Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Business Journal Q1 2015 | Page 41

hat ors nd of cess om e ed in MCommittee Pride Small businesses are the economic catalyst that drive the success and vibrancy of a community. It takes time, energy, and hard work to be a success. Expos like the one on November by the exhibitors. This year the Schmooza Palooza Passport winner was Perry Martin from PerrBear Chocolates. He was the lucky winner of a Commercial Keurig donated by My Office, Etc. 4th are a great exhibition of the fantastic people we have in this great community.” Each year during, the Business to Business Expo, many visitors are winners of great prizes provided STEAK & EGGS BREAKFAST OIL & GAS PANEL EVENT Business Week celebrates current businesses and is a resource to business professionals with the events they offer. In particular, Laramie County is forecasted to be a large area for the next generation of the Oil and Gas Industry. Currently, there are 5 rigs located in Laramie County and located south of Cheyenne is the DJ Basin with 42 rigs in operation. The Steak and Egg Breakfast Panel educated attendees on this growing industry in Laramie County and further explained the process and future impact the growth will have on our workforce, housing market and on business. According to John Privette, Regional Director of Wyoming Entreprenur.biz, “The major takeaway from the Business Week events is that the Cheyenne economy is thriving, creating growth opportunities for small businesses.” Q1 2015 BUSINESS JOURNAL l PG 41