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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Marci Kelhi
Board Position - Staff Company - Energy Capital Economic Development Company Position - Office Administrator
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Curtis Burdette
Board Position - Staff Company - Energy Capital Economic Development Company Position - Vice President of Operations Curtis Burdette is the 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…
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Energy Capital Economic Development Pursues $24.6 Million in Grants for Business Expansion and Recruitment
Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, Energy Capital Economic Development continues to help businesses in recovery as well as working on business expansion efforts. CEO Phil Christopherson shared that they are working on more than $18 million in grants and loans to support existing Campbell County businesses looking to expand their operations and increase their number 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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Jim Ford
Board Position - Director Company - Wyoming Infrastructure Authority Company Position - Operations Manager for the Integrated Test Center Jim is a Wyoming native and lifelong Campbell County resident. He is currently contracted by the Wyoming Infrastructure Authority to assist as Operations Manager for the Integrated Test Center at Dry Fork Station. Jim also works…
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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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