GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Angi Lund, Director of Partner Services
A message from
Your CEO
DALE STEENBERGEN, GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CEO / PRESIDENT
“ Miracles happen all around you, change your perception of what a miracle is, and you will see them all around you.” This quote, while not originating from one of the great philosophers of our time,( I apologize to all the rock kids of the 80s). The quote did, however originate from rock icon John Bon Jovi. I like the quote a lot because its basic truth spells out the difference between successful and mediocre communities around this country. In almost 18 years as a Chamber CEO there is one truth that stands out for me above all others. It’ s your attitude not your aptitude that determines your altitude. I have seen it a thousand times over. Communities that believe in themselves succeed those that do not fail. The pride that some communities have driven them toward economic development excellence and a better life for all their people. Pride in little things like parks,
pride in their history and heritage, pride in their people. All of these things set the trajectory for them. I believe the inverse is also true. Communities saddled with complainers, opining leaders, nay-sayers, sad sacks, negative nellies etc. fail. Let me say that again THEY FAIL. Ironically the very things they complain about are not used as opportunities bur rather excuses. I hope that a large portion of Cheyenne has pride in our wonderful community and that we witness a“ miracle” every day. Perhaps we need to change our definition of“ Miracle” so that we see the good things around us.
Miracle should be defined in Economic and Community Development simply as accomplishments by groups of people that make life better for everyone. Certainly, in today’ s socio- political environment any
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