Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Your Chamber Publication 2018 Publication | Page 18

GREATER CHEYENNE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
ISSUE SPONSOR:
Community &
Economic Development
The Greater Cheyenne
Chamber of Commerce
specializes in
community and
economic development
for the Southeast
Wyoming region. community environment where and expansion. We work toward
businesses can thrive and prosper. community development to
BY: STEPHANIE JOY MEISNER- Commerce worked to develop a MAGGARD, VICE PRESIDENT shared vision in 2017 by embarking OF THE GREATER CHEYENNE on the Forward Greater Cheyenne CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Strategy & Action Plan. The recent
Grow Sustainable Job
Opportunities in Target Sectors:
As a community we have to work
towards the same goals and
capitalize on our personal assets.
The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of
data collected showed areas of
growth, industries projected to
Foster Greater
Entrepreneurial Spirit:
need a strong talent pipeline and
area education attainment. The
plan will help not only the Greater
help with overall quality of life for
employees, and develop networks
so employees can connect to the
community and have a sense
of belonging. We strive to assist
businesses in creating strategic
partnerships so they can better
achieve their goals. Also, we are
the experts in the community
day after day understanding the
trends, the perceptions and the
current economic climate. We
marry these together to create
affective programming which
generates long-term positive
results for our community.
Our area is unique because we are Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce comprised of many government in pursuing and creating a Welcome Newcomers and
jobs where benefi ts and pay framework for success, but also our Returning Residents:
are steady. Therefore, it doesn’t local policy makers, entrepreneurs encourage an environment where and community leaders. Employers who invest the
Prioritize Business Retention & whether they are newcomers
Expansion Programs: or returning residents, can see a
individuals are encouraged to take
risks and go all-in to make a dream
a business reality. At the Chamber,
we work every day to empower
our community to become
entrepreneurs and/or support
entrepreneurs. Our programs
and resources are tailored for
businesses at all stages. Chamber
professionals and partners are
working every day to generate a
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There is the mentality that if you
get a large business to relocate or
expand in your community that it
is a big win for the local economy.
However, that is just when the
hard work begins. The Greater
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
specializes on business retention
experiences of their employees,
large return on investment. By
creating an environment where
they quickly connect with the
community and feel like they are
a part of the social activities and
opportunities outside of just work,
their productivity at work is known
to improve and their pride for