Business Resource Posts

Wyoming Business Council Announces Wyoming Venture Capital Program

Cheyenne, Wyo – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) has created a new investment program – Wyoming Venture Capital (WYVC) – to support the innovation and growth needs of entrepreneurs across the state. WYVC is an equity financing option for Wyoming high-growth companies with an eye toward future exit. Applications will open in early April 2023. Utilizing up to $58.4 […]

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Get To Know The Wyoming Business Resource Locator Tool

by Maureen Johnson | Mar 1, 2023 | Biz Tips The Wyoming Business Resource Locator tool, accessible at WyomingBusinessResources.org, is an interactive business resource tool that can be used as an informational reference for Wyoming entrepreneurs whether they’re already in business or are looking to start a business. All agencies or entities included in the Business Resource Locator are public programs […]

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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 deliver high-speed internet service to an estimated 11,7000 Wyoming homes and businesses. “These funds will help Wyoming address many of the […]

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Workforce Development Council to meet with Wyoming Business Council

February 16, 2023 Contact: Kari Eakins, Administrator of Policy, Research,and Communications, at 307-777-5287, or [email protected] CHEYENNE - The Wyoming Workforce Development Council will hold a work session with the Wyoming Business Council from 1-3 p.m. on February 21 ahead of its quarterly meeting in Cheyenne from 1-5 p.m. on February 22 and 8 a.m.- noon […]

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Business Leases Are Not the Same as Apartment Leases

by Jim Drever | Jan 26, 2023 | Biz Tips I attended a session at the 2022 America’s Association of Small Business Development Centers conference about business leases, which inspired me to look further into the topic. If you are considering renting a location for your business, here are some things you need to know before you get started.  Business […]

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Wyoming Unemployment Rises to 3.6% in November 2022: from Wyoming Workforce Services

Dec. 19, 2022 The Research & Planning section of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported today that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose slightly from 3.5% in October to 3.6% in November. Wyoming’s unemployment rate was considerably lower than its November 2021 level of 4.0% and slightly lower than the current U.S. unemployment […]

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Wyoming's Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses

WANT TO JOIN THE 2023 COMPETITION? ONE-on-ONE, ON-the-JOB training BECAUSE YOUR COMPUTER DIDN’T COME WITH A SECURITY MANUAL. Yes, we were approved for CLE and CPE credits in 2023.Last year’s participants received up to 35 credits! The 2023 Wyoming Cybersecurity Competition for Small Businesses will begin February 1, 2023.  Register now through May 15, 2023, […]

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Wyoming Business Council and Wyoming SBDC Network Present Small Business Exporting Webinar

In 2021, Wyoming companies exported more than $1.4 billion in goods to the world. Of the companies that export, 97.5 percent are small businesses. Are you a small business that manufactures vehicle components, parts for vacuum pumps, or hand tools? Do you offer unique Wyoming-made art, food products, or spirits? If so, the world is waiting for […]

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Follow the Wyoming Legislature with WEDA

The Wyoming Economic Development Association is monitoring many bills during the 67th Wyoming Legislature that could have impacts on economic development in Wyoming. WEDA advocates for policies that foster economic growth and resiliency in Wyoming. The association is the voice for local economic developers as well as communities and organizations with economic development goals. To follow along with […]

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WEDA Hosts 2023 Winter Conference

The Wyoming Economic Development Association will host the 2023 Winter Conference, Jan. 18-19 in Cheyenne. The Winter Conference brings together economic developers, communities, state agencies, policymakers, stakeholders and legislators with the goal to grow capacity, network and support policies that drive economic development in Wyoming.  Conference agenda includes: More information here.

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This project was developed by the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network and funded through a Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funds appropriated by Congress through the CARES Act to assist businesses in recovering from the negative effects of COVID-19. SBDC appreciates ongoing support from the SBA, The Wyoming Business Council, and the University of Wyoming.