Recent News

High-tech and alternative energy demands continue to grow in the United States. Securing a dependable, long-term, domestic supply of raw materials for these applications is critical to the country’s strategic goals. Northeastern Wyoming finds itself at the forefront of this effort. The Colorado-based company, Rare Element Resources, has recently received...Continue Reading

As one of the only operational uranium mines in Wyoming with the better part of a decade of production under its belt, Strata Energy’s Ross Project was a natural site for U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and Gov. Gordon to speak with representatives of the industry about what can be done...Continue Reading

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is making a number of updates to the Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan program rules and has opened a public comment period to collect feedback. The rule changes are related to updating definitions, increasing maximum awards, and increasing match requirements among other items...Continue Reading

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE's) Office of Electricity (OE) announced recently that PRECorp is one of nine Phase 1 winners of the inaugural American-Made Digitizing Utilities Prize. This $675,000 prize – $75,000 for each team – connects utilities with interdisciplinary teams of software developers and data experts to transform digital systems in...Continue Reading

From fourth quarter 2021 to fourth quarter 2022, Wyoming added 5,292 jobs (2.0%) and total payroll rose by $58.8 million (1.5%). Despite the recent job growth, employment has not fully returned to pre-pandemic levels. Total employment in fourth quarter 2022 was down approximately 3,600 jobs from fourth quarter 2019...Continue Reading

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 3, 2023 CONTACT: Michael Pearlman, Communications Director Michael.Pearlman@wyo.gov   Governor Joins Senators Barrasso and Lummis to Host Summit to Assist WY Communities with Federal Grant Process Federal Funding Summit...Continue Reading

Today, U.S. Senators John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis (both R-WY) alongside Governor Mark Gordon, announced they are hosting a Federal Funding Summit to provide free professional instruction, access to agency representatives and various resources to help localities, counties, and non-government organizations (NGO’s) apply for, secure and manage federal funds...Continue Reading

Russian composer Igor Stravinsky reportedly did a 15-minute headstand each morning. Inventor Nikola Tesla performed 100 toe curls every night. Poet and author Maya Angelou only wrote in hotel rooms. We may snicker at the quirks of famous creators, but we all have entrenched habits, whether we're aware of...Continue Reading

“Access to capital remains one of the biggest challenges for Wyoming entrepreneurs and start-ups,” Gov. Mark Gordon said. “The Wyoming Venture Capital program has the potential to transform the state’s venture capital and entrepreneurial ecosystem by filling a gap in equity funding for companies in the early stages of fundraising.”...Continue Reading

The Wyoming Business Council and Leadership Wyoming recently released The Wyoming Academy roster for the 2023-24 class enrolled for the four courses around the state beginning in June. The vision for The Wyoming Academy is to bring local leaders together to build, network and empower individuals in their communities...Continue Reading

It’s Friday night and, judging from the dejected slump of a quartet of would-be diners outside of the legendary Una Pizza Napoletana on the Lower East Side, there are no tables to be had. Around the corner, a similar scene plays out at Nom Wah, the century-old dim sum restaurant...Continue Reading

Summer in Wyoming is exceptional, with activities ranging from touring historic battlefields, viewing national monuments or relaxing around a campsite. Parks and historical sites throughout the state drive local communities’ economic success. While major attractions like Yellowstone National Park grab the headlines, several fun and interesting places in northeast Wyoming...Continue Reading

One of my most satisfying, long-lasting business relationships began at a trade show organized by a new promoter. Year after year, we saw each other at the show and built an excellent relationship through good times and challenging periods. Today, we refer new business opportunities to each other all the...Continue Reading

Transportation (WYDOT) a couple of weeks ago regarding Pine Haven's plan to again seek funding to continue the bike path through town. HDR's Heath Turbiville discussed the amount and purpose of the grant at the workshop earlier in the month. Mayor Karla Brandenburg wanted to understand the town's position,...Continue Reading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced approximately $45 million available to organizations that help underserved and veteran farmers, ranchers, and foresters own and operate successful farms. Funding is made through USDA’s Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers and Veteran Farmers and Ranchers Program, also known...Continue Reading

Companies have long evaluated new employees by college degrees and their years of experience in a field. In school, learning has long been measured by “credit hour”—the time spent in a classroom—since 1906. But as companies like Google, IBM and Accenture drop degree requirements and put more emphasis on...Continue Reading

What word comes to mind when you think about strategy development? Probably not emotion. Strategy is often a dry, analytical exercise led by the few at the top of an organization and broadcast to the rest of the organization in long, turgid presentations. It’s no wonder that few strategies...Continue Reading

Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the availability of up to $125 million through two new grant programs that will create more options for meat and poultry farmers by investing in independent, local meat and poultry processing projects that increase competition and enhance the resiliency of the food...Continue Reading

There are plenty of grants available that cover the hard costs, or the direct physical costs, of construction. However, finding grants that can be allocated to cover the soft-costs of construction projects is generally much more difficult. These soft-costs are the indirect expenses that are involved in construction, such as...Continue Reading

With $1.24 million from the Wyoming Innovation Partnership, Gillette Community College District will expand current offerings for non-credit training to industry sectors and start a new commercial driver license program, the college announced this afternoon. The funding will help the college create a new workforce and community development program...Continue Reading

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon has announced that he has advanced the second phase of the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP), a workforce enhancement initiative that will improve opportunities for Wyoming residents to boost their incomes by receiving training and earning degrees in high-growth fields. He awarded more than $26 million in...Continue Reading

 The Wyoming Council for Women (WCW) is seeking nominations for outstanding female entrepreneurs across the Cowboy State for recognition with the annual Woman Entrepreneur Award. “During the past five years of recognizing Wyoming women entrepreneurs through this award process, we have been honored to hear the stories of women...Continue Reading

The Wyoming Department of Revenue is pleased to announce that the newly expanded property tax relief program for homeowners is now open for applications. The program assists eligible Wyoming homeowners who are struggling to pay their property taxes, which can often be a significant financial burden, especially for those with...Continue Reading

The State Loan and Investment Board as approved the request from Campbell County on a over $2 million grant for the Pronghorn Industrial Project. Campbell County requested a total of $2,669,450 in order to construct ther sewer system buildout over the 160 acres of land. The remainder of the...Continue Reading