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Governing Bodies Discuss Rail Spur
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Governing bodies discuss rail spur
By CARRIE HADERLIE / lbedit11@laramieboomerang.com Copyright © 2010 - LaramieBoomerang.com - Laramie, Wyoming
Published:July 28, 2010
The Albany County Board of Commissioners joined the Laramie City Council at a work session Tuesday to discuss the potential for a rail spur south of city limits.Gaye Stockman, president and CEO of the Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC), presented LEDC’s South Laramie Rail Spur project to the governing bodies, and explained that several businesses have expressed interest in Laramie, but many desire active railroad access, which is not currently available in Laramie.“We are looking at leasing a little bit more than five acres from Union Pacific property” at the unused Union Pacific Cor...
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You are invited to join Wyoming Entrepreneur in Laramie to learn how becoming a HUBZone certified business can help you expand! The HUBZone program stimulates economic development and creates jobs in urban and rural communities by providing federal contracting preferences to small businesses. These preferences go to small businesses that obtain HUBZone certification in part by employing staff who live in a HUBZone. Albany County is a designated HUBZone.
Come and find out how to apply for HUBZone certification and get some tips on how your business can do a better job marketing to federal agencies. Additionally, information will be provided on how to effectively partner when bidding on government contracts.
You will also learn about the free assistance that is available fro...
Newsletter July 2010
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Volume 1 Issue 9 July 2010
South Laramie Trans-Modal Project
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LEDC In The News!
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LEDC Announces Rail Transit
By AARON LeCLAIR / lbedit7@laramieboomerang.comCopyright © 2010 - LaramieBoomerang.com - Laramie, Wyoming
Published:Jul 27,2010
The Laramie Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) plans to create a transit site with rail access for local businesses south of the city.
LEDC Chief Executive Officer Gaye Stockman and LEDC Vice-President John Dick have announced the beginning of the first phase of the South Laramie Rail Spur Project, which will be developed at an unused Union Pacific rail spur south of Laramie off Tie Plant Road.
The project will consist of a 5.65-acre trans-modal site off rail spur 107, where a business could pick up freight after it has been delivered by train.
"Basically, it's taking it off the rail and putting it on another for...
Oasis Putt Putt Tournament
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On Wednesday, July 28 at 7:00 PM Oasis Miniature Golf will be hosting a putt putt tournament. For a $7 entry fee all participants will get a FREE burger and soda and a chance to win $70+ in cash and prizes. Practice and sign-up starts at 6:30.
Where: Oasis Miniature Golf -1404 Skyline Rd. in LaramieWhen: Wednesday July 28 at 7:00 PM
Call To Action!
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-- Call To Action --
Over the past several months, LEDC has been researching opportunities for adding business rail access in Laramie. Businesses are increasingly looking to rail as an effective way to reduce the costs of shipping goods and materials. Not only have some existing businesses in our community expressed interest in rail, it will be a great asset for recruiting new businesses to Albany County. Over the last two years, 18 prospective companies that require rail access have investigated Laramie as a future place to do business.
LEDC has identified an unused rail spur south of Laramie. Following the completion of two feasibility studies, LEDC determined a basic trans-modal site would be most advantageous and best fit immediate needs. This site will be designed for the on-...
Computer Technology Classes at LCCC
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Bridges Out of Poverty
Out of Poverty represents a powerful tool for change. Based in part on Dr. Ruby Payne's myth-shattering A Framework for Understanding Poverty, Bridges reaches out to the millions of service providers and businesses whose daily work connects them with the lives of people in poverty. Bridges training contains case studies, detailed analysis, helpful charts and exercises, and specific solutions you and your organization can implement right now to build skill sets for management to help guide employees. Your instructor for this class is Bridges certified instructor, Stephanie Pyle (lunch included.)
Date: 08/17/10Time: 9:00 – 5:00 pmLocation: LCCC - Albany County Campus Room 115Cost: $29
To register or for further information, participants may call LCCC at 30...
Join the Laramie Beautification Efforts!
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2010 Laramie Beautification Achievment Awards.
