Wyoming Business Council Discusses Bold Ideas for Economic Growth Home Casper, Wyo – The Wyoming
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) will hold its quarterly Board of Directors meeting in Casper and virtually on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, beginning at 8 a.m. The WBC Board will also hold a public work session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Both meetings will take place at the WYO Sports Ranch (1887 Champions Blvd, Casper).
The State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) unanimously approved a Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan request from the City of Laramie at its meeting on April 3, 2025. The request, presented by the Wyoming Business Council (WBC), will support WyoTech’s expansion plans in Laramie.
The Wyoming Interagency Working Group on Childcare launched a grant program in January 2025 to expand childcare access across the state. Due to an overwhelming response—more than 45 applications in the first month alone—the program is adjusting its next application timeline.
Board recommends one BRC project from the City of Laramie following detailed discussions about the importance of community investment and partnerships.
The Wyoming Business Council hosts a public work session with members of the State Loan and Investment Board on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, in advance of WBC Board of Directors quarterly meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The Wyoming Main Street Board meets on Thursday, Feb. 27. All meetings held in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and virtually.
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented a Business Ready Community (BRC) grant request from the Town of Guernsey to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on Feb. 6, 2025. The board approved the request following an in-depth discussion about the WBC’s investment strategy and its role in funding community enhancement projects.
An Interagency Childcare Working Group is launching a new grant program to expand access to childcare across Wyoming. The program is specific to childcare businesses and is part of a broader strategy to address the childcare crisis impacting families, businesses, and communities in the state. The opportunity will open on Jan. 1, 2025, with six distributions over the coming year.
Administered by the Wyoming Community Foundation, the Childcare Provider Start-Up Grant offers funding up to $10,000 per applicant. Priority will be given to applicants serving communities with limited or no existing childcare options and home-based providers seeking startup support. Funding will also be considered for childcare entities aiming to expand access in their area or establish new programs.
The Wyoming Business Council — Wyoming’s economic development agency — has released its 2024 Annual Report highlighting the importance of bold action, leadership, strategic investments, and collaboration.
WBC Board of Directors Reviews Multiple Contracts, Loans, and One BRC Grant Request at Dec.
