Chamber Accepting Training Proposals for Ignite Business Conference

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is seeking training proposals for the 9th annual Ignite Conference on May 21, 2024.

The Ignite Conference provides the opportunity for professionals at every level to gain innovative ideas, learn about best practices and acquire vital information to spark their professional development and business growth. 

Ignite includes a full day of 60- to 75-minute seminars where individuals can pick which seminars are most relevant to them/their business. Attendees should leave with tangible concepts that can be implemented immediately as an owner, manager or employee.

Sessions typically fall within several general business categories such as human resources, customer service, marketing and communications, business growth and development, leadership, entrepreneurial development, cybersecurity and finance/accounting. Business-related topics outside of those categories may also be submitted for consideration.

Proposals must be received by Feb. 9, 2024. For more details, click here or call (307) 672-2485.


Chamber to Host Breakfast with Legislative Delegation

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee will host “Eggs & Issues: Pre-Legislative Session Breakfast with our Local Delegation” on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, at 7:30 a.m. at the Ramada Plaza in Sheridan.

Members of Sheridan County’s local legislative delegation will discuss priorities and issues facing us this upcoming session, followed by a question-and-answer session. Members of the local delegation participating in the breakfast are Sen. Dave Kinskey, Rep. Barry Crago, Rep. Mark Jennings, Rep. Ken Pendergraft and Rep. Cyrus Western. Sen. Bo Biteman is unable to attend.

A full breakfast buffet will be served. Cost is $20 per person for the breakfast and program, and reservations are required by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Online registration is available here. For more information, call (307) 672-2485.


Outdoor Recreation Focus of Chamber’s Next Series of Lunchtime Conversations About Open Spaces

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce’s Ag & Natural Resources Committee will again host “Lunchtime Conversations About Open Spaces” starting Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, at 12 p.m. at Luminous Brewhouse, 504 Broadway St. in Sheridan.

This year’s series will focus on Outdoor Recreation. The Jan. 23 session will explore “Municipal Parks & Pathways.” On Tuesday, Feb. 27, “County/State Parks, Land & Trails” will be discussed, and “Federal Lands” will be the topic of the Tuesday, March 19, session. On April 23, the topic will be “Private Lands.”

Throughout the series, participants will explore what role outdoor recreation plays in maintaining open space and how does it contribute to our vibrant community. Additionally, the conversation will examine where we are now and where we are going with outdoor recreation, what are the challenges and how do we maintain what is developed?

Each session will be held from 12 to 1 p.m. at Luminous Brewhouse. All sessions are free to attend and open to everyone. No registration is necessary. Bring your lunch and your questions and comments to join the conversation.

For more information, call the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at (307) 672-2485.


Chamber Talks Christmas Stroll, Get Caught Shopping, Legislative Forum, Chamber Bucks and Community Guide

Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson and Member Relations Director Bobbi Mitzel appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse today. They discussed the success of Christmas Stroll and the Legislative Forum as well as the Get Caught Shopping campaign, Chamber Bucks and the Dec. 15 deadline to appear in the Member Directory in the Chamber’s Community Guide.

Listen here: https://sheridanmedia.com/public-pulse/


2023 People’s Choice Lighting & Decorating Contest Winners Announced

The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 2023 People’s Choice Lighting & Decorating Contest today.

On the Rocks Jewelry is the first-place winner. They are located at 121 N. Main St.

On the Rocks Jewelry was voted first place in the People’s Choice Lighting & Decorating Contest, held as part of the 2023 Sheridan Christmas Stroll. Pictured are (left to right) Tess Lannan, On the Rocks; Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson; Marisa Olson and Denise Mueller, On the Rocks.
On the Rocks’ display at night.

Wyoming Rehabilitation Clinic, located at 135 N. Gould St., took second place.

Wyoming Rehabilitation Clinic was voted second place in the People’s Choice Lighting & Decorating Contest. Pictured are (left to right) Kathy Stutheit, Wyoming Rehabilitation Clinic, and Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson.

The winners were selected via online vote by the public. Voting opened on Stroll Day, Nov. 24, and closed Sunday, Dec. 3.

“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s contest, and thank you to all of the businesses who participated as well as those who voted.” said Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson. “Our businesses went all out in making Sheridan festive for the holidays with the ‘Candy Cane Christmas Stroll’ theme. We appreciate all of their work and encourage the community to take the time to visit the businesses and enjoy their festive decorations.”

On the Rocks received $100 in Chamber Bucks, a blue ribbon and a certificate. Wyoming Rehabilitation Clinic received $50 in Chamber Bucks, a red ribbon and a certificate.


Chamber CEO Talks Upcoming Events, Awards of Excellence

Chamber CEO Dixie Johnson appeared on Sheridan Media’s Public Pulse today. Topics for the show included Wednesday’s Chamber Lunch Program, next week’s Business After Hours, Christmas Stroll on Nov. 24, the Dec. 5 Legislative Forum, the announcement of the Awards of Excellence nominees and a holiday open house at First Northern Bank. Listen here.




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