Cheyenne LEADS

Please join us in welcoming the newest members to Cheyenne LEADS!
🌟 Crusoe
🌟 Matthew Idler Photography
🌟 Target Hospitality

By joining us, these organizations are helping shape the future of Cheyenne and Laramie County through economic growth and community development.

Interested in joining LEADS? Learn more here: https://cheyenneleads.org/membership/join-leads/

Cheyenne LEADS recently submitted Project Cosmo & The High Plains Business Park for consideration in the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) Excellence Awards program.

The IEDC Excellence Awards recognize impactful economic development projects and partnerships from communities across the country.

The High Plains Business Park is a planned 1,100-acre business park in Cheyenne designed to support long-term economic growth and future development opportunities in Laramie County.

As part of this project, major infrastructure improvements were completed within the business park, including:
✔️ A new 4.5-mile roadway
✔️ Water and sewer infrastructure
✔️ A new US Highway 85 traffic signal
✔️ 246 construction jobs created during development

Cheyenne LEADS coordinated the planning, approvals, easements, and construction administration necessary to help deliver the project infrastructure.

The infrastructure investment also helps prepare additional surrounding acreage for future mixed-use development opportunities, including potential jobs, housing, and private investment in our region.

We’re grateful to the contractors, agencies, landowners, and project partners who helped make this work possible.

Congratulations to the Community Action Grant Recipients! We can't wait to see how your projects develop!

That’s a wrap on Economic Development Week 2026!
Thanks for celebrating with us and being part of the energy all week long. We loved seeing the engagement, conversations, and support— we couldn’t do it without you!

We’re honored to celebrate Economic Development Week in Wyoming following Governor Mark Gordon’s official proclamation recognizing the impact of economic development professionals across the state.

From supporting local businesses and attracting investment to creating high-quality jobs and strengthening communities, economic development plays a vital role in shaping Wyoming’s future.

Thank you to the leaders, organizations, and partners working every day to drive innovation, opportunity, and long-term prosperity throughout the Equality State.

Economic Development Week 2026
Team Member Spotlight: Rebecca Sanchez
Rebecca's last day with LEADS is May 15. We wish her the best in her next adventure! 🥳

Economic Development Week 2026
Team Member Spotlight: Melissa Lightfoot

Economic development doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of long-term planning, investment, and collaboration.

A clear example of how strategic investment continues to deliver measurable results.

Economic Development Week 2026
Team Member Spotlight: Rachelle Zimmerman

Data centers are more than infrastructure—they’re investing in people, education, and community growth. From local grants to tech access and housing support, the impact is real.

Check out our Data Center Fact Sheet on our website here:
https://cheyenneleads.org/about-us/documents/