The Chamber’s 11^th Annual Ignite Conference, being held May 20 at the Ramada Plaza, wouldn’t be possible without dozens of local businesses and community members coming together to support it. We are truly grateful to everyone who supports this event every year.

Legacy Ridge Private Wealth and First Interstate Bank are this year’s Business Champion sponsors of the event.

Legacy Ridge Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm serving individuals, families, foundations and businesses who value discernment and perspective, according to partner and wealth advisor Susie Garber-Johnson. Their comprehensive approach to planning and investing helps bring clarity to complex financial situations so clients can preserve what matters most for generations to come.

Despite being a new business that launched earlier this year, the Legacy Ridge team has “a long history of supporting the important work that the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce engages in,” Garber-Johnson said, which made sponsoring the conference an easy decision.

“We want to help our fellow businesses thrive,” Garber-Johnson said. “The Ignite Conference is one example of our efforts to support employers and foster employee growth in response to the changing needs of today’s workforce. Over the years, we’ve seen the conference’s importance and beneficial impact, and we’re excited to sponsor the event this year.”

Garber-Johnson said the conference gives attendees valuable information on human resources, leadership development and business strategies, while also being “a wonderful networking opportunity to encourage businesses to collaborate and find synergies to address vital community needs.”

First Interstate Bank is a community bank headquartered in Billings, Montana. It was established on the principles and values of its founder, Homer Scott, Senior, who purchased the Bank of Commerce in Sheridan in 1968. Since then, First Interstate Bank has expanded to over 300 locations across 10 states in the Northwest and Great Plains regions, including two locations in Sheridan.

First Interstate Bank recently celebrated a major milestone of $100 million in total giving since 1990. This achievement reflects 35 years of purposeful investment in the communities the bank serves. They invest in a variety of causes including financial literacy, youth development, disaster relief and nonprofit capacity building, among others.

Other FIB community service programs include their annual Staff Volunteer Day, coat drives, the Mini Bank financial literacy program for schools and their community reinvestment program for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families. First Interstate Bank is a platinum-level community partner of the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce.

Ignite also has 21 Business Success, Business Achievement and Business Growth sponsors this year. This event wouldn’t be possible without all of you!

Business Success Sponsors
Thank you to our Business Success sponsors. Your support fuels the momentum of this conference and helps us elevate our programming. We are grateful for your partnership and shared vision for a thriving business community.

Since 2002, The Bank of Sheridan has been a cornerstone of the Wyoming community providing local families and businesses with honest, straightforward, reliable service.
Better Business Bureau Serving Northern Colorado & Wyoming is built on clarity, credibility, and trust. For more than 100 years, local business leaders have come together through BBB to elevate ethical business practices, strengthen consumer trust and help marketplaces thrive.
Century 21 BHJ Realty Inc. has been serving Sheridan and the surrounding communities since 1908 and specializes in Residential, Land & Ranch, Commercial and Recreational properties.
First Bank of Wyoming is committed to helping our neighbors be financially stronger tomorrow than they are today.
Kennon manufactures protective covers for general aviation, business, commercial and military aircraft and other high value assets.
Manufacturing Works offers business coaching and consulting, delivering solutions for creating wealth and helping businesses increase profits and grow.
NTEC- Spring Creek Mine began coal shipments in 1980 and currently produces between 10 and 15 million tons of coal annually.
Peak Consulting provides leadership, team and career development to individuals and companies through business consulting, management training, team building and career coaching.
Since 1929, Security State Bank has proudly served the people of Northern Wyoming, with locations in Sheridan, Basin, Gillette, Worland and Greybull.
Whitney Benefits offers interest-free student loans to eligible Sheridan and Johnson County residents as well as a number of other services to the community.
WWC Engineering is a consulting engineering firm focusing on transportation planning, environmental issues, mine planning and permitting, water resources and surveying.
As the state economic development agency, the Wyoming Business Council leads economic growth in order to build resilient communities and create opportunities for people to thrive.

Business Achievement Sponsors
To our Business Achievement sponsors — Advance Therapy, AlphaGraphics, Elevate Wealth Management, Harfst and Associates, Inc. and the Society for Human Resource Management — thank you for believing in the value of bringing people together to share ideas and grow. Your support adds tremendous value to our mission, and we’re proud to have you with us.

Business Growth Sponsors
Finally, a warm thank you to our Business Growth sponsors — Bigelow Grant Writing, Crossroads Health, Enrollwyo and Ryan Franklin Real Estate. Every contribution helps build a stronger, more connected business network, and we appreciate your role in making Ignite a success.

We encourage all attendees to connect with our sponsors during the event and show your appreciation for their support. Together, we’re igniting opportunities for everyone!

The 2026 Ignite Conference will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Ramada Plaza. For more information, visit https://sheridanwyomingchamber.org/programs-events/ignite-conference/.

Registration costs $175 for chamber members and $210 for non-chamber members. Additional registrations from the same company will receive a $10 discount per registration. Your registration includes five breakout sessions, morning and breaktime refreshments, lunch and bonus keynote and wrap-up sessions.

For any questions, contact the Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce at 307-672-2485 or email info@sheridanwyomingchamber.org.