Activities
Upcoming Events
Building Wyoming’s Future: Housing as critical Infrastructure
Housing as Critical Infrastructure
Wyoming is hitting a ceiling. We have businesses ready to expand, energy projects attracting investment, and communities that want to grow – but workers can’t find a place to live. And our young people are leaving and not coming back.
That’s not a social issue. That’s an economic infrastructure issue.
On June 2, the WBC is hosting an Open Mic to have the honest conversation Wyoming needs: what does the housing shortage actually cost us – in jobs, in growth, in the young people who can’t make a life here?
Join our CEO, Josh Dorrell, and a panel of local leaders, developers, employers, and community members for an unscripted discussion.
Tuesday, June 2 | Noon MST
Register: wbc.pub/BWF_Housing
This isn’t a presentation. No slide decks. It’s a candid conversation – and your voice is part of it.
Ask questions. Share your story. Spread the word. Tell us what the ceiling looks like from where you stand.
Building Wyoming’s Future: Housing as critical Infrastructure
Housing as Critical Infrastructure
Wyoming is hitting a ceiling. We have businesses ready to expand, energy projects attracting investment, and communities that want to grow – but workers can’t find a place to live. And our young people are leaving and not coming back.
That’s not a social issue. That’s an economic infrastructure issue.
On June 2, the WBC is hosting an Open Mic to have the honest conversation Wyoming needs: what does the housing shortage actually cost us – in jobs, in growth, in the young people who can’t make a life here?
Join our CEO, Josh Dorrell, and a panel of local leaders, developers, employers, and community members for an unscripted discussion.
🗓️ Tuesday, June 2 | Noon MST
đź’» Register: wbc.pub/BWF_Housing
This isn’t a presentation. No slide decks. It’s a candid conversation – and your voice is part of it.
Ask questions. Share your story. Spread the word. Tell us what the ceiling looks like from where you stand.
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
BOARD MEETINGS
- Quarterly WBC Board of Directors Meetings
- 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 Meetings
Trainings
- Assessment to Action (A2A) Workshop –
- March 3 & 4, 2026
- Casper, Wyoming
- Registration Closes on Feb. 3, 2026
- Register Your Team Now
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
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