Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Business Journal Q1 2015 | Page 54

Issue Sponsor:

Accomplishments:
• Successfully implemented new Chamber Awards
during the Annual Banquet
• Planned and hosted the 2014 Business Week
Select Chamber Business Council:
The Chamber of Commerce was a valuable resource of
information when my husband and I were bitten by the
entrepreneur bug during the late 1980’s. Our need to
network with other small businesses was met with the
array of opportunities that the Chamber provided. Our
situation was not unique and I felt compelled to give back
to the associations and organizations that have led to
our success over the years. That included the Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce and the Business Council. As a
small business owner of several companies you wear a
lot of hats and I think this really helps you to understand
the challenges others may be needing help with.

Amber Nuse from McGee Hearne & Paiz, LLP and
Max Carre from Burns Insurance Agency presented
the 2014 Chamber Spirit Award during the 2014
Annual Banquet to the winner, Tom Bass from
Wyoming Bank & Trust.

Committee Highlight:
Business Council during 2014 has allowed me to see
firsthand the commitment level of our Chamber Staff and
its Board of Directors. It’s not often that a clear vision
of likeminded individuals can get together, brainstorm
and see projects through to fruition. Learning from
the previous Chairman what an invaluable tool and
following the progress of other committees has also been
rewarding. Sometimes it takes a village and other times
just one individual’s input makes a world of difference
when you’re all working toward a common goal.

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Expanding Your Influence

Chairman Challenges:
Keeping a project foremost on an agenda is always
a challenge. The members of the Chamber Business
Council, both veterans and new, are committed to
completing projects that propel Cheyenne Business
Community into a positive and solid growth pattern.
Addressing economic growth on behalf of a
community the size of Cheyenne may be an ongoing
challenge but the goal of this committee is to work
with several entities with similar interests of seeing
Cheyenne and Laramie County with a clear and
defined plan for the future.
Advice from the Chairman:
I’m by no means an expert on any one area but
without individuals that are willing to step up to the
plate and donate a little of their time and knowledge,
progress is hard to achieve. Sometimes we just need
to put personal agenda aside and act on whatever you
have to offer. We may not all be public speakers, the
most knowledgeable on a subject but sometimes you
can learn a lot by listening and putting a plan of action
together with the aid of others. It’s a rewarding feeling
to know you have made a difference and anyone who
is interested in working with a great bunch of business
minded professionals that are committed to economic
growth should consider the Cheyenne Chamber of
Commerce Business Council. It’s a rewarding and
exciting way to get involved and stay involved in our
community.
CHEYENNE PROFESSIONAL NETWORK
Provides networking opportunities and an awareness
of other Cheyenne organizations to newcomers
and young professionals. This is an auxiliary group,
therefore inviting participation from non-chamber
members. Applications are required and accepted
twice a year.
Chairman: Amber Still, Operations Performance
Leader at Allstate Claims
Staff Liaison: Stephanie Meisner, Director of
Marketing & Communication