The Laramie Beautification Committee is currently accepting nominations for the 2010 Laramie Beautification Achievment Awards.
The objective of the awards is to enhance the quality of life in the City of Laramie by encouraging improvements and constructive contributions to the community's aesthetic and physical environment. Entrants must be either businesses, citizens, public or private organizations in the Laramie area
Beautification Awards Classes
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Beautification Awards Categories
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NOTE: All projects must have been completed during the last 12 months.An outstanding achievement award will be presented to recognize the highest level of bea...
The Future of Uranium Production in Wyoming
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U.S. Chamber Study Finds the Equality State Ranks Among Nation's Most Enterprise-Friendly States
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Wyoming's commitment to dominant energy and minerals sectors has it ranked among the top states in the country when it comes to growing jobs, according to a new study from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and National Chamber Foundation. The Enterprising States study highlights how state and local policies—including those in Wyoming—play a vital role in spurring job creation and economic development.
"By embracing many of the strategies at the core of our free enterprise system—competitive tax rates, open trade, and commonsense regulation—states are helping to jumpstart our economic recovery and create more jobs," wrote Thomas J. Donohue, p...
July e2e Event "How to Prospect and Sell Using Technology"
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The Wyoming Technology Business Center's e2e program is a networking and educational group that matches entrepreneurs and people interested in start-ups,in order to promote entrepreneurship and the entrepreneurial climate and produce more high growth start-up companies. Over 80 people attend each of the bi-monthly events held right here in Laramie.
e2e will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn on July 21st, from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. Hot hors d'ouevres and a hosted bar will be provided.
Josh Dorrell leads the sales team at IDES – The Plastics Web. For the past 10 years, he's worked with Fortune 500 companies to organize and display their technical information online. Most recently he's been helping these companies utilize internet-based advertising techniques, including webinar...
Laramie Jubilee Days Schedule
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LEDC Awarded Ind...
Sustainable Business Practices Webinar
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On Thursday, July 1 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wyoming Entrepreneur Small Business Development Center is sponsoring a FREE webinar about how your business can contribute to the sustainability movement. Concern over our treatment of the environment has moved from the periphery to mainstream consciousness, with many consumers and corporate customers now requesting products that support health and environment. Since consumer demand drives commerce, businesses of every size and in every industry are implementing green business practices.
Susan Jerke, Wyoming Entrepreneur Regional Director, specializes in helping small businesses adopt sustainable business practices. This is a great opportunity to take advantage of her expertise.
Join Susan Jerke to learn how to "climb the ladder of ...
Laramie's Taste of the Town!
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DeltaNu, a pioneer and global leader in small footprint and Raman spectrometers, currently has an opening for a Senior Staff Engineer.
Job DescriptionStaff EE will support activities for current projects working with other staff EE, ME and Optical engineers. This position requires both hardware and firmware skills. Ability to conceptualize, design, create schematics, provide PCB layouts, and program simple to complex embedded microprocessor products in a quick turn disciplined development environment.
RequirementsBSEE or MSEE, Min 5 yrs experience preferred. Excellent laboratory, debug and soldering skills a plus.
About DeltaNuWith its experience at manufacturing modular systems, DeltaNu has developed a powerful series of Raman microscopes and the first small footprint dispersive 10...
Pronghorn Technologies Receives $300K for Total Residual Oxidant Sensor
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Pronghorn Technologies, LLC has received $300,000 in Phase II Enhancement funding for further development of its total residual oxidant (TRO) sensor. The funds include $150,000 each from the U.S. Department of Defense and NAVSEA. The work will be performed by Pronghorn at its location in the Wyoming Technology Business Center in Laramie, Wyoming.
In development since 2005, the TRO sensor is designed for use with advanced shipboard desalination systems. The compact in-stream sensor is capable of continuously detecting and reporting residual oxidant levels in hypochlorite-enhanced seawater streams used to kill marine organisms.
"The 12-month Phase II Enhancement program provides the necessary funding to complete development of the TRO sensor for shipboard validations by the US N...
Newsletter May 2010
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Laramie's Growi...
