Wright, Wy: Where Small-town Life Mixes with Big Energy Advantages

The City of Wright, located just to the south of Gillette in Campbell County, Wyoming, is a safe, family-oriented community that values its small-town atmosphere, strong energy-based economy and quality education system.

HISTORY

From the original pioneer ranchers in the 1880’s to the booming coal mine days in the 1970’s, Wright has a fantastic story to tell. Wright’s Centennial Museum offers an excellent opportunity to view the area's history from the early pioneer days to the current impacts of the energy industry.

GET TO KNOW WYOMING

Wright has a little of everything commonly found in Wyoming. One of the largest privately-owned buffalo herds in the country can be viewed with tours at the nearby Durham Buffalo Ranch. The Southern Campbell County Agricultural Complex is a state-of-the-art Indoor and Outdoor Event Arena. And June’s Wright Days offers the familiar small-town fair experience for all ages.

TARGETED INDUSTRIES

The most sought-after careers in the area are within the natural resource and energy industries. Two of North America’s largest open pit coal mines, Black Thunder Mine and North Antelope Rochelle Mine, are in the area and are large employers. Oil and gas field operations also offer ample employment options.

AN EXPERIENCED WORKFORCE

The energy industry emphasis has resulted in a generational workforce with an extensive experience background. Their expertise can be directly applied to other manufacturing businesses as well. 

ADVANTAGES OF DOING BUSINESS IN WRIGHT

  • Wyoming’s Small Business Development Center can help businesses in Campbell County access funding through the Small Business Innovation Research program. 
  • Manufacturing-Works promotes innovation, manufacturing, and industrial competitiveness to build a stronger and more prosperous Wyoming through enhanced economic securities and an improved quality of life.
  • Residents and businesses enjoy low taxes in Campbell County. Wyoming does not collect a personal income tax, or state income tax on corporate income. The sales tax in Campbell County is only 5%. 
  • Per Tax-Rates, the median property tax in Campbell County is $926 per year for a $197,700 home. Campbell County collects, on average, 0.47% of a property's assessed fair market value as property tax.

For more information, please visit the City of Wright