
Wyoming Business Council Sets Strategic Direction, Recommends Funding for Critical Community Infrastructure
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors met virtually May 19

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors met virtually May 19

Cheyenne, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) successfully presented a crucial infrastructure funding request to the State

On June 5, 2025, the Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented three Business Ready Community (BRC) planning grant requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB). The board unanimously approved all three requests.

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.

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 (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.

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented one Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan request to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on Thursday, Oct. 5. The SLIB approved the request from the City of Mills for Project Smile for a $15 million Business Committed grant and a $5 million Business Committed loan.

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented two Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on April 6. A project submitted by the Town of Sundance was previously scheduled to go before the board at this time; however, they withdrew their application prior to the meeting.

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) will present three Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their next regular meeting on Thursday, April 6, beginning at 8 a.m.

The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) presented six Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan requests to the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB) at their meeting on Feb. 2. The SLIB approved all of these projects as listed below, including a $20 million grant to the City of Laramie for Project Jupiter.