Frequently Asked Questions

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Business

Do you have a list of all of the businesses in Wyoming?

Unfortunately, there is no comprehensive list of all Wyoming businesses.

Business – Grow

I'd like to grow my business and need equipment to do so. Do you have any programs that would be applicable to my situation?

Contact regional director here.

Business – Start

How do I register my business?

Visit the Secretary of State’s website for more information.

For help determining which business licenses you might need, contact the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network for one-on-one guidance with business licensing and permitting questions and needs. Contact Cindy Unger for help at [email protected].

Contact the SBDC or the City or County where the business will operate.

Cindy Unger: 234-6685 or [email protected]

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) offers one-on-one business counseling services …

Business Ready Community

Can I apply for a BRC grant/loan as a private business?

All BRC grants/loans must have a local government sponsor. The Challenge Loan Program, however, is bank participatory and does not require local government sponsorship.

All BRC applicants must be a city, town, county, Joint powers board or Tribe. The grant/loans are for publicly owned infrastructure.

Many factors affect the application/award of a BRC grant/loan. For planning purposes, from the time the BRC grant/loan is submitted to the WBC until the time an applicant spend funds is about six months. This does not include the time spent developing the application.

Depending on whether the applicant is a Tier 1 or Tier 2, the match can vary from 5-25%.

The WBC accepts applications on a quarterly basis: March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1. Business Committed applications can be accepted at any time, however, a justified explanation for moving the application forward outside the regular board meeting dates must be communicated and verified by the WBC.

Share process and draft/date range of timelines needed to meet each deadline (include public notice dates, city or county meeting dates, etc.)

Contact regional directors here.

Business/Community

I have an idea about a project. Where do I start?

Contact a regional director here.

Financing

How can my business identify and secure federal, state, and local government contracting opportunities?

Contact the Wyoming Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) for assistance.

Invoices

I have a contract with WBC. How can I submit invoices electronically?

By email to [email protected].

Licensing & Permitting

How do I start a new business in X community?

Necessary permits and licenses are issued by the city or county in which the work or business will be located. Reach out to your local government for assistance.

Contact the Wyoming Department of Revenue at 307.777.5200

Public Comments & Records

How do I submit public comments about the WBC or any of its programs or pending awards?

Using a comment form; by email to [email protected]; or by mail to:

Wyoming Business Council
ATTN: Public Comment
214 West 15th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002

By submitting a written request to [email protected]; or by mail to:

Wyoming Business Council
ATTN: Public Records
214 West 15th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002

Fees may apply as set forth in rule.

Rural Development

What type of community assessments do you offer?

Contact a regional director here.

Workforce

I'm short on employees to help my business expand. Do you offer assistance for this?

We don’t have resources specific to workforce, but can recommend that you check out the training grants available through the Department of Workforce Services.