Introducing a New Member Benefit: Save Big on Your Payment Processing
If you’ve taken a look lately at the cost of your payment processing, you’ve likely noticed that it’s very pricey. We noticed the same thing here at the Chamber, and we’ve switched to a payment processor who’s been saving us money. Now we’re extending those savings to...
Scaling Your Impact: From Doer to Delegator to Developer
Businesses plateau when leaders don’t evolve If you’re still the hub of every decision, you’re not scaling—you’re stalling True growth happens when leaders shift from doing tasks to developing people and systems This article walks through that essential transition:...
Plouvier Named SageWest May Employee of the Month
Fremont County, Wyo. (June 27, 2025) – SageWest is proud to honor Shannah Plouvier, Clinical Dietitian, as our May Employee of the Month. Shannah has shown outstanding dedication to patient care, playing a key role in ensuring our patients receive thoughtful,...
Wyoming’s Biggest Roadblock
There’s a persistent challenge that has been holding our state back—excessive permitting and overzealous regulations. While the state has made strides in regulatory reform, Wyoming still faces significant barriers that are slowing down development across several...
Think Bigger: How Systems Thinking Gives Small Business Owners a Smarter Edge
If you’re constantly putting out fires in your business, you might be treating symptoms instead of fixing systems Systems thinking helps you connect the dots across hiring, sales, customer service, and operations It’s not theory. It’s a practical mindset that builds...
The Great Wyoming Brain Drain: Keeping Workforce Is Critical
Wyoming’s economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels, driving a high per capita Gross State Product but leaving the state vulnerable to market volatility. True long-term stability requires Wyoming its economy into new sectors and areas where the state currently...
The Hidden Financial Value of a Chamber Website Listing: Why Your Virtual Presence Matters More Than Ever
In today’s digital-first business world, visibility equals value. One of the most overlooked yet highly effective tools your business can leverage is your virtual business listing on the Lander Chamber of Commerce website. If you’re a member and haven’t fully...
Lander Chamber’s Fremont Biz podcast wins another 1st Place award from Wyoming Association of Broadcasters
In late 2021, in partnership with County 10, the Lander Chamber of Commerce launched a new member benefit, the Lander Biz show (now called Fremont Biz) to highlight our expanding membership to the residents of Fremont County and beyond. In less than a year on the air,...
Rock Stars vs. Superstars: Who’s Fueling Your Team’s Future?
High performers follow different paths: some seek mastery, others momentum Rock stars deliver consistency and depth; superstars fuel innovation and velocity Leaders must tailor recognition, feedback, and growth opportunities accordingly When managed well, both create...
China’s Rare Earth Restrictions Could Be Wyoming’s Rare Opportunity
China has long dominated the rare earth market, but with recent export restrictions, that grip may be loosening. In April, China announced sweeping export restrictions on a wide array of rare earth elements, dealing a heavy blow to major industries such as automakers...