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

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

Now Hiring!! We're looking for a Southeast Regional Director to help guide communities through change and build resilient local economies. This role involves collaborating with community leaders, expanding partnerships, and working closely with our WBC team. The position offers flexibility to live in any county within our Southeast region (Carbon, Albany, Laramie, or Goshen). Interested in making an impact? Apply today at wbc.pub/SERegionalDir2 The application priority consideration deadline is September 4, 2024. #joinourteam #wybusiness #wyconnected #southeastregionaldirector#nowhiring #applytoday #thatswy #thrivewyo #25yearsofWBC

The Wyoming Broadband Equity, Access & Deployment (BEAD) Grant Application Prequalification Period is NOW Open. Learn more & get your questions answered about the prequalification process during our technical assistance webinar next Monday, Aug. 26, at 1 pm MT. Register at wbc.pub/BEAD #wyconnected #technicalassisstance #webinar #wybroadband #bead #prequalification #grant