Guiding Principles

Created and approved by the Chamber's Action & Advocacy Committee each year.

Our Philosophy

The Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce supports a core set of principles that will be used to evaluate public policies, and their effect on general business, at the local, state, and national level of legislation and regulatory making policy bodies.

The following are guidelines for best discernment relative to policy making. They are based on what is best for business in Laramie County and correlated with economic principles.

Taxation & Regulation

Create workforce development through public/private partnerships
Encourage a tax structure that encourages job growth and sustainable communities
Support the principle of a balanced budget at all levels of government
Encourage reduction of regulatory burdens and increase government accountability
Streamline permitting and licensing for business
Repeal redundant regulation at the national, state, and local level
Encourage cost-effective free market options for workers’ compensation coverage
Support efforts to discourage frivolous lawsuits
Oppose unreasonable Government Reach
Oppose all new taxes unless it is an attempt to equalize tax burden through increase on residential taxes
Special purpose taxes identified to address community/state needs will be looked at for merit
Resist further special interest rebates in the State of Wyoming

Transportation & Infrastructure

Encourage private sector investment and expansion through comprehensive planning and funding for development
Support broadband expansion to enhance our business mix
Advocate for increased development and utilization of transportation options
Maintain and expand quality local infrastructure for optimal business recruitment and expansion
Encourage lowest cost, dependable utilities to adhere to business and consumer needs
Support funding that maintains quality roads and develops partnerships with neighboring states
Support viable water solutions for all citizens
Advance efforts to modernize and expand infrastructure for new and expanding business
Ensure development projects accurately reflect all costs and benefits

Business Creation, Recruitment, Retention & Expansion

Adopt incentive programs for existing and new business
Support the private business sector through a healthy competitive environment
Reduce barriers of entry for businesses through a less restrictive government environment
Promote plans which encourage the re-development of underused properties
Advocate for legal instruments that facilitate re-development
Encourage workforce development through our education system with emphasis placed on excellence in both technical and traditional methods
Advance solutions for Hathaway scholarship to be used as an incentive for residency
Explore using the Hathaway scholarship at any accredited institution with a multi-year work requirement in the state after receiving a degree

Quality of Life

Support affordable and available access to quality health care
Support housing projects that correlate with shelter needs of specific income levels in the community
Resist government fees and regulation on housing development that have an impact and increases overall shelter expenses.
Support “quality-of-life” standards to influence workforce recruitment and retention
Support the social determinants of community health
Support a viable public health system for the welfare of the community as a whole
Advance efforts to strengthen community policing efforts and sentencing that are targeted at business losses

Military

Maintain funding initiatives on the 5-Year Defense Plan
Maintain as well as update national security by supporting advancements such as Project Sentinel
Head opportunities for the Enhanced Use Lease
Support increased aerial capability
Encourage funding from all levels of government for increased opportunities for military missions to maintain competitive standing nationwide
Support multi-state efforts for the Sentinel project in CO and NE
Support State and or Federal legislation that keeps our enemies from gaining a foothold near our most precious defense and business assets
Maintain Purple Star schools' designation in the county and the region.
Maintain a positive community environment for retention and protection of military personnel.