Goss says a dip in prices at the pump, and the psychological boost it provides, should contribute to about a 3 or 4 percent increase in spending for Christmas
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce President and C-E-O Dale Steenbergen says informal conversations he's had with local businesses seems to indicate that most are doing well so far this shopping season.
Steenbergen says that although he doesn't have any hard numbers available at this point, the consensus among those he has talked to is that people are turning out to shop and are spending money.
Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce president and C-E-O Dale Steenbergen says a generally strong and improving local economy has local merchants hoping for a strong Christmas shopping season this year.
Steenbergen says a low unemployment rate in the area combined with the emergence of the oil industry associated with the Niobrara oil play has contributed to a positive outlook among Cheyenne area