distant Brewing
Tuesday, May 23
Business After Hours
5:00pm-7:00pm
Gender Fluidity + Non Binary Conversations
Stellar Brew
Wildfire Science Trivia Night @ MBC
SNARL Seminar
Page Center @ SNARL
Wednesday, May 24
Plant Swap
Stellar Brew
Pool Tournament
Distant Brewing
Thursday, May 25
Community Coffee
8:30am-9:30am
Joey Henderson
Distant Brewing
Friday, May 26
IMACA Food Distrubution
Saturday, May 27
Film Night
Stellar Brew
Disaster Relief Assistance
Several funding opportunities are currently available to offset costs from this past winter. The Town grants close May 31, so check-out that information ASAP. We have compiled this info, as well as other resources on our Chamber Blog.
Restaurant/Lodging Meeting
We will be holding a Joint Restaurant & Lodging Meeting on Zoom on Monday, May 22 at 3:30pm. This meeting will cover changes to the special events schedule, how that will effect business levels, and how to keep your listings up to date on both the MLT & MLCC websites.
Black Tie After Hours
This month, we are hosted by Black Tie Ski & Adventure Rentals for our Business After Hours tomorrow, May 22. Join us at their shop for networking and a ribbon cutting celebrating their summer operations – Black Tie Adventure Rentals.
Click here for details and to register
Chamber News
MLCC Board of Directors Elections
Thank you to all our members who participated in the Board Elections. Congratulations to the following members for being voted onto the MLCC Board!
- Sonja Bush – Destination Real Estate
- Tom Parker – Mammoth Hospital
- William Bauman – Mammoth Prestige Property Services
Delve into DEI
For our next Delve into DEI, on May 31, we will discuss Workplace Culture & Values. We’ll explore how a business or organization can show support for diversity, as well as how to communicate that inclusivity to prospective employees and customers.
Click here for details and to register
Chamber Job Openings
The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce (MLCC) is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join their dynamic team over the summer and fall! If you or someone you know enjoys community involvement and activism, view the job details below.
Chamber Position Details Here
View all jobs available on the Chamber Job Board
Non-Profit Coalition Happy Hour
The Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce is introducing our new Non-Profit Coalition which will serve as a forum for 501(c)(3) entities looking to network, learn and access resources for the non-profit industry. Our inaugural mixer on June 6 will be an opportunity for the Chamber to gage interest and allow non-profits to connect with one another.
Members Corner
Improve Your Government! Apply for the 23/24 Grand Jury
The time commitment is not huge, but the responsibilities are serious. Mono County needs your participation.
Grand Jurors are charged with local government oversight through investigations, addressing concerns, and making suggestions for improvements. The Grand Jury is composed of citizens from Mono County seated from July thru June, annually.
For more information on the Mono County Civil Grand Jury, including past final reports, and an application to serve, please visit this website. Questions can be directed to Executive Assistant, Nancy Licari.
New Date for Mammoth Motocross
Due to the record breaking amount of snow, Mammoth Mountain and 2X Promotions worked closely with the US Forest Service to determine the best option for the upcoming Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross. The 2023 Monster Energy Mammoth Motocross has been moved to August 25 – September 3. The event will follow the same format as previous years.
Click here for further details
Mammoth Hospital Foundation Winemaker Dinner
Join Mammoth Hospital for a special winemaker dinner at Parallax Restaurant on Thursday, July 13. The evening will feature a four-course dinner with wine pairings and an engaging presentation on “A Study in Gravity: The History of Orthopedics in Mammoth” from Timothy Crall, MD, one of Mammoth Hospital’s renowned orthopedic surgeons.
We rocked this winter together, let’s roll into summer with ease. Allow KMMT/KRHV to boulder the shoulder season by offering you FREE ADVERTISING in May, with any summer campaign beginning June 1st. Complete packages start as low as $250/mo.
Since upgrading the streaming service and launching their FREE listening app, online listenership has tripled. Visitors are finding them while they are here, then take KMMT/KRHV home with them. So contact KMMT/KRHV today and be a BIG part of the local treasure that is Mammoth FM Radio – the soundtrack to Eastern Sierra adventures!
Raise Money for Your Non-Profit
Bluesapalooza is currently recruiting non-profits to help cover event roles throughout the festival. In return for time volunteered, Bluesa will donate a portion of the tips received back to your non-profit! Last year, there was over $50,000 donated back to our community non-profits for their volunteer time.
Contact Rich Boccia for details
Business News & Resources
Community Survey for Regional Economic Development Strategy
A community-wide survey is currently open for residents and individuals to provide feedback on themes identified in a regional economic development strategic planning process. A CEDS is the result of a regionally-owned planning process designed to build capacity and guide the economic prosperity and resiliency of an area or region.
N-95 Masks
Mono County Public Health would like to offer N-95 masks free of charge to local businesses. Simply stop by the Public Health office at 1290 Tavern Road to pick them up.
Contact Jen Burrows for questions/details
Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federally funded effort to bridge the digital divide in California. The ACP provides eligible households with a $30 monthly discount on home internet plans.
Small Business Development Center
The Central California SBDC Regional Network is doing everything in its power to help your business grow and thrive. FREE help is available for every single small business located in Mono County. Whether you want to launch, grow, transition or innovate your business, they can provide expert consulting, training, market research, access to capital and other tools at no cost assistance.
Talk to a free consultant today
Learn more about our local Small Business Development Center
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(From Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce)