Wyoming Arts Council Town Meeting in Laramie
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The Wyoming Arts Council (WAC) is holding a series of town meetings to gather input for their next long-range plan. Laramie will host a town meeting next Monday. It is open to the public and anyone interested in the arts is encouraged to attend. WAC Board and staff will be present and your input will directly affect WAC's planning and goals for the next 5 years.
Laramie Town MeetingMonday, May 24, 20107:00 - 9:00 p.m.Works of Wyoming, Civic Center, 710 East Garfield, Suite 271
For more information, please visit http://wyoarts.state.wy.us/
Get The Grant You Need To Start Or Grow Your Business
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The Special Olympics Wyoming is hosting their Summer Games in Laramie this year from May 20 - 22. In order to make this event a success they need about 300 volunteers in a variety of functions - registration, meal service, award preparation/presentation, competition result runners, timers and recorders, basketball officials, track and field helpers, and many more.
If you are interested, please contact Amber Arditi with Serve Wyoming at Amber@servewyoming.org or 307-721-8300
Thank You For Celebrating With Us!
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Thank you to everyone who attended our 25th Anniversary Dinner last Thursday. We enjoyed visiting with so many of you, talking about what we have accomplished over the last 25 years, and looking at the future of the City of Laramie and Albany County. All of the work LEDC does is dependent on investors from our community. We would like to recognize the businesses and individuals who have committed to Creating A Better Community.
Leadership InvestorsCommitments of $10,000 or More** Denotes a Multi-Year CommitmentCity of Laramie**First Interstate BankFirst National Bank of WyomingFusestudios Media Consulting, LLC**Ivinson Memorial Hospital**McCarty Honda-Nissan MotorsMountain West Farm Bureau InsurancePence & MacMillan, LLC**Raving Real Estate / 9-H Ranch
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WTBC e2e Event Tonight!
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Please join the Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC) in welcoming home Reggie Slater; Wyoming's all-time leading men's basketball rebounder. Reggie now owns a number of oil and lube franchises along with Slater Sports Zone in Houston, Texas. He will be presenting what he's learned, from basketball to business, at the upcoming e2e event on May 12th, 5:30pm, at the Laramie Hilton Garden Inn.
The WTBC started e2e as an educational networking program to improve the climate for the start-up and growth of entrepreneurial companies. Five meetings per year are held where entrepreneurs meet with other entrepreneurs and business service providers. Ideas are shared, plans are formulated, and many partnerships are formed.
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Albany County - 15th Least Economically Stressed In The Nation!
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20 most stressed, least stressed counties
Here are the 20 most economically stressed counties with populations of at least 25,000 and their March 2010 Stress scores, according to The Associated Press Economic Stress Index:
1. Imperial County, Calif., 31.27
2. Merced County, Calif., 28.29
3. Lyon County, Nev., 27.96
4. San Benito County, Calif., 27.26
5. Sutter County, Calif., 26.41
6. Yuba County, Calif., 25.8
7. Stanislaus County, Calif., 25.46
8. Iosco County, Mich., 24.89
9. San Joaquin County, Calif., 24.78
10. Nye County, Nevada., 24.19
11. Lapeer County, Mich., 24.03
12. Cheboygan County, Mich., 23.89
13. Luna County, N.M., 23.82
14. Lake County, Calif., 23.78
15. Kern County, Calif., 23.62
16. Tulare County, Calif., 23.17
17. Madera County, Calif., 23.04...
Specific Purpose Tax Vote Today!
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Albany County residents have the opportunity today to renew the one-cent sales tax for specific projects in Laramie, Rock River, and Albany County.
How will this one-cent help?
Replacement of failing water lines
Sanitary sewer upgrades
Reconstruction of streets, curb/gutter, and sidewalks
Provide a new landfill cell
Protect wellheads for city water wells above Casper Aquifer
And more!
Note: Polling places have been consolidated for this special election and may differ from your normal polling place.
Polling places are open today from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Residents can register to vote at their correct polling place.
Click here to visit the County website to find your correct polling place.
May 4th Special Election: Specific Purpose Tax
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Volume 1 Issue 6 April 2010
2010 Annual Dinner - 25 Years of Success!
We are celebrating 25 years of ensuring the economic health and vi...
