Wyoming Business Council
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Controlled Environment Agriculture: Wyoming is about to become the home of the world’s largest and most advanced vertical farming research center in Laramie.
Advanced Manufacturing: Advanced manufacturing has grown and diversified significantly in Wyoming the past couple of years through business recruitment and existing business expansion efforts.
New Energy Solutions: Wyoming’s all-of-the-above energy strategy is driving innovation in advanced nuclear, hydrogen, and carbon capture and sequestration, to name a few.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | LOCATION | JOBS |
Microsoft | Cheyenne | 300 |
Plenty Unlimited Inc. | Laramie | 200 |
Eagle Claw Fishing Tackle | Cheyenne | 150-200 |
Phoslock Environmental Technologies | Casper | 25 |
Maven Outdoor Equipment Company | Lander | 23 |
FEATURED LOCATIONS
Cheyenne LEADS, a 37-year-old nonprofit organization, holds a contract with the City of Cheyenne and Laramie County to provide economic development services. During those years, LEADS has developed multiple business parks and worked to bring companies such as Microsoft, Searing Industries, Lowe’s Distribution and more than 70 other companies to the community.
“Wyoming has been described as one large town with really long streets where everyone knows everyone. The accessibility to government officials remains unparalleled in the United States. Your questions and comments will be expeditiously and happily addressed.”
— Josh Dorrell, CEO,
Wyoming Business Council
FAST FACTS
Population (July 2022 est.): 581,381¹
Largest Cities (2020): Cheyenne (65,161); Casper (59,242); Laramie (31,313); Gillette (33,458); Rock Springs (23,481)¹
Real GDP (2022): $36.3 billion²
¹U.S. Census Bureau
²Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
WORKFORCE PROGRAM
The Wyoming Venture Capital (WYVC) fund launched in April 2023. WYVC supports the innovation and growth needs of entrepreneurs through equity financing for Wyoming high-growth companies.
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKINGS
#1 Best Business Climate | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 5 Outdoor Recreation | 2023 State Rankings |
Top 10 Best Business Climate (Small): Cheyenne | 2023 Metro Rankings |
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