Northeast Wyoming

Campbell County | Crook County | Johnson County | Sheridan County | Weston County

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Where Opportunity Thrives

Northeast Wyoming offers many business advantages, including strategic access to energy, natural resources, and a highly skilled workforce. Anchored by Campbell County—home to the nation’s most productive coal mines and the emerging frontier of carbon innovation—the region also supports a strong oil, gas, and manufacturing presence like L&H Industrial.

Communities like Sheridan and Buffalo are renowned for their vibrant downtowns, cultural events, tourism, and advanced manufacturing firms, such as Weatherby, Kennon Products, and Vacutech, which demonstrate that quality craftsmanship and innovation thrive here. Crook and Weston Counties add strength with timber, agriculture, and industrial services that benefit from proximity to the Black Hills and major transportation corridors. Combined with a pro-business climate, access to reliable infrastructure, and an unmatched quality of life, Northeast Wyoming is where opportunity meets resilience.

Brandi Harlow

Northeast Regional Director

Phone: 307-689-1320

Industry Clusters

Advanced Manufacturing
Agriculture
Energy
Mining
Tourism

Education in Support of Local Business

Gillette College offers workforce training to enhance skills in the region.
Sheridan College provides technical and vocational programs with industry-aligned training.
Western Welding Academy is focused on real-world training for welding careers.

Success Stories

L&H Industrial in Gillette, WY

L&H Industrial specializes in technology innovations, custom manufacturing, and heavy machinery services for industries like mining, oil and gas, and railways.

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Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo, WY

Mountain Meadow Wool is a family-operated mill dedicated to supporting local ranchers.

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Demographics

Total Regional Population: 96,879

Total Regional Labor Shed (within a 100-mile radius): 128,384

Source: Applied Geographic Solutions

Counties within the Northeast Region

Transportation

Northeast Wyoming offers exceptional transportation access for industries ranging from coal and oil to tourism and advanced manufacturing. With continued investment in highway capacity, industrial access, and logistics corridors, Northeast Wyoming remains a key player in the movement of energy, goods, and people across the northern Rockies and beyond.

Interstates & Highways

Interstate 90 runs across Sheridan, Johnson, Campbell, and Crook Counties, connecting to Billings, Rapid City, and I-25. U.S. Highways 14, 16, 20, and 85 serve as critical east-west and north-south routes for freight and regional travel.

Airports

Sheridan County Airport (Sheridan) and Northeast Wyoming Regional Airport (Gillette) offer convenient daily flights to and from Denver International Airport.

Railways

The BNSF Railway provides extensive rail service throughout the Powder River Basin, supporting coal, aggregates, and industrial shipping.

Public Land

28% (4,742 square miles) of the total land in Northeast Wyoming is public.

Popular Activities

Cross-country, downhill, and backcountry skiing
Mountain, road, and gravel biking
Blue ribbon fishing
Hiking and backpacking

Tourism Hotspots

Devils Tower National Monument: This 867-foot natural landmark offers ranger programs, night sky viewing, hiking, and climbing opportunities.
Bighorn National Forest: Home to the Big Horn Mountains with 192,000 acres of wilderness and over 1,200 miles of trails for diverse recreation.
Keyhole State Park: Features a 14,000-acre reservoir and 2,000 acres of land for swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, and bird-watching.