You Are Invited - LEDC 2010 Annual Dinner
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We are celebrating 25 years of ensuring the economic health and vitality of the City of Laramie and Albany County. We are excited about this anniversary and would like to invite you to our Annual Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday, May 13th at 5:30 to share in the celebration of the past 25 years. Guests will take part in our annual business meeting, and have a chance to honor the Annual Business Award winners.
We are honored to have Dr. William Gern, University of Wyoming's Vice President of Research and Economic Development, as this year's keynote speaker. Dr. Gern will be giving a presentation entitled "Economic Development: The Real Value & The Future of Laramie's Technology Sector".
Following Dr. Gern's presentation, we will be honoring the 2010 Annual ...
Wyoming Sustainability Summit 2010
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When: April 12 - 13
Where: Hilton Garden Inn, UW Conference Center Laramie, Wyoming
Time: Starts at 8:30a.m in the Grand Ballroom Lobby
This statewide conference is intended to provide a forum for local leaders and interested citizens to learn about environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The Wyoming Sustainability Summit will provide a venue for sharing information about challenges and successes with sustainability initiatives and how to successfully address these issues in residences, businesses, and communities. We hope this summit will stimulate conversation within and between Wyoming communities. The Summit will include panel discussions, keynote presentations, and round table discussions between community leaders and citizens.
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It's Not Too Late to Mail Back 2010 Census Forms
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Nation's Participation Rate on Census Day is 54 Percent
As elected officials and community leaders across the nation take part in "Census Day" activities to increase local participation in the 2010 Census, the U.S. Census Bureau today announced that 54 percent of the nation's estimated 134 million households have mailed back their census forms.
While April 1 is officially designated as Census Day, the Census Bureau will continue to accept 2010 Census questionnaires by mail through mid-April. Beginning May 1, census workers will begin going door to door to households that failed to mail back their forms -- a massive operation that costs taxpayers an average of $57 per household versus the 42 cents it takes to get a response back by mail.
"The Census Bureau and I would like to thank every...
Save the Date - 2010 Annual Dinner
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Save the Date!
LEDC will be holding its Annual Dinner at the Hilton Garden Inn on Thursday, May 13th at 5:30.
Now Accepting 2010 Business Award Nominations!
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LEDC Now Accepting Nominations for its 2010 Business Awards
Each year, LEDC honors businesses and individuals who have contributed to the economic health and vitality of the City of Laramie and Albany County. These awards exemplify extraordinary business performance, community involvement, and a strong commitment to bettering the overall economic well-being of the community.
Nominations are now being accepted for 2010 Small Business of the Year, 2010 Business Person of the Year, and 2010 Survival of the Fittest. Every business or individual in the City of Laramie and Albany County is eligible to be nominated for these awards. We encourage everyone to think about the businesses they come into contact with everyday and help us recognize those who make a difference to you or to our commu...
WRDC Priority Setting Tonight
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This is a reminder that the Priority Setting Meeting of the Community Assessment will be held TONIGHT from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the Laramie Recreation Center.
In early November, 2009 the Wyoming Rural Development Council (WRDC) resource team toured Laramie and spoke with over 170 people across 14 different listening sessions. Each listening session participant was asked to respond to three questions:
What do you think are the major problems and challenges in Laramie?
What do you think are the major strengths and assets in Laramie?
What projects would you like to see implemented in 2, 5, 10, or 20 years in Laramie?
Upon completion of the listening sessions, each team member carefully analyzed the main discussion topics, synthesized what was heard with their knowledge of programs and ...
2010 Census - Laramie Counts!
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On Thursday, April 15, at 4:00 PM, the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, International Studies Department, and History Department are sponsoring a symposium:
Global Competition for Energy: Wyoming and the World
The focus of this symposium will be on the geopolitics of energy, with a specific focus on the central role that the U.S. and Asia play in the global energy equation.
Come join Mark Northam, Jean Garrison, Marianne Kamp, and Rob Hurless as they discuss challenges to U.S. national security, the role of Asia in global energy markets, and the broader global energy business environment.
