Wyoming in Top 5 For Data Center Recruiting
Wyoming Governor Matt Mead’s focus on growing a technology sector as a means of economic diversity is showing rapid results. Microsoft alone has made a nearly $500 million investment in Cheyenne the past two years including three data centers built in two phases at the North Range Business Park and a zero-carbon, waste-to-energy-powered data plant […]
Read MoreCheyenne, Wyoming Named as one of America’s Best Cities for Global Trade
Cheyenne, Wyoming Named as one of America’s Best Cities for Global Trade Global Trade magazine has released its 2014 selections for “America’s Best Cities for Global Trade.” Every year, the editors at Global Trade magazine compile the list to help globally minded companies strategically locate, grow and expand their operations. Cheyenne, Wyoming was selected as […]
Read MoreCheyenne LEADS Board Member Receives Community Spirit Award
CHEYENNE – A well-respected Cheyenne attorney whose lifelong passion for civic service was kindled by his early participation in the Boy Scouts has been selected as this year’s recipient of the Wyoming Tribune Eagle’s Community Spirit Award. Gregory C. Dyekman will be presented with the award at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at the Cheyenne […]
Read MoreCheyenne LEADS Hires Business Development Specialist
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (January 3, 2014) – Cheyenne LEADS, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Corporation for Economic Development, is pleased to announce the hiring of Mr. Derrek Jerred for the position of Business Development Specialist with Cheyenne LEADS. A native of Wyoming, Derrek comes to LEADS after graduating from the University of Wyoming where he received a degree […]
Read More2014 State Business Tax Climate Index Ranks Wyoming #1
The Tax Foundation’s 2014 edition of the State Business Tax Climate Index enables business leaders, government policymakers, and taxpayers to gauge how their states’ tax systems compare. The 10 best states in this year’s Index are: Wyoming South Dakota Nevada Alaska Florida Washington Montana New Hampshire Utah Indiana The absence of a major tax is […]
Read MoreCheyenne LEADS Launches Radio Campaign
Cheyenne LEADS is launching its new radio campaign featuring some of its local members. LEADS created this campaign with the hope of reaching out to community members and informing them of what Cheyenne LEADS is all about. “These radio spots are an opportunity for LEADS to continue telling its story,” states Randy Bruns, CEO of […]
Read MoreLEADS Elects New Board Members
The April 2013 Annual Meeting & Banquet, held on April 19, 2013, began with a unanimous vote for the following slate of officers: Chairman Mark Stege Vice Chair Dixie Roberts Treasurer Ken Dugas Secretary David Johnson Leigh West will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Also, a special thanks to Jim Murphy “Murph” and Kim Sutherland, who […]
Read MoreCheyenne LEADS Hires Business Development Director
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (November 8, 2011) – Cheyenne LEADS, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Corporation for Economic Development, is pleased to announce that they have hired Anja Bendel in the position of Director, Business Development for Cheyenne LEADS. Ms. Bendel is presently employed by the High Plains Economic Development District (HPEDD) of which LEADS is a part. LEADS is working with the […]
Read MoreCheyenne LEADS’ VP Resigns, Accepts Executive Director Position in Casper
CHEYENNE, Wyoming (November 4, 2011) – Cheyenne LEADS, the Cheyenne-Laramie County Corporation for Economic Development, has announced that Scott Sutherland, Vice President of Business Development, has submitted his resignation in order to accept the position of President & CEO of CAEDA, Inc., the Casper Area Economic Development Alliance. Sutherland has been with Cheyenne LEADS for over four […]
Read MoreNew Officers Elected to Cheyenne LEADS Board of Directors
CHEYENNE – The April 2011 meeting of the Cheyenne LEADS Board of Directors began with a unanimous vote for the following slate of officers: Chairman Jim Murphy Vice Chair Leigh West Treasurer Mark Stege Secretary Dixie Roberts Steve Lovas will serve as Immediate Past Chair. Also, a special thanks to Georgiana Stewart who is leaving the Board […]
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