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The Wyoming Innovation Center has a new Logo

Our Wyoming Innovation Center (WyIC) project is making great strides to diversify and grow our economy.  We may see real results with commercial plants opening within the next five years.  This past week the ECED Board of Directors selected a logo for the facility.  The emphasis is on “Innovation” and is a good reflection of…
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Wyoming Awarded $1.25 Billion to Address Impacts of COVID-19

To help businesses address the current pandemic, the Wyoming State Legislature held a special session in May to allocated federal funds to help jobs and businesses in Wyoming.  A special session in June is planned for additional legislation that continues to address issues related to the pandemic and the budget crisis. The May special session…
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Gillette Jobs Board Sponsorship

Energy Capital Economic Development has partnered with Rudloff Solutions to develop a Jobs Board with links to job listings in Gillette, Wright, and Campbell County. As some unemployed individuals have never had to apply for a job online, the site provides links to the Hiring/Careers sites of major employers, Workforce Services, and links to employers…
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Confidential COVID-19 Survey for Organizations in Campbell County

Campbell County Chamber of Commerce and Energy Capital Economic Development have developed a survey to gather information on how COVID-19 is affecting local organizations. The survey is open to any business, non-profit, or public agency. The results will also be shared with the Campbell County Board of Commissioners as a part of the Economic Recovery…
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Workforce Center Webinars

The Gillette Workforce Center will be providing an informational webinar about services offered through the Workforce Center for those affected by the recent layoffs. You can register here: https://sites.google.com/wyo.gov/gillette-dws-webinar-reg/home
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Economic Development Partner Discussions

The University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Business Council are holding Economic Development Partner Discussions to get your feedback and answer your questions on how they can better serve Wyoming's businesses. These partner discussions are an opportunity for the Wyoming Business Council and UW's Business Resource Network to listen and learn from Wyoming workers, entrepreneurs,…
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Welcome Curtis Burdette

We are thrilled to welcome Curtis Burdette as Vice President of Operations at Energy Capital Economic Development. With more than 10 years consulting with entrepreneurs, small businesses, and non-profits, Curtis is well-versed in what it takes to make an organization thrive. His efforts will support the CEO in meeting and exceeding goals set out for…
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