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:00 PMUniversity of Wyoming, Geology 216
Reception to Follow
Newsletter March 2010
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Volume 1 Issue 5 February 2010
Over $20M Invested In Laramie and Albany County
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Wyoming Rural Development Council's Priority Setting Meeting
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On Wednesday, March 31, from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at the Laramie Recreation Center, the Wyoming Rural Development Council (WRDC) will return to Laramie for the Priority Setting Meeting of the Community Assessment.
In early November, 2009 the WRDC resource team toured Laramie and spoke with over 170 people across 14 different listening sessions. Each listening session participant was asked to respond to three questions:
What do you think are the major problems and challenges in Laramie?
What do you think are the major strengths and assets in Laramie?
What projects would you like to see implemented in 2, 5, 10, or 20 years in Laramie?
Upon completion of the listening sessions, each team member carefully analyzed the main discussion topics, synthesized what was heard with their knowledge ...
Thanks for a great event!
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It was great to have so many of you join us for our Partners in Progress Kick-Off event. We enjoyed visiting with you and sharing our excitement about the next 25 years of Creating a Better Community!
We are proud to have the support of these early investors. Please join us in thanking them for their vision and support.
Leadership Investors - Commitments of $10,000 or More** Denotes a Multi-Year CommitmentCity of Laramie **First Interstate Bank - Gary NegichFirst National Bank - Dan FurphyFusestudios Media Consulting, LLC - Bryce Tugwell **Ivinson Memorial Hospital - Carol Dozier **Mountain West Farm Bureau Insurance - Roy SchmettUniversity of Wyoming & The University of Wyoming Technology Business Center - Jon Benson ** Advocate Level Investors - Commitments of $2,500-$10,000** De...
Newsletter February 2010
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Come Celebrate With Us!
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As we kick-off our 2010 Partners in Progress Campaign
See how Economic Development has changed the face of Laramie over the past 25 years
Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served
February 18, 20105:30 - 7:30 PMThe Laramie Technology Building
Drawing!Giving away 2 tickets to the MWCbasketball championship in Las Vegas
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2010 GRO-Biz Conference in Laramie
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U. S. Senator Mike Enzi and the Wyoming PTAC conference committee invite small businesses in Wyoming and nearby states to this annual event. Learn how to sell your products and services in a multi-billion dollar market!
Where: Hilton Garden Inn - Laramie, WYWhen: February 17 & 18, 2010Pre-conference workshops February 16
THE GRO-BIZ CONFERENCE WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO:
Market your products and services to Federal and State government procurement representatives and prime contractors
Increase your knowledge about the government contracting process
Network with other vendors and small businesses from around the region
Learn about cutting edge marketing strategies
Understand the bidding and estimating process
Gain knowledge about the process to do business with t...
Newsletter January 2010
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Laramie Community Assessment Available Now!
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The Community Assessment Resource Team Report undertaken by the Wyoming Rural Development Council is now available. Over a three-day period from November 3-5, 2009 the Resource Team toured Laramie and spoke with over 170 people across 14 different listening sessions: agriculture, real estate, religious groups, health care, industries/utilities, economic development-retail and business, city/county government, social services and non-profits, school administration, educators, banking and financial, law enforcement and emergency medical services, youth and seniors. In addition, the group received several written responses.
Each participant was asked to respond to three questions designed to begin communication and discussion, and to serve as a basis for developing the action plan. The th...
2009 WEDA Success Stories Available Now!
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Please click here to see all of the WEDA Success Stories for Albany County and the State of Wyoming.
Wind Energy Development in Southeast Wyoming
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The Renewable Energy Alliance of Landowners and the High Plains Economic Development District are hosting an informational session on the wind energy in this region of Wyoming. We will look at benefits and issues regarding wind energy, and discuss how this affects property rights, the county and state tax base, potential job creation and the overall impact in the region. If you have any questions, please call Anja Bendel with the High Plains Economic Development District at (307) 331-0012.
When: Thursday, January 7, 2010 7:00 pmWhere: Albany County Courthouse Commissioner's Chambers525 Grand Ave. Laramie, WY 82070