Chamber Committees

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce has eight volunteer committees that serve our community:

Agriculture / Natural Resources / Public Lands
Mission Statement – To promote and support agriculture, natural resources, and public lands in our community
Chair – Marlin Norling, First Interstate Bank
* 4-H/FFA Buyers Reception
* Agricultural forums
* Liaison to U.S. Forest Service
* Natural resources education

Ambassadors
Mission Statement – To serve as “high profile” representatives of the Chamber; to promote new business, encourage progressive growth in established business, and promote conventions, tourism and recreation in the Sheridan County area; to officially greet visiting dignitaries, celebrities and distinguished guests; to officially welcome new businesses to the community and celebrate Grand Openings, and visit established businesses when time permits; to promote and maintain interest in the Sheridan County Ambassadors’ organization
Chair – Stephanie Roush, Sheridan VA Medical Center
Membership – Curtiss Johnson, Northern Lights Electric
*Ribbon cuttings
*Open house celebrations
*Member visitations
*Convention greeters
*Sports tournament support
*Community Holiday Dinner servers
*Home & Garden Show volunteers
*Parade volunteers 

Fundraising
Mission Statement - To raise funds to support committees and programs of the Chamber
Chair – Dixie Johnson, Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce
*Annual Chamber fundraising events (2011 – Chamberfest Raffle; 2012 & 2013 – Brew Fest)
*50/50 raffle drawings at Chamber luncheons

Governmental Affairs
Mission Statement - To be a conduit for ideas and information regarding public policy to flow between members, the board, local municipalities, and elected officials, in order to support the health of our communities and the mission of our Chamber; the committee’s goal is to help shape public policy that benefits our membership by proactively promoting community dialogue
Chair – Richard Garber, Sr., NST Investments/NST Construction
*Candidate Forums in election years
*Legislative Forum before the start of each State Legislature session
*Issues forums 
*Advocacy for business-friendly public policy

Historic District Business Committee
(a shared committee with Downtown Sheridan Association)
Mission Statement - To provide an upbeat forum for Sheridan businesses in and around the Historic District to collaborate and work to further economic prosperity
Chair – Jerry Foster, Wyoming Wireless
*Summer shopping campaigns
*Crazy Days weekend shopping sale event
*3rd Thursday Street Festivals support (Festivals operating as a special community committee)
*Promotion of retail resources and access in our downtown area

Leadership Sheridan County
Mission Statement - A unique educational program designed to broaden the base of quality leadership by inspiring citizens to assume leadership roles, extending awareness of community resources, and strengthening individual leadership skills.
Steering Committee Chair – Katie Culver, First Interstate Bank
2013 Program Co-Chairs – Lindsay Fischer, Kennon Sign Shop, and Norman (“Chip”) King, First Interstate Bank
* Leadership program coordination
* Leadership development
* Committee participation development

Sheridan Trolley
Mission Statement - To provide an enjoyable and cost-effective Sheridan Trolley service for summer tours and year-round charter trips. 
Co-Chairs – Carole Perkins and Judy Taylor (individual members) 
* Driver and vehicle management
* Scheduled route of tours around Sheridan during the summer season
* Charter service for visiting groups and local businesses and residents
* Financial management  

Workforce Development
Mission Statement – To build and reinforce work-related skills needed to succeed in today’s workforce; to provide resources, mentoring, education, and training for students and the community
Chair – Stacia Skretteberg, Sugarland Enterprises
* Drug-Free Workplace training
* Workforce development workshops and forums
* Groundhog Job Shadow Day for high school students
* Career Expo
* Student Welcome Packages
  

Chamber Collaborative Partnerships

  • 3rd Thursday Street Festival Committee
  • Christmas Stroll Committee
  • Community Holiday Dinner Committee
  • Critical Air Service Task Force
  • Downtown Sheridan Association
  • Economic Development Task Force
  • Forward Sheridan
  • North Central Wyoming Workforce Partnership
  • North Main Association
  • The Sheridan Channel (Channel 22) Creative Committee
  • Sheridan Jaycees (junior chamber of commerce)
  • Sheridan Travel and Tourism
  • U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Western Association of Chamber Executives
  • Wyoming Chambers Partnership

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