Wyoming Business Council (WBC)

WBC's key programs focus on developing assets to capture new business development, to build market share and applied research programs, and to integrate technologies into the economic foundation of the state.  Beyond its assistance to communities, existing businesses, and recruitment prospects, the WBC has divisions dedicated to agribusiness, tourism, minerals and energy, technology, manufacturing, and the arts and entertainment industries.  For more information click here.

 

 

University of Wyoming Research Products Center (UWRPC)

UWRPC is a collaboration between the University of Wyoming and the Wyoming Business Council that assists entrepreneurs and inventors in matters relating to the protection, marketing, commercialization of their intellectual property. Through this they support the creation of new technology-related start-up ventures within Wyoming and encourage partnerships between University faculty and Wyoming businesses. For more information click here.

 

 

Wyoming Entrepreneur

Wyoming Entrepreneur is a network of economic development entities from the University of Wyoming.  The organization is composed of three centers:  The Small Business Development Center provides management consulting services and sponsors educational programs, GRO-Biz assists businesses in selling their product or service to the government, and the Market Research Center provides valuable data and statistics on a variety of areas.  For more information click here.

 

 

Wyoming SBIR/STTR Initiative (WSSI)

WSSI was formed in 1996 to encourage individuals and small businesses from Wyoming to participate in the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.  The SBIR and STTR programs provide more than $2 billion annually in R&D grants and contracts to qualified small businesses (U.S. owned, independently operated, for-profit entities of fewer than 500 employees).  For more information click here.

 

 

Wyoming Technology Business Center (WTBC)

WTBC is a not-for-profit business incubator that assists in the process of start-up and growing companies. It provides entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks, and tools they need to make their ventures successful.  For more information click here.

 

 

Wyoming Women's Business Center (WWBC)

WWBC provides many services to women in business including training, business counseling, marketing assistance, and networking opportunities.  For more information click here.

 

 

Manufacturing-Works

Manufacturing-Works is a not-for-profit organization that offers technical and engineering assistance, financial counseling, and general business consulting.  It also offers customized solutions to help improve a business's profitability and performance.  For more information click here.

 

 

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

The Department of Workforce Services focuses on creating a workforce to that is able to meet the current demands of Wyoming's diverse business environment.  It is comprised of four divisions: Business Training & Outreach, Employment Services, Vocational Rehabilitation, and Office of the Director.  For more information click here.

 

 

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SBA provides many services for individuals looking to start, run, and grow their businesses.  Some of the services include free counseling and information on starting a business and financial assistance for new and existing businesses.  For more information click here or contact your regional SBA office:

100 East B Street
Federal Building, Room 4001
P.O. Box 44001
Casper, WY 82602
307.261.6500
800.776.9144  Extension 1