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WYOMING Fast Facts

• Population (2006): 515,004
• Largest Cities (2006): Cheyenne, 55,314; Casper, 52,089; Laramie, 25,688; Gillette, 23,899; Rock Springs, 19,324
• Targeted Industries: Coal gasification and coal bed methane products, building and construction-related product manufacturing, composite building material R&D, training facilities for mining-related activities, knowledge-based operations, small manufacturing and service operations, arts and home furnishings, outdoor recreational products, call centers/data centers and back offices, winter outdoor tourism, miscellaneous plastics manufacturing, recreational vehicle rental/repair facilities, interstate-related businesses (including truck stops and plazas), sensor-based companies, educational software and archival services, telemetry-related companies, warehousing

• Key Incentives: Bridge Loan, Challenge Loan Program, Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program, Rural Business Enterprise Grants, Seed Capital Loan Program

WYOMING State Incentives

The Business and Industry Loan Guarantee Program guarantees loans by eligible local lenders to businesses that are located in rural areas. The program's primary purpose is to create and maintain employment and improve the economic and environmental climate in rural communities. This is achieved by expanding the existing private credit structure capability to make and service quality loans providing lasting community benefits. Administered by the Rural Business-Cooperative Service of USDA's Rural Development, the program typically guarantees losses on up to 80% of the original loan amount. Inability to obtain other credit is not a requirement.

The Challenge Loan Program permits the state to match funds with a local economic development organization for the benefit of a business. The maximum loan funds available from the state are $250,000; the loan must be secured, and the maximum term is 10 years.

Rural Business Enterprise Grants (RBEG) are grants used to finance and facilitate development of small and emerging private business enterprises located in rural areas of cities, up to 50,000 in population. Priority goes to applications for projects in open country, rural communities, and towns of 25,000 and smaller, and economically distressed communities. Rural Business Enterprise Grants include grants made to third-party lenders to establish revolving loan programs or provide technical assistance. At the state and local levels, the programs are administered by the Rural Development Area Offices.

Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Program: The Business Ready Community (BRC) Grant and Loan Program will provide $33.4 million in grants and loans over two years to stimulate economic development at the local level. Cities, towns, counties, and joint powers boards are eligible applicants. State and local community development organizations can assist and provide project development under contract to the primary applicant.

BRC grants and loans can be used for public infrastructure projects in which a business is committed to locate or expand in the community. Grants and loans may also be made for projects in which a community wants to build facilities or install infrastructure to prepare for new business development under a specific strategy or plan of action. Eligible infrastructure activities that may be funded include water, sewer, streets, telecommunications, airports, rights-of-way, land, and spec buildings. Funds can be used for amenities within a business or industrial park, landscaping, and recreational facilities.

 

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Wyoming Business Council
Ben Avery
Director, Business and Industry
214 West 15th
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
Tel: 800 262 3425
email: info@wyomingbusiness.org
Web: www.whywyoming.org
Wyoming consistently ranks in the top tier for best environment for small business;most progressive pro-business policies; least expensive business operations; as well as least personal and corporate tax burdens.

 

STATE CONTACTS
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Manufacturing-Works(r)
Nancy F. Fallas
Center Manager
Department 3362, 1000 East University Avenue
Laramie, WY, 82071-2000
Tel: 307-766-4812
Web: www.manufacturing-works.com

Wyoming Business Council
Ben Avery
Director, Business and Industry
214 West 15th
Cheyenne, WY, 82002
Tel: 800 262 3425
Web: www.whywyoming.org

Wyoming Business Council
Sean Stevens
Senior Lead Development Specialist
214 W 15th Street
Cheyenne, WY, 82001
Tel: 307-777-2664
Web: www.whywyoming.org



UTILITIES



REGIONAL CONTACTS

Lincoln-Uinta Association of Governments
Mary Crosby
Executive Director
1100 Pine Ave., Suite 2E, P.O. Box 389
Kemmerer, WY, 83101
Tel: 307-877-3984
Web: www.luag.info

Northeast Wyoming Economic Development Coalition
Linda Harris
Executive Director
P.O. BOX 4369
Gillette, WY, 82717
Tel: 307-686-3672
Web: www.newedc.com



COUNTY CONTACTS

Big Horn County Economic Development Inc.
Barbara Anne Greene
Director
P.O. Box 690
Basin, WY, 82410
Tel: 307-568-3055
Web: www.developbighorncounty.org

Campbell County Economic Development Corporation
Ruth Benson
Executive Director
201 W. Lakeway, Suite 1004
Gillette, WY, 82718
Tel: 307-686-2603
Web: www.gillettewyoming.com

Carbon County Economic Development Corp.
Mark Ducker
Executive Director
215 West Buffalo Street, Suite 337
Rawlins, WY, 82301
Tel: 307-324-3836
Web: www.ccwyed.net

Casper Area Economic Development Alliance (CAEDA)
Robert Barnes
Director
300 S. Wolcott, Suite 300
Casper, WY, 82601
Tel: 307-577-7011
Web: www.casperworks.biz

