Click on the above icon to register by 12:00 pm Wednesday, September 7th!

*Please be aware that late registrations will be charged an extra $5

Don't miss our monthly Chamber Luncheon for September. This month it will be sponsored by United Way of Laramie County and is featuring Kirk D. Seller, Lead Health Strategist for Two Medicine Health. Kirk has over 26 years of experience serving employers in employee health management. His work includes serving clients in mining, health insurance, finance, engineering, education, & healthcare. Two Medicine Health is a professional preventative health company serving clients throughout the northern Rockies.  

To maintain a competitive advantage, employee health and productivity are dependent upon each other. Attend this luncheon to learn:

- What others are doing to remain profitable while attracting and retaining staff

- What works

-What doesn't

- What is legal

Industry trends and best practices will be presented. Appropriate proactive employee health management strategies are a critical success factor in reaching your business objectives!

Additionally, you are invited to submit questions pertaining to employee health management, employee health insurance, worksite culture, senior support, health promotion, etc, prior to this session.

E-mail your questions to ashleyg@cheyennechamber.org by September 5th.

Red Carpet Committee is awarded the Chamber of Commerce  2011 Committee of the Year Award

Kevin Paintner presents Pat Ashworth, Red Carpet Committee Chairman, with the Committee of the Year Award 

*Photo provided by Christine Kronz Photography

The Chamber of Commerce would like to congratulate Pat Ashworth of Express Employment Professionals, our Red Carpet Committee Chairman, for the Red Carpet Committee having been awarded the committee of the year award at our Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet last Saturday. Each year, we choose one committee that has demonstrated excellence in its mission. This year, the Red Carpet Committee was recognized for its commitment to the membership of our chamber. From ribbon cuttings, to volunteering at the luncheons, to working as ambassadors for the Chamber, the Red Carpet Committee's dedication to our Chamber is commendable. Congratulations and thanks for everything you do!

2011 Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year

Stephan Pappas, Person of the Year 2010, & Kevin Paintner, Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board 2011 with Bill & Marie Crader, Persons of the Year 2011

*Photo provided by Christine Kronz Photography

Every year, the Chamber is faced with the difficult decision of selecting the Person of the Year. Cheyenne's volunteer spirit is demonstrated in so many ways throughout the community. For that reason, it is challenging to select one person out of a population of citizens who contribute their time and talents to further the progress of Cheyenne. This year's winner is no different. They are a husband & wife that have touched the hearts of so many people here in Cheyenne with their work on the Cheyenne Christmas Parade. Congratulations Bill & Marie Crader on their receipt of the 2011 Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Persons of the Year Award!

September Business After Hours

2011-2012 Leadership Cheyenne Class Completes Their First Class!

The 2011-2012 Leadership Cheyenne Class completed the Ropes course last Saturday. Ropes courses enable participants to grow at both the team and individual levels, exploring risk, leadership, communication, problem-solving, and coaching. They challenge every member of the team to participate and emphasize risk-taking, trust, and coaching. These challenges allow participants to expand their comfort zones - sometimes dramatically - and recognize fears that may block personal achievement. This makes the ropes course a great team building course as well as the perfect way to start the Leadership Cheyenne class year!   

Lt Col Guy Beaudoin & Lt Col Chuck Roberts   Kristen Tafoya & Michelle

share a "high" five for a job well done!        Pearson on the Trapeze

*Photos provided by Christine Kronz Photography

Take the Chamber of Commerce Survey!

Please take a couple of minutes to help your chamber serve you better. The information will be used by the board and staff to make plans for 2012. Thank you for your investment in Cheyenne!

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 Thank you for helping us make your Chamber the best that it can be!

We are seeking the best of the best to do 15 minute business related presentations at the Business to Business Expo on November 8th 2011

The Chamber of Commerce is creating a web based business resource center that has 15 minute mini seminars. The seminars will then be available online and on kiosks around the community.

We are looking for professionals in: Business Law, Accounting, Insurance, Marketing, Permitting and licensing and many others. If you are selected to teach one of these mini-seminars your business will receive exposure in several publications, at chamber events, and in online materials.

Give back to your community by helping other businesses succeed. Participate in this worthwhile project by contacting Dale Steenbergen at 638-3388 or dales@cheyennechamber.org. Make sure to have in mind what topic you would be most qualified to present about.

Cheyenne's namesake submarine is rapidly approaching another milestone in her history. September 13th will mark her fifteenth anniversary as a commissioned ship in the United States Navy. As many of you may recall, to help celebrate the 10th Anniversary in 2006, many residents of Cheyenne traveled to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii to host a BBQ celebration for the crew. Commemorative coins were presented to each crewmember. This year we would like to get a contingent together to travel to Hawaii and host a party and cook for the current crew. In the past, the USS CHEYENNE committee has presented a belt buckle to the Sailor of the Year and the Junior Sailor of the Year when they visited our city during Cheyenne Frontier Days. This year, the submarine was deployed over the summer and no crew members were able to visit. In fact the Submarine left on deployment on April 1st and is not expected to return until some time this fall. It is our intention to present belt buckles at this event. The tentative date for the BBQ is Friday, November 11th.

            We are looking for sponsors for the BBQ. If you would be interested in sponsoring and/or attending, please contact our USS CHEYENNE Committee co-chairs:

Don't Miss the 2011 Military Affairs Committee BBQ!

Red Carpet Opening

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce Red Carpet Committee hosts Red Carpet Openings to welcome new businesses to the Chamber.

This morning, we are hosted a Red Carpet for Aspen Wind Assisted Living & Alzheimer's Community. This Red Carpet was designed to promote the upcoming opening of Wyoming's first Alzheimer's Memory Care Center.

Cheyenne's Express Employment Professionals earns top award

Express Employment Professionals in Cheyenne recently was named to Inavero's 2011 Best of Staffing Client List.

Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation's only satisfaction award that recognizes exceptional client service within the staffing industry. Less than 1 percent of staffing firms in the United States & Canada earn the honor.

The franchise for the Express Cheyenne office is owned by Pat and Renee Ashworth.

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne Young Professionals is hosting a golf tournament on Friday, September 9th at the Airport Golf Course. All ages and skill levels are welcome to participate! If you are interested in sponsoring or participating in this event, please contact the Chamber.

Cheyenne Young Professionals is part of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce. The organization makes Cheyenne a more vibrant place to live and work by channeling the collective strength of our young professionals to incite positive changes. CYP paves the path of our future leaders by providing an atmosphere that encourages professional development, social networking, and opportunities for greater community involvment.