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Wyoming’s Economic Developers Wear Many Hats
Jan 16 2024Wyoming’s economic developers are supported by the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA). WEDA has more than 200 members across the state. These business owners and community leaders wear many hats as they support their local towns and cities.We Are Here to Support Wyoming Economic DevelopersEconomic development is a thankless task...
Enhance your skills as an economic developer with help from the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA). We offer several opportunities for community leaders to grow their skills. Many of these resources are free and occur throughout the year.WEDA Encourages Members to Take Advantage of Learning OpportunitiesThe education resources available on...
Economic Developers Benefit from Attending Wyoming Economic Development Association Conferences
Jan 2 2024The Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) represents more than 200 organizations and nonprofits across the state. In September, our members attended the Working Together Conference, which helps attendees develop advocacy tools and innovative ideas to help grow Wyoming’s economy.Learn More About the Benefits of Attending Wyoming Economic Development Association EventsThe...
Workforce Development Tools Provide Competitive Advantage in Wyoming: WEDA Promotes Continued Investment
Dec 26 2023WEDA members see firsthand how important workforce development is. The ability to recruit, retain, and upskill employees can have a significant impact on local businesses and our economy.WEDA Supports Member Investment in Workforce DevelopmentWhen businesses invest in training and development, they can increase their productivity while upskilling the local workforce...
The Wyoming Economic Development Association Promotes Tourism As an Economic Development Strategy
Dec 18 2023The Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) and our members know how beautiful and inviting the Cowboy State can be. Countless Americans do too, as tourism continues to positively impact our economy. Wyoming Economic Development Association Supports TourismAccording to the Wyoming Office of Tourism, travel spending in the state reached $4.5...
Every month, WEDA provides an opportunity for members to learn and grow through its Prosperity Calls. Each call features an expert or a panel discussing a specific topic that is relevant to business owners and community leaders in Wyoming.WEDA Encourages Members to Attend Its Monthly Prosperity CallsProsperity Call webinars are...
The Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) knows that outdoor recreation is one of the biggest draws to our state. In fact, the Cowboy State is often referred to as the “Outdoor Recreation” state.WEDA Members & Partners: Take the Outdoor Recreation User SurveyWhether you’re a resident or a visitor, the Department...
Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) member organization, Western Wyoming Community College (WWCC), has been awarded a $2.6 million grant through the Wyoming Innovation Partnership (WIP).WEDA Members are Creating a Resilient Workforce, Economy in WyomingLaunched in 2021 by Governor Mark Gordon, the WIP is focused on better aligning Wyoming’s economic development...
Hit the Trail with WEDA
Oct 2 2023Many Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) members ensure that Wyoming still holds the title of the “Outdoor Recreation State.” The state has a diverse landscape that offers endless opportunities for outdoor activities that residents and visitors can enjoy all year round. And there are plenty of opportunities for new businesses...
The work members of the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) do every day pays off each and every year. Earlier this month, the Research & Planning sector of the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services reported that total employment in the state rose by 6,337 jobs and payroll increased by $386.8M...
Most wouldn’t associate one of the biggest names in tech with a town of less than 3,000 people. But in the City of Kemmerer, a member of the Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA), Bill Gates and his energy company TerraPower are planning their first cutting-edge nuclear power plant.TerraPower brings the...
Among the 271 urban areas that participated in the first quarter of the 2023 Cost of Living Index, the after-tax cost for a professional/managerial standard of living ranged from more than twice the national average in New York (Manhattan) NY to more than 20 percent below the national average in...
2023 Wyoming Working Together Conference
The Wyoming Working Together Conference is the Cowboy State's most robust annual economic development event. It's where Chambers of Commerce,...
Business Council Opens Public Comment Period for Business Ready Community Grant and Loan Rule Changes
May 25 2023Cheyenne, Wyo. (For Immediate Release) - The Wyoming Business Council (WBC) is making a number of updates to the Business Ready Community (BRC) grant and loan program rules and has opened a public comment period to collect feedback...
Kayla McDonald, Economic Development Specialist for the Sweetwater Economic Development Coalition and Wyoming Economic Development Assocation Vice President, was awarded a certificate of completion for the Leading Economic Growth Program, May 4 from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education.
McDonald was accepted to...
Governor to sign state proclamation 3:30 May 4
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA) is celebrating the work of Wyoming’s professional economic developers and partners to create more viable and livable communities by recognizing Economic Development Week. During May 8 – 12, communities across the state will...
Plan for 2023 Economic Development Week
Apr 17 2023May 8 -12 | Tools, ideas from WEDA
Economic Development Week is May 8-12, 2023 and is an opportunity to educate the greater community about economic development and the impact it has on our region and Wyoming.
To help you recognize the week, Wyoming Economic Development Association (WEDA)...