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The 2010 edition of the Wyoming Business Council's Wyoming Business Images has been released.  Wyoming Business Images takes an informed look at residential and business life in Wyoming.  Call LEDC today to get your own copy or view the online version here.  

CHEYENNE -- Wyoming scores high as an entrepreneur-friendly state in the 14th annual "Small Business Survival Index 2009." The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council evaluated states for individual and corporate tax policies as well as crime rates and health-care regulations. The rankings provide an insight into the public policy challenges that could stifle fresh business growth. But the report also indicates which states are poised to support the latest start-up companies. Business-friendly policies will become more important as laid-off individuals decide to strike out on their own. More than 70 percent of the Fortune 500 Companies formed during a downturn, said Diane Wolverton, director the Wyoming Entrepreneur network and the Small Business Development Center at the Universit...

Volume 1 Issue 2                                                                                                                          December 2009 The holidays are an important time to re...

Registration Deadline December 3rd The Wyoming Business Report has assembled a panel of experts to take a unique look at the Southeastern Wyoming economy for 2010. Guest emcee Dr. Brent Hathaway from the University of Wyoming will be hosting the event. Where: Holiday Inn, 204 West Fox Farm Road, Cheyenne WYWhen: Tuesday, December 8th 11:30 am to 1:30 pmCost: $29/single seat or $225/corporate table (6 people) Reserve Your Spot Today! Contact Belinda Nelson at:bnelson@wyoming.com307-638-3200

Attention All Business Owners Become More Profitable! The LEDC has been working with the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce and the Main Street Program to present EUREKA!'s Profit 101 Training for local businesses. This training, delivered by Manufacturing Works, has received excellent reviews around the country and we believe it will be valuable to Laramie's businesses. EUREKA!'s Profit 101 Training will help you grow more profitable customers, products, and services. Where: Hilton Garden Inn 2229 Grand Ave. Laramie, WyomingWhen: November 19th 7:45 AM - 12:00 PMCost: $25 for the company's first person $10 for each additional It's not too late - Reserve your spot today! Contact the Laramie Area Chamber of Commerce at:(307) 745-7339chamberofcommerce@laramie.org  

LEDC Debuts New Website LEDC is proud to announce its new website. Although some content still needs to be added, the new site offers better information in a more intuitive layout. It also looks a lot nicer too! Please check it out and feel free to give us your feedback...stay tuned for additional features.   Partner Recognition Trihydro Corporation, an engineering, environmental, and information technology firm based in Laramie, focuses on instilling a safety-conscious culture that spans from its Wyoming-based headquarters to offices across the country. According to the Wyoming Business Report, Trihydro Corporation, with over 270 employees working nationwide, is the state's largest engineering firm. "Watching out for each other and employing safe work practices on our ...