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Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) is proud to be northeastern Wyoming’s largest electric cooperative, being a trusted energy partner to more than 12,000 members throughout the region with great rates and A+ service. In 2025, we’re running a series of features on some of our tremendous members, highlighting their dedication...Continue Reading

As of July 2024, Wyoming’s resident population reached 587,618, reflecting a moderate growth, according to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This marks an annual increase of 2,551 individuals, or 0.4 percent, which is lower than the national growth rate of 1.0 percent observed from July 2023.Eleven counties experienced population...Continue Reading

Powder River Energy Corporation (PRECorp) is proud to be northeastern Wyoming’s largest electric cooperative, being a trusted energy partner to more than 12,000 members throughout the region with great rates and A+ service. In 2025, we’re running a series of features on some of our tremendous members, highlighting their dedication...Continue Reading

Wyoming has always been a land of promise and opportunity, with economic business potential as vast as its open landscapes and iconic vistas. The communities of northeast Wyoming have placed themselves at the forefront of technological manufacturing in the state and the country, with numerous organizations and resources all aimed...Continue Reading

Living in the right place after you retire can make your money go a lot further. That’s important considering the fact that 66% of non-retired adults say their retirement savings aren’t on track. To determine the best states to retire, WalletHub compared the 50 states across 46 key indicators of...Continue Reading

Economic growth is at the center of any community’s vitality. The ability of all businesses, from the largest corporation to the aspiring entrepreneur, to operate and flourish creates jobs for residents, increases financial opportunities and improves the overall quality of life in an area.Economic development itself is the encompassing term...Continue Reading

Cowboy Clean Fuels (CCF), a pioneering climate tech and energy transition company, and Tiger Transfer, LLC, a leader in rail transloading operations, have entered into a strategic partnership to support Cowboy’s feedstock transloading operations in Wyoming. The collaboration centers on a seven-acre leased parcel at the Upton Logistics Center, marking...Continue Reading

Inside Amazon's first package delivery station in Wyoming, which launched in Gilette in early October, there's a sense of a job done well and to specifications.The package preparation process, in which warehouse employees stage packages coming in via truck so that local delivery drivers (called Flex drivers) can load them...Continue Reading

Four years since its inception, gBETA Wyoming continues to thrive as it recently welcomed the eighth gBETA cohort, impacting a total of 40 Wyoming companies. To date, $18.9 million in cumulative funding has been raised by gBETA Wyoming alumni, with 42 jobs created and more than 20 towns represented throughout the...Continue Reading

Randi Carpenter, a 2001 Newcastle High School graduate and former News Letter Journal reporter, made a historic journey to the other side of the world early this year. Carpenter, a major in the Wyoming Air National Guard, was one of eight members of an all-female aircrew that conducted an airlift...Continue Reading

The holiday season is officially here and Sundance invites you to welcome Santa to town on Friday, December 6, when the downtown will play host to all manner of Christmas-themed events.The annual parade of lights will take place at 5:30 p.m. along Main Street to the theme of “Ritz, Glitz...Continue Reading

The Powder River Energy Foundation recently donated $25,000 to 16 charitable organizations in the five-county area of northeast Wyoming through its annual Holiday giving program.“The Foundation’s mission is to lend a helping hand to nonprofit charitable organizations in northeast Wyoming who improve the quality of life or services in their...Continue Reading

Demand for coal is expected to keep declining, so a national group is stepping in to help communities with the transition, including Gillette.There’s hundreds of billions of federal dollars available for declining coal communities.“But just because the money is there doesn't mean that they can access it,” said Heidi Binko,...Continue Reading

Staying ahead in any industry requires continuous networking and education, but with countless options available, making the right choices can be challenging. It’s important for you to focus on the events and programs that will provide the most value for your time and investment.To help you navigate this decision-making process...Continue Reading

As part of his presentation to a group organized by the multi-state 7 Rivers Alliance, Aaron Brossoit engaged in a conversation with a digital avatar of himself who spoke five languages and poked fun at the “real” Aaron for not being as debonair as the fake model.It was an entertaining...Continue Reading

When companies look to expand or relocate, workforce development is no longer an afterthought—it’s a primary factor in site selection. The days of simply considering grants or tax breaks are gone. For many businesses, especially in sectors like manufacturing and advanced technologies, the question is: Can you provide the skilled...Continue Reading

According to the State of Small Business survey, 54% of U.S. business owners are over the age of 50. In rural areas, this is a concerning statistic. In communities where there are numerous restaurants and hardware stores, losing one to an owner retiring is not a significant challenge. If they...Continue Reading

Devils Tower has cooled off from its record-setting pace in the first five months of the year, but it still is putting up strong numbers, which is good for the surrounding communities.According to a report released by the National Parks Service, in 2023, visitors to Devils Tower spent about $37.6...Continue Reading

Wyoming has long been recognized as one of the top business-friendly states. Our strong economy, driven by resource development, the travel industry, a thriving transportation structure, reliable infrastructure, well-funded public education, and low taxes, offers a robust foundation for businesses of all sizes and industries. So why should you bring...Continue Reading

Economic developers have a strong incentive to attract and retain millennial talent in their areas. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, now make up the largest portion of the workforce. As digital natives, millennials are highly skilled in leveraging technology and adapting to new innovations. Getting this tech-savvy generation on...Continue Reading