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The inaugural class of The Wyoming Academy wrapped up last week in Casper, Wyoming, and while organizers celebrate the growth and connections of the first cohort, they also are looking ahead to the next set of leaders to join the program this June.The Academy, as it is commonly known, is...
Local outdoor education nonprofit Science Kids plans to offer more opportunities for students this year in an effort to help school-age children expand their love for science.Science Kids classes typically run from June through August each year and are offered to children ages 6 through 14. Science Kids Executive Director...
Beulah gets its water district
Apr 4 2024Beulah’s new water district has been given the go-ahead.The county commissioners approved a resolution on Tuesday morning that officially forms the Beulah Improvement and Service District and sets forth the next steps for its formation.Efforts to form the district began earlier this year, after the water company that serves 32...
All businesses want to succeed, but there is something many of them may not realize can support their growth. They say diversity is our strength as a society and encourages new ideas and perspectives. Well, I am here to tell you that the same things — diversity, equity and inclusion...
Marketing has always been central to successful real estate sales, but how buyers and properties connect has changed dramatically over the past decade. While real estate agents still place signs on front lawns, digital technology has become the tool of choice for leading realtors. Conducting virtual tours, using augmented reality...
Breaking Down Barriers: The Critical Impact of Workforce Housing on Employment Prospects
Mar 27 2024This article originally appeared on and was written for Wyandotte Economic Development Council by Golden Shovel Agency.In the dynamic landscape of today’s job market, the struggle to secure suitable housing options has emerged as a formidable barrier to employment for many individuals. The shortage of workforce housing options affects workers’...
How Data Centers Are Reshaping Rural America
Mar 18 2024Pastoral places that used to host horse farms and tractor pulls will soon power the artificial intelligence we use for everything from streaming services to driverless cars.That is because AI requires real infrastructure, and the capital investment needed to build that infrastructure does not come cheap.Newmark, in its 2023 U.S...
Governor Mark Gordon has signed an Executive Order creating the Wyoming Healthcare Workforce Task Force, a continuation of efforts to address the shortage of healthcare professionals in Wyoming and to look to the future needs of the state.The Task Force will develop recommendations to streamline the healthcare licensing process; develop...
The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services (DWS) announces the launch of a new program that will help Wyoming residents learn new skills, allowing them to improve their current roles or maintain employment. UpSkilling Wyoming, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act, opens on March 1, with enrollment ending Dec. 31,...
Sheridan and Johnson Counties lead the State of Wyoming in the percentage of those self-employed.According to a report from Wenlin Liu, Chief Economist with the State of Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Economic Analysis Division, Sheridan County had the highest percent of self-employed jobs in the state at 50.4%,...
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) and Leadership Wyoming proudly announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of The Wyoming Academy, commencing June 2024. This collaboration encourages teamwork and development, fostering leadership and resilience within Wyoming communities.The Wyoming Academy, also known as The Academy, is a cornerstone initiative...
The Wyoming Energy Authority is pulling out the stops for an ambitious array of projects that could extend the life of the state’s fossil fuel sectors and simultaneously bring new energy products into the fold. Though technologically diverse, the projects are uniformly big, bold, and cutting-edge, underscoring Wyoming’s vanguard position...
Three projects in Campbell County dealing with alternative uses for fossil fuels and existing infrastructure were awarded a combined $32 million in matching funds from the Wyoming Energy Authority.In mid-January, Gov. Gordon approved six separate projects to receive the state’s matching funds, and three of them have local ties.Black Hills...
Uranium Energy Corp. has announced that it will resume operations at its mine and processing plant in southern Johnson County in August.The company and its board have been waiting for a consistent uranium market to commit to production, though it’s been preparing for operations to start since at least October,...
The members of the Powder River Energy Corporation have worked tirelessly to provide energy for more than 12,000 people in Northeastern Wyoming, and with the initiation of Joe Roth as their new vice president, they plan to expand even more. Roth’s extensive experience in the energy industry makes him a...
6 predictions for workplaces in 2024
Dec 28 2023We’re embarking on a journey into the uncharted territories of corporate evolution because we’ve been living in a world of constant disruption since 2020, starting with the remote work experiment and flowing to all the “great” and “quiet” workplace trends. So, what’s on the horizon for 2024? Here are six...
Plant Operations Expected to Commence in 2024by Rare Element Resources | December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 – Littleton, Colorado – Rare Element Resources Ltd. (the “Company” or “RER”) (OTCQB: REEMF) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Department of Energy’s (the “DOE”) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy has...
Carbon capture research and development, and the energy industry in Wyoming, was featured on 60 Minutes on Dec. 10.The episode featured interviews with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon and University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources Executive Director Dr. Holly Krutka.During his interview, Gov. Gordon said he set a goal of...
Technology’s Influence on Workforce Development
Dec 18 2023The hype around artificial intelligence (AI) accelerated into high gear this year, catalyzed by the splash made by ChatGPT when it gained 100 million users within two months of launching. Since then, AI has become the latest focus for industry leaders looking to capitalize on the promise of productivity it...
As she nears retirement age, 58-year-old Michelle Whiffen isn’t thinking about stopping work cold turkey. The director of client services at recruitment marketing firm HireClix says she’s reached the fun part of her career—a time when she feels more autonomous and valued—and appreciates a new program called “flextirement” that will...
Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has recommended funding 32 applications totaling $70.5 million in federal funds to expand broadband to more than 11,000 locations across the state that do not currently have access to high-speed internet.“This is the single-largest broadband investment in Wyoming history,” Governor Gordon said. “These federal...
Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has recommended funding 32 applications totaling $70.5 million in federal funds to expand broadband to more than 11,000 locations across the state that do not currently have access to high-speed internet.“This is the single-largest broadband investment in Wyoming history,” Governor Gordon said. “These federal...
The history of American economic success is filled with stories of innovators like Thomas Edison, Henry Ford and Steve Jobs, building on brilliant ideas to start small businesses that resolve local problems or market concerns. Today, entrepreneurism is essential to communities nationwide, making up 99% of the small businesses that...
Workforce development stands at the heart of any region’s economic vitality. It is the cornerstone on which businesses, industries, and communities build their future. In the age of AI and advanced technology, leveraging AI for workforce development has become an option and a strategic imperative for EDOs.AI in Skills Gap...