State of Wyoming’s Economic Development Agency Press Releases

• Published on April 27, 2023 - 17:41 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Holds Public Work Session and Quarterly Board Meeting May 2 & 3 in Gillette

  Cheyenne, Wyo.  – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, in Gillette at the Gillette College Pronghorn Center (3807 College Drive), beginning at 8 a.m. The board also will convene …

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• Published on April 17, 2023 - 17:36 GMT

  

  State Loan and Investment Board Approved Two BRC Projects at April 6 Meeting

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented two Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on April 6. A project submitted by the Town of Sundance was previously …

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• Published on April 13, 2023 - 17:44 GMT

  

  Join a Broadband Listening Session

    Plan for and expand high-speed internet access to unserved and underserved locations; Identify needs and barriers to broadband access and adoption; and Develop measures to close service gaps and address those barriers.   The public is invited to register …

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• Published on April 10, 2023 - 21:19 GMT

  

  Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board Meets Virtually April 12

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• Published on April 4, 2023 - 15:23 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Presents Three Business Ready Project Requests to SLIB on April 6

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) will present three Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their next regular meeting on Thursday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m.   The WBC …

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• Published on April 3, 2023 - 16:28 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Opens Applications for Wyoming Venture Capital

  About Wyoming Venture Captial (WYVC) WYVC utilizes two investment strategies to fill a gap in equity funding and support the growth of Wyoming entrepreneurs. The program targets contributing 20 percent to selected funds or companies’ fundraising rounds …

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• Published on March 15, 2023 - 16:40 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Announces Wyoming Venture Capital Program

  Two investment strategies to support Wyoming’s high-growth entrepreneurs utilizing federal funds from the State Small Business Credit Initiative Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has created a new investment program – Wyoming Venture …

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• Published on March 13, 2023 - 22:41 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Hires David Carpenter as Markets and Industry Manager

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is excited to announce another new addition to our team. David Carpenter of Casper, Wyoming, joins the Strategy Team as our Markets and Industry Manager. In 2022, the Wyoming Legislature approved funding …

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• Published on February 27, 2023 - 22:31 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Announces New Additions/Changes to Team

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is excited to announce new team members and a new role for one of our own. Whether filling an open position or expanding our reach with a new title, these team additions are an asset to the WBC and …

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• Published on February 27, 2023 - 18:16 GMT

  

  Riverton, Wyoming Named Newest Aspiring Main Street Community

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council announced that Riverton, Wyoming, has been named as the newest Aspiring Main Street community, with the Riverton Downtowners taking a lead role in executing the Main Street Approach.   The Riverton Downtowners  …

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• Published on February 24, 2023 - 19:40 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Recommends Two BRC Projects at Feb. 22 Meeting

  Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors held their quarterly meeting via Zoom due to weather on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023. During the meeting, they recommended two Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan projects for …

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• Published on February 23, 2023 - 22:46 GMT

  

  Wyoming Successfully Awarded Funding to Connect More than 11,000 Homes and Businesses to Affordable, High-Speed Internet

  CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming  has been awarded $70.5 million in federal funds for broadband infrastructure in locations that lack access to adequate service. The American Rescue Plan’s Capital Projects Fund (CPF) will …

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• Published on February 23, 2023 - 00:22 GMT

  

  University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, Wyoming Business Council Submit Letter of Intent for Regional Direct Air Capture ...

  Proposed project intends to follow a conservative timeline and will complement other regional proposals. LARAMIE, WYO. (February 17, 2023) – The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER), together with the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), …

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• Published on February 21, 2023 - 20:40 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Holds Public Work Session and Quarterly Board Meeting Virtually Feb. 21 & 22

  Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2023, in Cheyenne via Zoom beginning at 8 a.m. The board also will convene a work session with the Wyoming Workforce Development …

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• Published on February 2, 2023 - 21:46 GMT

  

  State Loan and Investment Board Approves Six BRC Projects, Including $20 Million for Project Jupiter

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented six Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on Feb. 2. The SLIB approved all of these projects as listed below, …

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• Published on January 30, 2023 - 20:06 GMT

  

  Business Council Puts Out Call for Wyoming Food & Beverage Producers

  Cheyenne, Wyo – Are you a food or beverage producer who is looking to expand your market across the country or internationally this year? The Wyoming Business Council has an excellent opportunity to get food and beverage companies the exposure they need to …

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• Published on January 30, 2023 - 17:49 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Presents Six Business Ready Community Project Requests to SLIB on Feb. 2

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) will present six Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their next regular meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 8 a.m.     Town of Bar Nunn – …

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• Published on January 18, 2023 - 23:18 GMT

  

  Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors Holds Special Board Meeting on Friday, Jan. 20, via Zoom

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will hold a special meeting via Zoom on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023, beginning at 8:30 a.m.   During the meeting, the Board will consider two items of business:   Updates to the WBC loan …

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• Published on December 9, 2022 - 23:40 GMT

  

  WBC Board of Directors Holds Virtual Work Session & Board Meeting Dec. 14 & 15

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will hold their quarterly meeting via Zoom on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022, beginning at 8 a.m. The board also will convene a virtual work session the previous afternoon, Dec. 14.   During …

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• Published on November 18, 2022 - 18:09 GMT

  

  Request for Expression of Interest for Direct Air Capture Initiatives in Wyoming

  Cheyenne, Wyo – The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER), together with the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) and the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA), has released a Request for Expression of Interest (RFEOI) to solicit input from key …

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