Why Wyoming?

Kifaru International, an outdoor gear manufacturing company, recently relocated to Riverton, Wyoming. Learn more about that move and why they chose Wyoming, the logistics involved, and the important relationships forged in the midst of it all.

Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Gillette, Wyoming, L&H Industrial is a leader in technology innovations, custom manufacturing, and comprehensive services for heavy industrial machinery used in mining, oil and gas, railways, and other industries. In our third episode of Breaking Through: Stories of Wyoming Pioneers, President Mike Wandler shares the story of their business and Why Wyoming is the place they want to continue to grow.

With almost four decades of experience in the industry, Kennon Products in Sherian, Wyoming, designs and constructs protective systems using technical fabrics and materials that aid pilots, the military, and behavioral health patients in the United States and beyond. 

Owners of Backwards Distilling in Casper, Wyoming, share the benefits of doing business in Wyoming and how important the ability to grow and create Wyoming-made products while contributing to the character of our state is to them.

Wyoming-based and woman-owned Language I/O provides multilingual support for global enterprises, making it easy and cost-efficient for their clients to deliver the best-in-class translation for every use case so they can delight their global customers without stretching their budget.

Genesis Alkali in Green River, Wyoming, is a leading producer of natural soda ash (or trona), a key ingredient for many products that are essential to everyday life, global economic activity, and the energy transition. Learn about its facilities, products, grades, and sustainability efforts. WeSoda recently acquired Genesis, making it the world's largest producer of soda ash.

NoSo Patches from Jackson, Wyoming,  believes the most sustainable product lasts. They believe that quality products and great design add value to people’s lives. And they believe in celebrating the gear that you love most and keeping it in use for as long as possible.

Gunwerks, a gun manufacturer in Cody, Wyoming, showcases their passion for quality gear and commitment to hunters’ success in each of their high-tech, industry-leading products. The gear they use defines their success; and the gear they make can define yours.

Cheyenne LEADS is a private, not-for-profit corporation serving as the economic development entity for the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County, Wyoming. LEADS is funded by small businesses, larger corporations, and individual due-paying members. Learn about the organization's long history and vision to build the local and regional economy around Cheyenne, the capital city of Wyoming.

Mountain Meadow Wool in Buffalo, Wyoming, is a unique textile company focused on traceability, sustainability, and adding value for ranchers and wool producers while providing the highest-quality products for consumers.

Evanston, Wyoming’s Historic Roundhouse & Railyards was constructed in 1912-1914 by Union Pacific Railroad and features one of the last intact roundhouses on the UPRR line. In 2009, the city was able to refurbish the first of four sections of the Roundhouse as a public facility. The facility is a unique and critical community asset that the City of Evanston is leveraging to help grow and attract business opportunities to their area.