Wyoming Business Council

Attention Graphic Designers! The Wyoming Business Council just released a Request for Proposals (RFP) for graphic design support services in the hopes of finding an individual or firm that can help us with a variety of ongoing and as-needed graphic design needs. The complete RFP document is available for download at wbc.pub/RFP. Proposals must be submitted to [email protected] by 2 p.m. (MST) on Friday, April 26, 2024. Email your questions to the same address. #graphicdesign #requestforproposals #solicitingsupport #weneedyourexpertise #submityourrfp #thatswy #wbc25years

Our series Breaking Through: Stories from Wyoming Pioneers has taken us across the state to explore Wyoming businesses, innovators, and trailblazers who are shaping the economic landscape – and we're back with more! In Episode 9, follow us to Cody, Wyoming, to explore Gunwerks, a gun manufacturer whose passion for quality gear and commitment to hunters' success, combined with support from WBC, has placed them in competition with the largest optical and technology manufacturers in the world. 🌎 Watch the full episode at wbc.pub/BT9_Gunwerks #breakingthrough #wyobizpioneers #thrivewyo #codywyoming #wybusiness #economicresilience #exportopportunities

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors and the Wyoming Main Street (WMS) Advisory Board will both hold quarterly meetings this week in person in #LaramieWY and concurrently via Zoom. The WBC also is hosting a dynamic public work session with University of Wyoming (UW) students and members of the public tomorrow afternoon focused on "Shaping Wyoming's Future". Learn more & join us at wbc.pub/wbc_board #boardmeeting #shapingthefuture #wewanttohearfromyou #grantapplications #creatingopportunities #thrivewyo #leadingeconomicgrowth

The City of Cheyenne is one community that recognized the challenges surrounding housing and created an affordable housing task force to explore the issue. The task force, comprised of a diverse set of community members, spent more than a year looking at codes and putting together recommendations that the city planning and development department has been working to implement. Learn more at wbc.pub/AnnualRpt2023 #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

Sometimes it's hard to recognize opportunities when we see them every day. Let's take a step back and appreciate the opportunities right in front of us. In Episode 14, Josh sits down with his daughter, Grace Dorrell. She shares how she initially missed out on opportunities but when she took a step back, she discovered the many possibilities right in front of her. Join the conversation as Grace and Josh discuss this and more at wbc.pub/WTP_14 #whatsthepoint #buildinglocalcapacity #leadingeconomicgrowth #creatingopportunities #learningfromthepast #connections #partnership #thrivewyo

Join us on September 10th in the College of Business Atrium to engage with UW students as they share their experiences and discuss their vision for the future of Wyoming. Let's explore the steps we can take to ensure the next generation thrives in the Cowboy State. Event Details: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Mixer Event 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Panel and Q&A 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Burger Bar Dinner RSVP today at https://lnkd.in/g5P_gvYX We hope to see you there! #resilient #studentvoices #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

Happy Labor Day! 🎉 Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication of all workers who contribute to the strength and prosperity of our communities. In observance of the holiday, our offices will be closed. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved day of rest and relaxation with family and friends. We'll be back and ready to serve you tomorrow! #LaborDay #ThankYouWorkers #CommunityFirst #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

Step 4: Do the right project While one project alone will not create resilience, the right project can build local capacity and continue the flywheel process to spur economic development through the reinvestment of time, resources, and money. That's where our strategic focus has been – on supporting projects that have gone through the steps to identify constraints, create a plan, gather partners and resources, and get ready to implement and test what they've learned. Learn more at wbc.pub/AnnualRpt2023 #resilient #WBC25years #whywyoming #thrivewyo #wybusiness #economicflywheel

The Wyoming Business Council offers two rural development grant options for communities and organizations to improve the conditions of rural Wyoming: Community Development Grants and Leadership Grants. Each has a different scope and focus. Community Development (CD) Grants are available for projects that enhance a rural community's quality of life through economic development projects and have a maximum award of $10,000. Grant recipients are limited to one project at a time and one project per year. Eligible applicants include + Rural communities with a population of less than 50,000 (as defined by the USDA) + Cities, towns, joint powers boards, or Northern Arapaho and Eastern Shoshone tribes + Community development organizations sponsored by a city or county + Economic development organizations sponsored by a city or county Projects should focus on economic development, improving the business environment, impacting the community at large, increasing the community's capacity and capabilities in economic development, and encouraging partnerships and community engagement. The next CD Grant application deadline is Sept. 1, 2024. Learn more at wbc.pub/RDGrants #ruraldevelopment #communitydevelopment #strongtowns #rural #grant #deadline #application #thrivewyo #applynow

Join us in welcoming two new members to our dynamic team! Chad Bolling of Sheridan steps into the role of Broadband Manager and Brittnie Faulkner of Powell joins us as our new Startup Grants Manager. Both Chad and Brittnie bring enthusiasm and a shared passion for the Cowboy State and are eager to connect with communities and businesses to create opportunities to thrive. Learn more at wyomingbusiness.org. #newteammembers #welcomeaboard #wybusiness #thrivewyo