Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Your Chamber Publication 2018 Publication | Page 37

2018 YOUR CHAMBER
Wranglers is engaged in influencing sound decisions
at all levels of government. The Wyoming Wranglers
activates federal funding and support of local
The Wyoming Wranglers program
is the voice of business for the
State of Wyoming in Washington
D.C. Since 2009, the program has
seen a successful $1,000 return on
investment for every $1 put into the
initiative.
economic improvements. They are engaged in
supplying our congressional delegation with the
information needed to achieve the outcomes the
Wyoming Wranglers identify.
Congressman Liz Cheney is serving on the Armed
Services Committee, which allows for Wyoming
to have a voice at the committee level for defense
nationally. This appointment was positive for the State
and the Wyoming Wranglers is an active partner in
Combat Economic Conditions
her appointment.
In an economic downturn due to the energy sector,
the Wyoming Wranglers successfully funded 600+
careers increasing the mission of the military base.
This resulted in a surplus of net-migration for an
increase in population. With an increased population,
the customer base for products and services improve
the local business community. The 90th Missile Wing
employs over 3,000 military personnel and nearly
1,000 civilians compared to 2,800 employed by the
University of Wyoming. The Wyoming National Guard
employs more than 1,500 individuals. This doesn’t
include the number of spouses and retirees also
coming to the area because of the military. It shows
that any growth in the local military results in a large
economic impact for the State. Federal funding
supporting the mission of the local military is a win
Securing Direct Federal Funding
& Support for Wyoming & Region
Goals and achievements have included the funding
of the modernization of the Ground-Based Strategic
Deterrent Program in replacement of the current
ICBMs. The Wyoming Wranglers, for the last 9 years,
has championed this military investment in the
budget. This will be $20 billion increase to F.E. Warren
for the technology, infrastructure and personnel
expenses related to the modernization. The Wyoming
Wranglers is now actively engaged in the next phase
of working with local contractors and businesses to
be vendors of this area investment.
for the State of Wyoming’s economy and a large win The Wyoming Wranglers has also been successful in
for the Nation’s security. securing fund s for projects committed to Wyoming’s
military on the Future Year Defense Plan (FYDP).
These included the Weapons Storage Facility, the
Influence Sound Decisions
From educating the general public on electing
business-friendly candidates to rallying adequate
support for political reinforcement, the Wyoming
Roll Transfer Facility, the Helicopter Hangar and new
helicopters for Security Forces, as well as needed
C130 upgrades. Funding for these projects total
nearly $200 million in investments.
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