The mission of the Wyoming Business Council is to facilitate the economic growth of Wyoming.

The creation of the Wyoming Business Council in 1998 dramatically changed Wyoming's approach to economic development. Unlike the state's previous economic development efforts, this new organization has more of a corporate structure, incorporates private business practices in order to drive programs and has instituted regional offices throughout the state.

The State of Wyoming created the Wyoming Business Council to focus public and private efforts to build a strong job creation base in the new economy with manufacturing and technology as core competencies while strengthening the existing business and industry groups under energy, agriculture, tourism and travel.

• Board of Directors - The Business Council is part of the state government, but its structure resembles a corporation with a CEO and a board of directors. Each member of the board is a successful business owner from Wyoming. Click here for more information on the board and board meeting minutes.
• History - Learn about the Business Council's history.
• Employment Opportunities - Interested in joining the Business Council team? Check to see if the WBC has any open positions.
• Legislative Reports 2005 - The Business Council has compiled its activities for the past year and broken them down by region.
• Program Guide (pdf) - The Program Guide describes the WBC programs including the Regional Offices, Business Assistance, Financial Tools, Community Development and more.
• Legislation - The Wyoming Business Council encompasses Wyoming Statutes 9-12-101 through 9-12-804
• Strategic Plan
• Annual Report to Legislature
• 2005 Wyoming State Government Annual Report for the WBC
• Operational Policies

Key Programs
The key programs focus on developing assets to capture new business development at market initiatives, to build market share and applied research programs and to integrate technologies into the economic foundation of the state. Beyond its assistance to communities, existing businesses and recruitment prospects, the Business Council has divisions dedicated to:

• Agribusiness
• Business and Industry
• Investment Ready Communities
• Support Services
• Travel and Tourism