The Blue Foundation Breaks Ground on First Blue Boost Center
Blue’s Digging the New Blue Boost Center!
The Blue Foundation broke ground on the first Blue Boost Center in the heart of Cheyenne. The Foundation’s Board of Directors and executive director have worked on this community enhancement since 2023 and are excited to bring a world class community resource to the city. The Blue Foundation, created in 2012, is a 501(c)(3) that seeks to increase financial wellness throughout Wyoming and Colorado. Blue Federal Credit Union started in Cheyenne in 1951 when they were a small credit union on F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Today, it is the largest credit union headquartered in the state of Wyoming near $2.25 billion and serving over 145,000 members worldwide.
Digging the Scene at Our Groundbreaking Ceremony!
The Blue Federal Credit Union Foundation (The Blue Foundation) established its first Blue Boost Center at the southwest corner of Pershing & Converse Avenue. Here, the board of directors and executive director of The Blue Foundation ceremonially broke ground on Monday, June 17th, 2024, at 11am at the Blue Diamond Center on 2401 E Pershing Blvd. Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Blue’s commitment to Cheyenne includes a passion for revitalization. Partnering with local construction and furnishing firms, The Blue Boost Center will be locally based, with the intention to serve Cheyenne for years to come.
“Open Studio Architecture values our ongoing partnership with Blue Federal Credit Union and is thrilled to be a part of Blue’s Boost Center project,” says Jonathan Bassett, Studio Leader and Architect at Open Studio Architecture. “In association with the mission of the Blue Boost Center, we hope to help provide a warm and safe spatial experience for the Cheyenne community. We are grateful to be a part of this team and look forward to the impact that this space will provide.”
“Reiman Corp is honored to partner with the Blue Foundation on their Boost Center project, a venture deeply rooted in community enrichment. We are excited to contribute our skills and resources toward creating a space that will serve as a beacon of opportunity and growth for the community,” says Jack Schulz, Assistant Project Manager for Reiman Corp, the builders of the Boost Center. “Together with the Blue Foundation, we are committed to delivering a project that will leave a lasting positive impact on the lives of those we serve.”
Eileen Frydenlund, Account Executive for Workplace Resource adds, “Workplace Resource is extremely proud to be a part of the Boost Center project! WR is aligned with the Foundation in our ongoing commitment to community action and are excited to be a part of creating a warm and inviting space to support this work. We value our relationship with your organization and appreciate the opportunity to partner on such an uplifting and unique resource within the Cheyenne community!”
“It is Blue’s authentic purpose to become a catalyst for positive change that will impact members, employees and the communities they serve,” says Blue Foundation Executive Director Laura Fowler.
“The new Blue Boost Center design is built around welcoming everyone and providing services that will benefit everyone who calls Cheyenne and beyond, home.”
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please contact Laura Fowler ([email protected]).
