Board will consider loan participation requests to support business succession and expansion in Cheyenne and Sheridan.
CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) Board of Directors will convene a special virtual meeting on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, beginning at 9 a.m.
The Board will consider two specific investment opportunities designed to remove financial barriers for Wyoming businesses and keep local companies thriving. The agenda includes:
- Succession Loan: A request for $500,000 in loan participation for Cowboy Drifters in Cheyenne, in partnership with Jonah Bank of Wyoming.
- 50/50 Loan: A request for $343,000 in loan participation for Wendtland Machine Works (Double U Designs, LLC) in Sheridan, in partnership with First Federal Bank & Trust.
These investments reflect the WBC’s commitment to unlocking the positive potential of local entrepreneurs by providing the capital necessary to sustain and scale Wyoming-grown businesses.
A full agenda and board materials are available on the WBC website at wbc.pub/WBC_Board.
Anyone interested in joining the meeting virtually may do so via Zoom at wbc.pub/WBC_Meeting or by calling 1.669.900.6833 (Meeting ID: 295-704-768; no PIN required, press # when prompted.) If joining by phone, your ability to interact with panelists may be limited due to system limitations.
Public Comment: Members of the public who wish to speak during the meeting must email [email protected] before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, stating their name. In accordance with the special meeting format, comments will only be received for the specific loan items listed on the agenda.
