Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Thank you!
Thank you so much to our wonderful members and community that worked hard to try to bring Global Strike to Cheyenne. Your hours and efforts were not wasted. We have brought a level of attention to Cheyenne and FE Warren that is extremely valuable. When it came time for people to step up and show their support, they did. It is greatly appreciated by the Chamber, State Government and I am sure by FE Warren. We brought many benefits including stimulus funding, national attention and the creation of a strong military and government affairs program. Thanks!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Friday, February 20, 2009-Global Strike
Hello Movers and Shakers of Cheyenne!
Advocacy has been at the center of our Chamber world lately. If you haven’t heard already, FE Warren Air Force Base is in contention for a major new nuclear weapons command. Global Strike Command could make its home in Cheyenne, and we are doing all we can to show what a perfect place FE Warren is for this Command. It would bring many new jobs to Cheyenne, and be a great benefit to our local military. We have great housing, infrastructure, education and technology benefits, as well as a very
welcoming community. I grew up in Cheyenne, and have always been impressed by how
the military base and the civilian community support each other. This is a great opportunity for us to show our Base how appreciative we are of their efforts, not to mention bring much needed jobs to Cheyenne. While we are still doing pretty well despite the rough economy (MSNBC reported Wyoming one of the top states for finding a job), bringing about 600 new jobs to Cheyenne would certainly be great.
From the Chamber perspective, we have been working hard to get noticed and put FE Warren on the map. What are your thoughts about this new Command and getting it to Cheyenne?
Advocacy has been at the center of our Chamber world lately. If you haven’t heard already, FE Warren Air Force Base is in contention for a major new nuclear weapons command. Global Strike Command could make its home in Cheyenne, and we are doing all we can to show what a perfect place FE Warren is for this Command. It would bring many new jobs to Cheyenne, and be a great benefit to our local military. We have great housing, infrastructure, education and technology benefits, as well as a very
welcoming community. I grew up in Cheyenne, and have always been impressed by how
the military base and the civilian community support each other. This is a great opportunity for us to show our Base how appreciative we are of their efforts, not to mention bring much needed jobs to Cheyenne. While we are still doing pretty well despite the rough economy (MSNBC reported Wyoming one of the top states for finding a job), bringing about 600 new jobs to Cheyenne would certainly be great.
From the Chamber perspective, we have been working hard to get noticed and put FE Warren on the map. What are your thoughts about this new Command and getting it to Cheyenne?
Friday, November 14, 2008
Ok folks…
We are very interested in using this blog to get some feed back from our members. We hear many impassioned speeches, as well as great ideas on how we can better serve you. Why not share it with us in this forum? We realize this is a tough economic time. Cheyenne is an interesting place to be because we are no doubt affected by the economic crisis, but are not feeling it as deeply as many places across the country. Personal portfolios are bouncing up and down, but there aren’t as many major companies with massive layoffs. New businesses are still moving to Cheyenne, and small businesses are still operating despite the downturn. We see it from one side, but we are eager to know how it impacts you’re company. Where do you see yourselves in 2012? 2020? What are you doing to safeguard from the downturn?
We are very interested in using this blog to get some feed back from our members. We hear many impassioned speeches, as well as great ideas on how we can better serve you. Why not share it with us in this forum? We realize this is a tough economic time. Cheyenne is an interesting place to be because we are no doubt affected by the economic crisis, but are not feeling it as deeply as many places across the country. Personal portfolios are bouncing up and down, but there aren’t as many major companies with massive layoffs. New businesses are still moving to Cheyenne, and small businesses are still operating despite the downturn. We see it from one side, but we are eager to know how it impacts you’re company. Where do you see yourselves in 2012? 2020? What are you doing to safeguard from the downturn?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Major Advocacy
As many people in our community are aware, the city of Cheyenne, the Chamber of Commerce are working to get a new MAJCOM brought to FE Warren AFB.
For those of you (including myself) who do not speak military, the Air Force is essentially re-structuring its Nuclear Weapons program and is deciding where the central command of this new restructured program should go. Based on many different factors, Cheyenne is an excellent place for this command. It would be very beneficial for the Air Force as well as our community. So, the Chamber is sending information about Cheyenne and FE Warren to try and get this MAJCOM placed here. We are creating a Community Sell Package that highlights the many benefits Cheyenne has to offer. It is extensive and should be very helpful. So thank you to those that are helping with this effort, and we will keep all posted about the progress.
As many people in our community are aware, the city of Cheyenne, the Chamber of Commerce are working to get a new MAJCOM brought to FE Warren AFB.
For those of you (including myself) who do not speak military, the Air Force is essentially re-structuring its Nuclear Weapons program and is deciding where the central command of this new restructured program should go. Based on many different factors, Cheyenne is an excellent place for this command. It would be very beneficial for the Air Force as well as our community. So, the Chamber is sending information about Cheyenne and FE Warren to try and get this MAJCOM placed here. We are creating a Community Sell Package that highlights the many benefits Cheyenne has to offer. It is extensive and should be very helpful. So thank you to those that are helping with this effort, and we will keep all posted about the progress.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
As part of our new interactive wesbite and increased focus on Action and Advocacy, we encourage our readers to get started, as well. This blog can serve as a forum for anything our members want to see happen. Whether it is a run down section of highway, or business legislation, write to us about your concerns. Similarly, we will be passing along this information, working on your projects, and keeping you updated on our progress.
Currently, our Wrangler program is up and running and has been very successful. We are in constant contact with the Wyoming delegation in Washington and are making sure our members voices are heard by our legislators. Those who contribute to the Wrangler Program can decide what issues we focus on as well as get weekly updates as to our progress.
We are also working on increasing funding to FE Warren to deal with key problems, consolidating highway projects to make them easier and cheaper, and working on legislation for the upcoming Spring Session.
Currently, our Wrangler program is up and running and has been very successful. We are in constant contact with the Wyoming delegation in Washington and are making sure our members voices are heard by our legislators. Those who contribute to the Wrangler Program can decide what issues we focus on as well as get weekly updates as to our progress.
We are also working on increasing funding to FE Warren to deal with key problems, consolidating highway projects to make them easier and cheaper, and working on legislation for the upcoming Spring Session.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Chamber Announces Wrangler Program!
The chamber has initiated a program to raise 100K for efforts to enhance and nurture the military in the community and fight for public dollars for Cheyenne and Laramie County. This program will be sponsored by donations from businesses in the community that will join us in our federal advocacy efforts. We have contracted with Capitol Decisions a DC based consulting firm to help us with these very important efforts.
The chamber has initiated a program to raise 100K for efforts to enhance and nurture the military in the community and fight for public dollars for Cheyenne and Laramie County. This program will be sponsored by donations from businesses in the community that will join us in our federal advocacy efforts. We have contracted with Capitol Decisions a DC based consulting firm to help us with these very important efforts.
Friday, May 30, 2008
Its a very exciting time to be a part of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber. With our first ever "Congressional Forum Series" about to kick off it is a historic time for the strides of our chamber. Our "Congressional Forum Series" is all about partnerships! We have partnered with Casper, Gillette, Jackson, and Rock Springs to host a whirlwind tour of the state aimed at getting to the facts about our candidates running for our US House seat.
Your chamber is working to highlight the business issues that are important to our members. We will be asking questions of candidates at all levels and publishing the results to our members. If there are issues that are important to you that we are not addressing let us know and we will include them.
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