Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Business Journal Q2 2014

Thank you to our Business Journal Issue Sponsor: Capitol Properties Table of Contents Board of Directors & Chamber Staff ..................................................................................................... 4 Cheyenne Resource .............................................................................................................................. 6 Jim Hearne, Message from the GCCC Board of Directors Chairman................................................. 7 Dale Steenbergen, Message from the GCCC CEO/President ............................................................. 8 ,U.S. Senator Mike Enzi ........................................................................................................................ 11 ,U.S. Senator John Barrasso .................................................................................................................. 12 Community Investment Red Carpet Openings ............................................................................................... 14 New Member Announcements ................................................................................. 21 Chamber Speedway TRC...................................................................................................................... 30 Development & Growth Building Business .............................................................................................................................. 32 #folloWYourheart................................................................................................................................34 Business Center.................................... ..............................................................................................35 Leadership Cheyenne..........................................................................................................................36 Military Affairs Military May............ ............................................................................................................................ 38 TURN THE SHIP AROUND! ..............................................................................................................39 Government Affairs Committee Pride: Action & Advocacy....................................................................40 Bills, Amendments & Business 5 Characteristics of a Change Agent Ask the Expert: Why is Lawsuit Abuse an Issue for the Business Community? Overregulation Keeps U.S. From Rising in Economic Freedom Rankings Fourth Branch of Government How to Limit Litigation Risks During Layoffs To Help Small Business, Cut Regulation Monthly Events & Meetings ................................................................................................................ 53 Q1 2014 BUSINESS JOURNAL Read this publication on any mobile device or online by visiting www.cheyennechamber.org l PG 5

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