Cheyenne LEADS
Randy Bruns
Chief Executive Officer
121 W. 15th St., Suite 304
Cheyenne, WY, 82001
Tel: 307-638-6000
Web: www.cheyenneleads.org

Converse Area New Development Organization (CANDO)
Joe Coyne
Executive Director
130 South 3rd St.
Douglas, WY, 82633
Tel: 307-358-2000
Web: www.candowyoming.com

Forward Sheridan Economic Development
Philippe Chino
CEO
203 South Main Street, Suite 2003
Sheridan, WY, 82801
Tel: 307-673-8004 103
Web: www.forwardsheridan.com

Goshen County Economic Development Corp.
Lisa Johnson
Interim Manager
302 W. 21st Avenue
Torrington, WY, 82240
Tel: 307-532-5162
Web:

Improve Niobrara County (INC)
Jackie Bredthauer
Executive Director
P.O. Box 457
Lusk, WY, 82225
Tel: 307-334-2950
Web: www.luskwyoming.com

Johnson County Economic Development Alliance
Gary Havens
Chairman
P.O. Box 124
Buffalo, WY, 82834
Tel: 307-684-5591
Web:

Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC)
Karen Gibbons
Interim President
P.O. Box 1250
Laramie, WY, 82073
Tel: 307-742-2212
Web: www.laramiewy.org

South Lincoln County Economic Development Corporation
GiGi Henkel
Director
P.O. Box 495
Diamondville, WY, 83116
Tel: 307-877-9781
Web: www.kemmerer.org

Sweetwater Economic Development Association (SWEDA)
Patricia Robbins
Executive Director
1400 Dewar Dr., #205 A
Rock Springs, WY, 82901
Tel: 307-352-6874
Web: www.sweda.net

Thermopolis-Hot Springs County Economic Development
Lorraine Quarberg
Executive Director
420 Broadway, P.O. Box 603
Thermopolis, WY, 82443
Tel: 307-864-2348 or 800-501-6708
Web: www.thermopedc.com

Uinta County Economic Development Commission
Dell Atkinson
Director
225 9th Street
Evanston, WY, 82930
Tel: 307-783-0378
Web: www.uintacounty.com

Washakie Development Association
Le Ann Baker
Executive Director
107 S. 7th Street, P.O. Box 228
Worland, WY, 82401
Tel: 307-347-8900
Web: www.washakiedevelopment.com



CITY CONTACTS

Chugwater

Chugwater Economic Development
Karen Guidice
Town Clerk
P.O. Box 243
Chugwater, WY, 82210
Tel: 307-422-3493
Web: www.chugwater.com

Cody

Cody Country Chamber of Commerce
Kimberly Jones
Executive Director
836 Sheridan Ave.
Cody, WY, 82414
Tel: 307-587-2777
Web: www.codychamber.org

Dubois

Town of Dubois
Bobbie Sue Carroll
Director
P.O. Box 632
Dubois, WY, 82513
Tel: 307-455-2556
Web: www.duboiswyoming.org

Evanston

City of Evanston Economic Development Division
Jim Davis
Director of Administrative Services
1200 Main St.
Evanston, WY, 82930
Tel: 866-783-6300
Web: www.evanstonwy.org

Glenrock

Glenrock E.D.C.
Paula Flynn

506 West Birch, P.O. Box 313
Glenrock, WY, 82637
Tel: 307-436-2238
Web: www.glenrock.org

Green River

Green River Futures
Stephen Heavener, CED, EDFP
Executive Director
P.O. Box 130
Green River, WY, 82935
Tel: 307-871-1941
Web: www.greenriverfutures.com

Lander

City of Lander E.D.C.
Gary Michaud
Community Resource Coordinator
240 Lincoln St.
Lander, WY, 82520
Tel: 307-332-2870
Web: www.landerwyoming.org

Lander Chamber of Commerce
Scott Goetz
Executive Director
160 N. 1st
Lander, WY, 82520
Tel: 307-332-3892
Web: www.landerchamber.org

Powell

Powell Valley Economic Development Alliance
David Reetz
President
111 South Day
Powell, WY, 82435
Tel: 307-754-1357
Web: www.powelled.org

Rawlins

City of Rawlins
Jo Ann Chavez
Planning Tech
P.O. Box 953
Rawlins, WY, 82301
Tel: 307-328-4500
Web: www.rawlins-wyoming.com

Riverton

Riverton Economic Development & Community Association
Alan Moore
President
205 S. Broadway
Riverton, WY, 82501
Tel: 888-856-9214
Web:

Rock Springs

Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce
Dave Hanks
CEO
1897 Dewar Drive, P.O. Box 398
Rock Springs, WY, 82902-0398
Tel: 307-362-3771 or 800-46-DUNES
Web: www.rockspringswyoming.net

Wheatland

Wheatland Area Development Corporation (WADCO)
Linda Fabian
Executive Director
P.O. Box 988, 1560 Johnson
Wheatland, WY, 82201
Tel: 307-322-4232
Web: www.wadco.org

Wright

Town of Wright
Christy Hale
Clerks Treasurer
P.O. Box 70, 201 Wright Blvd.
Wright, WY, 82732
Tel: 307-464-1666
Web: www.wrightwyoming.com