Activities

Upcoming Events

What’s the Point? Open Mic

Wyoming’s economic future is at a crossroads. Join Business Council CEO Josh Dorrell every week for a live, unscripted Q&A. From the proposed dismantling of the WBC to how we’re fighting to keep Wyoming families whole, no question is off-limits. Get the facts, join the conversation, and find out how you can take action for your community.

  • Session Dates:
    • Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026
    • Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026
    • Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
    • Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026
    • Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
  • Time: 1 PM MST
  • Open to the public
  • All sessions will be recorded and posted here
 
Join the Open Mic Sessions Here.
Previous session recordings available here.

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

Building Wyoming’s Future: The Exit Interview

Wyoming leads the nation in exporting its greatest resource: our children. With 60% to 70% of our youth leaving the state by age 30, we are facing an existential threat to our families and our future. Join the Wyoming Business Council, ENGAGE, and WyoFile for a candid “Exit Interview” to hear directly from young Wyomingites. This isn’t a panel of experts talking about young people; it’s an authentic dialogue featuring those who stayed, those who left, and those weighing their options today.

Whether you are a parent, employer, or policymaker, this conversation is a vital step for the Team of Thousands to move beyond assumptions and listen to the voices that will shape our state’s tomorrow. Your participation will help inform critical policy discussions ahead of the legislative session and ensure we are building a Wyoming where the next generation can thrive.

Tune in Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at Noon MST

Register for The Exit Interview at wbc.pub/BWF_Youth

Trainings

Deadlines

  • KickStart Grant Program
    • Application Deadline – Dec. 31, 2025
  • Business Ready Community Grant & Loan Applications
    • Planning
    • 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

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