Discussion of the combined response when Cabela’s was purchased by Bass Pro Shops and the subsequent transfer and removal of over 1,200 jobs from a town of just under 7,000. Chris, Hope, and Melissa have all played a part in demonstrating the #thepowerofus and what a school and community can do together when faced with a large business closing. These cooperative partnerships have led to greater opportunities for the students of Sidney High School and the businesses located in Sidney and greater Cheyenne County. Come and learn the FACTS about the past 3 years in Sidney and how the population has actually grown since the buyout 2 years ago and the programs and efforts that have attracted people to Sidney.