CHEYENNE, WYO. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors held a special board meeting and executive session on April 21 to establish a clear set of strategic priorities to guide CEO Josh Dorrell over the next six to 18 months. These goals reflect the Board’s commitment to building a resilient, diversified Wyoming economy that works for businesses, communities, and families across every corner of the state.
Following the board action, the CEO will execute on Seven Strategic Areas of Focus:
- Build Trust and Statewide Alignment: The CEO will prioritize open communication and transparent collaboration with the Governor’s Office, the State Legislature, local governments, and economic development partners. This effort is designed to ensure strengthened partnerships as the state speaks with a unified voice on economic opportunities and investment.
- Define Wyoming’s Economic Development Philosophy: In coordination with the Board, the CEO will lead an effort to clearly define the state’s role in economic development and how the Wyoming Business Council fits within that larger picture. This clarity will help all partners understand where their work connects and where the state can make the greatest difference.
- Establish Clear Measures of Success: The CEO will develop a rigorous performance framework that prioritizes transparency and accountability to ensure the Legislature, the Governor, and the public can clearly evaluate that the WBC’s programs and investments are delivering real results for Wyoming.
- Launch a Regional Economic Planning Framework: Recognizing that economic conditions, needs, and opportunities vary widely across Wyoming, the CEO will lead a regional planning process to empower communities to identify shared priorities and develop locally grounded strategies that connect to a broader statewide strategy.
- Develop a Statewide Economic Development Strategy: Building on regional input and data-driven research, the CEO will lead the development of a clear, long-term strategy for Wyoming’s economic future. This roadmap will define where the state will focus efforts and resources to achieve meaningful, lasting growth.
- Recommend Improvements to Laws and Programs: The CEO will conduct a comprehensive review of current economic development statutes and programs to identify gaps and areas for improvement. The WBC will develop recommendations in close partnership with state leaders and share them with the Legislature and the Governor’s Office for consideration.
- Align Budget and Funding Strategy: The CEO will ensure the WBC budget and staffing are aligned with the organization’s strategic goals and that financial reporting is accessible, transparent, and focused on stewardship.
These directives represent an iterative, partnership-driven approach to economic development – one that values listening, learning, and making thoughtful decisions based on real input from Wyoming’s people and communities. The Board of Directors looks forward to regular public reporting on these milestones as we work to build a future where every Wyomingite can thrive.
About the Wyoming Business Council Board of Directors
The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is governed by a 13-member board of diverse business leaders dedicated to realizing broad and lasting economic growth. The WBC Board of Directors represents a diverse cross-section of our state’s industries and regions. These leaders volunteer their time to act as the architects of Wyoming’s economic future, ensuring every state investment is tied to measurable results and long-term resilience.
Learn more about the WBC Board at wbc.pub/WBC_Board.
