Celebrating Small Business Big Heart Winners

When we at Commerce Bank of Wyoming say, “food is our love language,” we mean it. This year’s Small Business Big Heart Grill Party proved just how powerful that language can be when celebrating the organizations that make our communities stronger every day.

Thanks to nominations and votes from the community, we’re thrilled to recognize Western Wyoming Beverage as our 2025 grill party winner!

Western Wyoming Beverage is more than a leading distributor in Southwestern Wyoming, they’re a family-owned business with a heart for giving back. From sponsoring local events to supporting nonprofits, their commitment to our community is inspiring.

Why Small Businesses Deserve Big Recognition

Small businesses like Western Wyoming Beverage often operate behind the scenes, providing essential services without seeking spotlight or recognition. They’re the organizations that know their clients by name, remember personal details, and go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do.

Western Wyoming Beverage embodies what we believe makes communities thrive: genuine care, personal investment, and the willingness to show up when people need them most.

Food as Our Love Language

At Commerce Bank of Wyoming, we’ve learned that shared meals create shared memories. When we say food is our love language, we’re acknowledging something fundamental about human connection, breaking bread together builds relationships in ways that formal meetings or written communications simply can’t achieve.

Our Grilling for Good Program is about more than events. It’s an investment in community relationships. Every burger we flip and hotdog we grill represents our commitment to supporting the organizations that support our neighbors.

We chose grilling because it’s approachable, inclusive, and community minded. There’s something about the smell of food cooking outdoors that draws people together. It doesn’t matter who you are, everyone appreciates a well-grilled burger.

Looking Forward

As we reflect on this year’s Small Business Big Heart winner, we’re already planning next year’s recognition program. The enthusiasm and gratitude we witnessed reinforced our belief that small businesses deserve big celebrations.

We’re committed to continuing this tradition because we understand that strong communities depend on strong local businesses. When a business like Western Wyoming Beverage succeeds, everyone benefits.

Our Invitation to Community

The Small Business Big Heart Grill Party Giveaway isn’t just about Commerce Bank of Wyoming showing appreciation, it’s about encouraging our entire community to recognize and support the small businesses that serve us all.

Next time you visit a local business, remember that you’re interacting with people who choose to invest in your community. They could have started their businesses anywhere, but they chose here. They could prioritize profits over people, but they chose service.

Food may be our love language at Commerce Bank of Wyoming, but recognition, support, and community investment should be everyone’s love language.

After all, great communities are built one relationship, one act of service, and one shared meal at a time.