New Building, New Energy

New Building, New Energy

Promoting the Community, Providing Networking Opportunities and Business Contacts

            

           The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce has been housed in the same building, in the same location since 1981. Whereas, the location is perfect, the building itself, reminiscent of a “Little Yellow Shed,” could a little (or more!) updates. In 2013, the opportunity to write, and then apply for two grants through the Wyoming Business Council occurred, and the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce dove head-first into $800,000 worth of grants.

            One grant will only be used to create a handicap accessible property, including handicap accessible public restrooms, picnic tables, walkways, doors, and counters. The current Chamber building is anything but handicap accessible, and although the Chamber does employ part-time help from physically disabled persons in the community, the current building set-up creates hazards and hardships for these employees.

            The second grant will be used to expand the Chamber building to construct a conference room on the first level of the building. This grant will also provide funds so that the main floor of the building will be laid out in a better organized fashion. The current layout is closed-off and does not create a sense of contentedness among the staff and customers. The new office interior will be much more open so that every staff member is aware of what is happening throughout the office.

            The Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce will not know the status of the grants until early summer of 2014. If approved, the Rock Springs Chamber will be able to begin construction as soon as fall of 2014. The improvement of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce and the surrounding park will set the tone for visitors to Rock Springs. The updated building will announce that Rock Springs is continually moving forward, all the while welcoming businesses, residents, and visitors with open arms.