Committees

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in Laramie’s business landscape? The Laramie Chamber Business Alliance (LCBA) is seeking dedicated professionals to join our committee, a pivotal force in driving economic growth, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of our local businesses.

As a committee member, you will have the unique opportunity to:

Influence Key Decisions

Play a central role in the strategic planning and decision-making processes that impact the business community. Your insights and expertise will help guide the LCBA’s initiatives, ensuring that our local economy thrives.

Expand Your Network

Connect with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and influencers across Laramie. Serving on the committee will broaden your professional network, offering invaluable connections that can benefit your career and business.

Develop Leadership Skills

Take on leadership roles within the committee, hone your management skills, and gain experience in governance and advocacy. This is an excellent platform to showcase your abilities and grow as a leader.

Give Back to Your Community

By contributing your time and expertise, you’ll be giving back to the community that supports your business. Help create a vibrant business environment that attracts new ventures and retains existing ones.

If you are committed to fostering a prosperous business climate and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to join us. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient business community in Laramie.

Leadership Laramie

The goal of Leadership Laramie is to provide leadership development for citizens of Albany County and to encourage them to take positions of leadership within the community. Leadership Laramie offers participants the opportunity to learn more about their community, themselves and others in Laramie as they attend Leadership development sessions and community based experiences. Leadership Laramie utilizes the UW Cooperative Extension EVOLVE model and is a one-year program.

Monthly Sessions

  • Grow your personal skills base using a mixture of highly effective leadership techniques and skill-building exercises.
  • Participants must attend 8 out of 10 sessions.

Community Based Experiences (CBE’s)

  • See and experience what Laramie and its organizations offer.
  • 1-2 hours each per month outside of class.

Board/Committee Meetings

  • Learn how community leaders make decisions.
  • Attend a minimum of 2 board or committee meetings outside of class time.

Year 2: Steering Committee

Planning and organizing the next class in year 2 is often considered the highlight of participants’ experience and a chance to put YOUR stamp on Leadership Laramie.

Networking Skills

Networking skills and development of professional relationships with local businesses, government and non-profit agencies, and your classmates to form a cohesive team.

Communication

Effective communication skills and your own personal communication style.

Conflict Resolution

Conflict resolution skills that promote success in the world of leadership.

Wyoming State Process

Experience the Wyoming Legislative Session and increase knowledge of state governance and program management issues.

Ethics

Ethical decision making and how to create a culture based on values.

Laramie Young Professionals

An initiative of the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance, LYP is dedicated to empowering young professionals (ages 21–40) through networking, professional development, and community engagement. Our mission is to create a vibrant and supportive environment for the next generation of leaders in Laramie.

Membership Dues

$240/year or $20/month

Why join Laramie Young Professionals?

Build Your Network

Connect with fellow young professionals and business leaders at exclusive LCBA events and LYP mixers—complete with complimentary food and drinks.

Advance Your Career

Gain valuable skills through workshops, seminars, and professional development events.

Make an Impact

Get involved in volunteer projects and community service initiatives that strengthen Laramie.

Find Your Tribe

Join a supportive peer network, share experiences, and build lasting friendships.

Learn From The Best

Attend expert-led workshops and events designed to boost your professional growth.

Exclusive Perks

Enjoy discounts on leadership programs and coworking spaces, plus LYP-branded swag!

  • 10% off the Leadership Laramie Program
  • 25% off coworking space at Laramie Fitness
    (Code: LYP25)

Stay Engaged

Attend at least 50% of LYP events (mixers, workshops, volunteer activities)

Give Back

Participate in at least one LYP-organized volunteer project per year.

Lead With Professionalism

Foster a respectful and supportive community at all LYP events.

Grow Our Community

Experience the Wyoming Legislative Session and increase knowledge of state governance and program management issues.


Past Events

  • Lunch Panel on Community Engagement – Insights from local leaders on making a difference in Laramie.
  • Networking Murder Mystery – A thrilling Halloween-themed networking event.
  • Volunteer Project with Family Promise – Supporting families in need through hands-on service.
  • Christmas Party & Networking Games – Festive fun with professional connections.
  • Valentine’s Day Volunteer Project – Spreading love through service to seniors.
  • Exclusive Economic Forecast with Dr. Anne Noble – Insights on Laramie’s economic future.

20 Under 40 Awards

LYP is proud to host the 20 Under 40 Awards, honoring 20 outstanding young professionals who are making an impact in Laramie. Nominations for 2025 are closed, but join us on May 9 for the award ceremony luncheon as we celebrate their achievements!

Leadership Luncheon Series

A local initiative in Laramie, WY designed to foster leadership growth and development through monthly luncheons, presentations, and networking opportunities.

Contact us

Other Committees

The Government Relations committee focuses on trying to make the LCBA members more aware of what is going on with their elected officials. The committee strives to foster better communication with state, county, and city government. The committee encourages more business minded individuals to run for office.

Business Properties committee is responsible for the supervision of the LCBA’s land to be used to attract new business and retain and encourage expansion of existing businesses.

As the ambassadors of the Laramie Chamber Business Alliance (LCBA), this committee oversees greeting attendees at Business After Hours, Ribbon Cuttings, meeting new members, and attending other events as needed.

This committee strives to assist local businesses in gaining awareness of available resources to help identify and solve problems and challenges, and to encourage expansion.

This committee works with the City of Laramie on the UDC and permits for buildings and development. They also work with local government agencies to facilitate responsible, cost and time effective development within community standards to the benefit of economic development.

This committee oversees the LCBA financials and administers the revolving loan fund.