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Newsletter May 2010

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Posted by admin 619 days ago under Newsletter
  Volume 1 Issue 7                                                                                                                                                     May  2010 Laramie's Growi…

Wyoming Arts Council Town Meeting in Laramie

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Posted by admin 626 days ago under Events
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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Volunteer At The Special Olympics!

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Posted by admin 629 days ago under Events
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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Posted by admin 629 days ago under News
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 Advocate Investors…

WTBC e2e Event Tonight!

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Posted by admin 635 days ago under Events
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. Click Here to RSVP

Albany County - 15th Least Economically Stressed In The Nation!

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Posted by admin 640 days ago under News
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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Posted by admin 643 days ago under Events
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.