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About: Mike Shober
Recent Posts by Mike Shober
Vision 2040 – a chance to look forward and prepare our community for the next 20 years.
It’s an exciting time to live and work in Gillette, and we’re seeking a team of citizens who want to help chart the future of our community for the next 20 years. Learn about Vision 2040 and how you can help.
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Volunteer Director Needed
Energy Capital Economic Development is looking for an energetic, committed individual to serve as the volunteer Director of the FUEL Business Incubator. This is a perfect opportunity for a retired executive or other person with strong business skills to make an impact in the community. This volunteer works with the incubator Steering Committee to…
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Alkain Studios Earns BBB Accreditation
Alkain Studios, a FUEL Business Incubator member, was recently accredited by the Better Business Bureau. The company was initially given an A rating. When the Better Business Bureau accredits a business, it is saying the company maintains high ethical standards and its business practices will meet or exceed expectations. Alkain Studios is owned by Zach Aars.
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Wyoming Energy Summit is May 8
The Wyoming Energy Summit: Powering Future Generations is set for May 8 at Cam-Plex. The summit will be preceded by an optional tour of the Integrated Test Center or a local coal mine and optional reception and dinner on May 7. Speakers include Jonathan Weisgall, VP for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs, Berkshire Hathaway Energy; Landon…
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DEQ Releases Environmental Report
The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has released its State of the Environment report . The release and report can be found HERE. WMA Regulatory Affairs Chairman Phil Dinsmoor (Peabody) commented that "The mining industry should take pause and consider that there are few (if any) industries in Wyoming that are more heavily involved…
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Campbell County Cemetery District
The Campbell County Cemetery District is headquartered at the beautiful Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, WY. Its mission is to serve you, your family, and our community with the best cemetery tools and services. The Cemetery District administers nine cemeteries in Campbell County and is actively planning a tenth to take care of future needs.…
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Alignment Pros
Alignment Pros, a locally owned tire store, is a member of the Point S Group, a group of independent tire dealers who have joined together to create one of the West’s fastest growing tire retail organizations. Through these united efforts, they are able to stock top tires at competitive prices. They also provide a…
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UW to Host Entrepreneurship Summit in April
The University of Wyoming College of Business will host the third annual US Entrepreneurship Summit April 17-18 at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in Laramie. Speakers will discuss entrepreneurial resources, highlight some of the emerging companies throughout the state and focus on building connections to strengthen Wyoming's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The annual John P. Ellbogen…
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WIA Conference Set for March 28-29
The Wyoming Infrastructure Authority annual Spring Energy Conference will be March 28 and 29 at the Snow King Resort in Jackson.Sessions include: Opportunities for Wyoming posed by international, federal, and regional CCUS policy developments, including the Green New Deal.Traditional ratemaking and how it interacts with the current state of technology, including investments in CCUS projects.Economic…
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