Activities

Upcoming Events

MOBILIZING THE TEAM OF THOUSANDS

JOIN A JAC WATCH PARTY – THURSDAY, DEC. 4, 2025

The Wyoming Business Council believes that building a more resilient, prosperous, and sustainable economic landscape requires informed, collective action. That’s the Team of Thousands philosophy.

We invite you to participate in a crucial step of the legislative budget process by joining a statewide JAC Watch Party. This is your chance to:

Observe the Vision: See the WBC present its Vision for a More Resilient Wyoming Future to the Joint Appropriations Committee and learn about the strategic investments and “big bets” needed to reverse economic decline and retain our talented youth.
Organize Locally: Connect with fellow citizens and community leaders who are ready to work together to understand the process.
Learn to Engage: Get the tools to share your vision with decision-makers.

Change is a team sport. Find a watch party near you and commit to shaping Wyoming’s future through participation and awareness.

Date: Thursday, December 4th Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM RSVP: wbc.pub/JAC_WatchParty

Watch Party Locations:

Casper: Casper College Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center, Room 225
Cheyenne: Wyoming Business Council office
Gillette: Gillette College Technical Education Center Presentation Hall TEC213
Laramie: University of Wyoming College of Business Green Johnson Student Success Center Commons
Powell: Northwest College Student Center, Room 100
Riverton: Central Wyoming College Intertribal Education and Community Center
Rock Springs: Rock Springs High School Auditorium (*Note: A valid ID is required for admittance.)

COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS: BUILDING WYOMING’S FUTURE

The WBC is hosting a series of essential community conversations exploring Wyoming’s biggest economic growth opportunities and discussing practical steps needed to secure a thriving, resilient future for generations to come.

These conversations are vital for everyone in our Team of Thousands – local leaders, business owners, students exploring opportunities to stay in Wyoming, and dedicated citizens – who want to play a direct role in building a thriving, resilient future for generations to come.

REGISTER NOW FOR OUR NEXT CONVERSATION IN THE SERIES
Join us for another engaging virtual forum – “Building Wyoming’s Future: Critical Minerals Beyond the Rocks” – exploring how Wyoming could go beyond extracting rare earth elements to building a comprehensive value chain that leverages our state’s greatest asset: our people and their ingenuity.

Tune in Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, at 12:30 p.m.

BOARD MEETINGS

Quarterly WBC Board of Directors Meeting – Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025 (Virtual); 8 a.m.
Monthly Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board Meeting – The advisory board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m.
Quarterly Wyoming Main Street Advisory Board Meeting – Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 (Virtual)

Trainings

Assessment to Action (A2A) Workshop –
- September 3 & 4, 2025
  Registration Closes on August 4, 2025
  Link: Assessment to Action – September 2025

Deadlines

KickStart Grant Program
- Application Deadline – Dec. 31, 2025
Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Applications
- Planning
  - WBC Board Meeting
  - SLIB Meeting
- Business Committed and Managed Data Center Reduction applications can be submitted at any time (7 weeks prior to board meeting)
Community Grants
- Rural Development Grants
- Community Readiness Previous Applications SLIB Meeting – June 20, 2025
- Community Readiness
  - Application Deadline – June 1, 2025
  - WBC Board Meeting – September
  - SLIB Meeting – October
- Community Projects
  - Application Deadline – September 1, 2025
  - WBC Board Meeting – December
  - SLIB Meeting – February

Additional Training Opportunities

Check out other training opportunities from our partners:

Wyoming Small Business Development Center – Training and Events
Wyoming Women’s Business Center – Upcoming Training
Impact 307 – Events and Training
University of Wyoming News – Events