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Wyoming Business Alliance

Wyoming Legislative Update from the Wyoming Business Alliance

The Joint Corporations, Elections & Political Subdivisions Committee began its interim work during its meeting in Lander on May 30th and 31st. The committee had a busy agenda that covered a wide variety of topics including Regulatory Reform, Electric Utilities,…

Webinar to offer tips on attracting workforce older than 50

SHERIDAN (WNE) — With current unemployment rates hovering at historic lows, finding skilled, reliable workers can be challenging for companies looking to grow and thrive. AARP Wyoming is offering a webinar on attracting and retaining the age 50 and older…

Scholarship program offers adults chance at second career

By Victoria Eavis Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER —Say you work at a mine in Gillette. You get laid off because of the downturn in the fossil fuel industry and growing demand for clean energy. The ups and…

State’s jobless fund among strongest; study finds it could sustain current claim levels for 321 weeks

By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — As record numbers of workers across the United States are forced to apply for unemployment benefits as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, workers in Wyoming can rest somewhat…

Panelists discuss importance of foreign trade to Wyoming

By Nick Reynolds Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — To operate effectively, Wyoming’s economy – like the rest of the country – depends mightily on foreign trade.  According to statistics from the Office of the United States Trade…

Governor Mead Announces ENDOW Rural Council

CHEYENNE, Wyo – Wyoming Governor Matt Mead appointed five members to ENDOW’s Rural Council. The Council offers a rural perspective on important considerations to the ENDOW Executive Council as it narrows its focus on solutions for sustaining and diversifying Wyoming’s…