The Restaurant Industry is Cooking up a New Batch of Workers
Since COVID struck, the restaurant industry has been hurting for workers. Only very recently did the number of food service workers rise up to the same levels seen before the pandemic, in February...
View ArticleThe Power of Water
Following the end of an exceptionally rainy summer, the Cheyenne Board of Public Utilities (BOPU) has officially opened up their new hydroelectric generation facility. Located at the R.L Sherard Water...
View ArticleEconomic Forecast Brunch Served up Pancakes and Predictions🥞
Well, isn’t this a sunny side up kind of day? Recently, the business prodigies of Cheyenne got together for some egg-citing economics during our Economic Forecast Brunch, brought to you by DAPCPA. We...
View ArticleResponding to the Terrorist Attacks in Israel: How to Help
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the following statement after Israel’s declaration of war on Hamas: Last weekend, Israel declared war on Hamas after the group launched a devastating surprise...
View ArticleClaudia Goldin: The First Solo Woman to Win Nobel Economics Prize
This has been a big year for the American economy. The latest in a whirlwind of economic updates is the Nobel economics prize going to American economic historian Claudia Goldin for her work studying...
View ArticleAmerica is Making a Name in Manufacturing
While the idea that the United States’ industrial manufacturing is faltering is common, a different story can be told by looking at the numbers. Inflation-adjusted U.S. industrial production has risen...
View ArticleGranting Small Business Success
Is your small business looking for more grant opportunities? Check out this list of grants put together by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and apply today! The Creciendo con TikTok grant program aims to...
View ArticleDigital Literacy for Rural Wyoming Children
With the rise of technology and the labor shortage Wyoming is facing, it is now more important than ever to ensure that our young generation has the tools it needs to succeed in all branches of the...
View ArticleSeptember 2023 – A Good Month for Retail
With back to school starting up, economists predicted a rise in retail sales in the past couple of months – and September sales exceeded expectations. Retail sales alone went up 0.7% on the month, and...
View ArticleLooking into America’s Future
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce recently released data about the current state of our workforce and the trajectory path it’s heading on. Several data points were included in areas ranging from...
View ArticleCheyenne’s 153rd Security Forces Squadron has a Permanent Home!
Sunday, October 15 was a momentous day for Cheyenne’s armed forces, with the 153rd Security Forces squadron opening their first permanent facility in more than 20 years. Located at Cheyenne’s 153rd...
View ArticleIs Privatized Parking Enforcement in the Future for Downtown Cheyenne?
For those of you who live, work, or travel downtown frequently, you’ve seen what a mess it can be trying to find parking space. Not only is downtown parking a hassle, it also has been extremely costly...
View ArticleThe Fed is Slashing Swipe Fees
The U.S. Federal Reserve has offered up a proposal that will reap profits for retail. On Wednesday, they proposed slashing swipe fees, or the fees banks charge for debit transactions, by almost a...
View ArticleLevy to Level-Up Downtown
Property owners within Cheyenne’s Downtown Development Authority (DDA) district voted yes on a 20-mill tax levy on their properties in their election last Wednesday. This will generate an estimated...
View ArticleDon’t get Tricked when Buying your Treats
This year’s spooky season is breaking records! Americans are spending big bucks on all things Halloween, from costumes to candy to scary decorations. The National Retail Federation predicts a record...
View ArticleThe Detroit Three Strike has Hit the Brakes🚦
After a momentous six-week long strike, the United Auto Workers and General Motors have come to a tentative agreement over new labor terms. GM was the last of the Detroit Three to reach some sort of...
View ArticleA Conversation to Combat Crime
Crime rates are rising in our city – and Sheriff Brian Kozak is looking to stop it! Join us at our upcoming November luncheon this Friday, where Sheriff Kozak will be sharing with the Cheyenne business...
View ArticleOne Star for Online Reviews
All too often, when you see an online review that seems too good to be true, it’s because it is. The internet is plagued with fake and untrustworthy reviews of businesses. These hurt not only...
View ArticleWestbound Central Avenue to close at Yellowstone Road
Plan on driving to work in the next week? As work continues on concrete repairs, all westbound lanes of Central Avenue will close at Yellowstone Road beginning Thursday, Nov. 2, and will remain closed...
View ArticleAre Rising Interest Rates Raising your Interest?
Rising interest rates have caused the 10-year U.S. Treasury rate to bump up against 5% for the first time in 15 years. This has significant implications for the federal budget. Why it matters: Interest...
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